The Alpha who Became my Prison

Chapter 3

7After few days,

A loud knock echoed through the mansion.

One of the guards hurried into the council hall carrying a scroll sealed with black wax.

Alpha,he said as he lowered his head. A message from the Blood Moon pack.

Everyone knew the Blood Moon Pack as

The strongest pack.

The richest pack.

The most feared.

Victor broke the seal and read the message quietly.

A slow smile appeared on his face.

Luna Serena noticed.

What is it?

Victor handed her the scroll.

She read it and laughed softly.

The Moon Goddess truly favors us.

Ashley walked over.

What does it say, Mother?

Luna Serena looked at her with gentle eyes.

The Blood Moon Pack wants to strengthen the alliance.

They are asking for a bride.

Ashley froze for a second,

"A bride?"

Victor nodded.

In return, they will pay a ransom worthy of the union.

Our pack will become wealthier than ever.

And with the Blood Moon Pack protecting us, no one will dare challenge Silver Fang.

Ashley bit her lip, but he's cursed and he's also a beast.

So .. who will become the bride?.

Silence filled the room.

Luna Serena slowly reached for Ashley's hand.

My precious daughter will never marry a cursed Alpha.”

Ashley lowered her head.

Mother...

Luna Serena gently stroked her hair.

You have a bright future.

You deserve a mate who will love you.

I will never send you into danger.

Ashley looked ready to cry.

You always protect me.

Victor smiled proudly.

My precious daughter deserves the very best.

Then Luna Serena slowly turned toward Victor.

There is another choice.

Victor already knew who she meant.

His lips curled into a cold smile.

"Kate."

Luna Serena sighed as though making a painful sacrifice.

She has no wolf.

No Alpha will choose her,

No pack will ever accept her as Luna.

"If she becomes the bride..."

...at least she will finally be useful to this family.

Victor nodded without thinking twice.

Prepare the marriage contract.

Ashley wrapped her arms around Victor.

You are making the right decision, Father.

She rested her head against his shoulder.

I only hope Sister will understand that we are doing this for the good of the pack.

Victor smiled proudly.

My Ashley always thinks of others,

Luna Serena kissed Ashley's forehead.

"I am blessed to have such a kind daughter."

The three of them laughed together.

None of them cared that.. They were deciding Kate's future without even asking her.

...

A while later...

Ashley walked toward the small room where Kate stayed.

She did not bother knocking.

She pushed the door open and stepped inside.

Kate looked up from the bed.

What do you want?

Ashley looked around the tiny room before laughing softly.

"Oh..."

What a miserable place.

Kate remained silent.

Ashley folded her arms.

Anyways, I came to congratulate you.

Kate frowned.

Congratulate me?

"Yes."

For what exactly.

You are getting married.

Kate looked at her in confusion.

What do you mean?

Ashley smiled.

My dear sister...

The Blood Moon Pack sent a message this morning.

They asked Father for a bride,

He accepted it.

I don't understand.

Ashley smiled sweetly.

The bride is you.

The room suddenly felt smaller.

She laughed.

You should feel honored.

Kate's face turned pale.

"What?"

Ashley laughed.

I heard no bride survives more than three days there and he's a beast.

The cursed Alpha always watches his bride die.

She took another step closer.

"But..."

If you kneel before me...

and worship me as your future Luna...

..maybe I can talk to Father

You must be joking right?

Joking, you say…

Kate slowly raised her eyes.

They were already filled with tears.

What have I ever done wrong?

Why are you treating me like this?

Why does everyone keep treating me this way?

Now the alpha is planning to send me there just to meet my death?

Is humiliating me not enough?

Ashley smiled…..

Change of plan.

I want the silver necklace around your neck.

Kate immediately held it.

I can not give it to you.

It is the only thing my mother left for me.

Ashley looked at the necklace greedily.

Why are you holding on to trash?

Kate shook her head.

"Why are you always after everything I have?"

You already manipulated Father.

You took Damien away from me.

Now you want this too.

She tightened her grip on the necklace

My hand quickly covered it.

No

It belonged to my mother.

It's the only thing she left for me.

Ashley stretched out her hand.

Give it to me.

I shook my head.

I can not.

You already have everything.

Why are you after the only thing my

Mother left behind?

Her smile disappeared.

Because when your useless mother was

alive, everyone treated you like a treasure.

You had beautiful clothes.

You received expensive gifts.

Everyone praised you.

I hated every moment of it.

She grabbed the necklace.

Now it is my turn.

Give it to me.

I held it tightly.

"No”.

She pulled harder.

Let go.

I said no.

I pushed her hand away.

It was only a light push.

Ashley suddenly screamed.

She threw herself backward and landed on the floor.

Tears instantly filled her eyes.

"Father."

The guards rushed inside.

Alpha Victor and Luna Serena followed behind them.

Victor's face darkened when he saw Ashley on the floor.

"What happened?"

Ashley cried harder

She pointed at me with trembling fingers.

"Dad..."

I only asked Sister if I could keep Aunt's necklace.

She is leaving tomorrow.

I wanted something to remember her with.

But she became angry.

She pushed me.

Fresh tears rolled down her cheeks.

She looked at me with hurt in her eyes.

"Kate..."

Is this how much you hate me?

I looked at Alpha Victor.

"Please."

I did not push her.

Before I could finish, his hand struck my face.

The slap threw me onto the floor.

Pain exploded across my cheek.

My lip hit the edge of the bed.

Blood filled my mouth.

I held my cheek as tears gathered in my eyes.

Victor walked toward me.

Without mercy, he ripped the silver necklace from my neck.

The chain snapped.

He turned and placed it around Ashley's neck.You should be thankful,

My precious daughter asked for something this worthless.

Ashley touched the necklace and smiled.

Then she quickly looked at me with fake concern.

Why do you hate me this much?

I was once your sweet daughter.

Now you treat me like I am nothing but trash.

Why did you take away the only thing I have left?

The only memory of my mother.

How can you be this cruel?

How can you be this heartless?

"Sister..."

You should not talk to Dad like that.

He only wants what is best for this family.

Why not kneel and beg him?

Maybe he will forgive you.

She smiled the entire time.

Victor looked at Ashley proudly.

My kind daughter.

You always try to make peace.

He turned to me.

You are good for nothing.

Prepare yourself.

Tomorrow morning you will leave for the Blood Moon Pack.

"You will marry Alpha Ryker."

My breathing stopped.

Ashley was telling the truth.

For the first time, I slowly stood and looked directly into Victor's eyes.

I know I do not belong here,

My whole life, you treated me like I was nothing.

You sending me to the Blood Moon Pack does not hurt as much as taking away the only thing that reminded me of my mother.

Tears rolled down my cheeks.

But it is fine.

I will marry him.

If death is waiting for me there...

It is better than dying slowly in this house.

Ashley stepped forward.

"Kate..."

I wiped away my tears.

A strange calm settled inside me,

Very well.

But pray that I die there.

Because if I do not...

I looked at every one of them.

I promise you.

The blood I cried in this house...

"You will repay with your own."

Without waiting for anyone to answer, I turned around and walked out of the room.