My eyes wandered through a room draped in dark emerald greens and deep earthy tones. the sunlight gently streaming through the heavy curtains. Chasing out any darkness in its path. My eyes roamed aimlessly, but one thought persisted in my mind. Though I had never visited this place before, a feeling of calm permeated the air, bringing tranquility to my soul. I felt his hands wrap around my body, pulling me closer to him. The warmth from his body engulfed me, taking away the cold I had once felt.
He ran his lips over my shoulder, sending goosebumps across my skin, releasing moans from my lips in their wake, telling him that my body yearned for more. his movement was swift as he tucked me under him. Staring into his eyes stirred a sense of longing within me. My hand reaching out to touch hisface, my fingers traced his chin and up through his hair. as he leaned into my neck. His lips brushed against my skin softly as they moved downward, coming to rest on my breasts' peaks where he then opened his mouth to playfully tease them with his tongue.. My core ached with need. His hand traveled down my body to rub at my center, which had grown wetter by the passion growing between us. The room reverberated with pleasure as our bodies came together, and the aroma of love and desire hung thick in the air.
Our eyes met; a feeling of deja-vu tingled at the back of my mind. His every movement bringing pleasure to my body. Every touch and every kiss, I could feel my pleasure pushing me closer to the edge. But before I could fall into bliss, I was ripped away by a cold, crippling wet wake-up call, making me spring to my feet only to slip on the wet floor and be brought back to the ground. I looked up from my fall to see a pair of eye-stinging bright pink stilettos that could only belong to one person. Heather... I took a sharp breath in; as I stood back up to face her, it seemed her anger was already boiling to the brim this morning.
My eyes wandered to the basement window that sat behind the stairs. Even though there was no light coming in through the window and the sun had yet to poke out from the mountain ridge, I could tell it was around four in the morning, and although most of the house didn't get up until seven or eight in the morning. I, on the other hand, had to be up before five to prepare breakfast and start the morning chores, but this day was more important to them. The Alpha Lord was due to arrive at the pack today to re-sign the treaty deal with them. Although I had never met this oh-so-great alpha lord, everything still had to be perfect, or I would get punished for it. But what was even more strange was that she was up this early to wake me. Heather was never up this early. She would be in bed till eight in the morning to get her "beauty rest." or so she calls it. But I didn't dare to argue with her. I just apologize for getting up late. She simply snarls at me to get to work. Before she left, she stopped at the bottom of the stairs. " I know you have a wolf now. And I never want to see that mutt again, or a small beating won't be the only thing you get." Her words shocked me, knowing I've always tried to keep her hidden from these monsters, even making sure to only go on runs at night when the house was fast asleep... She turned back and went upstairs, leaving me in the basement... I didn't dare move until I stopped hearing her footsteps on the stairs. When I knew she was finally gone, I whispered out for them, hoping she didn't find them again... " Jasper. ""Willow."... I quietly yelled out... ...fear started to riddle my body, when out from behind a yule box I see Jasper's little orange and black nose poking out, a sigh of relief escapes my lips when I see them. I patted my leg for them to come out, Jasper, of course, came prancing out from behind the towering boxes like he was a big strong boy, ready to take on anyone who dare cross him, but Willow on the other hand stayed behind, scared that Heather might come back. I patted my leg again to show her it was okay. She slowly crawled her way to me and rubbed her little nose on my leg. As I was bending down to pet her, a loud shuffling noise came across the floor above; Wasting no time I dart to the basement window. opening the large window hatch I wave for them to come to me; both jasper and Willow rushed to the open window beside me. When they were out, they turned to look back at me. motioning for them to go, I whispered that I will call for them later, willow whimpered not wanting to leave my side, "I'll be fine girl", now go before someone sees you" I say in a hushed voice, giving her a small smile and rub her little face, to give her some comfort, they turn tail and dart to the nearby forest... I watch them run into the forest... I knew they were safer there than in the basement, while I'm busy doing chores.
letting go of a deep sigh, I jump down from a tote by the window and begin changing into the only other pair of clothes I had. I make my way upstairs, walking straight into the kitchen to begin preparations for breakfast, The standard breakfast spread included waffles, eggs, crepes, bacon, and more - any dish you could think of had to be prepared. so much food you would think I'd have help but no not here I was the only help for this house, that is the way Heather kept it. The more torture she could put me through, the better, it seemed. Her hatred for me ran deep, but having done nothing to deserve it...
