Fate by Birth *Book 1* FREE READ

Hurt

::Sarah's POV::

    Then it hit me, like a meteor hitting the Earth. I've never been to his office! I cut the corner and accidentally bumped into Melody. Her cart over turned and supplies scattered on the floor I sincerely apologized and offered to help.

    ''Pretty energetic today I see?'' She giggled.

    I scratched the back of my head in awkwardness, ''Sorry I was looking for Drake's office'' I chuckled.

    All she did was give me that ''Oh I wonder why'' look. A bit oblivious to it I tilted my head. She rolled her eyes and continued to finish up repacking her stuff. She then dusted her uniform and told me to follow her. We went towards the reception stairs, she stored her cart in a nearby housekeeping closet.

    We jogged up the stairs and headed down a corridor. I felt adrenaline building up in my chest. Melody pointed towards a glass door embroidered with glass windows. I thank her and started off towards it.

    Melody dismissed herself.

    I jogged on, then slowly lowered the pace. My eyes caught the scene of Drake sitting behind a massive desk. Megan was there with him! She was facing a book shelf that was crammed with files. I hid behind a nearby pillar, only to peak again. This time Drake's focus caught me! 

    I awkwardly waved and he returned me with a smirk and a wink. I became a thermometer and was reaching beyond boiling points. I could feel myself puffing at my cheeks and I turned away.    

    Okay, we found his office at least. 

    I hurried off and before I was to make my turn I spun around. His gaze never left me and he was still smirking at that. His dimple that I adored was as deep as ever, damn he was so attractive. He had a pair of reading glasses resting upon his nose. I smiled, gave a flying kiss, winked, and went on my way.

    I wasn't feeling as down as I was before, but it still annoyed me she was with him. But as if in a secret covert-ops I have successfully secured an objective. For now, I had to keep myself busy. I looked down at my phone and noticed I had... 32 text messages?!

    I scanned through them, they were mostly from Adam and Derrick checking up on me. Come to think of it, I didn't update them in a few days, let alone Halloween. 

    b***h do we have to go and crash the party over there again or something? One of the texts from Adam.

    Happy Halloween stay safe. That one was from Derrick.

    The next one was an image that consisted of Adam, Derrick and their partners all giving the duck face with a text labeled, ''We miss you''.

    I felt myself close to crying. I missed them so much! I thought I could somehow make my way back to them. That was the original plan at the time. Now, I actually did not want to go back, but I sure wished they would exist here. 

    I mustered the courage to reply back.

    Sorry I've been very busy! I missed you guys. Hope to see and speak to you soon.

    And send.

    Maybe it wouldn't hurt to visit them instead! Not that I cared for what anyone thought of me, I should at least repay them a visit. I was not looking while texting in excitement and bumped into someone!

    Geez, how clumsy can I get today?

    I looked up and saw the most intimidating being ever! This man stood just a few inches above Drake, he wore a lieutenant colonel war uniform. His hair was cropped in a faded style, with stubs maintained along his square jaw. I took a step back.

    ''Oh-'' I paused, ''I'm sorry'' I apologized.

    He ignored me and walked on towards Drake's office. 

    Was that the Beta?! I asked myself. It had to be! He was in the proper attire after all. Still looking at his figure make it's way around the corner I stealthily stalked him back to Drake's office. I hid behind pillars and silently followed this man. 

    He did indeed stop in front of Drake's office door, knocking and then entering. I saw Drake stand up and shake hands with the man. They were speaking to each other, I was too far away to make out the words. I had to get closer. 

    When I tried to peep the blinds had already closed off the view of the whole glassed wall. I carefully skipped over and flattened myself against the door edges. I could hear muffling, and papers being exchanged. 

    ''I've come to approve the reversal of your contract'' I heard the man say.

    Wait... what contract was he talking about exactly? And my mind flashed back to that fateful day when Drake had promised to reverse the contract he had with me! Was that what he meant?

    ''I can't wait to be future Luna,'' I heard Megan cheer.

    And no words from Drake.

    I didn't know how to explain how I was feeling, I know it had a huge percentage of hurt. As much as I knew, or think I knew he was being black mailed; what if it was just a show? A way to get to me and then dispose of me?

    ''I know I can't marry an Omega'' I heard him whisper. 

