Episode 17

"Dorian, you saw that?" I fluttered my eyes, wondering what it all meant. How does all this relate to each other? What the fucking hell is Elena's picture doing with him?!

I couldn't just help the sudden spike of rage and envy that filled my heart.

That was the drawing of Elena, and the most shocking part is that he cherished that thing so much and wouldn't even leave it behind. He actually came back to take it from us. For real?

"Scarlett, what does Elena have to do with him?" Dorian asked, and I swallowed the huge lump in my throat, flickering my eyes in exasperation.

"Does it mean that he was here looking for her, not me?" I asked, thoughtfully shaking my head at the same time. I just don't want to think of that as true. There was no way he would be here for a cursed girl; Elena who everyone rejects and hates.

"Let's go to school. You will get the chance to know the truth of all this then. I mean, you get to ask him what he had to do with a rejected soul. He is too good to have her picture in his hand!" Dorian snorted and headed back to the car while I followed slowly. My mood had just gotten so bad,

Elena's POV:

A roll of tears fell from my eyes as I watched him leave. He just left after looking up to find me but couldn't. I was the only one seeing him, but he couldn't.

Once again this morning, my sight caught him outside the ajar gate. He was staring at my window while I watched, wishing I had gotten the right to walk out and meet him. I wish I was not that rejected child who can't do whatever she wishes.

A few minutes ago was like the nest moment of my life. I was standing across the window, my hand holding into the ledge while I look around from the high tower, just to admire the beautiful surroundings and great city which I hadn't been allowed to go out to.

I had been stuck in this house for years. Dad wouldn't let me out. I am a demon and might kill people out there. I might kill them like I killed Mom. That's what they all thought and preferred to get me bound.

My dad himself sees me as a disgrace to him. He regretted being my father even when he had already disowned me.

My life has always been full of pain. I am sure of facing another round of beating soon because I dealt with that guard. The power was strange and I couldn't control it. It wasn't something I could hold back.

But that moment of staring at my mate made me forget all my pain. He came with his car and guards. The sparkling white body hug school uniform shirt was giving him a charming look. His face was damn cute and adorable radiating under the sun light.

I couldn't help but drool at everything about him.

My wolf was full of happiness mixed with sadness. Seeing her mate was something that made her so happy, but the fact that we couldn't meet was something that made her sad.

He was looking up the building like he was searching for something, but I couldn't tell what it was. All I could do was enjoy the great sight of staring at him. His hair, eyes, lips, jaw, every single part of his body sends shivers up and down my spine like sparks of electric.

I was enjoying the view with a throbbing heart, but not until Scarlett came into view, making me hiss loudly. Her sheepish smiles sent streaks of anger through my heart that I couldn't watch again.

Right now, I was sitting on my bed all gloomy, wondering if there was any hope of ever attending the pack school or having a good life. Would I remain this way till death?

Just then, my door sprang open with a force that almost broke it down. I looked up and saw three guards stomp in with fury in their eyes, making me wonder what was wrong. I knew I was always in trouble just thinking about what I did this time.

"You scared me!" ... How can I help you guys? " I asked, staring at them with a shrug.

"Take her to the Alpha!" The leader ordered, and the other two charged at me like lions.

They dragged me roughly like I was a piece of rag, leaving my head hitting the door. My knee was also scratching on the bare floor, leaving it with a wound.

I had no strength to fight back and meeting my dad this morning was never going to be any good, not when he hates me so deeply and raw. His Luna was no different.

We got to the palace, and I was pushed to the ground in front of him so hard that my head hit the ground, sending a rush of intense pain all over me.

I grunted and sat up, raising my gaze as I looked around. Fear gripped me at what I saw. The Royal members were all present and had a killer glare each while staring at me. They were so angry that I could feel the heat of it all over the room.

My eyes fell on a motionless body on the floor beside me, making me arch my brow. I glanced back at my father, and he gritted his teeth, clenching those fists tightly.

