《ORTEGA: THE ALPHA鈥橲 HUMAN MATE》


 Chapters 1: Living like a slave

    Ortega was running back home with three heavy bags full of groceries in her hands. Not minding the fact that the bags were heavy, she kept running with all her might, her face was filled with sweats.


    One would think that she was being pursued with the way she was running.


    Mrs Lisa, her stepmother, sent her to the market to buy some groceries. Ortega was given fifteen minutes to get the groceries and she knew that she would be punished if she got back homete.


    Ortega wasn¡¯t given any transport fare. Their house was very far from the market so she had to run in order to get back home before the stipted time her stepmother gave her.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry!¡± Ortega apologized to a man she bumped into. Then she kept running under the hot afternoon sun.


    Her face was covered in sweats and her breathes were heavy as she ran. She breathed out in relief when she sighted their house from afar.


    She covered the remaining distance and walked to the front door.


    ¡°Where is that godforsaken bastard named Ortega? Hasn¡¯t she arrived yet?!¡± Her stepmother yelled from inside the house.


    Ortega twisted the door knob and pushed the door open, then she stepped inside with the three shopping bags in her hands.


    ¡°I am here.¡± She said as she stepped inside the living room.


    Their living room was well furnished with beautiful furnitures and items. The floors were all tiled from wall to wall.


    ¡°I gave you fifteen minutes to go get the groceries from the market and you spent more than the time I gave you, huh?¡± Mrs Lisa asked angrily as she walked towards Ortega.


    ¡°Why did youe backte?¡± Mrs Lisa asked, standing in front of her.


    Mrs Lisa was a robust woman with an average height. Ortega was a feet taller than her.


    ¡°The market was far and I had to trek so that¡¯s why I arrivedte¡± Ortega answered.


    ¡°Maybe she went to visit her boyfriend.¡± Her stepsister, Vanessa, said as she descended the stairway to the living room.


    Ortega was a year older than her. Ortega was 23 years of age while Vanessa was 22 years of age.


    Vanessa wore a short ck gown which revealed her thighs and a ck fashion bag hung around her arm.


    She wore a heavy makeup on her face. A ck wig was also fixed on her head, making her look like someone who was going to a party.


    ¡°Is that true? You went to visit your boyfriend when I sent you on an errand, right?¡± Mrs Lisa asked again with a frown on her face.


    ¡°I swear I did not. I only went to the market as you instructed me. I did not visit my boyfriend.¡± Ortega replied, shaking her head in disagreement.


    A heavy pnded on her face after she said that. Ortega touched her face and she felt Mrs Lisa¡¯s palm imprinted on her face due to the impact of the p.


    ¡°How dare you lie to me! Who do you think you are to do as you please, huh?¡± Mrs Lisa said as she pulled Ortega¡¯s hair.


    ¡°I said I did not visit my boyfriend!¡± Ortega yelled in tears and she pushed her stepmother away.


    Mrs Lisanded on her butts with a shocked expression written on her face. But her expression changed into an angry one instantly.


    ¡°Mum!¡± Vanessa rushed to her mother and helped her up.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry¡­ I didn¡¯t mean to.. to push you.¡± Ortega apologized with tears streaming down her face.


    ¡°I see you¡¯ve grown wings. But I don¡¯t me you. I me that wretched mother of yours for giving birth to a useless child like you!¡± Mrs Lisa said in anger.


    More tears streamed down Ortega¡¯s face when she heard that statement.


    ¡°My mother is not wretched!¡± Ortega fired back. Vanessa smirked and walked closer to her.Content is ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°Go and tell that to your mother wherever she is.¡± Vanessa mocked and poked Ortega¡¯s forehead with her finger.


    ¡°No lunch for you this afternoon!¡± Mrs Lisa said to Ortega, then she faced her daughter.


    ¡°Sweetheart, where are you going to?¡± She asked.


    ¡°I wanna visit my new boyfriend and I won¡¯t be back until midnight.¡± Vanessa replied.


    ¡°Alright then, take care of yourself and your boyfriend.¡± Mrs Lisa teased.


    ¡°Goodbye mum.¡± Vanessa replied and walked towards the door.


    ¡°Bastard!¡± She cursed Ortega, bumping into her knowingly. Then she walked out of the house.


    ¡°Are you gonna keep standing there like the fool you are or take those bags to the kitchen for me?¡± Mrs Lisa said.


    Ortega carried the three bags and walked to the kitchen. The bags were quite heavy but she still managed to take them to the kitchen.


    ¡°Go to my room and pack all my dirty clothes then wash them. And you must not make use of the washing machine, you should wash those clothes with your hands.¡± Mrs Lisa ordered.


    ¡°But my hands are wounded.¡± Ortega said, showing Mrs Lisa her wounded hands.


    ¡°I don¡¯t care about that. Now get out and go wash those clothes!¡± Mrs Lisa yelled.


    Ortega stared at her stepmother in disbelief and wondered why a human would be so heartless. Then she walked out of the kitchen.


    That wasn¡¯t the first time she would be ordered to wash Mrs Lisa¡¯s clothes. Sometimes, Mrs Lisa would ask her to also wash Vanessa¡¯s clothes.


    Vanessa wasn¡¯t allowed to do any chores In the house. She was treated like a princess while Ortega was the only person who did all the house chores.


    That was the type of life she was living in her home. The life of a ve.


    Ortega got to the room Mrs Lisa shared with her husband, Ortega¡¯s dad. A tear slipped out of her eyes as she stared at the picture of the man she called her dad.


    Ortega never received the love of a father ever since she was a child. She was always treated like an adopted daughter while Vanessa was pampered and showered with love.


    Ortega wiped the tear off her face. Then she packed Mrs Lisa¡¯s dirty clothes and took them to the backyard where she started washing them.


    ¨C Later at night ¨C


    Ortega was sleeping peacefully in her room when she suddenly heard a loud knock on the door.


    ¡°Open this door Ortega!¡± A masculine voice yelled from outside her room.


    She got down from the bed immediately she recognized the voice, then she walked to the door and opened it.


    ¡°Good evening dad¡± she greeted the man who was standing in front of her with an angry expression on his face.


    The man was Ortega¡¯s dad, Mr Nichs.


    ¡°Come outside!¡± Mr Nichs said angrily.


    Ortega wondered what she might have done to make her father angry.


    ¡°I saide out!¡± Her father yelled and Ortega flinched in fright.


    She slowly walked out of her room and followed her father to the living room.


    ¡°Your step mom reported you to me about what you did to her this afternoon.¡± Mr Nichs said as he unbuckled his belt. He removed his belt and held it with his right hand.


    Ortega stared at the belt in fear and she moved three for steps backwards.


    ¡°Your stepmom said that you almost beat her up after she sent you to the market this afternoon. Is that true?¡± Mr Nichs asked angrily.


    Ortega¡¯s eyes widened in shock when she heard that.


    ¡°What?¡± She eximed in shock.

 Chapter 2: The Decree

    ¡°How dare you beat my wife! Do you also want to kill her just like you killed your mother!¡± Mr. Nichs yelled angrily. His eyeballs were glowing green.


    ¡°She is lying. I did nothing of such.¡± Ortega replied. Tears were already streaming down her face.


    Mrs Lisa lied against her so that she would get punished by her father.


    Mr Nichs walked closer to her with the belt dangling in his right hand. Ortega shivered in fear as she shifted backwards.


    ¡°You still have the guts to call my wife a liar, huh?¡± Mr Nichs said andshed the belt on Ortega¡¯s arm.


    ¡°Ahh!! I didn¡¯t beat her! I swear!¡± Ortega cried as her father continued tosh the belt on her body.


    He stopped beating her after some minutes. Ortega sat down on the floor with scars all over her body. Tears flowed down her face as she sat weakly on the floor.


    ¡°The next time you try to harm my wife or disobey her orders, I will make sure I kill you with my two hands!¡± Mr Nichs said, then he walked off to his room.


    Ortega continued crying as her father walked away. This was not the first time her stepmother would lie against her.


    Anytime Ortega made a slight mistake, Mrs Lisa would lie to her husband in order to get Ortega punished.


    As Ortega continued crying, the door opened and Vanessa walked in. Sheughed loudly when saw Ortega seated on the floor with tears on her face and scars all over her body.


    Vanessa was justing back from her boyfriend¡¯s ce. She stood in front of Ortega with her hands folded under her breasts.


    ¡°Seems like someone just got beaten by her own father!¡± Vanessa mocked and bursted into another round ofughter.


    ¡°Who gets beaten in her house by someone she calls her father?¡± Vanessa asked rhetorically.


    ¡°Of course, a bastard like you. This is just a warning Ortega. The next time you try to act stubborn, consider yourself dead.¡± Vanessa said harshly, then she went to her room.


    Ortega stood up weakly from the floor. Her face was swollen and she felt pains in every part of her body as she walked back to her room.


    She got to her room and locked the door. Then She walked slowly to her dressing mirror and stared at her reflection in the mirror.


    More tears streamed out of her eyes as she stared at the pitful condition her body was.


    Although, she had a beautiful face and a fresh olive skin but the tortures and punishments she received each and everyday affected her body.


    Ortega touched the scars on her body then she wiped the tears off her face with her hand.


    She left the dressing mirror and walked to her bed. Sheid on the bed and took a picture which was on the table beside the bed.


    Ortega stared at the picture with a sad smile on her face. The picture was her mother¡¯s and it was thest picture she took before she gave birth to Ortega, which led to her death.


    ¡°I wish you never gave birth to me. You would still be alive today, living happily with your husband.¡± Ortega said sadly then she dropped the picture on the table.


    She switched off the tablemp and covered herself with the duvet. Then she closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep.


    [The Next Morning]


    The ring sound of the rm woke Ortega up from her sleep. She sat upright on the bed and checked the time on the rm.


    It was just 5:30am and the sun was yet to rise. That was the the she woke up everyday.


    Not that Ortega chose to wake up by 5:30am everyday. But her stepmother, Mrs Lisa, ordered her to always wake up by that time so that she would prepare breakfast for the family and also do all the house chores.


    Ortega still felt sleepy because she didn¡¯t sleep well all throughout the night. She was feeling a lot of pains in her body, which made it hard for her to get a proper sleep.


    But she had no other choice than to get down from the bed andmence her morning routine.


    She brushed her teeth and took her bath, then she dressed up in a casual wear and walked out of her room.


    Everyone in the house were still sleeping. Ortega prepared breakfast then she started doing the house chores as usual.


    [At night] [10:54pm]


    Mrs Lisa and her husband, Mr Nichs, were watching a movie together in the living. Vanessa went to visit her boyfriend while Ortega was busy washing the tes in the kitchen.


    A loud knock was heard on the the door in the living room. Mrs Lisa and her husband diverted their gaze from the TV screen to the door.


    ¡°Who is knocking on the door at this time of the night?¡± Mrs Lisa asked her husband.


    ¡°It could be Vanessa.¡± Mr Nichs replied.


    ¡°Ortega,e and check who is at the door!¡± Mrs Lisa shouted.


    Ortega rushed out of the kitchen to the living room. She opened the door and four men walked in. They were the kingdom¡¯s security guards.


    They stepped fully inside that living and faced Mrs Lisa and her husband.


    Mr Nichs stood up from his seat when he saw that the men were guards. Mrs Lisa also stood up and they both wondered why the guards came to their house.


    Ortega closed the door and then she walked back to the kitchen.


    ¡°Good evening sir!¡± One of the guards greeted Mr Nichs.


    ¡°Good evening. May I know the reason why you are here?¡± Mr Nichs asked in reply.


    ¡°We are here because of your daughter.¡± The guard replied.


    ¡°Which of them?¡± Mrs Lisa asked.


    ¡°The human.¡± Another guard replied.


    ¡°Why?¡± Mr Nichs asked.


    ¡°The councils of Brimestone has made a decree that no human should be allowed to live among we werewolves in this kingdom.¡± The guard replied.


    ¡°And when was this decree made?¡± Mr Nichs asked again.


    ¡°Thirty minutes ago.¡± The third guard replied.


    ¡°Thirty minutes ago? Why?¡± Mr Nichs asked, with an hint of anger in his voice.


    ¡°We are not in the position to answer that question. We are here to take the human the councils ordered us to bring.¡± The first guard replied sternly.


    ¡°And where are you taking her to?¡± Mr Nichs asked.


    ¡°The councils ordered that any human, living in this kingdom should either be killed or banished away from this kingdom.¡± The guard replied.Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org.


    ¡°What!¡± Mr Nichs eximed in utmost shock.

 Chapter 3: Heartbroken and Banished

    ¡°That¡¯s absurd!¡± Mr. Nichs scoffed dismissively.


    ¡°Choose your words carefully. Now reveal the human¡¯s location, or we¡¯ll have to retrieve her forcefully,¡± the first guard demanded with a stern expression.


    ¡°Never. I won¡¯t let you take her with you!¡± Mr. Nichs dered angrily. His eyes shifted to an intense shade of green, and razor-sharp ws extended from his fingertips.


    ¡°If you insist on making this difficult, then so be it!¡± the guards replied, preparing for confrontation.


    ¡°Enough of this!¡± Mrs. Lisa intervened, positioning herself between the opposing sides.Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org.


    ¡°I apologize for his behavior. I¡¯ll bring the human out,¡± she assured the guards.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you dare!¡± Mr. Nichs protested. Mrs. Lisa shot him a stern nce.


    ¡°What¡¯s gotten into you, Nichs? This is a directive from the council, and you shouldn¡¯t defy it!¡± she reprimanded him with frustration.


    ¡°Moreover, you never cared about Ortega before, so why resist now?¡± Mrs. Lisa questioned, but Mr. Nichs remained silent.


    In truth, Mr. Nichs had never shown genuine concern for Ortega, treating her indifferently. However, a deep connection lingered within him, reminding him of histe wife whenever he looked at her.


    This unspoken attachment was the reason he resisted handing Ortega over to the guards. ring angrily, Mr. Nichs scoffed once more before retreating to his room, leaving the unresolved tension lingering in the air.


    ¡°I apologize once more,¡± Mrs. Lisa expressed regret to the guards.


    ¡°It¡¯s alright, ma¡¯am,¡± the guards responded calmly.


    ¡°Ortega!¡± Mrs. Lisa called out loudly.


    ¡°Yes, ma?¡± Ortega responded, rushing to the living room.


    ¡°Here she is. You can take her,¡± Mrs. Lisa informed the guards.


    ¡°Take me where?¡± Ortega questioned, a puzzled expression on her face.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± the guards ignored her query and forcefully escorted her out of the house.


    ¡°Leave me alone! You can¡¯t juste out of nowhere and drag me out of my home! Let me go!¡± Ortega protested, struggling to break free from their grip.


    The guards paid no heed to her protests, dragging her until they reached a massive ck gate ¨C the sole entrance and exit to the kingdom. Onlookers emerged from their homes, wearing expressions of sympathy as they witnessed Ortega¡¯s plight.


    Reaching the gate, the guards pushed Ortega to the ground. Six elderly men, members of the council, entered the crowd and positioned themselves before Ortega. Tears streamed down her face as she sat on the ground.


    The eldest of the council members, their leader, addressed the gathered crowd solemnly.


    ¡°We werewolves have thrived for centuries, our existence intertwined with our nature. However, this human before you is unfit to coexist with us. Tonight, I dere her banishment from Brimstone Kingdom. She shall never be permitted to return,¡± the man proimed, addressing the assembled crowd.


    Ortega, now facing an uncertain fate, pleaded desperately, tears streaming down her face. ¡°Please don¡¯t do this! I¡¯m begging you!¡± she implored, but the man remained unmoved by her pleas.


    Ignoring Ortega¡¯s desperate pleas, the man¡¯s expression remained stern and resolute. He continued, ¡°The decision has been made, and it is irreversible. The council has spoken.¡±


    As Ortega sat on the ground, her world crumbling around her, the crowd watched in somber silence. The guards, still impassive, awaited further instructions.


    The council leader turned away from Ortega and faced the people. ¡°This is a necessary measure to preserve the bnce of our society. We cannot allow an outsider to disrupt our way of life.¡±


    Ortega, overwhelmed with sorrow, whispered onest plea, ¡°Please, I haven¡¯t done anything wrong. I don¡¯t understand why this is happening.¡±


    The council leader, unmoved, gestured to the guards. ¡°Take her away. The banishment is effective immediately.¡±


    The guards, with a firm grip on Ortega, began to lead her away from the kingdom. The onlookers remained silent, exchanging nces filled with a mixture of sympathy and fear.


    As Ortega disappeared beyond the gates, the council leader addressed the crowd once more, ¡°Let this be a lesson. Our survival depends on upholding ourws, even if it means making difficult choices.¡±


    The gates closed behind Ortega, sealing her fate as she was cast out into the unknown, severed from the only life she had known in Brimstone Kingdom.


    ¡°Please let me in! Please!¡± Ortega cried, banging the gate from outside. After numerous pleas, she ceased her futile attempts and sat on the floor, back against the imposing gate, tears flowing freely.


    Sniffing and still ovee with sorrow, Ortega found herself in a desperate situation with nowhere to turn. Her thoughts turned to her boyfriend, Justin, who lived on the outskirts of the kingdom.


    ¡°I hope Justin is at home,¡± she muttered. Determined, she stood up and began the trek to his house, a journey that took about thirty minutes.


    Upon reaching Justin¡¯s house, she noticed the door was unlocked ¨C an unusual sight in the middle of the night. Justin, a werewolf like herself, chose to live independently on the outskirts, enjoying afortable life.


    Entering the house, Ortega surveyed the living room, finding it devoid of Justin. However, her confusion deepened when she spotted a woman¡¯s dress on the couch and a bra carelessly discarded on the floor. The atmosphere shifted, leaving Ortega to confront an unexpected and unsettling scene.


    ¡°Justin!¡± she called desperately, but there was no response. Walking towards his room, she heard him talking with a female whose voice sounded oddly familiar. She ced her ear on the door, eavesdropping on their conversation.


    ¡°You should¡¯ve broken up with her by now. I¡¯m tired of sharing you with another woman,¡±ined the familiar voice, Vanessa.


    ¡°I can¡¯t break up with your stepsister yet,¡± Justin replied.


    ¡°Why can¡¯t you break up with her yet?¡± Vanessa questioned.


    ¡°Because I haven¡¯t been with her yet. I want to be with her before ending things,¡± Justin coldly admitted.


    Ortega¡¯s eyes widened in shock at Justin¡¯s hurtful words. Summoning courage, she opened the door. There, on the bed,y Justin and Ortega¡¯s stepsister, Vanessa, both naked.


    ¡°Ortega?¡± Justin stammered, surprise etched on his face. Vanessa hissed and hastily covered herself with the duvet.


    ¡°Wow! Can¡¯t believe my so-called boyfriend¡¯s been cheating on me with my stepsister!¡± Ortega remarked, a sad smile masking the pain in her voice. The hurt and betrayal were palpable.


    ¡°It¡¯s not what you think, Ortega. Let me exin,¡± Justin pleaded, standing and moving towards her.


    ¡°Oh! You¡¯ve got an exnation for cheating on me? Just wow!¡± Ortega eximed, a mocking tone in her voice.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, he cheated on you. So what?¡± Vanessa retorted, getting down from the bed, still draped in the duvet.


    ¡°You still have the guts to talk, you shameless daughter of a bitch!¡± Ortega snapped, incitingughter from Vanessa.


    ¡°At least I¡¯m a daughter of a bitch. What about you? You¡¯re nothing but a motherless bastard!¡± Vanessa cursed, infuriating Ortega.


    Without hesitation, Ortega lunged at Vanessa, unleashing a flurry of punches. Justin attempted to intervene, but Ortega was relentless.


    ¡°Take your words back, you shameless bitch!¡± Ortega shouted, continuing her assault on Vanessa¡¯s face.


    ¡°Stop this, Ortega!¡± Justin yelled, finally managing to pull Ortega away. Vanessa¡¯s face bore the marks of the brutal beating.


    ¡°Let go of me!¡± Ortega screamed, breaking free and delivering a resounding p to Justin¡¯s face. Tears streamed down her face as she unleashed her anger.


    ¡°Don¡¯t ever touch me with your filthy hands! You¡¯re nothing but a scumbag! A worthless piece of shit!¡± Ortega yelled, her anger cutting deep. The withheld tears finally escaped.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Ortega. I can exin, please!¡± Justin pleaded, attempting to hold her hands.


    ¡°Just fuck off!¡± Ortega pushed him away and fled from the room, running out of the house into the tearful night, disregarding thete hour.


    Her heart shattered, Ortega couldn¡¯t bear the weight of the pain. Banished from her home and discovering betrayal on the same night felt like the universe had turned against her. The sky rumbled as the cold night breeze intensified, raindrops falling as she ran, each drop seemingly echoing her tears.


    As the rain poured down, it seemed to match the storm inside Ortega¡¯s heart. She ran through the night, tears mingling with raindrops, soaking herpletely. Her heartbreak echoed in the stormy atmosphere.


    Without a clear destination, Ortega wandered through darkened streets, each step a painful reminder of her shattered life. The cold rain washed away the physical wounds but couldn¡¯t erase the deep emotional scars.


    With no specific ce in mind, memories of happier times with Justin shed before her eyes, intensifying her pain. The betrayal felt like an unrelenting ache, gnawing at the core of her being. This night had turned her world into a destendscape of abandonment and heartache.


    Exhausted and emotionally drained, Ortega finally halted her run and knelt on the rain-soaked ground, tears blending with the pouring rain. The weight of her troubles felt insurmountable.


    ¡°What have I done to deserve all this?!¡± she cried out loud, the rain doing little to quench the pain within her. The downpour seemed insignificantpared to the turmoil in her heart.


