Nina

********Warning S*exual violence 18+*********

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“You dumb b*tch'' He screamed as I felt the burn from the slap land on my cheek. Biting back the tears and blood I looked at the ground. I knew I had disappointed him when I couldn’t catch Raff’s attention at my cousin’s alpha ceremony. It wasn’t my fault, I just did as I was told. Raff didn’t even blink in my direction.
Swallowing my anger at the situation I look up to meet the eyes of my captor. “I’m sorry, I will do better.” I see the anger rise in him again as he looks at me with disgust.
“I don’t even know why the moon goddess would pair me with such a worthless sl*t. I am to be the alpha, and you’re just a Wh*re who can’t even sleep with the men I tell you to.” I take a deep breath, closing my eyes tightly as he goes on. I stand there while he slaps me every so often when he gets angry enough. His words turn to dust in my ears. It had been the same since we found each other. With my father being the one killed by Grey everyone had been so consumed with what happened to the two girls they knew about, but nobody thought he would do it to his own daughter. My father was a monster, and got what he deserved, but while the others got help I was outcasted for what my father had done. Nobody blamed me directly, and they always made sure I was included, but away from the alpha family the pack, and my mother treated me like less than dirt, and my mate was no different. I met him one day after my mom got mad at me. After throwing a vase at my head and shattering it, and slapping me in the face . I wasn’t even sure what I had done that time, but after she was done with me I ran out back to run through the woods. My mate who was a rogue passing by caught my scent, and when he saw me he bandaged me up, and helped me. I went straight to the alpha in my excitement to ask if my mate could join the pack. My mate who was very respectful at the time got accepted straight away. Our first day together was great, everything I had ever hoped for, and more. After the first day though things changed. He started hitting me, and claiming I was a slut since I wasn’t a virgin for him. I had tried to explain things to him, but he was convinced I had slept around before him. After a few months of trying to explain I gave up. Not long after we got together he began telling everyone that I was a slut. With who my father was, people readily agreed. I closed my eyes with tears streaming down my cheeks asking the goddess why. I take a deep breath before opening them again looking at my mate, and turning back into what he was saying.
“You're right.” cut him off preparing myself for what was to come. I got on my knees folding my hands together, and looked up at his sneering face. “I am a worthless mate. I have no use beyond pleasuring you. You deserve so much better. I will try my best in the future to be the mate you deserve.” I say what I know he wants to hear in an attempt to calm him down, but instead a wicked smile grew on his face.
“Then prove it wh*re. You haven’t pleasured me in a while.” I’m dumbstruck by this response. I had avoided sleeping with him since he accused me. I wouldn’t. I got a hard look in my eye.
“No.” I instantly saw his face contorted with anger, and prayed to the moon goddess for strength. In the next instant his hand was around my throat. My gasp of surprise was cut off leaving me desperate for air. As my feet began to rise off the ground I decided I was done being weak. I looked him in the eye as he held me off the floor. Even when my vision began to tinge at the edges. I saw his anger grow, and he slammed me on the ground. My legs gave out instantly, and he took advantage of my kneeling position grabbing the back of my neck, and pulling down his pants. I regained my bearings faster than he expected, and mustered all of my strength to push him away. He fell back hitting the wall tripping over his pants that are now around his ankles. I see my opportunity, and run for it. Hoping to get away, but as I ran down the hallway I felt something grab my hair. The force he used to pull my hair sent me flying into the wall behind me. The impact made my vision dark, and the edges tint. I felt something wet on my head, and touched it to find blood. I looked up at Trey, he had actually made me bleed. In the next moment he had me back by the throat, and this time no matter how hard I fought he didn’t let go. I cried as I fought against him. Asking the moon goddess why the men in my life did this every time. I wasn’t sure when he stopped, or even when I lost consciousness, But when I awoke I was in a field surrounded by the most beautiful woods. In the middle next to me sat a pond.
I looked around confused at first, and tried to remember the last thing that happened, but the last thing I remember is Trey. I figured I must be dead. I slowly walk to the water’s edge, and look at my reflection. I see my dirty blond hair blowing in the wind, and my blue eyes peeking through the hair being blown across my face. I’m wearing a loose blue dress, but no shoes.