    I had to shut my mouth with my hands, my eyes widened in disbelief, my eyes clearly getting watery. Did he just say he couldn't marry an Omega? But, I was an Omega! Did that mean he had no intention of actually being with me?! 

    All the opposite thoughts I had of us came crashing down on me. My mind cranked into over drive and jabbed the pieces together. The only resort came of me sprinting away from that door. Barely holding my will to just scream down the halls, I sprung down the halls. 

    I felt my bones begin to break, and shift. My skin began to grow fur, my eyes dilating rhythmically but my eyes did not stop crying. 

    ''Let's get away from here for now'' Jen took over.

    What was the point? It was said point blank that he couldn't be with me! Jen kept running. Our hind legs dashing us forward, our front paws springing off against the ground. Ears on high alert and muzzle panting, we made our way to the woods once again.

    Ironically we arrived at that one spot we had met Billy. I felt Jen's spirit begin to cry as she and I both let out a painful howl. Although what was heard wasn't an official rejection, it sure damn hurt as much as one. I broke down to my knees, unable to stop the tears falling from my exhausted eyes.

    Jen whimpered and allowed myself to return to command. I silently stared at the soft grass, She just wanted to be alone here. My eyes hurt, my body hurts, and most of all my heart hurt. I blinked away the tears allowing them to splash onto the cold earth. I couldn't think of what else I could do. All I knew was this sucked so bad, and I don't know how to fix it.

    All of a sudden the bushes behind me began to rustle. Assuming it was Billy I let out a inaudible sigh.

    ''Now's not the time Billy.'' I sobbed.

    In reality, comfort from anyone right now would have been okay. I needed a shoulder to cry on. The rustling continued, but no one was coming out. I turned back towards the grasslands. In a split second I felt an intense rush of speed leap out from behind me. My vision was impeded as something thick and dark fell over my head. I felt ropes tightened at my neck! 

    I tried to find my way towards them, but felt an insane pain being jabbed into my shoulder! It burned! It hurt like hell! My body fell to the ground, my wolf and I squirming in horror. The burn, did not go away! It only worsened and I began to feel my strength leave my body.

    Wolf's bane.

    I let out the loudest scream I could but was interrupted by a hand covering my mouth area outside the bag! I felt my eyes giving way, I tried to blink as much as I could, but it was only getting heavier, and less frequent. The liquid pulsed through my body, and although I was in extreme pain I couldn't express it anymore. 

    My eyes closed, and my body thudded to the floor.

::Drake's POV::

    This can't be happening!

    After Megan made her rounds of report to my unknown target she then hung up and smiled at me.

    ''The boss doesn't feel well today so she is sending someone in her stead today.''

    Wait! Did she just say she? Was it a female or a male! This made everything all more confusing! 

    ''The f**k you talking about? I did everything you told me to this past month!'' I barked.

    She ignored me and propped against the wall, ''I never said this was going to be fair.'' And with a sleazy smile forming across her jaw she slowly turned her attention to the files behind me, ''My, aren't you behind on your work.''

    My eyes instantly shot up and caught my lovely mate trying to sneak a peak at me. Nothing mattered at this point, just seeing her for a second time today was making this chaos all worth it. Oh? She noticed me? Awe look at her running away! Adorable.

    She then gave me a little teasing reward! She faced me, winked and blew me a soothing kiss. I just felt the urge to run after her and sweep her off her feet. Maybe continue what was unfinished from the night before.

    I scoffed to myself and returned her the favor. I curled my lips upward and winked back. The very sight of seeing her turn red in defeat before running off was oddly satisfying.

    But, of course, I had to hide all of this from Megan. My mood instantly changed as I heard her take a deep sigh.

    ''My patience is running thin!'' I growled dangerously at her, ''Maybe killing you now should be my next move,'' I bluntly suggested.

    A bit of a shock washed over her face before she uneasily faced the shelves once again, ''You wouldn't want to do that,'' she regained her confidence, ''Because then you'd never be able to see her again.''

    I was just about to spring up on her when I received a knock on the door. 

    ''Oh look, he's already here!'' Megan cheered in relief.

    ''Come in,'' I ordered not stopping my cold glares at the b***h.

    The person that entered the room has silenced me, my whole surroundings began to numb away. It was none other than the King's Beta!

    ''Co-colonel Mason'' I muttered.