    Lost in her despair, Ortega became aware of a presence behind her. Turning around, she found no one in sight. The realization struck her ¨C she was now standing in the midst of a dense forest. Slowly rising, she surveyed the dark expanse around her.


    The moon¡¯s glow pierced through the thick canopy, casting sporadic light on portions of the forest. As the rain continued to pour relentlessly, something swift moved past Ortega. Startled, she turned to the source but found nothing.


    A chill ran down her spine when she noticed two red eyes, ominously glowing in the darkness, fixed on her. Fear seizing her, Ortega dashed into the deeper recesses of the forest, driven by the terror of encountering a wild animal.


    The eerie echoes of loud howls reverberated through the forest, intensifying Ortega¡¯s anxiety. Footsteps echoed behind her,pelling her to nce back. In her fearful haste, she slipped on the wet ground, colliding with a rock that rendered her unconscious.


    The forest embraced her in its mysterious depths as Ortega sumbed to the darkness, leaving her fate hanging in the bnce.

 Chapter 4: First Sight

    [THE NEXT MORNING ¨C WHITESTONE Kingdom]


    [THE NEXT MORNING ¨C WHITESTONE Kingdom]


    The room was bathed in the gentle morning sunlight, casting a warm glow on Ortega¡¯s face and coaxing her eyes to open slowly. As she stirred, she sat upright on the bed, rubbing her eyes. A groan escaped her lips as a dull ache pulsed through her head.


    Touching her forehead, Ortega discovered something wrapped around her head. ¡°Ouch!¡± she winced, the pain in her head persisting. ncing around the room with a puzzled expression, she muttered, ¡°What happened, and where am I?¡±


    Confusion painted her features as she surveyed the unfamiliar surroundings. The memories of being chased by an unknown creature in a forest the previous night were thest fragments of the tumultuous events etched in her mind. The unanswered questions lingered, leaving Ortega to unravel the mysteries of her current situation in Whitestone Kingdom.


    The door creaked open, revealing ady who entered with a quiet grace. Her height mirrored that of Ortega, and her fairplexion caught the subtle light in the room. Ortega, gripped by a sense of intrigue, remained silent as she observed thedy advancing toward her.


    ¡°Good morning,¡± greeted thedy, a warm smile gracing her lips. She settled beside Ortega on the bed, prompting a polite inquiry from Ortega about her identity.


    ¡°Pardon my manners. My name is Prisci, and I serve as a maid in Whitestone Pce,¡± she replied, introducing herself. Ortega, still grappling with confusion, questioned the unfamiliar terms.


    ¡°Whitestone pce? What pce?¡± Ortega sought rification.


    ¡°Whitestone Pce is where we are now. This room is designated for the pce maids,¡± Prisci exined, shedding light on Ortega¡¯s current surroundings.


    ¡°How did I end up here?¡± Ortega inquired, her gaze sweeping the room in bewilderment.


    ¡°A pce guard found you unconscious in a forest near Brimstone kingdom. He brought you here to ensure your safety,¡± Prisci borated, pointing to the bandaged wound on Ortega¡¯s head. Gratitude filled Ortega¡¯s voice as she acknowledged the care.


    ¡°If I may ask, how far is Brimstone kingdom from here?¡± Ortega sought to gauge the distance.


    ¡°It varies based on transportation. A werewolf can reach Brimstone in five hours, but for others, it could take two days by car,¡± Prisci responded, offering a glimpse into the kingdom¡¯s unique dynamics.


    Ortega, burdened by the reality of her banishment from Brimstone, sighed. Her thoughts lingered on the newfound challenges she faced in this unfamiliar realm.


    ¡°May I know why you were unconscious in the forest?¡± Prisci gently inquired, prompting Ortega to contemte whether to reveal the truth about her human nature amidst werewolves.


    ¡°Prisci, I have something to tell you,¡± Ortega said in a hushed tone.


    ¡°You want to tell me that you¡¯re human and not a werewolf, right?¡± Prisci asked, a knowing smirk ying on her face. Ortega realized that Prisci, with her werewolf abilities, had already discerned her secret.


    ¡°Yeah,¡± Ortega admitted with a nod.


    ¡°So what if you¡¯re human? Is there any problem with that?¡± Prisci inquired, her demeanor nonchnt. Ortega, taken aback, raised a confused brow.


    ¡°Werewolves in this kingdom don¡¯t have problems living with humans? You don¡¯t banish humans from here?¡± Ortega questioned, surprise evident on her face.


    ¡°Banishment?¡± Prisci scoffed, ¡°We don¡¯t banish humans in this kingdom. Who does that?¡± she added rhetorically. Ortega, haunted by recent memories, confessed her own painful experience.


    ¡°I was banished from my kingdom because I was born as a human, not a werewolf,¡± Ortega revealed, a tear escaping her eye as the painful recollection resurfaced.


    Prisci, shocked, couldn¡¯t fathom the cruelty of such an act. She pulled Ortega into aforting hug, reassuring her with gentle pats on the back.


    ¡°It¡¯s gonna be fine,¡± Prisciforted, the embrace offering sce. As they parted, Prisci inquired about Ortega¡¯s future ns.


    ¡°So, where are you gonna be living?¡± she asked.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know,¡± Ortega sighed, scanning the room for answers. A hopeful idea crossed her mind.


    ¡°What if I be a maid in the pce? Will I be permitted to live here?¡± Ortega proposed.


    ¡°Of course,¡± Prisci affirmed, ¡°But are you sure about this?¡± she questioned.


    Ortega, disying determination, nodded confidently. ¡°Yeah, I¡¯m sure. As long as it provides me somewhere to live.¡±


    ¡°Alright then, I will speak with the guard in charge,¡± Prisci agreed, rising from the bed.


    ¡°Thanks a lot for your help, Prisci. I¡¯m really grateful,¡± Ortega expressed her gratitude sincerely.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing,¡± Prisci smiled.


    A sudden trumpet st echoed through the pce, prompting Ortega¡¯s curiosity.


    ¡°What¡¯s with the trumpet sound?¡± she inquired.


    ¡°That signifies that Alpha Derrick and his brother have arrived,¡± Prisci exined, moving towards the window to witness the arrival of the influential figures in the werewolf hierarchy.


    ¡°Who is Alpha Derrick?¡± Ortega inquired, stepping down from the bed and joining Prisci by the window to observe the unfolding scene.


    As five ck cars entered thepound, guards swiftly surrounded the central vehicle. The backseat doors swung open, revealing two men d in sophisticated ck suits and donning dark shades. Although twin brothers, their differences were apparent. Despite their contrasting appearances, both exuded an air of wealth and authority.


    ¡°That¡¯s Alpha Derrick and his twin brother, Merrick,¡± Prisci informed, pointing them out. ¡°Alpha Derrick is the one with a cold expression, while Merrick is the one with a smile,¡± she added, distinguishing between the brothers.


    ¡°Wow! They both have way different personalities,¡± Ortega remarked with a chuckle, observing the intriguing dynamics between the twins.


    The maids, organized in a neat formation, awaited the arrival of the werewolf leaders. The atmosphere in the pce shifted, signaling the significance of the moment.


    The air in the pce seemed to thicken as Alpha Derrick and Merrick made their way towards the pce entrance. The maids stood with unwavering discipline, creating a corridor of respect for the twins. Alpha Derrick¡¯s stern countenance gave off an aura of authority, while Merrick¡¯s smiling demeanor hinted at a more approachable nature.


    Ortega, still by the window, observed the procession with a mix of curiosity and intrigue. ¡°Do they interact with everyone in the pce?¡± Ortega questioned, contemting the dynamics of living in a werewolf-dominated society.


    ¡°They do, but their interactions depend on the context. Alpha Derrick is more reserved, while Merrick tends to engage with people in a friendlier manner,¡± Prisci replied.Content is ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°I have to go now. See youter,¡± Prisci bid farewell before exiting the room, leaving Ortega alone with her thoughts.


    Ortega remained fixated on the window, watching as the twin brothers, Alpha Derrick and Merrick, proceeded further into the pce. A sudden chill ran down her spine when, unexpectedly, Alpha Derrick lifted his gaze and locked eyes with her through the window.


    Shaken, Ortega stumbled away from the window, seeking refuge on the bed. Her heart raced, pounding in her chest like the aftermath of a marathon. The intensity of Alpha Derrick¡¯s gaze lingered in her mind, and she couldn¡¯t shake off the unsettling feeling that apanied it.


    ¡°Why was he staring at me that way?¡± Ortega pondered aloud, grappling with the unspoken exchange that transpired through the window.

 C5: The Alpha Wants To Meet You

    ¡°What¡¯s wrong Derrick?¡± Merrick asked his twin brother, who was staring at the window of the maids quarter.


    Alpha Derrick perceived a human scent from thedy he caught staring at him through the window in the maids quarter.


    ¡°Nothing.¡± Alpha Derrick simply replied in a cold tone, then the both of them walked inside the pce.


    Dozens of maids formed a straight line and they bowed their heads as they greeted alpha Derrick and his twin brother.


    Everything inside the pce was made of pure gold. The floors, the walls, even the building itself, they were made of pure gold.


    Whitestone kingdom was one of the the richest kingdom. It was known for it¡¯s utilization of modern day essories and equipments.


    The kingdom flourished and every citizen lived happily.


    Even though the kingdom was mostly inhabited by werewolves, humans also came for a tour in the kingdom because of it¡¯s beauty and poprity


    Other kingdoms were nothingpared to Whitestone kingdom. For this reason, Alpha Derrick and his twin brother were highly respected by other rulers of other kingdoms.


    Alpha Derrick walked straight to his chamber. He and Merrick had just arrived from a meeting with another kingdom.


    Derrick undressed himself and stepped inside the bathroom, then he turned on the shower.


    He closed his eyes and breathed out in relief as the cold water washed down his body.


    ¡°Hey Derrick!¡± A tiny voice said in Alpha Derrick¡¯s head.


    ¡°What¡¯s it Rufus?¡± Alpha Derrick asked, without moving his lips or saying a word.


    Rufus was the name Alpha Derrick¡¯s inner wolf.


    NB: Inner wolf is just like the subconscious mind of a human. The difference is that an inner wolf has a mind of it¡¯s own and canmunicate freely.


    ¡°It¡¯s been almost a century, Derrick, and we haven¡¯t found our mate.¡± Rufus said, and alpha Derrick opened his eyes as the shower continued pouring on his naked body.


    ¡°How many times will I remind you that I don¡¯t fucking need a mate!¡± Derrick growled.


    ¡°But I fucking need one! I need a mate Derrick! Don¡¯t you get it? We are getting weak without a mate and we won¡¯t be able to hold it much longer if it goes on like this!¡± Rufus fired back.


    ¡°I am strong with or without a goddamn mate.¡± Alpha Derrick countered.


    ¡°You still don¡¯t get it, Derrick. We are iplete without our mate.¡± Rufus said.


    ¡°Fuck off Rufus!¡± Alpha Derrick replied, shutting Rufus off his mindpletely.


    He let out a low growl as he switched off the shower, then he stared at his reflection in the bathroom mirror.


    His reflection suddenly changed into a a ck wolf.


    ¡°You need a mate, Derrick!¡± The wolf reflection said with it¡¯s red eyes glowing dangerously.


    ¡°I said I don¡¯t need a fucking mate!!¡± Alpha Derrick yelled and punched the mirror angrily, shattering it into a million pieces.


    The broken parts of the ss injured his hand, but the wound healed up instantly like it was never there.


    ¡°Curse the moon goddess or whoever started this mate bullshit!¡± Alpha Derrick cursed as he stepped out of the bathroom into his bedroom, then he started dressing up.


    ********


    [8M ~ THE MAIDS QUARTER]


    The maids quarter was a big building beside the pce. It had more than hundred rooms, and each room was shared by three maids.


    Ortega was still in the room where she woke up in the morning. She had already taken her bath in the morning, and now, she was putting on a new dress all thanks to Prisci.


    The door opened and Prisci walked in. She walked towards Ortega with a maid¡¯s uniform in her hands.


    ¡°Hey Ortega!¡± Prisci smiled as she sat down beside Ortega.


    ¡°Wee Prisci.¡± Ortega replied, staring at the uniform in Prisci¡¯s hand.


    ¡°I told Malik about you this afternoon and he said you can start working as a maid in the pce tomorrow morning.¡± Prisci said, and Ortega¡¯s eyes went wide with surprise.


    ¡°Really?¡± She asked, a note of surprise in her voice.


    ¡°Yeah, and why do you sound surprised?¡± Prisci asked back, and Ortega chuckled lightly before saying,


    ¡°I thought I wouldn¡¯t be allowed to work as a maid in the pce because I¡¯m a human.¡±


    ¡°Like I said in the morning, Ortega, we don¡¯t discriminate in the kingdom. Humans are always wee to live in this kingdom with werewolves.¡± Prisci said.


    ¡°Thanks Prisci. I owe you a lot.¡± Ortega said with a smile.


    ¡°No, Ortega, you don¡¯t owe me anything.¡± Prisci replied, shaking her head. ¡°And besides, that¡¯s what friends are for. Helping each other in times of need.¡± She added, handing over the maid¡¯s uniform to Ortega.


    ¡°Wait here, let me go get our meals.¡± Prisci said, and she rose to her feet, then she walked out of the room.


    Ortega stood up from the bed immediately the door closed and she walked to the window.


    She rested on the window frame, gazing out the window with a smile stered on her face.


    She gazed at the dark sky which was studded with bright stars, and the moon also shine up ahead.


    Ortega was d that she met someone who didn¡¯t criticize her for being a human. Prisci was the first person who praised her for being who she was.


    Ortega had always being criticized for being a human since childhood back when she was still in her former kingdom.


    She was always bullied and mocked, especially by her stepsister and her stepmother. They always rained curses on her day and night, and she was also treated like a ve.


    Ortega¡¯s father was also not left out. He would always me Ortega for the death of her mother because her mother died after giving birth to her.


    Tears streamed out of her eyes as she recalled the hurtful moments she had in Brimstone kingdom.


    The tears weren¡¯t tears of sadness but the tears of joy.


    She was happy that she was no longer in the kingdom where her kind wasn¡¯t epted. She was happy that she found someone who was now in a Kingdom where humans like her were dly epted.


    Ortega took her gaze off the sky and she nced around the pcepound.


    Thepound was wide beyond description. There were several other big buildings in thepound.


    There were dozens of tough looking werewolf guards positioned at every corner of the pce.


    Unlike the guards in Brimstone kingdom, these guards were putting on dark suits and dark shades.


    They were really huge and made up of muscles and armour. If you think of the size and structure of a gori, you¡¯d get a picture of how they really looked.


    The guards were six feet taller than an average man. Humans would feel like ants in front of them.


    As Ortega continued ncing around thepound through the window, she saw three ck cars driving into thepound.


    Ortega watched at the three cars pulled up in the car shed. Different men in dark suits and dark shades rushed out of the cars and one of them opened the backseat door of the third car.


    A masculine figure stepped out of the car, and thanks to the fluorescent lights in thergepound, she was able to see the person¡¯s face clearly.


    The person was alpha Derrick and he was dressed in a ck tailored suit and a pair of ck shoes which matched perfectly with his ck curly hair.


    He looked so hot and breathtaking in his outfit and Ortega couldn¡¯t help but to stare at him admiringly.


    ¡°How can someone be as perfect as this?¡± She muttered as she continued staring at him.


    She was lost staring at him that she didn¡¯t know when he looked up at her direction and he saw her.


    Her eyes went wide when she realized that he was also staring at her. She remained frozen on her spot without taking her gaze off him.


    He took his gaze off her and he signalled at one of the guard who immediately walked to meet him.


    Ortega watched as alpha Derrick talked with the guard, and cold fear gripped her when he pointed at her window.


    She immediately moved away from the window and she sat on the bed, wondering why he pointed at her window.


    ¡®What was he telling the guard? Why did he point at the window?, Did he perhaps tell the guard toe and throw me out of the Kingdom because I¡¯m human?¡¯


    Thoughts like these crashed upon each other in Ortega¡¯s mind, making her nervous and worried.Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org.


    A knock on the door snapped Ortega out of her thoughts, and her heart started beating fast as she gazed at the door, thinking it was a guard knocking.


    ¡®Is the guard already here to take me?¡¯ She thought to herself with her gaze fixed on the door.


    ¡°Ortega are you in?¡± She heard a feminine voice outside the room, and she sighed in relief when she recognized the person¡¯s voice as Prisci¡¯s.


    ¡°I¡¯ming.¡± She replied, and she stood up from the bed. She walked to the door and opened it.


    She stepped aside and Prisci walked inside the room with arge tray which contained three covered tes of food and three bottled water.


    ¡°Were you in the bathroom when I first knocked?¡± Prisci asked as she ced the tray of food on a table.


    ¡°Yeah, I was in the bathroom.¡± Ortega lied, shutting the door quietly.


    ¡°Come and have a seat.¡± Prisci gestured at a couch in the room.


    Ortega smiled and she began walking towards the couch. But as she took the sixth step, a knock came on the door which made her freeze on her spot.


    ¡°Please check who¡¯s there, Ortega.¡± Prisci said, and Ortega turned around. She walked to the door and she opened it, revealing a guard.


    Ortega swallowed nothing when she recognized the guard¡¯s face. He was the same gurad alpha Derrick was talking to when he pointed at her window.


    ¡°Go¡­ good evening, sir.¡± She greeted with a nervous smile, looking up at the hefty guard who had a cold expression on his face.


    The guard was about to speak when Prisci spoke from behind Ortega.


    ¡°Good evening, Ramos. Why are you here?¡±


    ¡°The alpha wants to see her.¡± The guard whose name was Ramos pointed his chin at Ortega.


    ¡°Me? The alpha wants to see me?¡± Ortega asked, touching her chest to confirm whether the guard was referring to her or Prisci.


    ¡°Yes, he said you should meet him in his chamber within a minute.¡± The guard replied, and fear gripped Ortega immediately.

 Chapter 6: The Alpha鈥檚 Wrath

    ¡°Yes, Alpha Derrick orders for you to be brought to his chamber within a minute.¡± The guard replied, and fear gripped Ortega immediately.


    ¡°Why does the Alpha want her in his chamber, Ramos?¡± Prisc asked the guard.


    ¡°Only the alpha has the answer to that question.¡± Ramos replied curtly and faced Ortega who was still shocked and scared to hear the news. ¡°Let¡¯s go youngdy. The Alpha hates it when he¡¯s being dyed.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry Ortega, everything is gonna be fine.¡± Prisci said with an assuring smile.


    Ortega nodded, and Ramos stepped aside for Ortega toe out of the room.


    Ortega walked out and the both of them started walking to Alpha Derrick¡¯s chamber.


    They funally to the chamber after two minutes of walking. Ramos opened the door and they both stepped inside the room.


    ¡°The Alpha is busy right now. Wait here till he returns, and don¡¯t touch anything.¡± Ramos said in a expressionless voice, and Ortega nodded.


    ¡°I¡¯m serious, youngdy. Don¡¯t touch anything in this room.¡± Ramos repeated, making Ortega wonder why he was repeating that statement.


    ¡®Why is he telling not to touch anything. Do I look like a thief to him or what?¡¯ she thought angrily to herself, and Ramos read her mind.


    ¡°I¡¯m telling you this not because I think you¡¯re a thief, but because of your own benefit.¡± He said, and Ortega raised a questioning brow at him.


    ¡°Benefit? What benefit?¡± She asked, crossing her arms over her chest.


    ¡°The Alpha gets furious when his property is being touched by someone else. So, I saved your life by warning you firsthand.¡± Ramos replied. ¡°The alpha would kill you brutally if he sees you touching a single item in this room and I¡¯m pretty sure you¡¯d have touched something if I hadn¡¯t told you not to. So if you still value your life, remain on your spot and don¡¯t touch anything in this room till he¡¯s arrives.¡± He added.


    ¡°Thanks for the warning, Ramos.¡± Ortega said with a smile.


    Ramos said nothing in response, instead he turned around and made his way out of therge room.


    ¡°With everything Ramos just said, I¡¯m sure the alpha is a mean and wicked alpha. I just hope doesn¡¯t kick me out of his kingdom.¡± She muttered and nced around the room.


    The room wasrge enough to throw a party for more than two hundred people. The walls were painted white and the floor was tiled from wall to wall.


    Four ck couches were ced in the center of the room and a golden table was set in the middle of the couches.


    The chandeliers in the room were all gold in colour and they numbered about ten.


    Picture frames of beautiful artworks were hung on the walls, adding more beauty to the room.Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org.


    Ortega nced around the room in awe. She had never seen such luxury in her entire life.


    Everything in the room was modern and expensive.


    ¡°Wow!¡± She eximed in a low tone when she saw a huge portrait of a ck wolf.


    She walked to the portrait with a wide smile on her face.


    She was mesmerized by the beauty of the portrait and she totally forgot about Ramos¡¯s warning of not touching anything in the room.


    She raised her hand and she touched the portrait, roaming her hands on it admiringly.


    ¡°And what the fuck do you think you¡¯re doing?!¡± A deep and masculine voice asked behind her and she flinched in fright, her hand mistakenly hitting an expensive jug which was on the table beside her.


    Ortega¡¯s eyes went wide with shock as mug crashed on the ground and shattered into a million pieces.


    Her face went pale and fear took over her body system.


    She slowly moved her gaze to alpha Derrick andshe almost peed on her pants when she saw the deadly re on his face.


    His jaw was clenched to suppress the fire in his heart and his hands were balled in a tight fist. His knuckles were turning white due to how tight his fists were folded but he cared less about that.


