Chapter 1

Today seems to be cold. I woke up to the loud sound of my alarm. I sat up and glanced at the old wall clock which states that it was 4 am already. I stood up quickly and walked to one end of the room where the few clothes and shoes I have laid.

I walked down to the kitchen to start preparing the meals. As I walked into the kitchen yawning, I felt so exhausted that I had to make myself a cup of hot tea and step out on the patio.

Everywhere was still dark and silent. No one wakes up this early. This silent early morning is the only time I have for myself. Immediately after I finished draining the contents of the cup, I head off inside and proceeded in preparing breakfast for everybody. I have lived in the pack house since I was born.

I, my dad who is also the alpha, my mother, alongside my brothers all live here together. Though I’m part of the family, I am handled simply like an omega. My ‘room’ is actually like a closet or shall say slightly smaller than a closet.

I cook all the meals for everyone, clean the house every day and handled other chores but yet, but they still do not approve of me leaving the residence when I wish to.

I immediately started chopping the vegetables required for the meal quickly. I have to be through with breakfast early enough before the sun starts to rise and they all wake up.

My elder brother is relatively twenty-four and twenty-one years old. Both of them are warriors. They like meals and devour a lot. I have to prepare a large number of meals for both breakfast and dinner since they are usually not home for lunch.

I also have to make sure there is enough fruit salad for their huge appetite. As I was almost through with making breakfast and cleaning up the mess in the kitchen, I heard loud shouts coming from upstairs. I ran to get the dirty laundry and immediately make my way down to the laundry room to wash the clothes.

I always make sure I completely stay away from issues that concern them. From the basement, I could hear the sound of their footsteps coming downstairs to have their breakfast. I was a bit relieved due to the fact today might not be as terrible as always. My dad has a meeting with an Alpha from another pack today and he’ll probably be busy with that for almost the entire day.

A few hours later, I was folding clothes in the laundry room when I started to perceive someone and that familiar scent of sexual desire and I knew right away who was behind me. I turned around to see Beta Gaby standing at the window side. He walked to me and immediately tightened his hand around my throat.

“Are you attempting to abstain from me, Smith?” He shouted into my ear and I shook my head fearfully. He dragged me closer and sniffed my hair. I can feel him growing aroused against me.

“ Mmm, I can't spend much time with you right now because I am busy. But I’ll have you all to myself this night.”

He tightened his hold around my throat. His free hand glided through the back of my waist and grabbed my ass. “Do you understand?” He asks. I could only nod my head in response. He released me and takes a few steps backwards.

I gasp for air and held my throat. He adjusted the wrinkled part of his clothes before leaving.

“Make sure to bring a cup of tea and juice upstairs in an hour's time and I don’t want to see you close to the office when the other Alpha arrives,” he shouted on his way up the stairs.

Forty minutes later when I was positive that they would have left the dining room, I went upstairs to clear the desk and prepare the tray. When I was done, I headed out with the tray to my dad’s headquarters.

When I got to the huge door of the study, I knocked lightly. “Get inside!,” was the response I received. I took in a deep breath before entering my dad’s study.

Beta Gaby was the only one in the office. I gently place the tray on the table without looking up and turned to leave but as I was about to leave, Beta Gaby said, “Smith, come over here.”

I slowly moved over to the aspect of the couch. He looked at me and a scowl appeared on his face. “Sit on my lap Smith. I’ve missed touching you,” he told me. I hesitate now not doing as he commanded but he grabbed my hips and pulled me to sit on his lap. I did not even try to pull away cause I am aware that it is once of no use doing so.

The alpha doesn’t monitor him that much so I don't know if he is aware of what’s going on. Beta Gaby buried his face in my neck and inhaled my scent. He then leaned in and whispered into my ear, “I am looking forward to seeing you in my room tonight, before the meeting?”

He rubbed his hand over the top part of my body and I tried not to shudder from disgust. However, as he was about to go further, we heard footsteps outside the door.

He groaned, “Seems like we will have to wait till tonight then. They’re already here.” He then pushed me off him and I took a few steps away from the chair so my dad won't notice not as he would ever care if he did.

I was standing next to my dad’s desk when he came in.

*** William P.O.V ***

My alarm goes off as soon as the clock struck six. I immediately stood up, put on some exercise clothes, and headed to the health club centre. The gym centre is not far from the house at all.

It is just across the street. I live in my pack house. It’s a twelve-story building. Everyone in the pack lives here. The top floor is all mine.

I’m the Alpha. I want to exercise before I leave for the important pack meeting I have. Alpha Johnson and his pack have constantly troubled me. He is unnecessarily irritating and ruthless.

Thank goodness his pack is small and not very powerful because if it was, he would be a threat to many. I jump on the treadmill and went through the notes for today's meeting. After an hour, I stood up and head back to my room for a shower.

I was in the bathroom for a couple of minutes, before I walked out and was ready to go. I make my way down to the first floor where my beta Liam meets me.

“Good Morning Alpha,” Liam says, smirking at me. Liam is continually smiling. I’ve noticed that he looks too pleased for his good.

“Morning Liam, did you go through the notes?”

“Yes, of course, I did. Don’t hassle, they need our help. I don’t suppose we have anything to worry about,” Liam says after patting my back gently.

Liam and I have been best friends since we were pups. His father was my dad’s beta and friend. We headed out through the front door.

“Though I comprehend this is going to come in handy in the meeting, I am not looking ahead to it at all,” Liam admits.

I pointed my eyebrow at him. “Alpha Johnson constantly rubs me the incorrect way. “ He’s just. . . slimy,” Liam replied.