"Get the wolfbane whip!" He ordered with a deep growl.

"What is my crime?" I screamed, not wanting to have that pain again.

The Beta and Gamma rose from their seats and walked to where I sat on the floor. They both grabbed me up and sent a simultaneous blow to my belly so hard that blood spurted out of my lips forcefully.

"Kill us like you killed this guard!" Hutton The beta fumed and sent another blow to my face, making me fall heavily to the ground this time. The pain made my vision haze, yet another kick went to my belly, another to my head. I felt dizzy and could feel my blood flowing as I wept weakly.

"Hand the whip to me!" My father ordered and stood up from where he sat.

I looked up and saw that the whip was made of strong wolfsbane, which was going to drive me insane as it burn my skin.

I cried and pleaded. My inner wolf kept shivering in fear as I wish my daddy would remember he was a father, like he should remember I'm his true daughter at least, even when he won't admit it.

The pain of this whip can kill me, and I may die if dad should hit me himself. His arms are muscular, his hatred is deep and raw. He was going to tear me into two.

The pain and heartbreak would be greater because he is my father, someone who should love me and to whom I should run to for protection.

"Dad......please.." My voice shrieked, but he wasn't hearing me as he lashed me the first one.

"No!" I screamed at the top of my voice, convulsing as the stripe went over my back, tearing the gown I was wearing in a line. The force pushed me down to the floor hard and I could feel the excruciating pain going deeper and unbearable into my bone marrow.

I went numb. Lena, my wolf, went numb as we both lay down to die. Hot tears rolled down as I stared at Dad with the corner of my eyes.

There was no pity in his eyes. There were no trace of soft emotions as his face remained blank. My cry of pain must really sound like a song to him.

He raised his hand for another lash, and I closed my eyes, knowing without no doubt that I was going to die.

I knew it clearly that I would lose my life and it seems better, but I really don't want to die now when I haven't touched or talk to my handsome mate.

My wish was to feel his touch, his mark on me and the pleasure of our foreplay and kisses. I crave spending some time with him and enjoying at least a few minutes of love and happiness.

But I guess all that is my wishful thinking. I was dying today and right now.

"The rogues are attacking our pack. They have killed the warrior guarding the territory boundary and have also killed many werewolves. We need to counter them immediately!" I heard someone announce loudly, but it was faint in my ears.

"What the fuck?" My dad growled and stomped out with the others. A sigh of relief escaped my lips. I bless that person who made that announcement right in my mind. He just saved me.

I was taken to my room by a guard and dumped there.

"We are lucky today," Lena breathed, and I smiled from the floor where I lay.

"Yeah, we could have died!" I sighed.

"But you should have used that secret power," she whined while I sat up weakly. The powers she was talking about isn't controlled by me so it is as useless as nothing.

The wounds began to heal rapidly as I rested there with my head leaning against the wall.

"So the rogues are attacking us?" I asked with a smirk.

"Yes..." She responded, and I stood up.

"Hey, what are you thinking?... hoping we won't be caught," she asked, after reading my mind.

"We are going for a glance. They are busy with the war. No one will notice. I've been planning on this for so long. I think this is the right time!" I grumbled and rushed to the bathroom.

I took a quick shower, making sure I cleaned up every part of my body. I don't want him to see me dirty.

"Do you have any idea how we would see him or even get into the school?" Lena asked, and I gave her a hiss. I am not answering those questions when she knows I was only going there depending on fate and luck.

After some minutes, I was done and headed to the wardrobe. A deep frown crossed my face. All my clothes didn't look good. I picked the best which was still outdated and slightly torn at some edge and wore it, taking a hood also.

Slowly, I sneaked out of the house. There were no guards around, only a few omegas and maids. They didn't notice me slip off.

I finally got out through the back door and shifted into a wolf. With speed and excitement, I dashed off to meet my mate at school.