KASSY

The next morning, I woke up and turned to the other side of the bed, looking if I would see my mate laying there to at least soften my heart, but he wasn't.

The bed was still as tidy as it was before I slept, meaning he never came up stairs. I quickly went to the dining room and it was a mess. All the dirty plates were left there after eating.

I had to pack them up because it was a disgusting sight. As I did, I picked up Debby's panties, which were laying on the table. I knew she probably forgot it or left it there for me to see on purpose. She never shied off any chance to show she was the better person. That was an obvious proof that they did more than just eat here.

I totally lost it as I felt overwhelmed. The disrespect was now getting so much that he wasn't hiding it anymore.

I had to still maintain my calmness. I waited until evening for him to return, so I would tell him it was over and I wasn't continuing with the mating ceremony to officially become his mate.

He didn't come back home however. I put calls through multiple times and he didn't answer.

When I couldn't wait again, I had to pack my things myself and go back home, to my aunt's place. I knew what she said about me not leaving him, but I was sure that when I explained my full story, my predicament to her, she would understand and even console me.

Things were however different when I got there. When I knocked on the door, Shona opened and gave a heavy sigh when she saw it was me.

“Please let me in.” I asked politely, but she turned the other way, blocking the entrance even worse.

“Why won't you let me in?” I asked. I was expecting to hear an answer, but I heard right from the inside. “Who is there?!” My aunty asked.

“It's me, Aunty.” Before I could complete the word, it was cut short by Shona. “It's this useless Kassy.” She said,

I could hear trembles as my aunty ran out of the house as soon as she heard it was me. When she came out, she looked around and didn't see what she was expecting. Turns out, she didn't come out for me.

“Where is he?” she asked me. I also looked around, confused for a while.

“Who?”

“The Alpha, dummy!”

“I didn't come with him.” I told her. “You know how things are between us aunty. I know you're feeling angry that I called off the mating ceremony, but I have my reasons and if you'll just hear me….” I didn't finish talking when I heard a slap swoosh through my face.

“How can you be so petty and foolish at the same time?” She asked me.

I was still trying to understand why she did that, when she landed another one of my cheeks, this one harder than the first.

“Alpha Gerald came here earlier today to report what you have been doing to him. Being a violent mate and harassing the female pack members he works with? Nagging him every night and day, denying him peace of mind and making his home a living hell? Is that how I raised you?!” She yelled at me.

Gerald had stopped by and downloaded all the lies on his head to my aunty and she obviously believed him. At this point, there was nothing that I was going to say, which would make sense.

“How can you play with such opportunities that would change our lives for good. We are nothing but omegas, the least on the scale and can only level up with the Alpha by our side. Why don't you understand this?”

“Heyy, bring all her stuff outside. She's not staying here. You either go back to your mate or you sleep on the street.” She added before leaving for inside.

In no time, my things were thrown outside. The rain soaked my and my belongings for over an hour before Gerald finally pulled up in his Jeep.

As much as I was not happy with him, I needed that shelter now.

“I hope you have regained your wisdom.” He said as he pushed me into the car.

“You must publicly apologize for all this mess you have caused and promise to be peaceful again if you remain my Luna.” He said to me as he drove off.

I remained quiet, too cold to say anything. He drove straight to the Pack's gala ball, where there was obviously a party. “This is a very important ball and I want you to be my escort.”

I was shocked at this and excited too. He actually wanted to go out with me. That hadn't happened in a while.

“Go home and change up. I can't have you looking like this by my side.” He said rudely. I had to obey his plea. On my way out, I saw Debby entering the scene. I wondered how she was going to get in when it was an “enter as a couple” event.

In no time, I found myself in one of my best dresses and returned to the ball, but the door was closed.

“Let me in, I am with the Alpha.” I told the guard. “I am sorry ma'am. The order was to lock the door immediately after 10pm.

I was surprised. “Who gave such orders?” I asked. “Alpha Gerald ma'am. Right after he went inside with Beta Debby.”

I could not believe what I just heard. Once again, he made a fool out of me.

KASSY

If only my aunty could see how I was treated, locked outside, while my Alpha and his ex enjoyed themselves in the ball, which I was supposed to be by his side, maybe she would have gotten a different perception of things, but she wasn't here.

I sat outside, under a shade, trying to reach my Alpha, but he never answered, no matter how hard the phone rang.

“Pick up already!” I yelled one of the times as I called, but he was still answering.

Just as if the weather was against me too, it started raining heavily and the shade wasn't much or a use because the water could sip through. I had to put my phone back in my bag, so the water would not spoil it.

It rained the whole night and I stood at that corner for all that time, shivering from the cold wind that accompanied the rain.

Towards dawn, when the rain finally stopped, I felt my phone buzzing and I took it out.

“What the hell is wrong with you? Why would you give me twenty missed calls?” Alpha Gerald said to me.