    His blood was boiling in anger and the only way to quench his anger was by killing thedy who dared to break one of his expensive items.


    He nced at the broken pieces of the jug on the floor and his anger doubled. He felt like ripping Ortega apart and that was exactly what he was gonna do.


    His eyes changed from brown to red and ws sprouted out from his fingers. The ws were long and sharp.


    Ortega on the other hand was shivering in fear. Her heart banged so hard against her ribs that she feared it might break through the bones.


    She suddenly remembered Ramos¡¯s warning and that doubled her fear. She started regretting that she didn¡¯t listen to him.


    ¡°How dare you break such an expensive item?!¡± Alpha Derrick barkedl, and he started walking towards her.


    ¡°I¡­ I am sorry alpha..¡± she stuttered as moved backwards in fear.


    ¡°Who do you think you¡¯re toe inside my room and touch my belongings, huh?¡± Alpha Derrick asked angrily as he continued walking towards her in rage.


    Ortega kept shifting back till her back touched a wall. She was trapped and there was no way she would escape the beast approaching her.


    Her breathes became shaky and her body started trembling as Alpha Derrick moved towards her.


    ¡°Ple¡­ please alpha¡­ I¡¯m sorry.. I¡­ I didn¡¯t mean to break the jug.. please forgive me¡­¡± Ortega begged, hoping he¡¯d change his mind and forgive her cause she was so scared.


    ¡°Don¡¯t fu*king beg for forgiveness human!¡± snarled Alpha Derrick in anger as he continued walking towards Ortega. ¡°Just give me one reason why I shouldn¡¯t rip out your heart and use it as a recement for the expensive jug you broke?!¡±


    Ortega stood frozen with her eyes wide in fear while her brain worked like a ticking clock; thinking up something to say. And whatever she was going to say would either save her life or cause her to loose it because the beast in front of her won¡¯t let her go scot-free ¡ª which is why she needed to use her words wisely.


    The air was a bit tensed with the room falling silent as Alpha Derrick covered the remaining distance between them.


    He looked down at her, boring his raging red eyes into Ortega¡¯s frightened gaze.


    ¡°Just give me one reason why I shouldn¡¯t kill you and I promise human, I¡¯ll let you go. A sensible reason is all I need and you¡¯ll be free to leave.¡± He whispered with a dangerous look on his face, sending waves of shiver down Ortega¡¯s spine.


    Ortega started thinking of what to say that¡¯d change his mind and make him forgive her for what she did.


    She thought for about two minutes but she got no idea of what to say to soothe his anger.


    ¡°Why are you suddenly mute?, Cat got your tongue?¡± asked Alpha Derrick with an angry smirk across his lips.


    Ortega remained quiet, lowering her head to stare down at her feet in order to avoid his gaze.


    ¡°I said give me one bloody reason why I shouldn¡¯t kill your right here and right now for what you did!¡± Alpha Derrick said through gritted teeth causing Ortega to shiver the more.


    When Ortega didn¡¯t give him any response, he gripped her neck tightly, making her gasp loudly. Her eyes went wide heart began beating faster than before as she was being lifted off the ground.


    She held Derrick¡¯s hand which was tightly wrapped around her neck and she tried to release it from her neck.


    She knew she was gonna die someday, but she never expected it to be so soon. She started wishing she had died in the forest the night she was banished from Brimstone kingdom.


    She started wishing that was killed instead of banished.


    Tears slipped out of her eyes as Alpha Derrick¡¯s grip on her neck became tighter. Her face was already white and veins appeared on her neck as she struggled to breathe.


    ¡°Now, I¡¯m gonna make you pay for intruding my privacy you worthless human.¡± Alpha Derrick said through gritted teeth.


    ¡°Stop Derrick! Stop!!!¡± Rufus, his inner wolf yelled in his head, but alpha Derrick was too angry to stop himself.


    His mind was clouded with anger and the only thing he wanted to do is to rip out Ortega¡¯s heart.


    He raised his free hand, ready to sink his sharp and long ws into her chest to rip out her heart.


    Ortega gave up and she stopped struggling.


    ¡®It¡¯s over.¡¯ she said, inwardly, and she closed her eyes, waiting for her death.

 Chapter 7: You鈥檙e are a beast

    ¡®It is over.¡¯ Ortega said inwardly and she closed her eyes, waiting for her death.


    The door suddenly opened and Merrick stepped in. His eyes went wide with shock when he saw what his twin brother was about to do.


    He dashed towards Derrick at an insane speed and he pushed him away before he could thrust his ws into Ortega¡¯s chest.


    Ortega fell on the floor and she passed out instantly.


    ¡°How dare you?!¡± Alpha Derrick snarled at Merrick, raining fire and brimstone on him with the look on his face.


    ¡°What the fuck is wrong with you Derrick?!¡± Merrick retorted. ¡°Are you out of your mind?!¡±


    ¡°I should be asking you that fucking question, Merrick?!¡± Derrick fired back angrily. ¡°Are you out of your mind?! How dare you barge into my chamber and stop me from killing this godforsaken human?!¡±


    ¡°And what was her offence?¡± Merrick asked.


    ¡°She broke the royal jug.¡± Derrick replied, and Merrick scoffed in disbelief.


    ¡°Are you kidding me, Derrick?, You wanted to kill the innocent human because she broke the royal jug?, A mere jug?¡±


    ¡°A royal jug is different from a mere jug, and this weak creature.¡± He pointed at Ortega¡¯s unconscious body on the floor. ¡°She fucking broke it like it meant nothing!!¡±


    ¡°Even if she broke the jug, I¡¯m sure she didn¡¯t do it knowingly and even if she knowingly did it, you should have just punished her instead of trying to take her life.¡± Merrick said, and Alpha Derrick scoffed angrily.


    ¡°I see the reason why father chose me to be the alpha and rule this Kingdom.¡± He said, and Merrick¡¯s expression suddenly changed into an angry one.


    ¡°And what do you mean?¡± Merrick asked angrily, moving closer to Derrick.


    ¡°You¡¯re softhearted, Merrick, and you don¡¯t fit to be the king and alpha of this Kingdom, and that¡¯s the reason why father chose me even though you¡¯re two minutes older than me.¡± Derrick replied with a smirk.


    Merrick¡¯s eyes changed from brown to blue and he covered the remaining distance between them before saying,


    ¡°Watch your tongue, Derrick, and don¡¯t get on my bad side. You know I hate it when I¡¯m beingpared with someone else, and I won¡¯t take it lightly with you the next time youpare me with you. The both of us are twins but we are far different from each other. You¡¯re an heartless monster, a beast, and I¡¯m nothing like you, and I never will. So don¡¯t everpare me with you, Derrick.¡± He added, then he turned around and bent to carry Ortega in his arms.


    Alpha Derrick folded his fists angrily with his jaw clenched as his blood boiled in anger.


    He watched as Merrick carried the human out of the room.


    ¡°Fuck!¡± Derrick hit his fist on the wall angrily, creating a huge hole in the wall. Merrick¡¯s words hit the right spot and it angered him so much. His blood was boiling in anger and he badly needed someone to vent his anger on.


    ¡°Ramos!!¡± He called his right-hand man.


    ¡°Yes alpha?¡± Ramos rushed into the chamber.


    ¡°Get me Lorena!!!¡± He ordered, and Ramos sped off.


    Ady dressed in a tight ck gown walked into the room a minuteter.


    She was Lorena, alpha Derrick¡¯s sex ve. Even though she was a sex ve to alpha Derrick, she felt so fulfilled and happy.


    Being the sex ve of a powerful alpha earned her respect among her equals.


    As Lorena entered inside the chamber, she didn¡¯t need anyone to tell her what to do. She walked to the bed and zipped down her ck gown, then she took it off.


    Her big br¨ºats and neatly shaved p¨¹ssy came into view since she wasn¡¯t putting on a bra neither was she putting on panties.


    She climbed on the bed and waited for the angry Alpha.


    Alpha Derrick yanked off his shirt, then his pants went down afterwards.


    Lorena¡¯s eyes was on his fat dick as he climbed with her. She had a bitchy smile on her face as she beheld his hugeness.


    ¡°On all fours¡± Alpha Derrick ordered said, and she obeyed immediately.


    Without giving her a warning, he pushed his huge co*k inside her directly, and her breath seized immediately.


    He held her fat ¨¤ss and started the hardest bang ever.


    Right from the first thrust, tears were already escaping her eyes, it was harsh and brutal, so painful.


    He was f*cking her with all the might in him, as if yes in a battleground. He was venting all his anger and frustration on her.


    ¡°Ouchh!, Alpha It¡¯s painful!¡±


    ¡°Please go easy on me Alpha!!!¡±


    ¡°Go easy on me Alpha I beg you!¡±


    ¡°Alpha Derrick please!!!!!¡±


    He didn¡¯t listen, all he did f*ck her harder as she pleaded, he started pressing her n*pples so hard, pouring more pains into her body.


    ¡°AHHHH!!!! She screamed, more tears escaping her ssy eyes.


    He pulled out and gave her p*ssy a loud painful p.


    ¡°Have mercy alpha!!¡± She cried again, and he shoved his size back in again, continuing the fast bang.


    This was nothing like the s*xes they had, this was pure torture. It was nowhere near pleasure, her head was spinning and her tears kept pouring as she held the sheets tightly.


    ¡°Please alpha! Go easy on me!!!!¡±


    ¡°Please slow down!!!¡¯


    ¡°I¡¯m in pains!!¡±


    ¡°Please!!!!!!¡±


    You¡¯re an heartless monster, a beast and I¡¯m nothing like you, and I never will


    Merrick¡¯s words rang in Derrick¡¯s head and his anger tripled, then he increased his pace and went deeper into her.


    ¡°Ahhhhhh!!!!!!¡± She cried out in pain as his full length rammed in and out of her hole aggressively.


    ¡°Fuck you Merrick!¡± He groaned and continued banging Lorena with all his might and anger.


    He held her ¨¤ss tightly and continue banging her, pping her ¨¤ss cheeks every second.


    ¡°Fuck!!!, Gosh!!¡± She moaned loudly.


    Derrick¡¯s eyes darkened with lust and he began banging her rougher, going deeper into her and she started screaming.


    ¡°Oh!!! Damn!!!!¡±


    ¡°Please slow down Alpha!!!¡±


    ¡°Keep shut!!¡± Alpha Derrick barked and she sealed her mouth immediately, enduring the painful sex.


    Alpha Derrick went deeper inside her with a pleasure grunt down his throat


    Lorena¡¯s lips started trembling, stuttering.


    ¡°F**k¡± Alpha Derrick groaned when he reached his climax, then he pulled out of her


    ¡°Your knees¡± he ordered and she immediately went down and opened her mouth as he shoved his d**k inside her mouth, releasing inside her mouth


    She swallowed everything and licked the ones on her lips


    She held his d**k tightly and she began wetting it with her mouth, licking the shaft while wrapping her lips around the tip.


    She slowly slide her mouth over his length¡­ inch by inch.


    ¡°Yeah.¡± Alpha Derrick groaned in response as her lips glided further down his length, and she repositioned her mouth so she could take him in deeper.


    When she did, she held his d**k there, her throat tightened around the tip.


    ¡°Yeah, suck it faster!¡± He groaned again, grabbing a fistful of her hair in his palm, he pushed her head more closely to it, and she choked.


    Her eyes turned slightly red as tears threatened toe out as a result of the choking, and the veins in her neck revealed, but that only built up more energy in her.


    She continued sucking, bobbing her head up and down his incrediblyrge size.


    He moved with her pace, f*cking her mouth with pleasure just like he said .


    She tightened her mouth on his d*ck, and her cheeks went in in response, he went crazy immediately.


    ¡°Fuck!, Urgg!¡± He groaned again as he felt his orgasm building massively.


    Her head moved faster, and his d*ck kept hitting her throat, she was trying so hard to kick back her gag reflexes, and it¡¯s working as she sucked harder and faster.


    ¡°F****k!¡± Another groan escaped his lips as his orgasm built more massively.


    Arge shot of pre-cum was already gushing out in the next minute, and he quickly pulled out of her mouth.


    ¡°Stick out your tongue¡± he ordered, and she did that eagerly.


    He held his bulgy d*ck and released directly on her tongue, a lot of it sttered on her face, wetting her face a lot as she licked her lips


    Derrick folded his palm on his d*ck, squeezing out the remaining liquid, and they fell on her lips in small droplets.


    She licked everything clean.


    ¡°Get dressed and get the fuck out of here!¡± He ordered and she immediately stood up. She hit dressed within a few seconds and she rushed out of the chamber.


    He was still feeling angry and the only to quench his anger was to punish the person who made him angry and that person was Ortega.


    ¡°I¡¯ll make her pay for what she did sooner orter.¡± He said through gritted teeth.


    ********


    The guards opened the door and Merrick stepped inside the clinic with Ortega in his arms.


    ¡°Greetings lord Merrick.¡± A young and beautiful womandy bowed immediately Merrick stepped in.


    She was putting on a ck gown which covered her feet.


    ¡°Evening Agatha.¡± Merrick replied and began walking to one of the king-sized beds in therge and modern clinic.


    Agatha was an half werewolf and half witch making her a werewitch. She was the kingdom¡¯s healer.


    Agatha followed Merrick from behind as he walked to the bed and he gentlyid Ortega on it.


    ¡°What happened to her?¡± She asked.


    ¡°She offended Derrick and he almost killed her in his chamber, but luckily, I got there before he could do something stupid.¡± Merrick replied.


    ¡°Who is she?¡± Agatha asked.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Merrick answered, staring at Ortega¡¯s face.


    ¡°She¡¯s not from this kingdom.¡± Agatha said, studying Ortega¡¯s face.


    ¡°She¡¯s not?¡± Merrick raised a questioning brow at her.


    ¡°Yeah, she¡¯s not from this kingdom. She must be from another kingdom because I recognize the faces of every human in our kingdom and she¡¯s not one of them.¡± Agatha replied.


    ¡°I¡¯ll ask Derrick if he knows anything about her. But for now, take care of her till she wakes up. Goodnight¡± Merrick said, and made to leave but Agatha immediately halted him.


    ¡°Wait!¡±


    ¡°Yes?¡± Merrick turned around to face her. ¡°You¡¯ve got something you wanna say?¡±


    ¡°Umm¡­ Yeah¡­ yeah¡­ I¡¯ve¡­ got¡­ something¡­ I¡­ I wanna tell you.¡± She stuttered with a nervous smile.


    ¡°Okay. I¡¯m all ears.¡± Merrick moved closer to her.


    ¡°Umm¡­.¡± Agatha scratched the nape of her neck nervously and she looked away to avoid his gaze.Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org.


    Merrick noticed how nervous she looked.


    ¡°You seem nervous, Agatha.¡±


    ¡°No, no.. I¡¯m not nervous.¡± She smiled nervously.


    ¡°What do you wanna say?¡± Merrick asked.


    ¡°Nothing.¡± Agatha replied.


    ¡°Nothing?¡¯ Merrick furrowed his brows at her.


    ¡°Yeah, nothing.¡± She nodded, smiling nervously.


    Merrick gave her a long look and said,


    ¡°Goodnight.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, goodnight.¡± Agatha nodded, and Merrick turned around, then he walked out of the clinic.


    ¡°Fuck!¡± Agatha cursed and covered her face embarrassingly.


    ********


    Merrick walked into Derrick¡¯s chamber but Derrick wasn¡¯t there. Merrick nced around the room and he saw the door that led to the balcony widely open.


    He knew Derrick was there.


    He then walked to the balcony and met Derrick sitting on a rxation chair with a stick of cigar in-between his lips, smoking it devilishly.


    There was also a bottle of vodka beside his chair.


    Merrick shook his head before walking to him and he sat on the empty chair beside him.


    They both stared at the dark sky without saying a word to each other.


    ¡°Derrick, I¡¯m sorry the way I spoke to you earlier.¡± Merrick finally broke the long silence.


    ¡°No, it¡¯s alright.¡± Alpha Derrick replied without taking his gaze off the half moon as he puffed of a huge amount of smoke from his mouth, making Merrick cough loudly.


    ¡°You want a puff?¡± Alpha Derrick stretched his cigar to Merrick who immediately rejected it.


    ¡°No, I¡¯ll pass.¡±


    ¡°Care for some drink?¡± Derrick asked, stretching his bottle of vodka to him.


    ¡°You know I hate these shitty stuffs made by humans.¡± Merrick replied with a disgusting look on his face.


    ¡°These stuffs are good for our health. You should try them out someday.¡± Derrick said, blowing out the rich smoke of his cigarette.


    ¡°Speak for yourself. Those shit are not good for my health.¡± Merrick replied.


    A grave silence fell between them.


    ¡°Dad rang me some minutes ago.¡± Merrick said, breaking the silence.


    ¡°And what did the old wolf say?¡± Derrick asked with a smirk as he flickered ashes off his cigar.


    ¡°He said he¡¯ll be returning back from Valmore Kingdom tomorrow with mum and Annie.¡± Merrick replied. ¡°He also said he has a big surprise for you.¡± He added, and Derrick turned his gaze to him.


    ¡°Dad has a big surprise for me?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, and I¡¯m kinda curious to know what the surprise is.¡± Merrick replied.


    Alpha Derrick chuckled lightly and took his cigar back to his lips, then drew in a long puff from it before saying,


    ¡°I¡¯ve got a feeling that his surprise won¡¯t be good.¡±

 Chapter 8: You Look Familiar

    The sun peeked through the clouds which spread like draperies in the sky, smiling down at the earth vigorously. Different kinds of bird could be heard chirping as they flew around, preparing for a new day-another busy day.


    Ortega¡¯s eyes slowly opened as the sun shone on her face through the open blinds, and the first thing she saw was a white ceiling.


    A soft groan escaped her lips as she managed to sit up.


    She nced around her to see various types of modern medical equipments and king-sized beds.


    ¡°Where am I?¡± She muttered as she kept ncing around.


    ¡°You¡¯re finally awake.¡± She heard a feminine voice and she moved her gaze to see Agatha walking towards her with a tray of food.


    ¡°Who are you?¡± She asked as Agatha dropped the tray of food on a table beside her bed.


    ¡°My name¡¯s Agatha, Whitestone¡¯s healer.¡± Agatha replied as she sat down beside Ortega on the bed.


    ¡°Healer?¡±


    ¡°You can just call me a doctor.¡± Agatha said.


    ¡°Are you also a werewolf?¡± Ortega asked.


    ¡°I¡¯m an half werewolf and half witch,¡± replied Agatha, ¡°My father was a werewolf and my mother was a witch, and that resulted into me being a werewitch.¡±


    ¡°Oh!¡± Ortega eximed in a low tone. ¡°So you have both the powers of a werewolf and a witch.¡±


    ¡°Yeah.¡± Agatha nodded with a smile on her face.


    ¡°And where is this ce?¡± Ortega asked, ncing around.


    ¡°The royal clinic.¡± Agatha replied.


    ¡°But how did I get here?¡± Ortega asked, and Agatha raised a questioning brow at her.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you remember what happened to youst night?¡± Agatha asked back.


    Ortega gasped when she started recollecting everything that happened in alpha Derrick¡¯s chamber the previous night.


    She remembered how she broke a jug, she remembered alpha Derrick¡¯s red eyes and long ws. She remembered how alpha Derrick gripped her neck and almost sank his ws in her chest. She also remembered that she suddenly fell on the ground and then she cked out.


    ¡°But what happened?¡± She muttered with a confused expression on her face. ¡°I should be dead by now because the alpha was really serious about killing me, so how am I still alive? Did he perhaps change his mind at thest minute?¡±


    ¡°No, alpha Derrick didn¡¯t change his mind about killing you. Someone rescued you.¡± Agatha said.


    ¡°Someone rescused me?¡± Ortega asked, a note of surprise in her voice.


    ¡°Yeah, lord Merrick rescued you.¡± Agatha replied.


    ¡°Who is lord Merrick?¡± Ortega asked with furrowed brows.


    ¡°Lord Merrick is Alpha Derrick¡¯s twin brother.¡± Agatha replied.


    ¡°I think I have seen him before. He is the gentle one right?¡±


    ¡°Yeah.¡± Agatha nodded.


    ¡°I¡¯m d he came to my rescue or else I¡¯d be dead by now.¡± Ortega said with a wide smile on her face. ¡°I owe him a big thank you.¡±


    ¡°So, who are you and where are you from?¡± Agatha questioned.


    ¡°My name¡¯s Ortega and¡­ I I¡¯m from Brimstone Kingdom.¡± Ortega replied.


    ¡°What are you doing in this kingdom?¡± Agatha asked, and Ortega let out a soft sigh before saying,


    ¡°I was banished from my Kingdom because I¡¯m a human and not a werewolf.¡±


    ¡°What about your parents?¡± Agatha asked.Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org.


    ¡°My mother is dead. She was a human and she died after giving birth to me,¡± replied Ortega with a sad look on her face, ¡°My father is a werewolf but he doesn¡¯t care about me.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡± Agatha patted her back. ¡°You¡¯re wee in this kingdom. We don¡¯t send humans away.¡±


    ¡°But why is this kingdom different?¡± Ortega asked. ¡°Why are humans epted here but banished in other kingdoms?¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s an enmity between humans and werewolves and it¡¯s true that humans and werewolves aren¡¯t supposed to live together, but lord Merrick made aw that any human whoes to this kingdom to seek refuge should be epted.¡± Agatha replied.


    ¡°Really?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, although the former alpha and Alpha Derrick didn¡¯t agree with the decision of epting humans to live among us, but lord Merrick convinced them in several ways untill they agreed with him.¡± Agatha exined.


    ¡°Is there a particr reason why Lord Merrick made thew that humans should be epted in this kingdom?¡± Ortega asked, and Agatha nodded affirmatively.


