Chapter 5
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Lorenzo pov.
Three Days Before His Encounter With Alora.
"f**k!" A frustrated growl left as I sent the girl who looked scared as she bowed her head in fear. My anger rose as my wolf fought to take over. "You are so useless. You can't even give a damn blow job!"
"I'm sorry, Alpha- I"
"Don't apologize." I barked. I zoomed to where she knelt, grabbing her by the neck and slamming her against the wall with my canine barred. "Maybe -"
"Lorenzo. No! Stop it this minute." Enzo my beta rushed in pushing me away from her and speeding out of the room. He returned minutes later with a condescending look, he crossed his arms pinning me with a dead stare.
"What was that?" He asked. "When are you going to get over this beastly phase of yours?"
"Don't talk to me that way. You have no right. I am your alpha." I gulped down another glass of tequila as irritation flooded my system. Enzo was a very valid person in my life. We were as tight as brothers before I became Alpha.
But what was going on with me have never been experienced before. I am thirty two. A f*****g thirty two year old alpha without a mate. I could feel myself slowly loosing control of my wolf as he fought to take over with only one aim. To kill.
"Pulling the Alpha s**t on me?" He scoffed. "Won't work. That is the umpteenth girl you have refuse to f**k in two months. Now you want to kill? Something's changed. What is it Lorenzo?"
"I haven't found my f*****g mate!" I snapped at him. "You can't relate to my feelings. You have your mate and living so happy, so don't come here acting like you understand what I am going through."
I got my feet and started to walk out of the room he sighed and followed knowing he had to drop the topic but we both knew it was far from over.
"There is news about the Alpha owing you. His daughter works at delight."
That caught my interest, causing me stop and turn to him slowly. "You mean, the stripping club?"
"Yes." He said.
"Good. We'll check it out. You're driving."
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To say I was baffled would be an understatement. Alora, as her name spelt on her tag was so breathtaking. Throughout the dance I had my gaze fixed on her sexy body and how it twisted and rolled around the pole.
That wasn't the most surprising thing. What was more surprising is how my wolf reacted. For the first time in a long time he was so calm and watching Alora protectively.
Could it be?
At that same moment, my eyes connected with her's and my wolf said the one word I have been expecting for a very long time.
"Mate."
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Alora Pov.
The last thing I remembered was being in a car with my dad and then a truck rushed in on us before everything went black.
Wait. Why did I smell chemicals?
I was trying to understand where I was, but my eyelids were too heavy to lift. It felt like I was carrying the weight of the world fall on top of me and my breath was so shallow that I feared I was almost dead.
My hand rested upon my head. The throbbing was ever so present. It hurt to even think about what happened. Have already arrived at the airport?
Was this an airport hospital because of the stench smell of antiseptic.
The fatigue had finally set into my body, and even moving the slightest made me wince in pain.
Where was 1?
I heard whispers in the dark. It sounded like two women were talking. I could barely make out what they were saying, and I didn't recognize their voices.
"She isn't good... No, I don't think she can.."
"... she has to get better first... conceive..."
"I wonder why Alpha Lorenzo brought her back." Another said. "He has been rejecting females for two months. What's so special about her?"
"Maybe she is his mate?"
"What no! He would never take such a weakling as his mate. Because of her father's debt, that's why she is here."
Who were they talking about? It sounded like a poor girl with tons of issues. May the moon goddess bless her, I thought. I hoped she got better soon.
I didn't mean to eavesdrop on their conversation. Deciding to give them their privacy, I thought back on everything that had happened.
However, for a moment, my mind went completely blank. My head hurt again. I still could not open my eyes.
But then the memory slowly flowed back to me...
All eyes turned towards me, and I scrambled back in the bed.
I couldn't move much. I realized I was still in my long white dress.
"Miss Alora, It's okay," a brown-haired woman said as she stepped towards me. The smile on her face made me relaxed a little.
"I'm Doctor Leigh, but you can call me Rose."
I looked towards Rose and recognized her voice; she was the one who mentioned "pregnancy" earlier. I tried to give her a smile, but I wasn't sure whether I was successful.
"Where is my Dad?! Where is he ?" I shouted.
They looked between each other sharing a sad look.
I looked at them confused. "What the hell is going on? How am I here? Where is my father?"
"I'm sorry Miss, but you were seriously hurt during the accident. More of internal injuries and-"
"And my Dad?"
"Your Dad.."
"He brought you here himself. Right to Alpha Lorenzo." Another voice butted in until I looked and saw a red headed girl with a friendly smile. "Hi. I am Jamie. And I am really about your father selling you to Lorenzo but you have to eat. If you want to be up to the task and get your freedom."
