50

UNKNOWN
I couldn’t watch her being happy, the sound of her laughter and thought of her excitement grated at my skin, annoying me to no end. She had the perfect life growing up, while I was forgotten, thrown to the side and left to rot.
She had everything a girl could’ve wished for and when that was gone I thought it would finally happen, and that she would taste life like I’d always known, but she just had to go and find favor in the eyes of that monster that wouldn’t even look at anyone else twice.
Was I jealous? Hell yeah, I was. I hated the fact that she was always living better than me, no matter the situation. Despite losing her princess life, she still had something while I had nothing. I was made to work like a donkey while she seeks favor in Alpha Zane and warms his bed.
She was yet again enjoying the luxury I’ve always ever wanted. She should have been killed the day I leaked the news she was an Alpha. Alpha’s were meant to be killed at first sight but for some reason, she continues to prance around like she owned the entire fucking pack.
She had friends here again and watching her smile with them felt like a slap to my face. Like she was making a mockery of me, showing me exactly what it was that I would always lack no matter what I did. I wanted revenge, I needed her dead.
Someday, I will make sure I finally get to walk on her dead body, shredded into pieces, and only then will I feel fulfilled. Oh, how I couldn’t wait until that day was here.
But even that proves to be a torment. I was sick and tired of waiting. It almost felt like I could feel an inch of my life being taken away with every opportunity that ends with her eluding death again, so, I began to think of other ways to establish myself.
When the opportunity came to be the spy to grace Alpha Easton’s pack and report Eleanor’s every move to Zane, because apparently, even that bastard couldn’t bear the thought of her being away from him, I jumped on it without thinking twice.
Thinking I could worm my way into Alpha Easton’s bed and have him make me his Luna, giving me the power I’ve always craved or at least put me in his good graces.
I’d arrived at the party with the guise of bringing a special gift to meet the absence of the Alpha, after which I excused myself to use the restroom, but that was only a lie to sneak around and try to find the Alpha myself, creating a perfect meeting where he wouldn’t be able to get me out of his mind.
I couldn’t believe my eyes when I first saw it. My entire body recoiled with disgust and hatred as I stood there, watching Eleanor, kissing Easton right there in front of my eyes. Their bodies melded together as he held her firmly against himself.
I felt angry tears well up in my eyes, my fingers balling into fists as I thought, ‘That should be me!’. I stood there watching them for a long, long, time, but they were so engrossed in each other that even their senses did not alert them of the presence of an intruder.
I had to bite down on my tongue to stop myself from screaming and lunging at her. That promiscuous snake was taking everything that should be mine again!
I had thought this would work for sure. I was supposed to be the one in Easton’s arms right now. How dare she! If I wasn’t going to get the freedom I so desperately craved, then it was only fair that she was made to suffer till the very end too. I will not let her continue to be happy at the cost of everyone else’s freedom.
If she thinks she could just go around whoring herself out to everyone she finds, then it’s only fair that she faces the consequences of her actions and I was convinced that Zane would be more than willing to set her straight. This might be the final blow I needed to get him to end her for good, and I couldn’t wait to share it.
I was going to let it pass if I’d gotten my way this time because I would finally be winning If I got to make Easton mine while she continued to slave away in Zane’s godforsaken pack, but she just had to go and ruin that too. Well, I was going to teach her a lesson this time. It was about time that she learnt that it was only good manners to not be so fucking greedy.
I returned to the party, still seething with anger, and I downed the first glass of wine that my eyes found on my table, desperately trying to keep my emotions in check.
By now, I’d lost count of the number of glasses of wine I’d poured down my throat, but they still weren’t back. It was with a sense of dread that I wondered if they’d proceeded to do more than just kissing. Was she really that desperate to have given herself to him on the spot? I wondered if I still stood a chance and if he would still look my way even after all she’d done.
I was still lost in thoughts when the sound of loud whoops and cheers brought me out of my reverie to find Alpha Easton walking towards me and the slut settling into a seat between her friends on the other side of the room.
I could feel my fingers hurt from how hard I was gripping the cup at the thought of my assumptions being true. I looked up just in time to see Alpha Easton stopping in front of me with a smile.
Why can’t he look at me with a little more than that formal smile? Why can’t he be mine? Why does it have to be Eleanor Stark of all people? What good does he see in her that he can’t wait to meet me, to see in me?
I know for a fact that I was way prettier and better than her in every way, so why could it not have been me? Once again, I gave into my thoughts, zoning out as I stared at his face in front of me until I was jolted back to reality by the feel of a slight touch on my shoulder.
“Are you okay?” He asked, his eyes narrowed in concern as he looked down at me, “Is the party not to your liking?”
“I’m fine, Alpha Easton. I just had a lot to think about and zoned out for a moment, pardon me for worrying you.” I answered, tucking a lock of hair behind my ear. This was my opportunity to show him my charm. If Eleanor did it, there was no way I couldn’t and soon, I would have him in the palm of my hand.
“Please, anyone from Zane’s pack is officially a part of mine and I must treat them with respect. You must be a high-ranking slave, aren’t you?” Alpha Easton asked, cutting to the chase immediately.
