Gift
Shane
I knew two things; one, Adea was my mate, and two, I might not live to keep my promise. The one where I would free her from her duty. I came in and out of consciousness as I was dragged down the stairs. Every time my head banged against the stone steps the world spun faster around me. Not a good sign. My body hurt everywhere but I was saving my strength, biding my time. I would not go down without a fight. I would play the role of the prisoner until an opportunity presented itself. I’ll give them this false sense of security and strength. Thinking they had me down. The one thing I had going for me was the element of surprise.
They knew from my hair that I was descended from an alpha but they had no idea I was descended from the strongest alpha seen in the last 50 years. He was rumored to have been favored by the Moon Goddess. Even as a young child I had heard that my bloodline was connected to the Moon Goddess. More so than others. My father’s pack had whispered about how eerie it was, how lucky we were, how special we were.
As a young boy, I was told how lucky I was to have been born, and how blessed I was to be one of the favored. I wanted to laugh at the absurdity of it all. How was I favored? With all of the shit I had been going through, the idea that I was favored by the Goddess and that’s why I was going through the things that I went through… It made me angry. I remember the warriors telling me I should be thankful for what I was given. I wanted to kill them all.
Should I have also been thankful to my father’s beta? Should I have said thank you every time his slimy fingers brushed my shoulder when he was over for meetings, every time he snuck into my locked room or climbed into my bed, smothering my shouts for someone, anyone to fucking help me. No one ever did. At one point I stopped expecting the Goddess’ help and started thanking her for the fucking blessings you bestowed upon me. I cursed her day and night.
My head slammed against the wall and my eyes flew open as my temple burned and pain spread from the wound. I was surrounded by darkness but I yanked my head from the wall of pain. Candles were lit and I watched as one of the warriors gripped a metal door and closed it. I was in a cell.
Alpha walked into the room and I watched from the safety of my cell. He came to a stop and glared at me. It was odd seeing Adea in his features but where she was soft and kind, he was cruel and heartless. How had she come from this devil? I should know better. I came from one just like him. I was of age now, I could challenge him but I have no interest in leading a pack. I’ve stayed here for Adea. I had two days before that piece of shit swooped in and took her away. It was supposed to be a birthday surprise but I’ve got a place. It isn’t big but it’s a quaint house on a large piece of land. I used every cent I’ve saved to purchase it. It’s far from here and it’s out of pack territory. I should have told her, maybe then she wouldn’t have looked so defeated. I will get her out of here. I will save her.
“I’m going to enjoy killing you, pup.”
I didn’t say anything. I’m sure he didn’t want to hear what I had to say. He wasn’t here to talk. He was here TO talk, not hear me. I had no interest in speaking to him either. He stood there in front of his wall of warriors looking down at me as if I were an insect. Keep staring asshole, this insect is going to bring you down.
“I’ve been trying to find you for two years. I could tell a difference in my daughter that others may not have seen. Do you know what your relationship threatens? It threatens this pack’s dignity, undermines my authority, and makes me look incapable. It was by chance that he saw her and wanted her. I’ve been trying to get in with this pack for years! I will not have you come in between what I want!”
“What about what Adea wants?” I asked.
“I don’t worry myself with the cries of a child. My children are trading pieces.”
“If that’s true than why does it matter which daughter is sold off? Why Adea? Why not Ava? She wants that Alpha. Why not her?” I asked.
“What my daughters want means nothing to me. Alpha Ethan wants Adea, so he’s going to get Adea. If he wanted them in his harem I’d give them both. Just because my other daughter spends time with him doesn’t mean anything. I might throw her in for free. She’s useless now that she’s been riding him for years. No one would want her,” Alpha Eduard spat.
“You’re disgusting.”
“Watch your tongue boy. I hold your life in my hands. With one word, my warriors follow my command. I could have your head, your tongue, your arm in minutes. Don’t forget to who you speak. The Goddess is on my side and I won’t let you or my whore of a daughter get in the way of what I want!”
“Will Ethan want her when he knows she’s no longer chaste?” I asked.
The Alpha cursed and slammed against the bars. His skin sizzled and the stench of burning flesh filled the cell and the room. He didn’t flinch as he glared at me. Satisfaction bloomed as I glared back at him.
“Oh, I’ve got plans for you, pup. You’re going to be a gift for the new couple. I can’t wait to see the look on my daughter’s face when we gut you. I’m going to wear your entrails as a necklace.”
He leaned back and ran his hand through his hair. He turned from me and walked out the door. I watched as he disappeared. Regardless of his plans for me, I had some of my own that included him. If I ever found myself alone, unbound with him, I’d tear him apart. I didn’t rest until his warriors left. He left two behind but when the door slammed shut, I dropped my head to the ground. I need rest. I need to recover. The moon was setting. I stared at her before the world went dark.
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