    ¡°Yeah, lord Merrick has a reason why he made thatw.¡± she replied.


    ¡°And do you mind telling me the reason why?¡± Ortega asked.


    ¡°Lord Merrick told me he made thatw because a human girl once did something brave for him.¡± Agatha replied.


    ¡°The human girl must have really done something brave for Lord Merrick to have made thatw.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, but he didn¡¯t tell me what she did for him.¡±


    ¡°With your exnation, Lord Merrick must be a kind-hearted man.¡± Ortega said, smiling.


    ¡°Yeah, he is.¡± Agatha nodded in agreement.


    ¡°Back when I was in Brimstone kingdom, I read a lot about this kingdom and I learnt that humans doe here every year for tourism. Is that true?¡± Ortega asked.


    ¡°Yeah,¡± Agatha nodded. ¡°Humanse to take a tour around our kingdom because of it¡¯s beauty and fame, but the humans whoe for tourism don¡¯t know that we are werewolves.¡± She paused for a while, then continued: ¡°Only five percent of the human poption are aware of our existence while the remaining ny-five thinks werewolves are nothing but a myth.¡±


    ¡°Let me guess, lord Merrick was also the one who gave humans the permission toe take a tour around this kingdom, right?¡± Ortega asked.


    ¡°Yeah, he has soft spot for humans.¡± Agatha replied with a smile.


    ¡°I wish he was the Alpha and not his twin brother.¡± Ortega said, and a frown appeared on her face when she remembered Alpha Derrick¡¯s face.


    ¡°Lord Merrick would have been the Alpha if he was mean like Alpha Derrick and not softhearted.¡± Agatha said.


    ¡°Did someone mention my name?¡± Came a masculine voice from the doorway and they both turned their gazes to see Merrick walking in, dressed in a blue robe which fitted him perfectly.


    Agatha immediately rose to her feet and she bowed.


    ¡°Good morning, Lord Merrick.¡± She greeted respectfully.


    ¡°Morning Agatha, trust you had a good night.¡± Merrick replied.


    ¡°Yes, my Lord.¡± Agatha smiled, and Merrick moved his gaze to Ortega who was staring at him.


    Ortega was lost staring at Merrick¡¯s face. She had seen his face when she first came to the kingdom, but he looked more handsome from up close and she couldn¡¯t help but to admire him.


    His brown hair, his thick brows, his brown eyes, his straight nose, his nicely shaped lips and his perfectly built body.


    Ortega admired all these features and she kept staring at him until he cleared his throat.


    ¡°G¡­ good morning, lo¡­ lord Merrick.¡± She stuttered, smiling nervously.


    ¡°Morning ummm¡­¡± Merrick paused because he didn¡¯t know Ortega¡¯s name.


    ¡°Ortega.¡± Shepleted his statement for him. ¡°My name is Ortega, and I¡¯m d you came to my rescuest night. Thanks a lot, lord Merrick.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± Merrick replied with a smile and he turned his face to Agatha who was standing beside him. ¡°Can you please give us some minutes, Agatha?¡±


    ¡°Alright my Lord.¡± Agatha bowed before walking out, then Merrick sat down beside Ortega.


    An awkward silence fell between them as they stared at each other¡¯s face without saying a word.


    Ortega felt shy because of the way Merrick was staring at her face, so she she quickly looked away.


    ¡°Have we met each other before?¡± Merrick finally broke the long silence.


    ¡°No, why?¡± Ortega asked in reply.


    ¡°You look familiar, and I feel like we¡¯ve met each other before.¡± Merrick replied, and Ortega chuckled.


    ¡°That¡¯s impossible.¡± She said.


    ¡°Why?¡± Merrick asked.


    ¡°I have been living in Brimstone kingdom since I was a kid and you are in whitestone, so there¡¯s absolutely no way we have seen or met each other before.¡± Ortega replied.


    ¡°But you look so familiar, and I have a feeling that we¡¯ve met each other before.¡± Merrick said in a serious tone which got Ortega thinking where and when they met each other.


    ¡°But I don¡¯t remember your face, nor do I remember meeting you anywhere, not even in my widest dreams.¡± Ortega replied, and Merrick shifted closer to her.


    Ortega¡¯s heart started beating fast at their closeness. Their faces were inches apart, and Ortega swallowed hard when she shifted her eyes to his lips.


    His lips were pink and tempting, and she felt the urge to kiss them.


    They held each other¡¯s gazes in silence, then Merrick started leaning closer to kiss her.

 Chapter 9: Banished Once Again

    Ortega¡¯s heart started racing fast as Merrick continued leaning closer and closer to her.


    ¡®Is he going to kiss me?¡± She thought to herself.


    Merrick moved more closer and ced his hand on the wall beside her, staring at her face.


    Ortega lost her breathe, the way he was staring at her made her feel so hot, she was also staring at him while trying topose herself.Content is ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org.


    Merrick stared at her cherry lips which were calling onto him to kiss them. He ran his tongue over his dry lips and moved more closer to her, their eyes in contact with each other.


    ¡®What is he doing? Is he really gonna kiss me?¡¯ Ortega thought but then, Merrick leaned more closer and his lips almost touched her own when suddenly¡­.


    ¡°Lord Merrick, you have a visitor!¡± Agatha¡¯s voice came from outside and Ortega¡¯s¡¯s eyes widened.


    Merrick immediately shifted back and cleared his throat nervously.


    ¡°Ummm¡­. I¡¯ll be leaving now.¡± He said, rising to his feet. ¡°Take care of yourself Ortega.¡±


    ¡°I will. And thanks again from rescuing mest night.¡± Ortega replied with a nervous smile.


    ¡°It¡¯s alright. Bye for now.¡± Merrick said before walking out of the clinic.


    Immediately Merrick walked out, Agatha walked in and went straight to sit beside Ortega.


    ¡°Did something happen between the both of you?¡± Agatha asked, giving Ortega a suspicious look.


    ¡°No¡­ no¡­ nothing happened. Nothing happened between us.¡± Ortega replied with a nervous smile.


    ¡°You know I can read your mind and find out if you¡¯re lying to me, but I don¡¯t wanna do that ¡¯cause it¡¯d be like I¡¯m intruding your privacy. So, tell me what really happened between you and Lord Merrick.¡± Amelia said.


    Ortega let out a dejected sigh and she finally gave in.


    ¡°Fine, something awkward between Lord Merrick and I.¡±


    ¡°What happened?¡± Agatha asked with cautious curiousity.


    ¡°We almost kissed.¡± Ortega replied, and Agatha¡¯s eyes went wide with shock.


    ¡°Are you fucking serious?!¡± She eximed.


    ¡°Yeah, we almost kissed but we didn¡¯t kiss.¡± Ortega replied, and Agatha heaved a relieved breathe.


    ¡°Do you like him?¡± Ortega asked.


    ¡°No¡­ No¡­ I don¡¯t like him at all.¡± Agatha replied almost quickly and she looked away to hide the blush on her cheeks.


    Ortega chuckled softly.


    ¡°I know you like him. You¡¯re even blushing.¡± She teased.


    ¡°I don¡¯t not like him, Ortega. I love him so much.¡± Agatha whispered.


    ¡°Have you told him how you feel about him?¡± Ortega asked, and Agatha shook her head.


    ¡°No. I be nervous whenever I want to confess my feelings, and I end up saying something else.¡± She replied.


    ¡°You should tell him how you feel about him before someone else captures his heart.¡± Oretga said.


    Agatha was about to speak when they heard a knock at the door.


    ¡°Who¡¯s there?¡± Agatha asked.


    ¡°It¡¯s Ramos.¡± Ramos replied from outside the clinic, and fear gripped Ortega.


    ¡°Come in.¡± Agatha stated.


    The door opened and Ramos walked in dressed in a ck tailored suit with a dark shade on his face.


    ¡°What brings you here, Ramos?¡± Agatha asked.


    ¡°The alpha sent me to bring the human over to his chamber.¡± Ramos replied, and Marisa¡¯s face went pale.


    Her heart started beating very fast and her breathes became shaky when she remembered how alpha Derrick almost killed her.


    ¡°Ortega, you should go now. The alpha calls for you.¡± Agatha said, but Ortega shook her head in disagreement.


    ¡°No, please let me stay here with you. I don¡¯t wanna go and meet him.¡± Tears welled up in her eyes as she begged Agatha.


    ¡°It¡¯s an order from the Alpha, Ortega, and it can¡¯t be disobeyed. You have to go.¡± Agatha insisted.


    ¡°No, he¡¯ll kill me if I go.¡± Ortega replied, and tears rolled down her cheeks.


    Agatha sighed out softly and moved closer to Ortega, then she wiped her tears with her fingers.


    ¡°Alpha Derrick won¡¯t kill you Ortega. Youmitted no offence, so be rest assured that he won¡¯t kill you neither will he injure you.¡± She said in a soft voice.


    ¡°But what if he banishes me or punishes me for the offence Imittedst night, huh?¡± Ortega asked.


    ¡°Alpha Derrick would never do that. No human has been banished from this kingdom, so you have nothing to worry about.¡± Agatha replied.


    ¡°Are you sure?¡± Ortega asked.


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m sure. Alpha Derrick won¡¯t hurt you for no reason.¡± Agatha replied with an assuring smile.


    Ortega swallowed hard and she got down from the bed.


    ¡°Wear these.¡± Agatha gave her a pair of brown sandals which she slowly wore.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Ramos said and walked out of the room while Ortega followed him from behind.


    ¡®Please God, don¡¯t let the alpha king kill me. Don¡¯t let him banish me either.¡± Ortega silently prayed as they walked to Alpha Derrick¡¯s chamber.


    *******

 Chapter 10: Surprise

    ¡°I hereby banish this filthy human from my kingdom right now. Throw her out of this kingdom and make sure she never step foot into this kingdom again.¡± Alpha Derrick ordered with an evil grin stered on his face.


    Immediately Ortega heard his statement, she rushed to him and she knelt in front of him, sping her hands together in a pleading manner.


    ¡°Please Alpha, I beg you in the name of God or the moon goddess, please don¡¯t banish me!! Please I beg you!!¡± She begged as tears started rolling down her cheeks.


    ¡°Ramos, take her away!!!¡± Alpha Derrick half yelled.


    ¡°Please alpha! Please don¡¯t send me out of your kingdom!! Please!!!¡± Ortega begged as Ramos dragged her towards the door.


    Alpha Derrick continued smoking, watching as Ramos dragged her towards the door. He had a wide grin stered on his face.


    ¡°Please alpha!!¡± Ortega cried as Ramos continued dragging her on the ground towards the door. But she forcefully released herself from Ramos¡¯s grip and she rushed back to Alpha Derrick.


    She knelt in front of him and held his leg tightly, tears pouring out of her eyes.


    ¡°Please alpha!! Don¡¯t banish me. I¡¯ll do anything for you!! Please don¡¯t banish me cause I have nowhere to go. Please!!!¡± She begged.


    Alpha Derrick¡¯s grin widened and he puffed out a huge amount of smoke from his mouth.


    Ortega kept sobbing as she hugged his legs. Ramos tried to drag her away from the Alpha, but alpha Derrick raised his hand, signalling him for him to stop.


    ¡°You can leave.¡± He waved him off and Ramos bowed slightly before walking out if the room, shutting the door quietly.


    ¡°Please alpha¡­ Don¡¯t banish me..¡± Ortega continued sobbing, and Alpha Derrick stared down at her with a grin on his face.


    ¡°You said you will do anything for me, right?¡± He asked, and Ortega slowly raised her head to look at his face.


    ¡°Ye¡­ yes.¡± she nodded and sniffed. ¡°I swear with my life, I will do anything for you, Alpha. I¡¯ll do anything you want me to do. Just don¡¯t chase me out of this kingdom.¡± She added.


    Alpha Derrick¡¯s lips curved into a wicked smirk.


    ¡°Rise up.¡± Hemanded.


    Ortega slowly let go of his leg and she slowly stood up from the ground.


    Alpha Derrick dumped his cigarette in the ashtray on the table beside him, then also he rose to his feet.


    He moved closer to Ortega with a wide grin on his face, and suddenly, he grabbed her waist, making her gasp loudly.


    He wrapped his arm around her slim waist and pressed her body against his.


    Ortega¡¯s heart started racing fast at their closeness. Her boobs were pressed against his hard chest making her feel nervous.


    She quickly lowered her head because she was too scared to look at his face


    ¡°Look at me, Ortega.¡± Alpha Derrick said, raising her chin with his finger. She swallowed hard as she stared at his cold but handsome face. He had a wicked smirk on his face as she also stared back at her face.


    He leaned more closer and Ortega shut her eyes close because she was too nervous. She shivered when she felt his hot breathe on her neck.


    Alpha Derrick sniffed her neck, and her scent awakened the lust in him.


    Ortega popped her eyes open when she felt his soft lips on her neck.


    ¡°Hmm¡­¡± A soft moan escaped her lips when he kissed the nape of her neck softly. A warm feeling of pleasure ran through her whole body and she became wet instantly.


    Alpha Derrick continued kissing her neck, then he moved his free hand to cup her left breast.


    Ortega bit her bottom lip very hard to stop herself from moaning as Alpha Derrick fondled with her soft breast while showering wet kisses on her neck.C0pyright ? 2024 N?v)(elDrama.Org.


    Alpha Derrick stopped kissing her neck and he moved his mouth to her left ear, then he whispered,


    ¡°I need some time to decide what I¡¯ll do with you, Ortega. But for now, return back to the maids quarter and work as a maid in my pce until I decide what I¡¯m going to do with you.¡±


    Just then, the door opened and Merrick stepped inside the room. A deep frown appeared on his face when he saw Alpha Derrick and Ortega¡¯s position.


    ¡°You can leave.¡± Alpha Derrick said to Ortega as he unwrapped his arm from her waist.


    Ortega bowed and she quickly rushed out of the room, brushing past Merrick who stood by the door.


    ¡°Hey brother!¡± Alpha Derrick walked over to the inbuilt bar in his chamber to make himself a drink.


    ¡°What was that about?¡± Merrick asked, and alpha Derrick turned his neck to look at him.


    ¡°What was what about?¡± He asked back, feigning stupidity.


    ¡°Don¡¯t feign stupidity, Derrick. I saw the way you wrapped your arm around Ortega¡¯s waist.¡±


    ¡°How did you know her name?¡± Alpha Derrick took a sip from his wine as he walked away from the inbuilt bar.


    ¡°Answer my question, Derrick. What the fuck were you doing with her?¡± Merrick asked.


    ¡°What I did with her is none of your fucking business, Merrick,¡± replied Alpha Derrick.


    ¡°It is my business because she doesn¡¯t belong to you.¡± Merrick retorted.


    ¡°She belongs to me.¡± Alpha Derrick fired back.


    ¡°No, she doesn¡¯t.¡± Merrick countered, and Alpha Derrick scoffed.


    ¡°In case you¡¯ve forgotten, dear brother. I¡¯m the Alpha king of this kingdom, and I have the full right and authority to take whoever or whatever I want. So, Ortega is mine.¡±


    Merrick remained quiet, folding his fists angrily.


    ¡°That aside, what brings you to my chamber?¡± Alpha Derrick asked.


    ¡°Dad, mum and Annie will arrive in a few minutes.¡± Merrick replied.


    ¡°Are the preparations ready?¡±


    ¡°Yeah.¡± Merrick simply replied, and alpha Derrick gulped down the remaining content in his ss.


    ¡°Then let¡¯s go wee our parents and annoying younger sister.¡± Alpha Derrick said, and the both of them walked out of the chamber.


    ???????


    ¡ïOUTSIDE THE PALACE¡ï


    Alpha Derrick and Merrick were standing under a big shade in thergepound of the pce, waiting for their parents and younger sister¡¯s arrival.


    The maids were lined up behind them while the guards were also positioned at each corner of thepound.


    The long awaited cars finally drove into thergepound, and Merrick smiled when it pulled up.


    Three guards rushed out to open the backdoors of the cars.


    Lord Frederick stepped out first, a six hundred years old man who still looked young and handsome. He had a golden walking stick with him, looking so regal and full of authority.


    ¡°Wee old wolf.¡± Alpha Derrick teased, walking to him together with Merrick.


    ¡°My big wolves.¡± he smiled, hugging them both at once.


    ¡°You both still have no resemnce.¡± he said, looking from one to the other immediately he broke the hug.


    ¡°My babies!¡± Came a woman¡¯s voice from behind Lord Fredrick.


    The woman was Lady Aurora, the wife of Lord Frederick, mother of the twins and Annie, and also the former Luna queen of Whitestone kingdom.


    ¡°Wee mum.¡± Merrick said as he and Alpha Derrick hugged their mother.


    ¡°I missed you both so much.¡± Lady Aurora said with a smile as she broke the hug.


    ¡°Thanks for missing me, but I didn¡¯t miss you.¡± Alpha Derrick replied.


    ¡°You just didn¡¯t say that, did you?¡± Lady Aurora asked, ring yfully at Derrick.


    ¡°Yeah, I said that, mum.¡± Derrick replied with a smirk. ¡°I didn¡¯t miss you at all.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t mind him, mum. I missed you a lot.¡± Merrick said, and Alpha Derrick rolled his eyes at him.


    ¡°Merrick!¡± Ady came out of one of the cars and rushed to Merrick, jumping into his arms.


    It was Alpha Derrick and Merrick¡¯s younger sister, Annie.


    ¡°Hey Annie, It¡¯s only been six month since you went for vacation in Notre kingdom and you¡¯ve added more weight.¡± Merrick said as he adjusted her in his arms, and she frowned at him.


    ¡°Are you indirectly calling me a fatdy?¡± She asked, and Merrick shook his head.


    ¡°No, baby girl. You¡¯ll always remain my slim angel.¡± Merrick replied, and Annie smiled widely.


    ¡°And you¡¯ll always remain the best brother ever!¡± She said.


    ¡°And what about me?¡± Alpha Derrick asked beside them.


    Annie moved her gaze to him, and said,


    ¡°Umm¡­ You¡¯ll be the second best brother ever.¡±


    Alpha Derrick scoffed, and the rest of themughed.


    ¡°Father, who is she?¡± Alpha Derrick asked Lord Fredrick as an arrogant lookingdy came out through the door of thest car, looking so hot and breathtaking.


    ¡°She¡¯s the surprise I brought for you, son.¡± Lord Frederick replied, stroking his grey beards. ¡°Her name is Felicia, the first daughter of Alpha Brian, the alpha king of Notre kingdom.¡±


    ¡°So, why did you bring her home for me?¡± Alpha Derrick asked, raising a questioning brow at his father.


    ¡°I brought her here because she is going to be your wife.¡± Lord Frederick said, and alpha Derrick¡¯s eyes went wide with shock.


    ¡°What?!¡± He eximed in shock.


    ¡°Yes son. You and Felicia are gonna get married very soon.¡± Lord Fredrick added.


    ¡°Surprise.¡± Merrick whispered to Alpha Derrick in a mocking tone.

 Chapter 11: You don鈥檛 have a choice

    ¡°Surprise.¡± Merrick whispered to Alpha Derrick in a mocking tone, and Derrick red at him before returning his gaze back to his father, Lord Frederick.


    ¡°Dad, is this some sort of joke or what?¡± He asked.


    ¡°No son, it¡¯s not a joke.¡± Lord Fredrick shook his head. ¡°Felicia will be your wife and the marriage has already been discussed with Alpha Brian and his wife. They are in full support of your marriage, and we¡¯ve already picked a date for your wedding.¡± He added, and Derrick scoffed in disbelief.


    ¡°You did all these without bothering to inform me first?¡± Derrick asked, furrowing his brows at his father.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t tell you because I wanted to surprise you, and it seems like you¡¯re surprised.¡± Lord Fredrick replied, stroking his grey beards with a grin stered on his face.


    Lady Aurora, Merrick and Annieughed at Lord Frederick¡¯s statement.


    ¡°I don¡¯t think he¡¯s surprised. He¡¯s shocked.¡± Lady Aurora said, and they allughed except Derrick.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go in.¡± Lord Fredrick said, and they all walked inside the pce except Derrick who remained on his spot with an angry expression written all over his face.


    He couldn¡¯t believe that his father arranged a wedding for him without asking for his consent.


    He folded his hands into a tight fist while clenching his jaw to suppress the fire in his heart. His blood was boiling in anger and he felt like shedding blood everywhere.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t youing in, Alpha Derrick?¡± A feminine voice asked behind Derrick, and he turned to see Felicia.


    His anger doubled when he saw her face and he felt like ripping her apart, but he had to control his anger because her father was an alpha king and killing her would stir up a great war between the two kingdoms.


    He red angrily at her and he walked past her without giving her a response.


    If he had stayed a minute longer with her, he¡¯d have done something outrageous to her.


    He walked into the pce and went straight to his chamber.


    ¡°Why the fuck would he arrange a marriage for me without discussing it with me or asking for my consent?!¡± He grumbled angrily as he moved to his table to pick up a pack of cigarette.


    He took out a stick of cigar from the pack and mped it with his lips before lighting it with a lighter.


    ¡°He¡¯s your father and he knows what¡¯s best for you.¡± Rufus, Derrick¡¯s wolf said in his head.


    ¡°Just because he¡¯s my father doesn¡¯t give him the goddamn right to choose my wife for me or n a wedding without telling me about it first.¡± Derrick replied, taking a long drag from his cigar.


    ¡°All these won¡¯t be happening if we had found our mate.¡± Rufus said, and Derrick scoffed.


    ¡°Mate or no mate, I¡¯m not marrying that¡­.¡±


    A knock on the door stopped Derrick frompleting his statement.