“You’re not dead dear one.” I hear a whisper carried by the wind, and my head shoots up. I begin to look for the owner of the voice to see a woman at the edge of the treeline. A wolf walks out of the trees slowly, and stays by her side. “Do not be afraid, dear one.” I hear a whisper as if the wind is carrying her voice directly to my ears. The two begin to walk towards me, but I don’t feel afraid. I feel a sense of love, and a strange sense of home I can’t quite place, so I wait for them to reach me. When they get close enough for me to see clearly I see the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. With pale white skin, jet black hair, and eyes so blue they are almost white she glided across the ground towards me followed by a wolf. The wolf was small for a wolf with a coat of white tipped with gray, and eyes almost as blue as the moon goddess’. I recognised my wolf Calian, and thought that must make the beautiful woman the moon goddess. “That would be correct Sarah.” The moon goddess speaks to me with a smile opening her arms to me. Knowing she heard my pleas was my tipping point. I wept, and she simply held me. I felt Cali, my wolf, snuggling me from behind, and when the moon goddess sat us down she snuggled with us both. For the first time in my life I felt truly safe, and loved. I wasn’t sure how long I had wept for, but the whole time the moon goddess simply held me. When she finished she wiped my tears, and brushed my hair away from my face. Feeling awkward of being held by the moon goddess I sat myself up.
“Thank you, Moon Goddess.” She chuckled, and stroked my hair.
“You can call me Selene, dear one. With all you have been through you have earned it.” I feel my eyes begin to water again with her words.
“Why?” I ask her why I have had to endure such things. My question seems to break her, and she holds me tight.
“Dear one you were never meant to. Fate stepped in where she should not have. Your father was forever changed from a war that should have never happened long ago, and your mate was lost. Fate took his mate too early, so I had hoped you could help him. My little warrior, do you know what Cali’s name means? It means ‘Warrior of life.’ My little warrior I am so sorry, but do not fear. I promise you the life you were meant to have, but first you must fight. Not just for yourself anymore. You now carry another life my dear one.” I gasp, and clutch my belly.
“No, that monster can’t hurt my baby.” Tears streamed down my face knowing what would happen should he find out. Cali gently touches my belly with her nose.
“Trust your wolf dear one, and you still have family. Try to speak to them, tell your story. You have been quiet long enough little warrior. You are stronger than you know, and remember I am always here. We are out of time, but before I go I will tell you your mate cannot be allowed to take the pack, and trust Nina.” Confusion, and mostly fear settles in my mind as the moon goddess slowly fades to black with everything around her. The black is deafening, but I slowly begin to hear. I hear a machine beeping a steady rhythm. I slowly start hearing whispers around me.
“I think she is waking up.” I hear shuffling, and I hear Nina in a quiet command say to get someone out. I hear more shuffling, and a door shut. I try to open my eyes, but find them heavy. I move up my hand to wipe my eyes, and feel someone let go of my hand. Rubbing my eyes before I open them I take a look around. Everything hurts, but especially my neck, and head. I see Nina, and her mate. I can't remember his name, but my mouth is so dry I can’t speak. I look back to Nina, and see she is holding me a glass of water. I smile, and take it gratefully. All is quiet with both of them watching me until I finished my glass of water.
“Thank you,” I say to Nina as I hand her back the empty cup. She smiles, taking it back from me.
“Of course. How are you feeling? Does anything hurt?” I am tempted to be honest with her, but I'm still not sure if she will believe me. “Sarah what happened? Did trey do this to you?” My eyes go wide unsure if I heard her right. How did she know? He was always careful any marks he left healed before anyone saw. Nina saw my hesitation, and explained. “Trey brought you into the hospital three days ago unconscious, bloody, and bruised. The nurse who brought you in noticed some things that didn’t line up in his story, and your injuries, so she sent me a mind link. I haven’t left this room since. The boys, and Raff have been here with me the whole time, and let's just say the boys don’t like him it seems.” I hear Raff chuckle from the other side of the room. “Sarah, if he did this please tell me.” Nina pleads with me, and grabs my hand again. Tears began to well in my eyes as the Moon Goddess’ wods came to my mind. Her telling me to trust Nina.