At least it wouldn't break my wolf, Freyja. She was strong and hard-headed, she's my blessing from the moon goddess, given to me on my 17th birthday. Although she was my only gift that day, she was the best gift I could ever ask for. She gives me the strength to overcome things others would crumble under... My thoughts were interrupted by a loud bang that rang out from upstairs. It could only have come from the office. Alpha Derek has been angry for the last couple of months due to the loss in profits because of a dwindling iron mine. Hearing the bang only told me I needed to hurry and get the table set. It was well into the morning around Seven Am, so I was expected to have breakfast on the table for the entire house.
Serving out their plates and drinks, once I finished pouring the last orange juice, is when Alpha Derek enters the dining room and takes his seat at the head of the table followed by Heather and his hateful daughter Annabelle, along with his very handsy son Lucas. Lucas grabs my ass on the way in, trying to ignore him as much as possible, I hurry past him to fetch the coffee cart to serve morning coffee. Making sure it was the way they liked it before heading over to fill up their cups. The last time I served it wrong, I got a boiling hot pot of coffee poured on me... I made my way to the head of the table to pour Derek's cup. Derek lifted his cup and spoke, "I want lunch in my office at twelve sharp. Do you understand me?" He barks at me, "yes, alpha." I nod. "Oh, and make for a crowd, I will be having company over, so don't screw it up." Derek snarls...
"When doesn't she screw up. I mean, look at her. Her mere existence is a mistake." Annabelle laughs. Although she was far from being right and as much as I wanted to protest, I was to keep quiet unless I was spoken to..."Enough Annabelle, she is not worth the breath." Heather spoke sharply "besides you must be ready for when the alpha lord arrives here. you must win him over." Heather shooting her daughter daggers.
"Ha, her win him over!" Lucas chuckles, "she doesn't even have the makings of a good luna. why would he want her?!" As soon as Annabelle opens her mouth to protest, Derek slams his fist on the table. "ENOUGH BOY! You have no room to talk! All you do all day is lounge around, expecting everything to be done for you. You haven't even begun training yet. so shut up and leave your sister alone. Derek yelled at his son, making the table go quiet...
A guard walks in the door and informs Derek that the company he's expecting has arrived. "Sir?"The Alpha Lord is here." Derek nods at the guard and gets up from his seat. taking his coffee with him. before leaving the room, he stops at the door to look back at me. "I want drinks in my office in thirty minutes." When Derek and the guard finally leave, Heather speaks up "Annabelle stop eating and go get ready." Annabelle opens her mouth to protest.
"Now". Heather growls. huffing as she gets up from the table to leave before she gets yelled at anymore. on her way out, she shoulder checks me. anything to be nasty to me, I guess, I just let it go. When everyone has left, I make quick work of the table, clearing away any leftover food and dirty dishes. I wasn't allowed to eat any of the food left over unless I wanted to be punished for eating their food. So, in turn, all the leftover scraps had to be thrown away.The only food i was able to eat was the food i caught in the forest. They had no idea about me hunting for food, so i was safe for now. I begin fixing a range of drink choices to bring to Derek's office. When I am suddenly pinned to the wall from behind... Lucas's foul breath lingered over my shoulder... making tears spring to my eyes. he shoves his hand up my shirt to grope my breast... I start to cry out to protest against him when he places his other hand over my mouth. he begins to violate my body like I'm his play thing. "You'll be my toy today," he whispers in my ear... my tears threaten to fall as he tries to have his way with me.. i try to fight him off me, but he just pushes me into the wall harder, pinning my arms against the wall and my body. i sent a wish to the moongoddess to save me.