    ¡°Who¡¯s there?¡± He asked angrily.


    ¡°Your father.¡± A masculine voice replied from outside.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org.


    Derrick scoffed loudly before saying,


    ¡°The door is open.¡±


    The door opened and Lord Fredrick stepped in, shutting the door quietly.


    Lord Fredrick frowned when he saw Derrick smoking. Derrick noticed the frown on his father¡¯s face, and he smirked.


    ¡°Are you here to stop me from smoking just like you chose a wife for me without telling me first?¡± He asked sarcastically.


    Lord Fredrick said nothing in response, instead he walked to on of the couches in the chamber and sat on it.


    ¡°Have a seat, son.¡± He gestured at the empty couch opposite him.


    Derrick hesitated for a while before sitting on the couch opposite Lord Frederick.


    ¡°Son,¡± lord Fredrick started, ¡°you know the tradition of this kingdom. When an Alpha king clocks five hundred years of age, the alpha king will hand over the crown and title to his son.¡±


    ¡°So how is that rted to thedy you brought home to be my wife?¡± Derrick asked angrily.


    ¡°Like I said earlier, Derrick. The reason why I brought Felicia home is for the both of you to get married.¡± Lord Fredrick paused for a while, then continued. ¡°I want you to give birth to your own son before you clock five hundred years so that your son will be the next alpha king of Whitestone Kingdom.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m just ny years old, and I¡¯ll still remain the alpha king until I clock five hundred years old.¡± Derrick said. ¡°I have more than three hundred years before I hand over the crown and title to the son I¡¯ll give birth to, so there¡¯s no need to rush things.¡± He added.


    ¡°We aren¡¯t rushing things, Derrick.¡± Lord Fredrick countered. ¡°Whitestone needs a Luna queen and you need a wife. Felicia is the right person to fill those positions.¡± He added, and Derrick scoffed.


    ¡°Felicia isn¡¯t my mate. We are not paired by the moon goddess or whatever you call her. So this marriage can¡¯t work.¡± He said hotly, and took a long puff from his cigarette.


    ¡°Look who¡¯s talking about mates and the moon goddess.¡± Lord Fredrick scoffed. ¡°Derrick, you and I both know that you don¡¯t believe in mates nor the moon goddess, so the why hell should you be worried about that.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m worried about it because it¡¯s a sin to get married to someone who isn¡¯t your mate.¡± Derrick replied. ¡±


    ¡°I know you¡¯re just saying all these to avoid marrying Felicia, but trust me Derrick, you won¡¯t regret marrying her.¡± Lord Fredrick said, trying to persuade Derrick.


    ¡°And what gives you the assurance that I won¡¯t regret marrying her?¡± Derrick asked, blowing out a huge amount of smoke from his mouth.


    ¡°I, your mum and your younger sister, we spent more than three months in Alpha Brian¡¯s pce, enjoying the greatpany of Alpha Brian and his family. Felicia is their first daughter and throughout our stay at their pce, we saw how hardworking and smart Alpha Felicia is. Felicia is really smart, jovial and lovely, and both your mother and your sister can testify to it. Trust me son, she¡¯s the perfect candidate to be the Luna queen of this kingdom and your wife.¡±


    ¡°But dad, I¡¯m not ready to have a wife and I¡¯m also not ready to have kids.¡± Derrick said, rising to his feet and he walked over to the inbuilt bar to make himself a drink. ¡°Dad, all I just want is to lead this kingdom as the Alpha king.¡± He added.


    ¡°You seem to be forgetting something, Derrick.¡± Lord Fredrick said, and Derrick raised a questioning brow at him.


    ¡°And what¡¯s that, father?¡± Derrick asked.


    ¡°You¡¯re not just an ordinary Alpha, you¡¯re an Alpha king meaning that you¡¯re ruling a whole kingdom and not a pack so you need a queen in order to rule this kingdom.¡± Lord Fredrick said.


    Derrick scoffed and gulped down the whole content in his ss before saying,


    ¡°Not every Alpha king needs a Luna queen in order to rule a kingdom, dad. I¡¯ve been ruling this kingdom for almost seventy years, and you can¡¯t deny the fact that this kingdom has grown stronger.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s true, son.¡± Lord Frederick nodded. ¡°You¡¯re ruling this far better than I did, but you still need a wife and Whitestone needs a queen.¡±


    ¡°Whitestone needs a queen but I don¡¯t need a wife. ¡± Derrick replied, and lord Fredrick folded his hands into a tight fist.


    ¡°Enough Derrick!!!¡± Lord Fredrick angrily mmed his fists on the table in front of him, making Derrick keep quiet. ¡°Everything I¡¯m doing is for you own benefit, Derrick, and for the benefit of this kingdom. But you don¡¯t seem to care about that. You¡¯re selfish, Derrick, and all you care about is yourself.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re wrong, dad.¡± Derrick countered. ¡°I care about the Kingdom more than I care about myself and you also know that.¡±


    ¡°If you truly care about this kingdom, then make Felicia your wife.¡± Lord Fredrick retorted. ¡°Marry Felicia and make her the Luna queen of Whitestone kingdom.¡±


    ¡°I told you already, dad. I¡¯m not ready for marriage..¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s exactly what I¡¯m saying, Derrick.¡± Lord Fredrick cut him off and rose to his feet. ¡°You¡¯re selfish and all you care about is yourself. The kingdom needs a queen but you don¡¯t want that to happen just because you think you¡¯re not ready for marriage.¡±


    ¡°But even if I¡¯m ready for marriage, Felicia is not my mate.¡± Derrick said ¡°You think I¡¯m selfish, but you¡¯re ignoring the fact that she isn¡¯t my mate and we are not meant to be.¡±


    ¡°Forget about the mate shit and face reality, Derrick!!¡± Lord Fredrick barked at him. ¡°You¡¯ve been searching for a mate for more than seventy years, but you haven¡¯t found one. Maybe you don¡¯t even have a mate.¡± He added, and Derrick shook his head in disagreement.


    ¡°I haven¡¯t found my mate doesn¡¯t mean I don¡¯t have one. I know I have a mate and only her will be the Luna queen of this kingdom throughout my regime as the Alpha king.¡±


    ¡°Stop this bullshit you¡¯re saying, Derrick!!¡± Lord Derrick said through gritted teeth. ¡°I know you don¡¯t give a fuck about your mate. You don¡¯t care if you have a mate or not. You¡¯re just bringing this mate stuff up because you don¡¯t wanna marry Felicia.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, I don¡¯t wanna marry her¡­¡±


    ¡°But You don¡¯t have a choice, Derrick.¡± Lord Fredrick cut in. ¡°Whether you like it or not, you¡¯ll marry Felicia and she¡¯ll be the Luna queen of Whitestone kingdom.¡±

 Chapter 12: The Begining of hell

    ¡°But You don¡¯t have a choice, Derrick.¡± Lord Fredrick cut in. ¡°Whether you like it or not, you¡¯ll marry Felicia and she¡¯ll be the Luna queen of Whitestone kingdom.¡±


    ¡°I said I don¡¯t want to marry Felicia. Why is that so hard for you to understand?¡± Derrick asked his father angrily.


    ¡°Why is it also for you to understand that Whitestone kingdom needs a Luna queen and you need a wife?¡± Lord Fredrick fired back.


    ¡°Just give me some time, father, and let me think about it.¡± Derrick said with his hands folded into a tight fist.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be waiting for a positive response from you in two days time.¡± Lord Frederick replied, then he walked out of the chamber.


    ¡°Fuck!¡± Derrick cursed and punched the wall near him, creating a huge crack in the wall.


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    (A/N: Just in case you¡¯ve forgotten, Mr Nichs is Ortega¡¯s father, Mrs Lisa is Ortega¡¯s stepmother and Vanessa is Ortega¡¯s stepsister)


    Mr Nichs stepped out of the bedroom dressed in a ck tailored suit with a suitcase in his left hand.


    He walked to the living room and dropped his suitcase on a couch before walking to the kitchen.


    An unpleasant odour hit his nose immediately he stepped inside the kitchen, and he coveted his nose with his hand.


    A deep frown appeared on his face as he stared at the disgusting sight in front of him.


    Littered in the basin were dirty dishes which have not been washed for more than two days. The kitchen also looked dirty and unkempt, attracting flies and insects.


    Nichs angrily walked out of the kitchen and went straight to Vanessa¡¯s bedroom. He knocked on the door loudly and Vanessa who was sleeping jolted up from bed.


    ¡°Open this goddamn door, Elizabeth!!¡± Nichs shouted, banging the door angrily. Vanessa immediately climbed out of the bed and she rushed to the door to open it.


    ¡°Good morning d¡­..¡± Nichs gave her thunderous p before she couldplete her statement.


    The impact of the p made Vanessa stagger backwards and she held her cheek with a shocked expression on her face.


    She was shocked because she has never been pped by her father. He always treated her like an egg and has neverid a finger on her. But that same father just pped her early in the morning.


    ¡°And why the hell are you still sleeping by this time, huh?!¡± Nichs asked in anger, and Vanessa flinched in fear. ¡°Shouldn¡¯t you be washing the dishes and cleaning the house, or do you think there¡¯s a maid who¡¯s gonna do the house chores, huh?¡±


    ¡°But¡­ but it¡¯s still early dad. I can do the chorester in the day..¡±


    ¡°Are you nuts?!!¡± Nichs cut


    Mrs Lisa rushed of her bedroom to see what the cause of the noise was. She was shocked to see tears on her daughter¡¯s face.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on here, Nichs?, And why is Vanessa crying?¡± Mrs Lisa threw different questions at her husband.


    ¡°You wanna know what¡¯s going on here and why she¡¯s crying, huh?¡± Nichs asked back.


    ¡°Yes, I wanna know.¡± Lisa replied.


    ¡°Well, I pped yourzy and godforsaken daughter, and that¡¯s the reason why she¡¯s crying.¡±


    ¡°Why?¡± Lisa asked, and Nichs raised a questioning brow at her.


    ¡°Why what?¡±


    ¡°Why did you p Vanessa?¡± Lisa asked angrily.


    ¡°You didn¡¯t just ask me that question, did you?¡± Nichs asked back.


    ¡°Yes, I asked you that question, and I demand for an answer.¡± Lisa replied


    ¡°Oh, you also wanna know the reason why I pped this nipoop you call your daughter?¡± Nichs asked, giving Vanessa a disgusted look.


    Vanessa bursted into more years and ran inside the room without closing the door.


    Lisa sighed out in anger.


    ¡°For Pete¡¯s sake Nichs, stop insulting Vanessa. She is our daughter so give her some respect and stop calling her names.¡± She said.


    ¡°Vanessa deserves all the names I¡¯m calling her.¡± Nichs retorted. ¡°She¡¯s nothing but azy brat, a fool, an idiot and a scallywag.¡±


    ¡°At least she¡¯s better than that human daughter of yours.¡± Lisa fired back.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you darepare Vanessa with Ortega!!¡± Nichs barked, and they both flinched in fright. ¡°Ortega is far better Vanessa in every aspect. She wakes up before everyone in this house and she does the house chores. Unlike Vanessa, Ortega knows how to cook and she is very hardworking. Vanessa just a waste of my precious sperm.¡± He added.C0pyright ? 2024 N?v)(elDrama.Org.


    ¡°That¡¯s enough Nichs!!!¡± Lisa yelled at him, angrily.


    ¡°Did you just yell at me?¡± Nichs asked, moving closer to Lisa.


    ¡°Yes, I yelled at you because you¡¯re slowly losing your senses. You¡¯re¡­..¡±


    Nichs gave her an ear-deafening p before she couldplete her statement. He pounced on her and started raining punches on her face.


    ¡°Don¡¯t ever yell at me again you hideous bitch!!¡± Nichs yelled as he disorganised her teeth with his punches.


    ¡°Arghhhh!! Nichs please!!! Please I¡¯ll.. never yell at you again!!¡± Lisa cried out in pain as Nichs continued punching her face.


    ¡°Stop dad! Please stop!¡± Vanessa ran out of the room and tried to hold Nichs¡¯s hand in order to stop him from assaulting her mother, but Nichs pped her with the back of his hand, making her fall on the ground.


    ¡°Always learn to respect me and speak to me in a respectful manner.¡± Nichs said, and he continued punching Lisa until he was satisfied.


    By now, Lisa¡¯s face was unrecognisable. Her face was badly bruised and disfigured.


    ¡°This is just the beginning of hell for the both of you. I¡¯ll make your lives miserable and you¡¯ll beg for death.¡± Nichs said and turned around to leave.


    ¡°And one more thing, Elizabeth.¡± He turned to look at Vanessa who was crying beside her mother. ¡°The next time youpare yourself with Ortega, I¡¯ll beat you till you fall intoa. Nonsense.¡± He added, and walked away.

 Chapter 13:

    ***THAT SAME MORNING***


    WHITESTONE KINGDOM ~ THE MAIDS QUARTER


    All the pce maids gathered in arge hall. Ortega and Prisci were also among the maids. Ortega nced around, wondering why they were all asked to gather in the hall.


    ¡°Why are we here, Prisci?¡± She asked Prisci who was standing beside her. ¡°Aren¡¯t we supposed to be in the pce by now?¡±


    ¡°We gather here every morning and the head maid splits everyone into different groups. Each group will be given two or three chores and that¡¯s the chores we¡¯re gonna do when we get to the pce.¡± Prisci replied.


    ¡°Wow! The head maid must be really organised.¡± Ortega said.


    ¡°Yeah, she is.¡± Prisci nodded in agreement.


    ¡°I hope the head maid groups me and you together.¡± Ortega muttered.


    The hall suddenly fell silent as an elderly woman walked in. She walked straight to the front and stood in front of the maids. She had a serious look on her face.


    ¡°Form two queues.¡± She ordered, and the maids formed two long queues.


    Pam, the head maid, started grouping the maids and she assigned different groups with different chores.


    She continued grouping them till she got to Ortega. She eyed Ortega from head to toe. Ortega felt intimidated by those cold eyes that stared at her in disgust.


    ¡°Who are you?¡± She asked.


    ¡°Good morning, ma¡¯am,¡± Ortega replied, uneasily. ¡°I¡¯m Ortega.¡±


    Pam gave Ortega a searching look. For about three to four seconds, she studied Ortega and Ortega could feel suspicion and questions growing in Pam¡¯s eyes as she took in every detail of her face.


    ¡°You¡¯re a human.¡± She said.


    This got Ortega really nervous but sheposed herself with an effort. ¡°Yes, ma¡¯am.¡±


    ¡°Who brought you here?¡± Pam asked.


    ¡°Me.¡± Prisci answered, and Pam moved her gaze to Prisci.


    ¡°You brought her here, Prisci?¡± Pam asked with a surprised expression on her face.


    ¡°Yes madam Pam.¡± Prisci nodded affirmatively. ¡°We¡¯re sisters but from different mothers.¡± She added.


    ¡°Alright.¡± Pam nodded. ¡°You,¡± she pointed at Ortega, ¡°And you¡± she pointed at Prisci. ¡°And the three of you.¡± She pointed at three maids behind Prisci. ¡°The five of you will work with me in the kitchen.¡±


    Ortega was so happy that she got grouped with Prisc, and she was also happy that Prisci supported her.


    ¡°Listen up everyone.¡± Pam said after grouping all the maids. ¡°Lord Fredrick and Lady Aurora just arrived back to the pce this morning, so I want you all to do your chores perfectly and cordially. I don¡¯t want to see anyone of you cking off or workingzily. Understood?¡±


    ¡°Yes ma¡¯am.¡± They all echoed.


    ¡°Good. Let¡¯s move.¡± Pam ordered.


    They all walked out of the maids¡¯ building and moved inside the pce in a orderly manner.


    ¡°Each group should start doing their chores now.¡± Pam ordered, and the maids dispersed in groups.


    ¡°The five of you should follow me.¡± she added, and began walking towards a broad stairway. Ortega, Prisci and three other maids followed Pam from behind as she walked towards the broad stairs that led to many rooms.


    One of these rooms ran down the corridor into the kitchen.


    The kitchen was big and luxurious just like that of a French kitchen. Ortega marveled at the beautiful setting of the kitchen.


    Behind the kitchen table was a Chinese man. He was cutting a beef into many different slices with razor sharp knives.


    He stopped when he saw Pam approaching and he bowed slightly.


    ¡°Good morning, madam Pam?¡± He greeted, bowing his head in respect.


    ¡°Morning, Xi Louis.¡± Pam replied with a smile.


    ¡°Is the Chinese man also a werewolf?¡± Ortega whispered to Prisci, but Xi heard her loud and clear.


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m a werewolf.¡± Xi replied, and Ortega smiled nervously at him. ¡°Why did you ask?¡±Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org.


    ¡°No offence, but I never knew a Chinese man could be a werewolf.¡± Ortega replied, and Xi chuckled.


    ¡°Xi,¡± Pam announced, waving over to Ortega. ¡°This is Ortega. She is a new maid.¡±


    ¡°Nice meeting you, Ortega.¡± Xi stretched forth his hand for an handshake.


    Ortega was surprised. She wasn¡¯t expecting Xi to act friendly towards her.


    ¡°Nice meeting you too, Xi.¡± Ortega shook hands with him.


    ¡°Girls.¡± Pam turned to the maids beside Pam. ¡°I want you to treat Ortega with respect and love.¡±


    ¡°Yes ma¡¯am.¡± The maids nodded, looking at Ortega as if she were a strange alien. Ortega realised she was the only human woman amongst these girls. It made her stand out which she rarely feltfortable with.


    ¡°Now, you girls should start washing the dishes while Xi and I will prepare breakfast for the royal family.¡± Pam said, and the girls nodded, then they started their duties.


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 Chapter 14: The Alpha鈥檚 New Sex Slave

    ¡°Yes, Felicia is really in love with you, son.¡± Aurora said.


    ¡°And how did you know that?¡± Derrick asked with furrowed brows.


    ¡°Throughout the three months we spent in Notre kingdom, Felicia¡¯s parents told us how much Felicia loves you, and they kept begging us to ept Felicia as your wife. I didn¡¯t agree but your father agreed.¡± Aurora exined.


    ¡°And why did father agree?¡± Derrick asked.


    ¡°Like I said earlier, you father and Alpha Brian are close friends, and Alpha Brian also promised your father twenty trucks of gold, a sum of hundred million dors and one thousand armies of werewolves. So, it was easy for you father to agree.¡± Aurora replied.


    ¡°That greedy old man.¡± Derrick groaned.


    ¡°Alpha Brian promised your father all these if you agree to marry Felicia. Your father assured alpha Brian that you¡¯ll marry Felicia in a week, and they signed a contract.¡± Aurora said.


    ¡°So, that was the reason why father kept persuading me to marry Felicia, right?¡± Derrick asked..


    ¡°Yeah.¡± Aurora nodded.


    ¡°But father has more money and wealth than most of the rulers in the world, so why the hell did he have agree?¡± Derrick asked angrily.


    ¡°Yeah, your father is rich, but rich people like your father are never satisfied with the money they have.¡± Aurora replied. ¡°The rich want more and more money.¡± she added.


    ¡°I don¡¯t care.¡± Derrick said. ¡°I¡¯m not marrying Felicia and that¡¯s final.¡±


    ¡°You should think about it again cause you¡¯re father won¡¯t take NO for an answer.¡± Aurora said, emphasizing on the ¡°no¡± as she rose to her feet.


    ¡°You should leave now, mother.¡± Derrick said angrily, taking out a stick of cigarette from a cigar box, and he mped it with his lips before lighting it with a lighter.


    ¡°I¡¯m sure you know how dangerous your father can be when ites to money. Fredrick will go through any length, he¡¯ll do anything just to make you marry Felicia, and I¡¯m afraid you might get hurt. So it¡¯s best you agree with your father and marry Felicia.¡± Aurora added, and she walked out of the room, leaving Derrick to rethink about his decision of not marrying Felicia.


    He angrily threw his lighted cigarette on the ground and crushed it with his shoe.


    He stood up from the couch and kicked the ss table in front of him. The kick sent the ss table flying across the room and itnded on a wall, shattering into a million pieces.


    Derrick was still feeling angry and he needed something or someone to quench his anger. He ruffled his hair angrily and he decided to drink some alcohol, maybe it¡¯d quench his anger.


    He then walked over to the inbuilt bar, grabbed a bottle of vodka and opened it, taking arge gulp from it.


    But the vodka didn¡¯t quench his anger, it only fueled it.


    ¡°Fuck you dad, and fuck the fucking marriage!!¡± Derrick yelled and smashed the bottle of vodka on the ground.


    He grabbed a bottle of wine and filled a ss cup with the wine. He washed the whole wine in the ss down his throat, but the wine didn¡¯t make him feel less angry.


    He needed someone to vent his anger on, and Ortega came to his mind.


    ¡°Ramos!!¡± Derrick called out loudly, and Ramose in immediately.


    ¡°Yes alpha?¡± Ramos responded.


    ¡°Get me the human from the maids quarter.¡± Derrick ordered.


    Ramos bowed before walking out of the chamber.


    Derrick poured himself another ss of wine and took a sip from it.


    A few minutester, the door opened and Ortega stepped in, then the Ramos shut the door quietly.


    Ortega remained on her spot, her head was lowered and her heart was pounding fast, she was fiddling with her fingers.


    Derrick¡¯s lips curved into a smirk when he saw how nervous she was. He took a sip from his wine as he gazed at her body with his lustful eyes.


    Ortega kept fiddling with her fingers as she stared at the ground. She was scared and nervous at the same time.


    She bit her bottom lip nervously and a wave lust rushed through Derrick¡¯s body when she did that.