Before I could say anything, the red-haired young woman jumped in, "Are you hungry?"
She was the owner of the other voice. Jamie.
I shook my head slowly. I was hungry at first, but now I was too concerned over what I overheard.
I felt like I had a knot in my stomach. The Alpha of Dark Villa bought me as his maid, or at least that was what they had said. What kind of maid... ?
"Poor girl. You look pale." Jamie sat down next to me. "But don't worry. You're going to be alright. Rose is the best doctor in our pack," she tried to reassure me.
"Oh, I forgot to introduce myself," she added. "I'm Jamie, Caleb's sister."
I knew her name from their earlier conversation already, but I was surprised to find out Jamie and Caleb were siblings because of their different personalities. Jamie was a very cute girl and quite chatty, while Caleb was quiet most of the time.
"I am glad you're awake, Miss Alora." Rose helped me sit up. "I just want to check your vitals quickly, if that's okay."
As she moved towards me, I flinched, and she held her hands up, trying to show me she meant no harm. I gave her a nod. Seeing no further objections from me, she started to take my temperature. Jamie looked at me with a soft expression as she touched the end of the bed.
"You really need to try, and eat something, Miss Alora. You'll feel so much better..."
I did not have any appetite, still wondering what they were going to do with me, but I wasn't sure what would happen if I disobeyed her.
"...But If you can't right now... just let me know when you're ready and I will bring you food!" she finished her sentence.
I looked at Jamie with appreciation. Thank goodness she didn't seem to be upset with my lack of cooperation.
I glanced over and saw Caleb. He stood against the wall with his arms crossed, but his eyes never left what Rose was doing.
The tense feeling within my body began to subside, and I was somewhat relieved.
They were merciless Dark Villa wolves, yes. But, so far, they hadn't been horrible to me. The awful reputation of this pack was probably all due to the rumors about their evil Alpha... The man who tried to moley me and put me in this horrible condition.
"This dress is beautiful on you. I can tell it's handmade. Who made it for you?"
Jamie had changed the topic, and for some reason, I felt like she was trying to cheer me up. When was the last time someone tried to cheer me up?
"It was a gift from..."
I couldn't finish my words as I felt tears start to well up again.
"Jamie... She doesn't want to talk right now. Let's not overwhelm her all at once."
Caleb finally spoke, looking towards Jamie. She hesitated for a second and let out a sigh before smiling back at me.
"He is right. I'm sorry, Miss Alora. You need your rest..."
They were supposed to be killers, so why were they being so nice to me?
However, I knew I couldn't rest.
"May I ask what kind of work am I supposed to do?"
I tried to lift the blanket off my body, holding back the pain in my body as I moved. My father had taken their alpha's money, and I needed to work to pay off the debt. I didn't want to be the maid of a dangerous and brutal Alpha forever.
No one answered me, and I looked up.
All of a sudden, everyone stopped talking. Rose quickly finished up my vital check and put away the equipment, while Jamie moved closer to Caleb.
Jamie seemed so uncomfortable all of the sudden. Her bubbly and happy nature drained away as she moved closer to Caleb. Caleb himself was standing up straight like he always does. Even Rose, who had just been relaxed and carefree, had taken on a more professional demeanor. She stood firm as if she was waiting for her next directive.
What was going on...?
I heard footsteps approaching. Two... maybe three people?
A tall, dark figure entered my dimly lit room.
He was a giant of a man with tan skin and jet-black hair. His jawline was strong and accented the masculinity he held. I had never seen a man move the way he did, graceful yet with a merciless glint that laid behind his gorgeous eyes.
He was all the way across the room, but even the aura that seemed to surround him showed the power he held, and it terrified me.
I had met dangerous men.
He glanced over me. I couldn't help but notice how his blue eyes seemed to pierce into my very soul.
Thud, thud, thud.
I could hear my heart beating fast.
How could someone be so dangerous yet... alluring? Why did I feel drawn to him?
The moment he set foot into the room, it became eerily quiet. So quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
I was so captivated with his appearance that it took me a moment to realize the change in the mood from the ors around me. Jamie, Caleb. and Rotheir eyes cast to the floor, and their necks were turned slightly towards him-a common show of submission within wolves. There was only one occasion when I had known wolves to act in this kind of manner, and that was for...
Realization sunk in, and I felt myself begin to panic. It was clear as day, and I was so blinded by the sight of him that I didn't notice.
This was him-the Alpha of Dark Villa! Lorenzo! He smirked at me at the realization settled on my face.
"Sorry about the little accident that got you here."
- Writer