All of a sudden, the office service light starts to go off. he chuckles and lets me go..." You're lucky this time, little wolf. next time, I will have my way with you. " He says before leaving. I waited to hear the kitchen doors swing close before I finally let go of the breath I was holding. wiping away a stray tear from my face.. "soon.." Freyja whispers in my head... "I want to leave this horrid place. I whimper. I just needed to figure out where I'd go, but right now, anywhere is better than here". I whispered back as I pushed the serving cart to the elevator. pushing the botton to go up, the doors open, and I step inside, hitting the up button on the way in. I go over all the places I could go in my head. I didn't have much money, maybe 20 dollars, but i did know how to live off the land, and serving in the wild by myself didn't sound so bad. when the elevator came to a stop. I looked up as the doors opened to see Heather and Annabelle arguing over something. I ignore them and make my way down to Derek's office. When I step through the door, the sweet smell of freshly fallen rain and wet forest trees hits me.
looking up from the cart, I was met by his deep dark brown eyes. I froze in place when Freyja screamed "Mate!" Throughout my head over and over as she jumped around like a little puppy. "Mate?" I whispered back at her.. Confusion swirling around in my brain. His eyes were glued to me. His movement was swift as he moved to my side. his hand found its way around my waist, pulling me in closer to him. He whispered "Mate" under his breath, and took my hand in his. I was at a loss for words at that moment. I couldn't think, and words were no longer a thing i could form, my face burning hot, and my body tingled from his touch. The atmosphere was heavy as our breaths mingled together, when Derek's laughter rang out breaking the moment between us. "You've got to be kidding me, her? she is nothing but a filthy maid". Derek chuckles out. soon as the words left his mouth, a growl echoed out of the man in front of me. he turned to look at Derek, his expression was full of hatred towards Derek letting him know he was walking on thin ice. " You will do well to treat my mate with respect if you want the treaty with your pitiful pack to continue!" He growled. Derek lowered his head and cleared his throat." Yes, my lord".
I was in shock. I couldn't even comprehend what was going on, nonless Derek's actions. I was stuck on the man's words. "Mate?" Who is this man? why does he look like the man in my dream? as soon as that thought entered my head, my heart beat raised, and desire burned throughout my body, when he turned back around to face me, his voice was like honey as he spoke "what's your name." "Raven. Raven Grey sir"... Stumbling on my words, my little white lie came out in a mumble, but I could tell he saw right through it. His eyes lingered down my neck to my shoulder, where my birthmark lay on the other side. His eyes lit up, but he didn't speak a word. his eyes went smokey only for a brief moment, telling me he was mind-linking with someone but who I wonder. I couldn't break my gaze from him. His deep brown eyes, like pools of dark honey, hypnotized into a trance, i didn't want to move, something about this man felt familiar, almost like home. A semi-shorter man stepped next to us and touched my shoulder. " Will you come with me please miss?" The man spoke to me, but I couldn't seem to move. it was like my body was cemented in place.. the man in front of me sighs as he speaks softly, " He's my beta. You will be safe with him, I promise. Go on, I will be there shortly." He rubs my cheek before turning back to Derek... Just when he was about to speak, I was ushered out of the office by his beta. "My name is Gram." He said softly. I looked at him, still feeling the desire burn within me. "I'm Raven." I mumble, looking back at the office door. "Um, do you know what's going to happen now?... I whispered, smiling at him, " Well... I'm sure my alpha would love for you to come back with us, but it is up to you to decide." He chuckles, smiling back at me. " Anywhere is better than here." I say with a small sigh.
Gram gives me a concerned look but says nothing. We sit in silence for a moment, before we are both meet by the sound of yelling coming from the end of the hall.