    He gulped the remaining wine in his ss down his throat and he threw the empty ss away, shattering it into a thousand pieces.


    Ortega flinched back as the ss shattered on the ground.


    Derrick began walking towards her and Ortega stood transfixed on her spot. She was too scared too move an inch.


    Derrick finally got to her and he grabbed her by her waist, pulling her closer to himself.


    The rate at which Ortega¡¯s heart was beating increased rapidly, and a lump formed in her throat as she stared at Derrick¡¯s cold yet handsome face.


    Derrick could hear the fast beats of her heart, and he smirked before saying,


    ¡°I¡¯ve finally found a purpose for you, Ortega.¡±


    Ortega was surprised that he remembered her name. Her name sounded angelic in his lips, and she¡¯d have blushed with the way he called her name, but she was too scared to blush.


    ¡°Wh¡­ what¡¯s that alpha?¡± Ortega asked, staring at his face with a borrowed courage.


    ¡°From today onwards, you¡¯ll be my new sex ve, and you¡¯ll satisfy my sexual desires.¡± Derrick replied, and Ortega¡¯s eyes went wide with shock.


    ¡°I¡­ I¡¯ll be your se¡­ sex ve?¡± Ortega asked to confirm whether she heard him right or her ears suddenly got dysfunctional.


    ¡°Yes darling.¡± Derrick replied with a devilish smirk across his face. ¡°If you still want to remain in my kingdom, then you have no other choice than to be my sex ve.¡±


    ¡°B.. but¡­¡±


    ¡°No buts¡± Derrick cut her off in a mean voice. ¡°It¡¯s either you be my sex ve or I throw you out of my kingdom.¡±


    Ortega gave it a quick thought.


    ¡®If I refuse to be his sex ve, he¡¯d throw me out of the kingdom and I¡¯d be eaten by wild animals. It¡¯s better to be his sex ve than getting eaten by the dangerous animals out there.¡¯ she thought to herself and she decided to be his sex ve.


    ¡°I¡­ I.. I will be y¡­. your s¡­ sex ve.¡± Ortega stuttered, lowering her head.


    ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Derrick said with a wide grin stered on his face, and he unbuckled his belt.


    ¡°Do you know lollipop?¡± He asked, and she looked up slowly.


    ¡°I¡­ I¡¯ve¡­ licked it several times when I was a kid.¡± she replied, swallowing hard.


    ¡°That¡¯s cool. Now get on your knees.¡± He ordered in a cold tone of voice.


    ¡°Huh?¡± She replied, still trembling.


    ¡°I won¡¯t say it twice.¡± he replied.


    She knelt in front of him quickly, and he zipped down his trousers, dragging down the trousers alongside his boxer. His erect d*ck pointed right at her face, and she quickly closed her eyes.


    ¡°You said you¡¯ve licked lollipop, right?¡± Derrick asked, staring down at her with a mischievous grin across his face.


    ¡°Ye.. yes Alpha.¡± Ortega replied with her eyes closed.


    ¡°Now do what you do to lollipop¡± he ordered, and her eyes opened slowly.


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    ¡°I said hold my dick and do what you do to lollipop.¡± He said.


    Her small slender hands were trembling as she raised them to his d*ck.


    When she finally held it, Derrick groaned at the warmness of her palms, he closed his eyes, expecting her mouth on it.


    Derrick looked down to see Ortega looking him straight in the eyes. She held his hard c¨®ck with both hands. Her fingers felt heavenly around his throbbing flesh and she held his cock not knowing how to start.


    ¡°Have you forgotten how to lick a lollipop?¡± Derrick asked angrily.


    ¡°N.. no¡± she replied.


    ¡°Now start licking it.¡± He ordered.


    Ortega swallowed hard and brought his dick to her mouth.


    ¡°F*ck! Derrick groaned in pleasure immediately she took his dick into her mouth. His dick felt so warm in her mouth.


    ¡°Do what you do to lollipop¡± his order echoed in her head, and she did the magic.


    She removed his cock from her mouth and took the head of his c¨®ck back in her mouth. With her lips wrapped around him, she used her tongue to expertly swirl against the tip of his throbbing erection just like the way she used to lick a lollipop.


    ¡°Fuck!¡± Derrick groaned as the pleasure hit him hard.


    Their eyes were locked together as Ortega sucked him. She immediately took her gaze off him and she lowered her head. She took most of his shaft in her mouth, then she started sucking him at a fast pace.


    ¡°Oh, fuck!!¡± Derrick groaned in pleasure.


    One thing was for sure ¡ª he was enjoying what she was doing and that boosted her morale.


    Her head bobbed in a calcted motion. Her hands were in line with its stroking. Her tongue was in the same alignment.


    Derrick shut his eyes close as he enjoyed the blowjob he was receiving from Ortega.


    Lorena, Derrick¡¯s former sex ve, had never sucked him so good like Ortega was doing.


    Ortega kept sucking, slurping up his hardness like she was licking a lollipop. She continued bobbing until he was ready to explode.


    His hips bucked and he grabbed a fistful of her hair. Her lips remained tight around this cock as he shot his cum into her mouth.


    ¡°Swallow it.¡± Derrick ordered, and she swallowed it immediately.


    Surprisingly, it tasted good in her mouth.


    ¡°On your feet.¡± Derrick ordered, and she rose to her feet, her head lowered nervously.


    In the twinkle of an eye, Derrick undressed her and effortlessly picked her up, thenid her on the bed.


    Ortega was shocked at how fast he undressed her andid her on the bed. She swallowed the lump in her throat as she stared at Derrick¡¯s face.


    Ortega covered her breasts shyly as Derrick gazed at them lustfully.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org.


    ¡°Remove your hands.¡± Derrick ordered, and she slowly removed her hands from her breasts.


    He squeezed Ortega gently, like a delicate flower, as he enjoyed the feel of her br¨¦asts against his chest. The softness of herps on his c¨®ck filled him with a s¨¦xual urge. To make love to her, to f¨²ck her.


    His wolf growled excitedly inside him.


    Derrick¡¯s hands explored Ortega sexy body from her tight, firm ¨¤ss to her smooth p¨²ssy then up to her big sized br¨¦asts.


    ¡°Open your legs.¡± Derrick ordered.


    Ortega slowly opened her legs, and his c¨®ck protruded high above her legs. A shocked expression appeared on her face when she saw the size of his cock.


    Derrick stared at Ortega¡¯s face as she gazed at his huge cock. He could tell she was measuring the length of his c¨®ck, wondering if she could take it all in.


    ¡°Wait alpha!¡± Ortega ced her hands on his chest, halting him from prating his hard cock into her.


    ¡°What?¡± Derrick asked angrily.


    ¡°I¡­ I am still a¡­ a virgin so please be gentle on me.¡± She said in a pleading tone with her head lowered.


    Derrick¡¯s lips curved into a wicked smirk.


    ¡°I¡¯m gonna f¨²ck you like I want to kill you,¡± he whispered gravely into her ear. ¡°And I won¡¯t be nice.¡±


    Ortega stiffened. One look at Derrick¡¯s face told her she was done for. ¡°Wait!¡±


    But Derrick didn¡¯t wait. He grabbed her by the throat and push her backwards on the bed.


    Ortega¡¯s eyes sh wide open, and her red lips part to scream. Derrick choked on her throat, stopping the scream from escaping.


    Guiding his big c¨®ck with his hand, he pressed the tip to her frothing slit, and pushed all the way inside her honeypot.

 Chapter 15: Feeling The Mate Bond

    Guiding his big c¨®ck with his hand, he pressed the tip to her frothing slit, and pushed all the way inside her honeypot.


    Ortega dug the back of her head into the bed. An exerted growl flew from her lips, and she flexed her vaginal muscles around him.


    Derrick took a moment to savor the wet, tight heat of her p¨²ssy clenching about his c¨®ck, and then he grabbed her hips, pull out to the tip, and rammed into her all the way.


    He released her throat and this time she cried out in pain but that didn¡¯t stop him either.


    ¡°Stop alpha!! Please I¡¯m in pains!!¡± She cried, hitting his broad chest with her hands, but Derrick felt nothing.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry darling. The pains will soon fade away and you start moaning my name.¡± Derrick replied as he fucked her slowly.


    ¡°Please just stop!! I can¡¯t bear this pain any more!!! Please stop!! Please!!!¡± More tears poured out of Ortega¡¯s eyes as she begged him.


    Derrick pulled out his cock to the tip and blood flowed out of her vagina, meaning that she has been deflowered.


    Derrick grinned and he pushed his cock all the way into her pussy.


    ¡°Ahhh!!¡± Ortega gasped and her eyes widened as her pussy tried to adjust to his size.


    Derrick rode her slowly and the pains she was feeling slowly turned into pleasure.


    Derrick squeezed one of her br¨¦asts. The supple flesh protruded around his fingers, and the n¨ªpple stood firm against his thumb.


    Ortega began moaning as he guided his thumb and finger to pinch her. He twisted her n¨ªpple and pulled it from her body, and she squealed a muffled tone of approval.


    Derrick thrusted again, and again and again, always pulling out to the head, and then driving until his balls pped against her fat ¨¤ss.


    Ortega¡¯s body lurched back and forth across the bed, her breasts jiggled to the beat of his drives, her thighs rippled with the impact of his lust.


    Her eyes bare nothing but submissive desire, and Derrick stared into them with his domineering possessiveness.


    ¡°You¡¯re mine Ortega. You¡¯re my toy and I¡¯ll fuck you very hard.¡± Derrick sneered at her.


    ¡°Yes alpha!!, I¡¯m all yours alpha. I¡¯m yours so fuck me very hard!¡± Ortega moaned senselessly.


    Derrick grinned and squeezed her cheeks as she screamd out in pleasure from his rapidly-driving cock.


    Ortega¡¯s eyes were starting to roll back in her head, and her jaw was ckening.


    Derrick took his hand off her mouth and listened to the sweet chorus of her desperate, moaning breaths. They were growing faster and shorter, until they were nothing but pants mixied with squeals.


    He grabbed her other br¨¦ast and pinch the free nipple, f¨²cking her faster and faster, harder and harder, until their pelvises were smacking together in fury of pping sts.


    The bed was shaking dangerously as Derrick increased his pace.


    He growled and plower into her harder and harder, not caring if he was hurting her, but hoping he was.


    His c¨®ck drove through her tight wetness; parting her inner resistances and breaking her in.


    She was now thrashing. Her screams were rough and exerted, as though she was in the midst of great physical strain.


    Then Derrick thrusted onest time.


    Ortega¡¯s entire back arched from the bed, her shoulders pinned back, and her thighs locked around his hips. A single, breathless sound passed her gaping lips, and then she squirted all over him.


    Derrick sted his c¨²m inside her with a throaty roar, and copsed on top of her as she finally found her voice. She screamed out her satisfaction, and dug her nails into his back as she was taken by it.


    Derrick drove thest bit of himself into her, and her scream subsidesd to a whimper, then she fell asleep immediately.


    Derrick breathed heavily on the bed for a moment, and then looked at her sleeping face.


    He wanted to wake her up and chase her out of his chamber, but the fact the she really pleasured him made him change his mind.


    ¡°Derrick!¡± Rufus, his wolf, called him in his head.


    ¡°What Rufus?¡± Derrick responded without moving his lips. His gaze was still fixed on Ortega¡¯s face.


    ¡°Did you feel something when you were having sex with her?¡± Rufus asked.


    ¡°Yeah, I did feel something.¡± Derrick replied truthfully.


    ¡°And what did you feel?¡± Rufus asked.


    ¡°I felt some kind of connection or attraction.¡± Derrick replied.


    ¡°Yeah, I also felt a bond. I felt a very strong bond when you were having sex with her.¡± Rufus said.Content is ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org.


    Derrick scoffed loudly and climbed out of the bed, then he walked to the window.


    ¡°So what are you to say?¡± Derrick asked.


    ¡°What I¡¯m trying to say is that the human you just had sex with might be our mate.¡±


    ¡°Are you kidding me, Rufus?¡±


    ¡°No I¡¯m not.¡± Rufus replied. ¡°I felt a bond, a very strong bond, and you also felt it when you were fucking he, didn¡¯t you?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, I did feel something, but that doesn¡¯t mean she is my mate.¡± Derrick replied.


    ¡°I¡¯m not saying she is your mate, but there¡¯s a possibility that she is the mate we¡¯ve been searching for.¡± Rufus said.


    Derrick turned his gaze and levelled it on Ortega who was sleeping peacefully on the bed. He stared at her for a while before taking his gaze off her.


    ¡°No Rufus, she¡¯s not my mate and she¡¯ll never be.¡± Derrick said, and shut Rufus off his mind.

 Chapter 16: Ortega is Mine

    Ortega was awakened by the knocking sound of the door.


    She winced while peeling her eyes open.Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org.


    The sun peeking from the window made her hiss as it reflected into her eyes.


    Gradually, her eyes adjusted to it and she sat up in the bed, stretching her body which now aches.


    She heard the knock again and that brought her out of her trance as she slowly nced around the room.


    She realised that she wasn¡¯t in her room in the maid¡¯s quarters. The room she was in wasrger and luxurious.


    A confused expression appeared on her face when she looked down at her body and saw that she was naked.


    Her eyes shifted to the white bedsheet which was stained with blood.


    A loud gasp escaped her lips as the memories of what happened the previous night came rushing back in her head.


    Tears welled up in her eyes as she recalled how alpha Derrick took her virginity; her pride and her dignity.


    The virginity she had been keeping for years so that she¡¯d give it to the man she¡¯d get married to. That same virginity was taken by a stranger; a stranger she¡¯d never wish to get married to.


    Tears started rolling down her cheeks when she remembered that she was now the Alpha¡¯s sex ve.


    The thought of being used like a sex you by the Alpha pained her so much and that increased her tears.


    She quickly wiped the tears on my face with her hands when she heard the bathroom door opening.


    She turned her gaze to the direction to see Derrick stepping out of the bathroom with a white towel tied around his waist. Water dripped down from his wet hair to his broad chest down to his perfectly shaped abs.


    ¡°G¡­ Good morning, alpha.¡± Ortega immediately greeted, lowering her head to avoid his cold gaze.


    ¡°Get dressed and leave my chamber.¡± Derrick replied in a mean and cold voice.


    Ortega winced immediately she got down from the bed as she felt sore in-between her legs.


    Derrick nced at her but said nothing.


    Ortega nced around the chamber, looking for her clothes. She saw themying on the ground and she slowly walked to pick them up.


    She managed to dress up and she walked towards the door, feeling pains in-between her legs.


    Ortega was about to open the door when someone else from outside the chamber beat her to it.


    The door opened and Derrick¡¯s twin brother, Merrick came into view, his hand buried inside his pants pocket.


    He was putting on a white shirt donning on his ck sweatpants. His ck hair was styled backwards, making him look more handsome and breathtaking.


    ¡°Good morning, lord Merrick.¡± Ortega greeted, bowing her head slightly as a sign of respect.


    ¡°Morning¡­. Ortega.¡± Merrick replied, surveying her with his look. He started wondering what Ortega was doing in Derrick¡¯s chamber early in the morning.


    ¡®What is she doing here at this hour?, Why is her hair and her clothes rough?, Did she sleep here?, Did Derrick do something to her?¡¯ Merrick thought to himself as he stared down at Ortega.


    ¡°Excuse me, lord Merrick. I have to leave.¡± Ortega¡¯s voice snapped him out of his thoughts.


    ¡°Okay.¡± Merrick nodded, amd moved two steps away; giving Ortega enough space toe out of the chamber. Then she hurriedly walked away.


    Merrick remained on his spot, staring at her retreating figure till she was out of sight.


    ¡°Hey Derrick, what was she doing here?¡± Merrick asked as he stepped inside the chamber, closing the door behind him.


    ¡°What she was doing here is none of your fucking business, Merrick.¡± Derrick replied in a cold voice as he dressed up.


    ¡°I told you before Derrick. Ortega is my fucking business because she doesn¡¯t belong to you.¡± Merrick retorted.


    ¡°I thought we¡¯ve had this goddamn conversation before, Merrick.¡± Derrick said as he finished dressing up. ¡°Ortega belongs to me because she is now my new sex ve.¡± He added.


    ¡°What?!¡± Merrick asked with a shocked expression on his face.


    ¡°You heard me right, Merrick. Ortega is my new sex ve.¡± Derrick replied with a broad smirk across his face.


    ¡°Pfft¡­¡± Merrick scoffed loudly. ¡°I know you¡¯re just saying this to make me


    ¡°It¡¯s that what you think?¡± Derrick asked, maintaining the smirk across his face.


    ¡°That¡¯s not what I think, Derrick. That¡¯s what it is.¡± Merrick replied. ¡°I know Lorena is your sex ve and not Ortega, so stop trying to im Ortega as yours.¡±


    ¡°Like I said earlier, Merrick. The human is now my sex ve.¡± Derrick said, stepping closer to his twin brother.


    ¡°And you think I¡¯m gonna believe that blunt lie?¡± Merrick scoffed.


    ¡°Look at the bed, and tell me what you see.¡± Derrick said, pointing his chin at the bed.


    Merrick nced at the bed and his face became pale like the belly of a fish when he saw the white bedsheet which was stained with blood.


    ¡°I¡¯m sure you can see the bloodstained bedsheet.¡± Derrick smirked when he noticed Merrick¡¯s pale face.


    ¡°Yes I can see it, so how is that rted to what I¡¯m saying?¡± Merrick asked, taking his gaze off the bedsheet to look at Derrick.


    ¡°That blood belongs to Ortega.¡± Derrick replied. ¡°To be honest, I never knew fucking a virgin was sweet untilst night when I fucked her real hard. And trust me, I really enjoyed fucking her.¡± He added.


    ¡°You had sex with Ortega?¡± Merrick asked with furrowed brows.


    ¡°Yes Merrick,¡± Derrick nodded with a wide grin. ¡°I deflowered Ortega, and now, she is my new sex ve so I want you to stay far away from her. You of all people know how much I hate it when my property is being touched by someone else. So stay away from Ortega if you don¡¯t wanna see the other side of me.¡± He added.


    ¡°I don¡¯t care if deflowered her or not. I don¡¯t care if she is your new sex ve. She doesn¡¯t belong to you and she never will because she is not your mate.¡± Merrick fired back with an angry look on his face.


    ¡°Mate or not, Ortega is mine, and I won¡¯t take it lightly with you if you try to do anything funny with her.¡± Derrick said, almost with a low threatening voice.


    ¡°Are you threatening me, Derrick?¡± Merrick asked with furrowed eyebrows.


    ¡°No brother,¡± Derrick shook his head with a wicked smirk across his face. ¡°I¡¯m not threatening you. I¡¯m only warning you to stay away from what¡¯s mine or else I¡¯ll bury you alive.¡±


    ¡°If you think I¡¯m gonna stay away from Ortega because she is now your sex ve, then you¡¯re wrong, because she doesn¡¯t belong to you!!¡± Merrick said angrily, his ck eyeballs changing to blue.


    ¡°Merrick,¡± Derrick chuckled darkly as his brown eyeballs changed to red. ¡°You seem to always forget that I¡¯m the alpha king, and as the alpha king, I have the right to im whatever I wish to im. Ortega is now mine so stay very far away from her if you still value your life.¡±


    Merrick moved closer to Derrick, covering the distance between them. He also had the same deadly look Derrick had on his face.


    ¡°I don¡¯t care if you¡¯re the alpha or the king, Ortega doesn¡¯t belong to you and nothing can keep me far away from her. Not even you.¡± Merrick said with a venomous voice.

 Chapter 17: A Feeling Of Hope

    The room fell into a grave silence as Derrick and his twin brother stood face-to-face, ring daggers at each other. The room was as quiet as a graveyard, and even the tiniest drop of a needle would be heard loud and clear.


    They kept ring at each other without saying a word. The look on their faces was deadly enough to scare off even the bravest man in earth.


    ¡°So, you¡¯re ready to go against me just because of a human, huh?¡± Derrick finally broke the long silence.


    ¡°Yes Derrick, I¡¯m ready to go against you as long as it is for Ortega.¡± Merrick replied in a cold and mean voice.


    His eyes were blue while Derrick¡¯s eyes were red.


    ¡°I know you care a lot about those puny and weak humans, but you seem to care more about this human woman named Ortega¡­.¡± Derrick paused. ¡°Have you perhaps fallen in love with her or do you have feelings for her?¡±


    ¡°Whether I love Ortega or have feelings of her, that¡¯s none of your goddamn business, Derrick.¡± Merrick replied, and Derrick smirked angrily. ¡°What should you be concerned about is your marriage with Felicia and nothing else.¡± Merrick added.


    A deep frown appeared on Derrick¡¯s face when Merrick mentioned marriage.


    ¡°I¡¯m warning you for thest time, Merrick. I don¡¯t wanna see you close to Ortega. She¡¯s mine and she¡¯ll forever be mine.¡± Derrick said.


    ¡°Derrick, as long as Ortega isn¡¯t your mate, I¡¯ll never stay away from her. You can trust me on that.¡± Merrick replied, and Derrick¡¯s blood started boiling.


    He was about to punch Merrick when they heard a knock on the door.


    ¡°Don¡¯t make me do something you¡¯llter regret, Merrick.¡± Derrick said through gritted teeth. ¡°You know how dangerous I am when ites to my property. I won¡¯t think twice before killing you if you darey your hands on what belongs to me.¡± He added, and Merrick scoffed.


    ¡°And you also know how dangerous I can be when ites to protecting something or someone I care about.¡± Merrick replied. ¡°So watch out for me cause I won¡¯t let you have Ortega all to yourself as if she¡¯s your mate.¡±


    Derrick red at Merrick as he walked to the door. He felt like tearing him apart but he knew that¡¯d be impossible because Merrick was also as powerful as him.