“You asked me to change up and come meet you. When I did, you were already inside and locked the door. What do you expect me to do?” I replied to him.

“Well, I'd you were just a little less sluggish, you would have reached in time. Hold on a little while, we will be done soon.” He said, abruptly ending the call.

I waited till 5 AM, that was when the doors were finally open. I was wet, my dress was destroyed by the rain.

“Why do you look so damp?” Gerald said to me, holding Debby's hands as both left the ball together.

They both looked embarrassed to have me around like that.

“I am sorry, I couldn't find a proper shade during the rain.” I apologized to him, despite how heavy my heart was for him.

“Please, you'll have to walk in front.” He told me. “I don't want people to think you're walking with me. You are so embarrassing to us.” Gerald told me.

I was cold and could do anything to change at that point.

“Why don't we use the car?” I suggested.

“I don't want to use the car. I want to spend more time with you.” Debby told my Alpha.

He didn't even rethink, when he obliged to not using the car. This was obviously going to increase our time on the road by over ten times. Even if the estate was close, a car would be very much faster.

As Alpha Gerald instructed, I walked a few meters before they finally followed me. Looking back, I could see them still holding hands and chatting. I was too far to comprehend what they were talking about, but it sure got me worried.

We walked half a mile, when a jeep pulled up by our side and rogues jumped out.

There were up to six and they surrounded us. Men in black.

It was going to be a life and death struggle here. The hate in their eyes showed that they weren't here to mess around. Without enough room to breathe, they attacked us. Gerald, as an Alpha was able to fight his way against the ones that came for him.

Debby could take one, but when the next one came, he mounted upon her, causing her to scream for help.

On my side, I could barely do anything. I was already too sick from the cold, so I tried fighting one.

He overpowered me and scratched me deep in my belly.

I fell to the ground, also asking for help.

When Alpha Gerald fought him off, he went straight to Debby, who was already having her with the rogue over her and helped her fight it.

They saw how strong Gerald was and decided to back out, entering their jeep and driving away.

“Are you okay?” I could hear him ask Debby.

“I am fine.” She replied.

“You cannot be sure. I have to take you to the hospital.” He called for his driver immediately, the car arrived within five minutes and he aided her in. I was waiting patiently on the ground, hoping he would come for me too but he didn't.

The door of the car was shut, they drove past me, both of them heading for the hospital.

“Alpha Gerald.” I called out with my weak voice, but he was already far gone. Kind of like he forgot I was there.

My blood had spewed all over the concrete pathway and I felt myself losing my breath. Not until some of those who attended the event and were strolling back home too ran to me and helped me up.

Everywhere became foggy and before I knew it, it was dark. Even though it's morning, it hasn't dawn yet.

***

The bright light from the window woke me up and I found myself on a bay, which only meant I was in the hospital.

“You were brought in by a group of people who said they saw you get attacked by some rogues. You lost a lot of blood, thank the moon goddess you're still alive.” The doctor said to me,

“How long have I been out?” I asked

“One week.” She replied.

One week! That was a lot. “Did anyone come visit me?” I asked again.

“Sadly, no one.” She told me. It was saddening that I stayed for a week in the hospital, but my mate didn't come visit me, even after leaving me for death on the street. The funniest thing was that this was the pack hospital. The same hospital he brought Debby to. He didn't even care to check up on me.

The doctor wanted to make sure I was completely healed before discharging me, so she insisted I stay there for a day to observe my situation.

At that time, Gerald didn't come visiting. Even once!

He didn't even call or text me until I was out. He didn't mindlink.

After a day, I went back to the estate and headed straight to the room to confront him, but I heard noises coming from the room, the door was slightly ajar. I was eager to know what's going on.

So I pushed the door open.

To my greatest shock, Alpha Gerald and Debby were banging on the bed, our bed stark naked.

I froze on the spot.

KASSY

They were so much in the act, moaning and groaning that they couldn't detect my presence. Even their wolves were so immersed that they couldn't sense anything.

They didn't hear my gasp. I'd pulled my hand over my mouth. I couldn't watch this, so I quietly went back out, still stuck with shock. I fell to my knees outside. I couldn't tell how long I waited but I did. Not for them, I was so shocked that my knees grew so weak and my legs forgot how to work.

They laid together upon climax, starting a conversation, so I eavesdropped.

“I wish she dies in that hospital.” Debby said. “I wish the same.” Gerald replied to her.

I noticed here that they were talking about me, an idea came to mind. I pulled my phone from my back. I turned on my camera and began to video them discreetly.

“I hope they didn't hurt you. I strictly told them to take it easy on you and me, that Kassy is the main target. I'm sad they didn't do exactly as I asked, if they could, they would have certainly killed her.” She said,

I gasped.

What the hell!

Did she hire these men for me? Has it gone to that? On top of the Alpha, who's my mate?