“I am aware of what you imply Liam but we need that land. It's just a pity that he's the owner of that land, “I mumbled as we arrived at the airport. We made our way to our personal jet and prepared for the two-and-a-half-hour flight we had beforehand and headed for the Blood Forest Pack.

A few hours later when we got there earlier than expected, I was feeling anxious to get this over with. Blood Forest Pack isn’t always a large pack but they have a lot of land in many countries. We’re planning on buying a plot they own, proper subsequent to our pack lands. We have decided to construct a new health facility there

We went straight to the Alpha Johnson’s pack-house about twenty minutes past the time the man anticipated. “Should we wait?” Liam asked me as he peeps through the window at the decently sized house in the middle of the forest.

“Let's get this over with. “ I noted as I opened the door. The backyard appears to be silent but I can hear the sound of warriors training from afar. We walked to the door and before we knocked on the door. The door opened immediately and Luna Katherine was standing in front of me. She is alpha Johnson's mate.

With a smile on her face, she welcomes me and Beta Liam. “What a pleasure to have you every here? “ She said as she opened the door properly to let us come in.

“Did we come a bit early Luna Katherine? I hope that may not be a problem?” I asked.

“No, not at all. Alpha William. Alpha Johnson is in his place of work already, Please comply with me and come with me,” She replied with a laugh as she leads us up the stairs.

The residence is very spacious and the stairs lead to six doors. You can see all that's going on downstairs. We stopped immediately in front of the second door. She knocked and opened the door. As we entered the room, I saw the Beta sitting on the couch and Alpha Johnson sitting on the chair behind his desk.

. . . Wait . . .

‘What is that smell?' I thought as I suddenly sniff the air. "Mate!", Mark, my wolf growled. That was when I saw a woman standing beside the Alpha.

She is a bit tall with ebony-black hair packed into a loose bun. She’s dressed like a servant. Wait, is she an omega? She appears nervous. She’s staring at the floor, obviously trying not to look up at anyone.

I immediately know that she is my mate cause Mark keeps on growling the word in my head.

“Get out of here Smith,” Alpha Johnson said, talking to her in a way no one will hear him.

She turned around to leave and I quickly stopped her. "Wait!," I exclaimed. I can see Liam turning to look up from the rims out of my eye.

“Mate," I mind link, Liam. Alpha Johnson, Luna, and his Beta are all looking at me confused. I moved closer to her and put my hand under her chin.

She winced and looked up. My breath ceased as her crimson eyes intersect mine. “Mate,” I say. She stared at me for a minute then shifted her eyes back to the ground. I felt a pang in my heart, assuming that to be a rejection.

“Leave now! Smith!," Alpha Johnson shouts angrily which makes me tense. He does not look happy while on the other hand, his Luna appears to be very pleased. Smith leaves the room and I turned to face Alpha Johnson and Luna Katherine. Alpha Johnson hisses angrily,

“Who do you feel you are coming in right here and claiming my daughter for yourself!? She is_”

Luna interrupts, “Now dear, you are aware about the mate bond is no longer a choice." She said that with a laugh.

"Alpha William, beta Liam and beta Gaby, would you give me and the Alpha a second in private?” I nod to her and step out of the room. “Do you think about her being your mate man?” Liam whispers.

“Yes, I’m certain of it, however, it felt one-sided. Maybe it is due to the truth she’s no longer however of age?” I heard sharp whispers at the again of the door, a loud bang, and then silence. Beta Gaby rushes out of the room and down the hall.

I looked at Liam and he looked so confused. When the door opened, Luna laughed and called us in.

“Alpha William, thank you a lot for your understanding. Why don't we have an important meeting first and then we shall discuss my daughter,” he suggests. I nod my head. Liam and I sat on the chair.

The meeting ended well. We concluded on the land and came to an agreement. As soon as it ended, I inquired about my mate.

Alpha Johnson turns to his Luna, “My dear, would you please get some refreshments so I can have a private conversation with Alpha William about Bridget?”

She gave him a relaxed look, “Of course dear. I’ll go get us some drinks for the celebration." She then leaves the room.

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Alpha Johnson stood up and moved around the guy. He sits beside him. He’s an older guy, probably in his early thirties however werewolves age slower than most creatures.

“So Bridget is your mate. And I’m sure you would like her to go with you to your pack,” Alpha Johnson looks directly at William. The latter could see the rage in his eyes and his own slowly grew inside me.

"What will you give me in exchange for her,” he hissed. Utter shock flows through William as he stared at him. “What?” Liam asks.

Alpha Johnson smirked and said, “It’s simple, I have something you want. So what do you have to get what you need? It’s business.” Alpha gets up from the desk and sat back on his chair. He looks serious. He’s going to sell his daughter. What type of man is this?

“What do you want, Alpha Johnson?” William asked coldly.

“Hmm, well you are taking one of my pleasant workers. I’m going to need some compensation so I can hire anyone new," He answers with a grin.

“He’s putting his daughter up for sale,” Liam’s thinking hyperlinks me. I can feel the irritation in his voice.

“Alpha Johnson, how much do you need?" William asked with a straight face. “$1,000,000," Alpha Johnson replies.

Liam stands, “What!” I kept my eyes on Alpha Johnson as his snort widens. “Agreed. But she leaves with us now. “ I stated as I stood up.

Alpha Johnson stands and shakes my hand. “Are you going to pay that money for your mate?” Liam’s mind linked me.

“I have a feeling that I need to get her away from this man as fast as possible,” I told him back. At that moment, Luna walks in with drinks and a smile on her face

“So we have an agreement?” She asks with a snort on her face.

That’s when I realise they both planned this. “Who are these monsters ?”

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