    Merrick opened the door and he saw Felicia standing with a tray of food in her hands. She was wearing a ck gown which hugged her slender body perfectly.


    She had a brown hair which stopped at her shoulder with alluring glossed lips and a perfectly sculptured face.


    One word can describe her, she was pretty. Pretty without any make-up on. She was as natural as sunlight and smelt amazing too.


    ¡°Good morning, Lord Merrick.¡± Felicia greeted, bowing her head in respect.


    ¡°Morningdy Felicia.¡± Merrick replied with a smile across his face. ¡°Trust you had a great night.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, I did.¡± Felicia nodded affirmatively. ¡°What about you?¡±


    ¡°I had a very lovely night. Thanks for asking.¡± Merrick replied, and he nced at the tray of food in Felicia¡¯s hands.


    ¡°Is that for my twin brother?¡± He asked, pointing at the tray of food.


    ¡°Yes. I prepared breakfast for him.¡± She nodded.


    ¡°Alright. See youter.¡± Merrick said before walking away.


    Felicia saw Derrick inside his chamber through the opened door and she exhaled sharply before walking in.


    ¡°Good morning, alpha Derrick.¡± She greeted, but Derrick ignored her greeting, instead he walked to a table and picked up a box of cigarette.


    Felicia remained on her spot, watching as Derrick took out a stick of cigarette from the box and mped it with his lips before lighting it with a lighter.


    ¡°I.. I brought breakfast for you, alpha.¡± Felicia said with a smile across her face.


    Derrick puffed out rings of smoke from his cigarette as he stared at Felicia with a nk expression on his face.


    He gazed at her body and he felt a sudden stab of desire and lust rushing through him. When she first stepped inside his chamber, he wanted send her away, but he changed his mind when he saw that she had a great body.


    Her hair was hung loose to her shoulders in a sensational wavy length. She¡¯s got curves in the right ces and you can tell her thighs led up to paradise if you kept thinking about it.


    Her eyes were small and seductively inviting. and her breasts stood firmly on her chest.


    All these qualities made Derrick horny and he made up his mind that she won¡¯t leave his room without having sex with her.


    Felicia felt nervous with the way he was staring at her. She lowered her head to avoid his lustful gaze.


    Derrick shifted his eyes to the tray of food in her hands and he smirked before walking closer to her.


    Felicia swallowed nothing as Derrick stood in front of her, blowing out the rich smoke of his cigarette which made her cough.


    ¡°Did you prepare this food by yourself?¡± He asked in a deep and masculine voice, and she raised her head to look at his cold yet handsome face.


    ¡°Yes alpha, I prepared this specially food for you.¡± She replied with a wide smile.


    ¡°And who asked you to prepare it?¡± Derrick questioned.


    ¡°No one.¡± Felicia replied, shaking her head.


    ¡°Why did you prepare my breakfast when the maids could have done it?¡± Derrick asked after taking another drag from his cigarette.


    Felicia wondered why Derrick was asking her these questions, but she wasn¡¯t offended by his questions. Instead she was d that he was talking to her.


    ¡°I prepared breakfast for you because I¡­¡± She paused and swallowed the lump which formed in her throat.


    Standing close to someone as handsome and powerful as Derrick made her so nervous, but she tried topose herself.


    ¡°You what, Felicia?¡± Derrick asked, stepping closer to her with a devilish smirk across his face.


    Hearing her name from his mouth gave her butterflies. Her cheeks turned red and she looked away, almost as if hiding the blush on her face before returning her look back to him.


    ¡°Answer me, Felicia. Why did you prepare breakfast for me?¡± Derrick asked again, covering the distance between them.


    ¡°I.. I prepared it be.. because I love you.¡± She stuttered, her heart racing fast at their closeness.


    ¡°You love me?¡± Derrick asked, his smirk widening.


    ¡°Yes.¡± Felicia nodded shyly.


    Derrick took his cigarette to his lips and he drew in hard on it, puffing out a huge amount of smoke in the air.


    Before Felicia could blink her eyes, Derrick grabbed the tray of food for from her hands and threw it on the ground.


    ¡°Why did you do that, alpha?¡± Felicia asked, ncing at the wasted food on the ground.


    ¡°Because that¡¯s not the type of breakfast I want this morning.¡± Derrick grabbed her waist and pulled her closer to himself, making her gasp sharply.


    Their bodies were now pressing against each other and their faces were inches apart.


    ¡°And what type of breakfast do you want, alpha?¡± Felicia asked with a seductive smile as she traced his chest with her fingers.


    ¡°This type of breakfast.¡± Derrick replied, and he speedily undressed her, then he swiftly carried her to the bed. Immediately heid her on the bed, he started fucking her lustfully.


    ?????????????


    Ortega was just stepping out of the bathroom, draped in a white towel.


    She sauntered towards the dressing table and grabbed her body lotion to apply, then she started applying the lotion on her spotless skin.


    When she was done applying the lotion, she wore her bra and pant, then she she walked to the bed to pick up the maid¡¯s uniform she took off earlier.


    She threw on the uniform and she also wore a pair of brown sandals which were given to her by Agatha, the kingdom¡¯s healer.


    She sauntered back to the dressing table to pick up ab and when she was about to start brushing her hair, the door opened.


    Prisci walked inside the room and she quietly closed the door behind her.


    ¡°Ortega, where have you been?, I was worried about you throughout the night. Where did you go?¡± She asked Ortega who was busy brushing her messy hair.


    Ortega let out a soft sigh and dropped theb on the table before turning her neck sideways to look at Ortega.


    ¡°Prisci, I have something to tell you.¡±


    ¡°You okay?¡± Prisci asked when she noticed the sadness in Ortega¡¯s voice.


    Ortega said nothing in response, instead she walked to the bed and sat on it. Prisci also sat beside her on the bed.


    ¡°What¡¯s it, Ortega?, Did something happen to youst night?¡± Prisci asked in a worried voice.


    ¡°Last night after you went to bring dinner for us,¡± Ortega started. ¡°Alpha Derrick sent Ramose call me. I was escorted to the Alpha¡¯s Chamber by Ramos, and when I got there, his chamber was in a total mess. To cut the long story short, the alpha said I¡¯ll be his sex ve from now on and¡­ And he also took my virginity¡­¡± Ortega bursted into tears immediately.


    ¡°Oh my God!¡± Prisci gasped and covered her mouth with her hands. She pulled Ortega into a warm hug and she stroked her hair softly as Ortega sobbed.


    Prisci wanted to say someforting words to Ortega but she didn¡¯t know the right words to say, so she just continued stroking Ortega¡¯s hair gently as she sobbed.


    Knock! Knock! Knock!


    They heard a loud knock on the door.


    ¡°Who¡¯s there?¡± Prisci asked.


    ¡°Merrick.¡± Merrick replied from outside the room, and their eyes widened.


    ¡°Why is Lord Merrick here?¡± Prisci whispered to Ortega.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Ortega replied, wiping the tears on her face with her hands.


    Prisci stood up from the bed and she walked to the door to open it.


    ¡°Good morning, lord Merrick.¡± She greeted, bowing her head respectfully.


    ¡°Morning. Is Ortega inside?¡± Merrick asked in reply.


    ¡°Yeah, she is.¡± Prisci replied.


    ¡°Can I speak to her privately for some minutes?¡± Merrick requested.


    ¡°Sure.¡± Prisci nodded, and Merrick stepped aside for Prisci to walk out of the room.C0pyright ? 2024 N?v)(elDrama.Org.


    Merrick stepped inside the room and he quietly shut the door behind him.


    ¡°Hi Ortega.¡± Merrick waved at Ortega who immediately rose to her feet.


    ¡°Good morning, lord Merrick.¡± She greeted, and Merrick chuckled.


    ¡°This is the second time you¡¯ll be greeting me this morning, Ortega.¡±


    ¡°Oh.¡± Ortega muttered and lowered her head as Merrick approached her.


    ¡°Why were you crying?¡± Merrick asked as he stood in front of Ortega.


    ¡°Crying? No I was not crying.¡± Ortega shook her head vigorously.


    ¡°Then why are there tears on your face if you weren¡¯t crying?¡± Merrick wiped the tears on her face with his thumb.


    Ortega remained quiet and she lowered her head.


    ¡°Whatever you might be going through Ortega, just know that I have your back,¡± Merrick said. ¡°I¡¯ll always support you no matter what and whenever you need help, juste to me. Okay?¡±


    Ortega simply nodded.


    ¡°And make sure you smile always. You look more beautiful when you smile.¡± Merrick said, and looked away, almost as if hiding the blush on her face before returning her look at him.


    ¡°Have a nice day.¡± Merrick added


    ¡°And you too.¡± Ortega replied, and Merrick turned around, then walked out of the room.


    Ortega¡¯s lips curved into a smile after Merrick walked out of the room.


    Merrick¡¯s words gave her hope and her mind felt at ease knowing that she has someone who would help her whenever she needed help.

 Chapter 18: A Plot Against Ortega

    ALPHA DERRICK¡¯S CHAMBER


    Derrick got down from the bed after having a hot sex with Felicia. The sexsted for about two hours and they both enjoyed it, but Felicia enjoyed it the most.


    She wasying on the bed with a big smile on her face like someone who just won a lottery.


    Well, she won more than just a lottery.


    She just had her first sex with the man she is deeply in love with and she felt fulfilled.


    She watched as Derrick put on his sweatpants and walked to the table to pick up a cigarette box.


    He took out a stick of cigarette from the box and mped it with his lips before lighting it with a lighter.


    He drew in a long puff from his cigarette before walking to the window. Resting his hands on the window frame, he gazed out the window.


    Felicia climbed out of the king-sized bed with the duvet wrapped around her naked body. She walked to Derrick and she hugged him from behind, resting her head on his back.


    ¡°I really love the sex we had. It was my first and it was intense.¡± She said with a wide smile across her face.


    Derrick said nothing in response, instead he took another drag from his cigarette and puffed out smoke from his nostrils.


    ¡°So, does this mean we are finally gonna get married?¡± She asked.


    ¡°Marrying her might not be a bad decision after all. She¡¯s got a tight pussy and you love tight pussies. Just fuck her till her pussy gets wider than a pot, then you¡¯ll divorce her and that¡¯d be the end of the fucking marriage.¡± Derrick¡¯s wolf, Rufus, said in his head.


    Derrick grinned wickedly as he continued smoking.


    What Rufus said actually made sense to him, and he really loved the idea of using Felicia as a sex toy and then divorcing her when he¡¯s tired of her.


    He blew out the rich smoke of his cigarette before answering Felicia¡¯s question.


    ¡°Yes, we are gonna get married, Felicia. But¡­.¡± He paused and took long drag from his cigarette, puffing out smoke afterwards.


    ¡°But what, alpha?¡± Felicia asked, curiously, and Derrick turned to look at her, then he said,


    ¡°But that doesn¡¯t mean I love you.¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t love me?¡± Felicia repeated with furrowed eyebrows.


    ¡°Yes, I don¡¯t love you, Felicia.¡± Derrick said in a cold voice.


    ¡°But alpha, we just had sex¡­.¡±


    ¡°We had sex doesn¡¯t mean I have feelings for you.¡± Derrick interrupted her. ¡°I have no feelings for you or for anyone.¡±


    ¡°But¡­ but I¡­ But I love you so much, alpha.¡± Felicia said in a broken voice. ¡°Can¡¯t you see how much I really love you?¡±


    ¡°And I don¡¯t love you at all,¡± Derrick replied. ¡°So it¡¯s best we cancel the wedding and you go find someone else who loves you than I do.¡±


    ¡°No.¡± Felicia shook her head vigorously.


    ¡°No?¡± Derrick repeated, raising a questioning brow at her.


    ¡°We are not cancelling the wedding.¡± Felicia replied, clenched his jaw angrily.


    ¡°But I thought I made it clear to you that I don¡¯t love you, so why the fuck don¡¯t you wanna cancel the wedding?¡± He asked.


    ¡°Because I¡¯m so into you.¡± Felicia replied. ¡°I love you so much, alpha Derrick, and I want us to get married and have our pups.¡±


    Derrick scoffed and drew in hard on his cigarette.


    ¡°Can I ask you a question, alpha?¡± Felicia asked.


    ¡°Am I listening.¡± Derrick replied.


    ¡°Why are you against the marriage? Is it that you don¡¯t love me or you just don¡¯t wanna get married?¡± Felicia inquired.


    ¡°Both.¡± Derrick simply replied with a nk expression on his face.


    ¡°Both?¡± Felicia repeated, raising a questioning brow at him.


    ¡°I don¡¯t love you and I also don¡¯t wanna marry you.¡± Derrick said, and that broke Felicia¡¯s heart.


    ¡°Why?¡± She muttered and tears started rolling down her cheeks.


    ¡°Great! It seems like you just broke her heart. I told you already that you should marry her, and you¡¯ll divorce her when you¡¯re tired of her. It¡¯s as simple as ABC.¡± Rufus said in Derrick¡¯s head.


    ¡°Just shut the fuck up!¡± Derrick replied without uttering a word or moving his lips.


    ¡°Why alpha?, Why don¡¯t you love me and why don¡¯t you wanna marry me?, Am I not beautiful enough or am I not up to your standard?¡± Felicia asked as tears continued to roll down her cheeks.


    Derrick growled angrily and he threw his cigarette on the floor, crushing it with his bare feet.


    Seeing Felicia crying irritated him and infuriated him so much, but instead of telling at her or chasing her out of his room, he decided to calm her down and stop her from crying.


    He knew he broke her heart with his words but he doesn¡¯t care about that.


    What he cared about was that she might tell her father everything he (Derrick) said to her and that might result into a war between his kingdom and her father¡¯s kingdom, and thest thing he wanted was a war between the two kingdoms.


    So that¡¯s why he needed to calm her down and soothe her with the sweet words that she wanted to hear from him.


    Derrick wrapped his hands around her waist and pulled her closer to himself. She was still crying so he wiped the years on her face with his thumb.


    ¡°Stop crying, Felicia. Beautiful women like you don¡¯t cry.¡± He whispered as he wiped the tears on her face.


    ¡°But why don¡¯t you want to marry me?, Am I not beautiful enough for you?¡± Felicia asked and she sniffed back her tears.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org.


    ¡°You¡¯re so beautiful, Felicia, but I don¡¯t believe in the bullshit called love. Love is just not my thing but¡­.¡± He paused.


    ¡°But what, alpha?¡± Felicia asked, staring at his face, hoping he¡¯d say something


    ¡°I¡¯ll try my best to love you, just like you love me.¡± He said, and her lips curved into a smile.


    ¡°Does this mean that you¡¯re ready to marry me?¡± She asked.


    ¡°Yeah, and I¡¯ll try my best to be the best husband to you.¡± He replied and her smile widened.


    ¡°I can¡¯t believe you¡¯re the one saying all these right now alpha. I mean¨Csome minutes ago, you weren¡¯t in support of the wedding but now you¡¯re ready to marry me. Did something change your mind?¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s just say I was high on cigarette that time.¡± Derrick replied, and sheughed. ¡°We¡¯ll get married and I¡¯ll try to shower you with the love a damsel like you deserve.¡± He added, and she blushed.


    Before Derrick could blink his eyes, Felicia crashed her lips on his and she started kissing him slowly.


    ¡°Nice acting Derrick!. You should have be an actor instead of an alpha king. Just look at the way you made her believe that you¡¯re really into her just with your sweet words. You¡¯re a born actor Derrick.¡± Rufus mocked in his head.


    ¡°Shut up Rufus!¡± Derrick replied as Felicia continued kissing him.


    Just then, the door opened and Derrick¡¯s father, Lord Frederick stepped inside the chamber.


    Derrick immediately broke the kids and they both turned their gazes to Lord Frederick.


    ¡°Seems like I¡¯m interrupting something so I¡¯ll juste backter.¡± Lord Frederick said with a wide grin on his face, and he walked out of the chamber.


    ¡°I should leave now.¡± Felicia said, and Derrick unwrapped his hands from her waist.


    She picked up her gown and her underwear which were on the ground and she threw them on immediately.


    ¡°See youter, sweetheart.¡± She pecked Derrick¡¯s lips before walking out of the chamber with a big smile across her face.


    Derrick scrunched up his face in disgust and he wiped his lips as if to wipe the kiss he had with Felicia.


    ¡°Ramos!¡± He called out loudly.


    ¡°Yes alpha?¡± Ramos responded as he rushed inside the chamber.


    ¡°Get me Lorena.¡± Derrick ordered, and Ramos bowed before walking out of the chamber to get Derrick¡¯s first sex ve.


    A minuteter, the door opened and Lorena stepped inside the chamber, dressed like a bitch.


    She was on a ck strapless morning gown. The flimsy material of the gown made it see through. I could perfectly outline her shape. If you look very closely at her dress, you can tell she wasn¡¯t wearing anything underneath.


    ¡°Greetings, alpha.¡± She greeted, bowing her head in respect.


    ¡°From today onwards, you¡¯ll no longer be my sex ve.¡± Derrick said and her eyes widened with shock.


    She slowly raised her head to look at Derrick.


    ¡°Why alpha?¡± She asked.


    ¡°I am tired of fucking your wide and disgusting hole, and I¡¯ve gotten myself a new sex ve. So starting from tomorrow morning, you will join the maids and work as maid in the pce.¡± Derrick replied in a cold tone.


    ¡°But¡­¡±


    ¡°Get the fuck out of my sight.¡± Derrick cut her off, and she bowed before walking out of the chamber, angrily.


    She walked straight to her apartment which was not far from the maids¡¯ quarter. She barged inside the living room angrily.


    ¡°What the fuck Lorena?!¡± Rose, a friend of hers, said as Lorena barged into the room.


    ¡°The alpha just told me he got tired of fucking my pussy and he¡¯s gotten himself a new sex ve.¡± Lorena said, pacing to and fro the living room.


    ¡°What?!¡± Roxanne, another friend of Lorena eximed in shock.


    ¡°Yeah, he even called my pussy wide and disgusting.¡± Lorena said.


    ¡°But that¡¯s impossible.¡± Rose replied.


    ¡°The alpha has never had sex with any other woman apart from me because of the charm I used on him.¡± Lorena said, facing her two friends who were sitting on different couches.


    ¡°The charm made the alpha addicted to my pussy so how the fuck did he get tired of fucking me?¡± Lorena asked, both in anger and confusion.


    ¡°I was there the day you bought that charm from a werewitch downtown.¡± Roxanne chipped in. ¡°The werewitch said the charm will be ineffective if the alpha has sex with a human.¡± She added.


    ¡°So, you mean the alpha had sex with a human and the human is now his sex ve, huh?¡± Lorena asked, raising a questioning brow at Roxanne.


    ¡°Yeah.¡± Roxanne nodded.


    ¡°But thest time I checked, there¡¯s no human in the pce.¡± Lorena said, crossing her arms over her chest.


    ¡°Unfortunately, there is.¡± Rose countered.


    ¡°There is?¡± Lorena arched her brows in confusion.


    ¡°Yeah.¡± Roxanne nodded. ¡°I heard a human just joined the pce maids, and they said she¡¯s kind of beautiful.¡±


    ¡°Ugh! This is bad.¡± Lorena scattered her hair in frustration. ¡°If I be a maid, this apartment and every other luxury will be taken away from me and I don¡¯t want that happen.¡±


    ¡°So what do we do?¡± Roxanne asked from behind her.


    ¡°Since the human is the alpha¡¯s new sex ve, we have to kill her before tomorrow morning, and I have the perfect n to do that.¡± Lorena replied with a wicked grin on her face.

 Chapter 19: Lost

    ALPHA DERRICK¡¯S CHAMBER ~ 7PM


    Alpha Derrick was working on some files when he heard a knock on the door.


    ¡°Come in.¡± He stated without taking his gaze off the files on his table.


    The door opened and Ramos stepped inside, closing the door behind him quietly.


    ¡°Greetings alpha.¡± Ramos bowed.


    ¡°Where are the files which contain the needs of each town in this kingdom?¡± Alpha Derrick asked without ncing at Ramos.


    ¡°The files are in the royal cab.¡± Ramos answered.


    ¡°Why are you here?¡± Alpha Derrick asked.


    ¡°Lord Fredrick requests for your presence in his chamber.¡± Ramos replied, and Alpha Derrick dropped the pen in his hand on the table.


    ¡°You can leave.¡± Alpah Derrick rose to his feet and Ramos bowed before walking out of the chamber.


    Alpha Derrick walked to his closet and he picked a ck top which had the head of a wolf designed on it. He wore the top and made his way out of the chamber to his father¡¯s chamber.


    The guards in front of Lord Fredrick¡¯s chamber bowed and greeted their alpha king, and they immediately opened the door for him.


    Derrick stepped inside the chamber to see his father, Lord Frederick, sitting on a couch, sipping a ss of wine. Derrick sat on the couch opposite his father without greeting him.


    ¡°Why do you wanna see me?¡± He asked in a cold voice.


    Lord Fredrick took another sip from his wine before speaking. ¡°What I saw you and Felicia doing in your chamber this morning, is it real?¡±


    ¡°Is that why you called me here? To ask me this goddamn question?¡± Derrick asked.


    ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s part of the reason why I called you here so answer the goddamn question.¡± Lord Fredrick replied.


    ¡°What you saw in my chamber in the morning isn¡¯t real, and I don¡¯t fucking love Felicia or whatever her name is.¡± Derrick replied.


    ¡°Then why were the both of you kissing?¡± Lord Frederick asked with a smirk across his face.


    ¡°And why the fuck are you asking me these stupid questions?¡± Derrick asked angrily. He was pissed of by the questions his father was asking him.