“Why didn't they kill her? They gave her the chance to be taken to the hospital.” Gerald cut in.

“Their leader said he got a hint that the pack patrol team was about returning back to their unit and they couldn't waste any time.”

Now, it was obviously clear to me that the attack was staged, and that was why they weren't hurt.

“If those stupid passers-by didn't interfere, she would have died on that road.” Debby said with heavy disgust, like my life means nothing.

When I had videoed enough, having full evidence of them talking about a planned murder, alongside cheating on me, something that could put Gerald and Debby away for a long time, I forwarded it to the Pack's general group and posted it on all my social media platforms.

I was quick enough to pack my little belongings and leave the estate immediately before they got out of bed. I headed straight to the train station, there were fewer procedures here than at the airport.

Posting that was the perfect revenge for them.

I reached the train station and boarded it. Then I resorted to checking my posts, the hundreds of thousands of views got me thrilled. Even on the train, there was no single noise. It was suspected that even those here were watching the video.

Then it was time for my next action–

I was going to type an official letter of rejection.

[I, Kassy Wildmore, reject you, Alpha Gerald as my mate. Henceforth, our bond and connection ceases to exist and I hope to never relate with you again. I hope you and Debby get what you deserve for cheating on me and even trying to kill me.]

I sent it, just as I sent the video, then blocked everyone that would contact me through the cell.

I moved a step further to forcefully block all mindlink connections from anyone who knew me. The Alpha, Debby, my aunty and her child, all those who contributed to my sorrows.

For once after a long life of pain and misery, I could finally lay back and relax as the train fired to Melbourne Pack. I had a long time classmate, who worked there, Joyce.

I had contacted her that I needed a place to stay and she agreed she would provide a place for me and even help me find a job.

In no time, when I got there, she helped me apply as a cook and laundry assistant in their pack estate and I was accepted.

“You did it girl. I knew you had it in you.” Joyce congratulated me when I got it. Initially, I was scared because over a thousand people applied. I wondered what made me get the job, over others, who were more or less, indigenous to the pack.

“How are the people in this pack?” I asked Joyce very seriously because I didn't want to be taken off guard by behaviours I didn't expect.

“Everyone is cool, well, except the rude Alpha, Rudolf Von.” She told me.

The name sent shivers across my spine. “Haven't I heard that name before?” I asked rhetorically, but Joyce was still quick to answer.

“He is the one that ordered a one thousand wolf raid on the silver pack when they didn't want to pay you their debt.” She said,

I quickly remembered. The silver pack was the strongest in the world, until he humbled them with that raid and started commanding unweaving fear and respect.

“No matter what you do, do not cross his path or let him cross yours. If it happens, do not look into his eyes, that will be your worst mistake.” She explained the more, building up fear in my body.

With that, I resumed work, ready to do everything right and avoid the monster in Alpha form.

On reaching our work unit, I was instructed to fold the sheets.

I didn't fold for an hour, when the manager asked me to take them to the Alpha's bedroom.

“The Alpha's bedroom?!” What the hell!

I couldn't say no because refusing a task on your first day was an obvious curse.

I just hoped he would be around or something.

I entered the luxurious and spacious bedroom, shining with dim blue light. Alpha Gerald’s room looked like a master luxury, of course it was.

I located the drawer and tucked them in. I was so happy that I could do everything swiftly with no sign of him, but the problem came when I was about to leave.

After folding the sheet and turning, there he was, standing right in front of me, piercing blue eyes shooting straight to me.

My heart skipped a zillion times and I staggered back.

I felt the aura engulfing me. I had never been this tense before.

He was so big, even if I was avoiding his sight, I still felt overshadowed.

“And you are?” He said with his cracking voice.

“Kassy, Kassy Wildmore.” I replied, with my voice trembling from my belly.

“Kassy.” He re-echoed.

“Where are you from?” He asked me.

“Em….Emerald pack, Alpha.” I answered, still unable to find my composure.

“Why are you looking down, Kassy? Look at me.” He said. He was asking me to do the very thing that I was instructed to not do. This was definitely hell for me.

“I said look at me.” He uttered again, making me look up, my eyes meeting his eyes.

“Oh my goodness!” I muttered. Behold, beneath all that terror, he was the most handsome man I had ever seen. Behind his piercing eyes, there was this thing that interested me about him, I didn't just know but my wolf was so curious to get close and know.

Even my wolf could not help, but feel excited. I could feel the connection between us.

“But wait?” I gasped.

Are we “mates?”

“Wait, what?” He mimicked after me, his eyes never leaving me.

“This can not be!” I panicked upon remembering what Joyce told me.

I wasn't ready to feel this connection for such a dangerous man. I tried to press it down, to compose myself but the more I did, the more my wolf wanted to lash out. The more I looked at him, the more his eyes shone with desire.