Filed to story: The Alpha King’s Intoxicating Mate
Luna Bianca spoke, her voice full of glee “We have come up with a solution that we think is going to suit everyone.”
I glowered at her, my eyes full of hatred. I knew exactly what she was going to say before she said it. She opened her mouth “Johnathon and I are going to sign you up for the breeder program” she said delightedly.
“You can’t do that” I protested, jumping up and shouting “You have no right.”
“We have every right” Luna Bianca snarled “Now sit down, you stupid girl.”
I hesitated, glancing towards the door. If I ran, I might just make it. Alpha Johnathon spoke before I could. “Sit down,” he said, using his Alpha tone on me. Bastard.
I was forced to sit, fuming at them both. He looked displeased, but it wasn’t just aimed at me.
“This isn’t a punishment Leah” he rumbled “but it’s been pointed out to me, that without a wolf you are defenseless and unable to protect yourself. The likelihood of you having a mate” he paused, something flashing in his eyes, then just as quickly fading, his wife listening intently behind him “would be almost nonexistent. Combine that with your heart condition” he added “and a mate wouldn’t want you. It’s just the way of the shifter world,” he said heavily and even looking slightly apologetic.
I felt a little indignant about that. My heart condition did not define me. It did not stop me from doing what I had to. But it was never enough for these pack members. I felt tears prick the corners of my eyes and I blinked them back. I could never let them see me cry. It was showing them a vulnerability and I wouldn’t do it. The shifter world was a cold-hearted place, preferring strength and courage above all else.
“So you think being a breeder is a solution” I burst out in disgust “to be rutted over and over again until I die? That’s what you come up with?” I shrieked.
Alpha Johnathon looked scandalized. “Leah” he growled as Luna Bianca let out a snarl at my blatant disrespect “That is enough. We do have the power to make provisions to the contract. I would have stipulations added that you are to provide only one heir, that you would be financially provided for, that you would be offered a permanent position in the pack and given a house. You could have a future and be provided for until old age” he told me, sounding sincere.
Like that made it any better. The thought of being forcibly bred, by any man, was enough to make me want to vomit. “I don’t want this,” I said, my voice shrill and wild “I would rather you freed me from your guardianship and allowed me to leave.”
His eyes narrowed. For a moment, it almost seemed as though he was contemplating it. But then Luna Bianca stepped in and all was lost. She would never let me be happy, she wanted to relish in my misery.
“Don’t be so naive. You would die within days if we did that and we would be looked down upon by other packs for allowing it to happen” she hissed “At least this way we continue to have a good reputation while doing our duties towards you. You don’t get a say in what you want. You are nothing more than an omega, a wolfless one at that. Have you forgotten” she snapped, leaning forward and spearing me with a gaze.
Alpha Johnathon gave a nod. “The contract is to be written up tonight and I’m afraid that Bianca has already found somebody willing to have you. We can’t exactly back out without a good reason” he said as I stared at him dumbly “The Alpha is powerful and in need of an heir. He will agree to all the stipulations and you will be cared for. This is the best future you could have hoped for, considering your status Leah. We have done our best for you.”
No, no, no. I felt my chest tightening but I forced myself to breathe. If I had an attack, then I would not be able to do anything and would be completely helpless. I looked him straight in the eyes. “When do I leave?” I asked dully.
“As soon as you turn eighteen. It’s the minimum age required. Normally it would be sixteen but you’re deemed to be weaker with no wolf and so eighteen is required for you. You have a few days” Alpha Johnathon advised me, looking down at his table “Make the most of them.”
“There is nothing I can do to change your mind?” I whispered, my voice shaking.
Luna Bianca shook her head. “It is already done,” she said icily “Stop complaining and be grateful for the opportunity. The conditions could have been much worse, but my husband is soft-hearted and kind. He insisted on these provisions for you. Otherwise, you would be just like any other breeder, popping out as many heirs as the Alpha required. Now get up and go back to your duties” she said scornfully “And Johnathon, you know what to do” she said, turning to him and gesturing towards me.
He looked upset but eyed me steadily “You are not to run away until Alpha Daxton comes for you” he intoned using his Alpha tone.
I should have run, I thought, my heart splintering. I should have tried harder when I knew that Luna Bianca was attempting this. But I’d been naive, feeling as though she was preoccupied with Brynn’s damn party and that I had a few days left. I felt broken, and defeated as I stood, mechanically submitting my neck and turning away.
Now the opportunity was gone and I had very little time until this Alpha, Alpha Daxton came for me and made me his breeding machine. Hatred suddenly coursed through my veins as I went back to my duties. One day, I would get my revenge on Luna Bianca, even if it took me years to get it, I was never going to forget what she had done to me. She might think she had won, but I was going to come for her when she least expected it.
King Kace POV
Cordelia wasn’t giving up quite so easily after the other night. I sat in the study, discussing the schedules with James, when she knocked on the door, sailing in before I could object. James’s face turned into a scowl as he deliberately looked away, snubbing her. I felt myself becoming annoyed. She was dressed in a skin-tight black designer dress that enhanced her cleavage, with killer heels to match. Any other man would have let his eyes linger on her impressive breasts and the outline of her slender figure as she slunk into the room, but I felt nothing. I was bored. I tried not to groan out loud at the interruption, while James looked peeved. She had shown disrespect to me, by not waiting for me to answer before coming in.
“Kace honey” she trilled and I winced, her voice ear piercing.
Did she think that was cute or something? My wolf was thumping his tail angrily in my mind, narrowing his eyes. The nickname was pissing him off. Funny, if it had come from our mate, he would have loved it, but coming from Cordelia, he considered it an insult.
Why is this slut disturbing our business? If she calls us honey again… he trailed off but the implication was clear. He really, really hated Cordelia.
Lucian, what is with this hostility? Before you at least tried to tolerate her, now you’re ready to tear her to shreds the second she even looks at us. You need to stop! I snapped at him.
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