This was one of the reasons why he was feared and respected. His ability to separate business from pleasure and call it as is. I felt a bitter taste fill my mouth as I realized the fact that he had made an exception for Eleanor. Again, why Eleanor?
“You clearly are what the rumors say you are,” I commented with a small smile and a grin tugged at the corner of his lips.
“That depends on what the rumors say. Although I would advise you to not completely trust those, you might end up disappointed.” He says lightheartedly, relaxing as he takes a glass off the table, taking a small sip of its contents.
“I wish I were, but so far they don’t seem very far from what I see for myself,” I answered, and he let out a deep exhale, his heavy gaze falling on me and I felt my heart squeeze in my chest.
“Why are you here? Did Zane order you here on a special mission? Because I can’t pretend I’m not dying to know why he had his personal pleasure slave drive all the way here when he already sent a whole group. Did he perhaps think that I would go back on my words and not sign the truce into place?” The questions left his lips with an intensity that almost had me squirming in my seat, but I quickly averted my eyes, returning my focus to the crowd and he did the same.
“You’re quite observant, aren’t you?” I asked, and he smiled, one that didn’t reach his eyes.
“This is my pack and the safety of my people is my responsibility, so, I’d like to believe my observance is one of the reasons we’ve remained standing. Care to tell me your purpose now?” He repeated, his tone collected and I sighed.
“You are right, Alpha Zane thought you could chicken out and decide to cancel the truce. I was sent to check on the processions and make sure everything was going as planned and also to make sure none of our people had been causing any trouble in an unfamiliar environment. And, I also brought you a little gift.” I answered with a smile on my lips, with a prayer that my charm was working on him in my heart. It had to be, seeing as he was still so visibly relaxed around me and spoke so gently to me.
“He shouldn’t have bothered. Both with the gift and sending you over, he already sent enough, and I’m not one to go back on my words. We reached an agreement and his representative would not be leaving here without the signed papers.” he says dismissively, returning his eyes to the entertainment that he looked almost bored with.
“Well, then, I’m glad everything is going according to plan. Alpha Zane would be pleased to hear that. And speaking of the gifts, correct me if I’m wrong, but I have gotten news that you’ve taken a liking to all the slaves that were sent over, with the exception of the special three, of course. Which are forbidden.” I enunciated the last word, leaning closer as I did, “Forbidden in the sense that they have been tagged broken or spoiled to an extent, which would be an insult to your person.” I said, unable to help myself and that seemed to pique his interest as he returned his focus to me.
“If they are ‘spoiled’ or ‘broken’ like you said, shouldn’t they be the first ones to be sold or disposed of?” He asked with a raised brow and I shook my head.
“They’re far too damaged for anybody to want or value them. So, they are to remain in the pack for eternity until they either die naturally or break one of Alpha Zane’s rules and meet the same fate.” I answered, the rest of the information about the pack rules and Zane’s punishment leaving my lips as I continued to bask in his undivided attention on me. When I finished with an exhale, I felt my breath catch as he suddenly leaned in, his hot breath grazing the shell of my ear as he whispered his next words.
“Why reveal so much to me? Isn’t that meant to be your pack’s secret?” He asked and I shook my head.
“You are part of the family now, aren’t you? Besides, I’m not going against any rules by telling you all that. In fact, not a single word did I say here that I was not meant to have said.” I answered, releasing a breath I didn’t know I was holding when he finally leaned away, sitting straight on his own cushion.
“I see, well, make yourself at home, then. This is a feast to strengthen our bond as a family after all.” He says, gesturing wildly at the still-full table before returning his eyes to observe the crowd that was either chatting, eating, drinking or dancing.
He was such a perfect gentleman, one I was sure would treat a lady right and with respect. Just being in close proximity and sharing a few words with him had my heart racing fast, my body tingling with emotions that I was sure I could no longer feel.
I wanted him for myself. Anyone would be blind not to, but I was almost certain I’d win this time. His words and actions were too gentle for regarding a mere slave, as he paid attention to me every now and then, nodding here and there at my words, and it would seem my charm had worked. Maybe I just needed to push a little more, but, I felt the harsh realization dawn upon me when as I followed his gaze, this time he’d been distracted for too long, I found his eyes locked on Eleanor.
His gaze was fixed on her alone, and she wasn’t even looking his way, laughing at something with her friends, but he had this content smile on his face like he could get all the fulfillment he needed in this life by staring at her, even from a distance. I felt my blood boil with anger, my patience boiling over, and I couldn’t wait for the damned party to be over.
It seemed to drag on forever but once the torturous hours of watching Easton stare at Eleanor were finally, finally over, I faked a smile as I got ready to depart, Easton placing a small kiss on the back of my hand as he sent his greetings to Alpha Zane.
With balled fists, I made my way towards the car that lay in wait for me, only to halt when I notice Mark beaming a smile at Eleanor.
‘Why does it always have to be her!? Why does everyone love her? Why do they find it so easy to accept her? Why can it not be me!?’
With a determined pinch of my brows and a glare under my protective veil, I swore that I would put an end to this once and for all.
Just you wait, Eleanor. I will make sure that you meet a horrifying end soon and everything I deserve will finally be mine.