    ¡°Don¡¯t speak to me in such manner, Derrick!¡± Lord Fredrick barked. ¡°You might be the Alpha king but that doesn¡¯t change the fact that I¡¯m still your father, so mind the way you speak to me or else I¡¯ll have you stripped off your position!!¡±


    Derrick scoffed angrily and looked away.


    ¡°You and Felicia are gonna get married in seven days time.¡± Lord Fredrick said after taking a sip from his wine.


    ¡°No, we are not getting married in seven days time.¡± Derrick disagreed. ¡°I¡¯m the one who¡¯s gonna pick the date for the wedding and not you.¡±


    ¡°The date of the wedding has been fixed and nothing can change it, not even you.¡± Lord Frederick countered. ¡°You and Felicia will get married in seven days so get prepared.¡±


    ¡°What the fuck is all these bullshit?!!!¡± Derrick yelled angrily and smashed his fist on the ss table which was in-between him and his father.


    The ss table shattered into a million pieces but Lord Fredrick wasn¡¯t a bit fazed. He continued sipping his wine without taking his gaze off his angry son.


    Derrick¡¯s eyes were now ox-blood red and long ws sprouted out from his fingers. He was really angry and was ready to tear anyone apart.


    ¡°What the fuck is all these, father?!¡± Derrick yelled again. ¡°First, you picked a wife for me without asking for my opinion or consent, and now you¡¯re picking my wedding date for me. What the fuck is the meaning of all that?, Are you trying to control my life or what?¡­..¡± He paused, ring at his father who was stilp sipping his wine with a calm look on his face.


    ¡°Just because you¡¯re my father doesn¡¯t give you the fucking right to make decisions for me. I¡¯m agreeing to marry Felicia only because I respect you, but the next time you make any decision for me, I am not gonna take it lightly with you.¡± He sneered and dashed out of the chamber.


    ¡°Thinks he can do whatever pleases him just because he¡¯s my father.¡± He mumbled angrily as he walked to his chamber.


    Ramos who was guarding the door opened it for him immediately he saw himing. ¡°Go get the car ready, Ramos.¡± Derrick instructed before entering inside his chamber.


    He walked to his dressing table and opened a cigar box on the table to take out one; mping it with his lips before lighting it up


    He took a long and hard drag from the cigarette and blew out a huge amount of smoke from his mouth.


    He picked up his phone which was also on the table and he scrolled through his contact list till he found the number he was looking for. He dialled the number and ced the phone against his right ear, waiting for whoever he was calling to answer the call.


    ¡°What¡¯s up Derrick?¡± A masculine voice boomed through the phone.


    ¡°You free right now, de?¡± Derrick asked.


    de is alpha Derrick¡¯s only friend and they¡¯ve been friends since childhood, but de¡¯s parents are not royalties.


    de¡¯s father is a sessful business man while his mother owns most of the clothing brands in Whitestone kingdom and other great kingdoms.


    ¡°Yeah, I¡¯m free. Why?¡± de asked.


    ¡°Let¡¯s meet at the club downtown. I¡¯ve got something to discuss with you.¡± Derrick replied, and he disconnected the call.


    A couple minutester, Derrick was out of the pce, dressed in a ck coat and trousers, heading towards the Rolls Royce Silver wraith waiting for him.


    Ramos stood by the door to usher him in.


    As he settled down in the lush seats of the Rolls, Ramos shut the door and he immediately rushed to the driver¡¯s seat.


    ¡°Drive to the club downtown.¡± Derrick said.


    Ramos started the car and drove out of the pcepound. Two ck jeeps containing his guards also raced behind them.


    ???????????


    THE MAIDS¡¯ QUARTER


    All the pce maids were done for the day. Ortega and Prisci where eating dinner in their room when they heard a loud knock on the door.


    KNOCK! KNOCK!


    ¡°Who¡¯s there?¡± Prisci asked, staring at the closed door.


    ¡°It¡¯s me, Roxanne¡± Came a feminine voice from outside the room.


    Prisci stood up from the bed and she walked to the door to open it.


    ¡°Hey Roxanne, why are you here?¡± She asked.


    ¡°The head maid requests your presence in the kitchen right now.¡± Roxanne replied..


    ¡°I¡¯ll be right back, Ortega.¡± Prisci said to Ortega before walking out of the room.


    ¡°Are you Ortega?¡± Roxanne asked, eyeing Ortega from the door entrance where she stood.


    ¡°Yes, why do you ask?¡± Ortega asked back, and Roxanne stepped fully inside the toom before answering Ortega¡¯s question.


    ¡°The head maid sent the both of us on a quick errand.¡±


    ¡°Now?¡± Ortega asked as she rose to her feet.


    ¡°Yeah, now.¡± Roxanne replied.


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go.¡± Ortega said and the both of them walked out of the room. The both walked along the corridor in silence and descended the stairway which led to thest floor.


    They got to thest floor and they continued walking till they got out of the building. Hefty men dressed in ck suits were positioned at each and every corner of the pce.


    ¡°So, Roxanne, where are we going?¡± Ortega asked as they walked towards the pce gates.


    ¡°We are going to meet someone downtown.¡± Roxanne replied curtly.


    ¡°Okay.¡± Ortega nodded, and they continued walking till they got to the gates.


    Two hefty men dressed in ck tailored suits were standing on front of the gates with their arms crossed over their broad chests.


    The size alone was enough to scare Ortega. She looked like an ant in front of them


    Ortega needed no prophet to tell her that those men were werewolves and we¡¯re also dangerous.


    ¡°Where are you going?¡± They asked in a deep baritone voice as he stared down at them.


    ¡°The head maid sent us on an errand.¡± Roxanne replied. Unlike Ortega, she wasn¡¯t scared of the men. She looked brave andposed.


    ¡°Where¡¯s the confirmation card?¡± The man asked.


    ¡°Here it is.¡± Roxanne brought out a green card from her jeans pocket and showed the man.


    The man collected it from her and tucked it inside his pocket before giving his colleague a signal.


    The big ck iron gates were opened by the two men and both Ortega and Prisci walked out of thepound.


    ¡°Uh, Roxanne?¡± Ortega called as they started walking along the tiled road.


    ¡°Yes?¡± Roxanne responded, ncing at her.


    ¡°What¡¯s a confirmation card?¡± Ortega asked.


    ¡°I don¡¯t answer stupid questions.¡± Roxanne replied rudely, and Ortega frowned at her but said nothing.


    She was offended by the way Roxanne replied her but she was smart enough not to say anything. She knew Roxanne might react negatively if she said something so she kept quiet and they continued walking along the silent road.


    They were able to see thanks to the street lights which were fixed at every sides of the road.


    Ortega nced around and was marveled by the beauty of the houses she saw. They were gigantic in size and we¡¯re really beautiful. The gate of each houses had a logo of a wolf¡¯s head on it.


    After walking for five minutes, they got to a different street which was buzzing with life. People could be seen walking around, some were sitting on benches outside their house, discussing andughing.


    Children wereughing and running around.


    The houses were beautiful and big, but not as beautiful and big as the ones Ortega saw earlier. There were also shops and people could be seen purchasing one thing or the other from different shops. in the street.


    Shops like the barbershop were ying loud pop songs to attract customers.


    Loudughter of children and the loud noises of generators filled the air.


    There were also street lights which made the street look like day even though it was night.


    Ortega kept ncing around with a big smile across her face as she continued walking.Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org.


    She suddenly looked beside her but couldn¡¯t find Roxanne. She immediately stopped on her tracks and she nced around but saw no sign of Roxanne.


    She the saw someone who looked like Roxanne walking into a dark alleyway. She started running after the person, thinking the person was Roxanne.


    ¡°Roxanne! Wait for me!!¡± She shouted as she continued running after the person in the dark alleyway.


    When she finally caught up with the person she held the person¡¯s hand, and the person turned.


    A confused expression appeared on Ortega¡¯s face when she was that the person was anotherdy and not Roxanne.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I thought you were my friend.¡± She apologized and let go of thedy¡¯s hand, then thedy walked away.


    Ortega remained on her spot and she nced around the dark alleyway but it was silent and creepy.


    She decided to go back to the street where shest saw Roxanne but she didn¡¯t see the road she took when she was running into the alleyway.


    She turned back but also couldn¡¯t find thedy she thought was Roxanne. The whole alleyway was dark and as silent as a graveyard.


    Cold fear gripped Ortega immediately and she started trembling.


    Does this mean that she¡¯s lost?

 Chapter 20: Rescued By The Alpha

    Ortega was ncing around the dark and quiet alleyway in fear. The thought of being lost in somewhere she didn¡¯t know sent waves of shiver down her spine.


    She could die now and no one would be able to find her body.


    ¡°Stop thinking nonsense, Ortega. You will be fine.¡± She mumbled to herself, breathing heavily as she looked around.


    Suddenly, she heard the sound of ttering. She let out a yelp and turned to to look the direction of where the ttering wasing from.


    It was just a rat.


    ¡°Oh, God.¡± She released a deep breath and started walking the distance again.


    Maybe she was being paranoid right now. Maybe this was a regr reaction anyone in her shoes would do.


    She continued walking, hoping she¡¯de across someone who will help her or better still take her back to the pce.


    When she walked for about ten minutes but came across no one, she started crying.


    ¡°No, no, no.¡± she cried harder. ¡°I am going to die. I am really going to die.¡± She sat down on the floor, crying uncontrobly until she heard footsteps and voices of some men.


    Ortega gulped nothing, wiping her eyes as she rose to her feet.


    She sighted the mening ¨C they were five in numbers.


    ¡°Help!!¡± Ortega screamed, waving her hands on the air and caught all of their attentions.


    They advanced towards her, two of the men were drinking directly from a bottle of whiskey while the others were staggering on their feet.


    They look like people just returning from the club and totally wasted.


    ¡°Hi, beautiful.¡± One of them still drinking said, smiling sheepishly at her. ¡°What is a beautifuldy like you doing out there in the middle of the night?¡±


    ¡°Are you a slut?¡± Another one asked in a drunk voice.


    ¡°No, I am not a slut. I lost my way and I need help.¡± She answered, regretting her decision of grabbing their attentions because they looked scary.


    ¡°We can help you,¡± The first man who had spoken, said.


    It seems like he was the only one who still has his sanity.


    ¡°Oh, you will? Thank you so much.¡± Ortega smiled.


    ¡°But on one condition,¡± He stated.


    She frowned, eyeing him carefully.


    ¡°Which is?¡± she asked.


    ¡°You will let us have some fun with you.¡± He smirked.


    ¡°Yo!!!¡± His friends concurred,ughing loudly.


    ¡°What?¡± Ortega blinked severally, looking in between the five men who were busyughing.


    ¡°You want help, don¡¯t you? Then pay the price. We don¡¯t help for free.¡± their leader said.


    ¡°No.¡± Ortega shook her head vigorously. ¡°I don¡¯t need help again. Thank you for listening to me but I¡¯m fine.¡± She told them.


    ¡°Hey, you already called us for help, you can¡¯t back down now.¡± The other man who was drinking from a bottle let out, almost touching her arm but she pushed him away with both her hands.


    ¡°I don¡¯t need your help anymore! Leave me alone!!¡± She shouted and started walking away, but one of them staggering gripped her hair, stopping her from making a move. ¡°Let go of my hair.¡± She winced in pain.


    ¡°This b*tchck some manners, how about we teach her some?¡± He suggested.


    ¡°Yeah, let¡¯s teach her some manners.¡± The others agreed.


    ¡°Let go of me. Leave me alone.¡± Ortega cried, trying to fight them off but they were far stronger than her. She can¡¯t even take down one of them talk more of five of them. ¡°Please leave me alone.¡± she begged as tears streamed down her face.


    All her pleas fell into deaf ears as they pushed her to the ground, and one of them started taking unbuckling his belt.


    ¡°Let go of me. Leave me alone.¡± Ortega cried, trying to fight them off but they were all stronger than her. She can¡¯t even take down one of them talk more of five of them. ¡°Please leave me alone!!¡±


    All her pleas fell into deaf ears as they pushed her to the ground, and one of them started taking off his belt.


    ¡°Please¡­ I beg you, don¡¯t do this to me. Please. I¡¯m sorry for being disrespectful.¡± Ortega continue pleading in tears.


    ¡°Hold her hands and legs.¡± The man who seemed to be the leader said, lowering himself to the ground and hovering over her.


    She struggled to pull away but his friends were holding her down, making it difficult for her to move a muscle.


    He tore off her panties and took out his d**k, having a wicked grin on his face as he locked eyes with her teary ones.


    He cared less about her pleading, tears and fear. In fact, he was having the best day of his life while Ortega, on the other hand, was having a nightmare she desperately wish she can wake up from.


    The animal thrust his middle finger into her honeypot and she let out a painful scream, attempting to close her legs but it was a mission impossible.


    ¡°Are you a virgin?¡± He asked, pulling his finger out and looking at her in the eyes.


    Ortega bit her lower lip, trembling frightfully as she held his gaze.


    ¡°Are you deaf?¡± One of his friends snarled, digging his sharp nails into her arm and she yelped, sobbing hard.


    Ortega bobbed her head up and down.


    ¡°Ye¡­ yes.¡± she lied, thinking they¡¯d leave her alone if she was virgin.


    ¡°Wow. I love f**king virgins and this is gonna be the first time I¡¯ll fuck a human virgin. I¡¯m fucking excited.¡± Another one of the guys stated, smirking.


    ¡°Yuck. I hate f**king virgins whether they are humans or not.¡± The one who had dug his nails on her arm said, scrunching his face in disgust.


    ¡°Why? Because of the bleeding?¡±


    ¡°Well, not really. Though I hate the bleeding. It irritates me but let¡¯s just say I hate slow s*x and f**king a virgin means you have to take it slow at first until she ask you to go faster.¡± He answered.


    ¡°And why do we need her opinion?¡± The guy whose d**k was already out and ready to f**k asked. ¡°We are the predators and she,¡± He ran his fingertips over Ortega¡¯s face. ¡°is our prey.¡±


    ¡°Oh, yes.¡± They all chuckled like hungry men about to have the most expensive and biggest feast.


    They were having fun and enjoying her plight.


    How did she get into this ridiculous position? How did she end up at the mercy of these heartless men?


    She wanted to me God for her situation but she couldn¡¯t. God never asked her to get lost. She has heard of several tape cases but never imagined that she¡¯d someday be a victim.


    She was gonna be raped not by one but five men. She was never going to survive this.


    This was her end.


    Ortega stopped fighting or struggling to pull away from them, she has epted her fate.


    Ortega squeezed her eyes shut when she felt the cap of the man¡¯s di*k driving its way into her honeypot.


    As the man was about to thrust his dick fully into her honeypot, a kick from nowhere sent him flying across the ce and he crashed on a wall.


    The man cked out immediately.


    The others became angry and they turned to look at the person who kicked their leader. They saw alpha Derrick standing with a cigarette in-between his lips. They couldn¡¯t see his face properly because of the darkness, but one thing was sure.C0pyright ? 2024 N?v)(elDrama.Org.


    He was dangerous. The aura around him was a powerful one and they all felt it, but they ignored it.


    ¡°How dare you kick Santos?!!!¡± One of them yelled, referring to the man who got kicked by alpha Derrick.


    If only they knew that the man standing in front of them was their alpha king, then they would have got on their knees immediately and start begging for mercy.


    Ortega was stillying on the floor with her gaze fixed on the mysterious man who came to her rescue. She would have stood up from the ground but she was weak due to the assualts she received from the men.


    Derrick nced at Ortega before averting his gaze back to the four men. He took a long puff from his cigarette and he blew smoke high in the air.


    ¡°How dare you touch what¡¯s mine?¡± He spoke and Ortega¡¯s eyes went wide with shock when she recognized his voice.


    She was shocked.


    ¡°You mean this weak creature is yours?¡± Another asked, pointing at Ortega who was stillying on the ground.


    ¡°Yes, she¡¯s mine.¡± Derrick replied, and they all bursted into a fit ofughter


    Derrick looked at the men as they continuedughing. He kept smoking his cigarette without saying a word.


    The men¡¯sughter finally died down after a minute


    ¡°You¡¯re crazy, man.¡± One of them said.


    ¡°Let¡¯s just beat him up and return back to what we were doing.¡± Another said


    ¡°Yeah.¡± The others agreed, and they started shifting into their werewolf forms.


    Ortega¡¯s body shook with fear as she stared at four huge animals which looked like wolves. Although, she grew up in a kingdom of werewolves but she had never seen a werewolf in it¡¯s werewolf form.


    Derrick had a calm look on his face, and he took ast drag from his cigarette before dropping it on the ground, then he crushed it with his shoes.


    He looked at the four huge creatures who were ring at him, ready to tear him apart. They sneered at him and he smirked.


    ¡°Let me out, Derrick. Shift into your wolf form!¡± Derrick¡¯s wolf, Rufus, growled inside him.


    ¡°No Rufus, I¡¯m gonna take care of these bastards on my own.¡± Derrick replied without taking his gaze of the four werewolves sneering at him.


    The werewolves howled before dashing towards Derrick.


    Derrick smirked evilly and his eyes changed to red. Huge ws sprouted out from his fingers and he sped towards the four werewolves.


    He lifted himself off the ground andnded on the back of one of the werewolves. He then impaled his ws deep into the werewolf¡¯s right eye and he dug out his eyeball.


    The werewolf howled in pain and Derrick dug out it¡¯s other eyeball before jumping off it¡¯s back.


    The werewolf continued howling in pain and it slowly shifted back into a naked man. The manid on the ground, crying loudly in pain as blood gushed out of his eyes.


    Derrick grinned wickedly as he red at the remaining werewolves. The werewolves remained three and they became more infuriated when they saw what Derrick did to one of them.


    They dashed towards him and Derrick also sped towards them at an insane speed. He cut off the front legs of a werewolf with his sharp ws and the werewolf fell on the ground with a loud thud, slowly shifting into a man afterwards.


    He lifted another werewolf from the ground and threw him very far across the dark alleyway. The werewolf crashed roughly on a wall and cked out.


    It now remained one werewolf.


    Thest werewolf started shifting back in fear. His four legs were trembling as he kept shifting backwards.


    Derrick had a evil grin on his face as he slowly approached the scared werewolf. His outfit was stained with blood same as his hands.


    His ck hair was covering his right eye, giving him a devilish look. He really looked scary right now.


    Ortega had passed out earlier even before alpha Derrick started fighting with the four werewolves. She had never seen a werewolf before so the fear and shock was too much for her, then passed out.


    The werewolf kept shifting back as Alpha Derrick approached him.


    ¡°You¡¯ve made the biggest mistake of your life this night by touching what belongs to me.¡± Derrick said as he continued walking towards the werewolf. ¡°No one touches what is mine and goes without seeing my wrath.¡±


    Alpha Derrick suddenly sped towards the werewolf and before the werewolf could process what was happening, Derrick had cut off his head.

 Chapter 21: Another Evil Plan Against Ortega

    Derrick kicked the decapitated werewolf aside and he turned around to look at Ortega¡¯s unconscious body on the ground.


    She was half naked. Her skirt and panties had been torn off by the men who wanted to rape her.


    Derrick growled lowly when he remembered how the five men were assaulting her.


    Actually, he heard her screaming for help and that was how he located her.


    Derrick and his friend, de walked out of a club, talking.


    Ramos was standing by the door of a Rolls Royce to usher Derrick in.


    ¡°Thanks foring, man.¡± Derrick said as they walked to his the Rolls. ¡°It was nice talking to you.¡±


    ¡°Yeah. See you on your wedding day.¡± de joked, and Derrick red yfully at him.


    ¡°Goodnight man.¡± de patted his shoulder before walking to his car which was parked so meters away from the club. He entered inside his car and drive off.


    Derrick was about to enter the Rolls Royce when he heard someone screaming for help. The voice sounded very familiar.


    ¡°Stay here, Ramos. I¡¯ll be right back.¡± Derrick said to Ramos before walking away.


    He walked down across a dark alleyway and he saw some men trying to rape ady. He could see clearly in the dark because of his wolf abilities.


    His blood started boiling when he saw the face of thedy the men were assaulting.


    He sped towards the man who was about to start raping Ortega and he kicked the man away from her.


    He also dealt with the rest of the men and that¡¯s how he rescued Ortega.


    He walked to her and he took off his dark coat to cover her body before carrying her in his arms.


    He walked back to the club where Ramos was waiting for him. Ramos was surprised to see Ortega, and he immediately opened ty backseat door


    He ced Ortega in the backseat of the car and he also beside her. Ramos shut the door and he got behind the wheels, then drove off to the pce.


    Derrick stared down at Ortega¡¯s face and he frowned when he saw the briuse on her cheeks.


    He moved his hand to her face and he gently rubbed her face with his thumb.


    He felt a strange feeling when he touched her face. He quickly retracted his hand from her face.


    ¡°Derrick, did you feel something?¡± Rufus, his wolf, asked inside his head.


    ¡°No.¡± Derrick replied and looked out the window.


    ¡°I know you felt something when you touched her face, Derrick.¡± Rufus said.


    ¡°I felt nothing.¡± Derrick replied.


    ¡°You can continue lying to yourself, but here¡¯s a high possibility that she is your mate, Derrick.¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ve had this conversation before, Rufus. The human is not my mate and she never will.¡± Derrick replied and shut Rufus off his mind.


    After an hour drive finally got to the pce.


    The car drove into the bigpound and pulled up in the car shed. Ramos came down from the car to open the door for Derrick.


    Derrick stepped out of the vehicle.


    ¡°Take her to the royal clinic and tell Agatha to take care of her wounds.¡± Derrick instructed.


    Ramos carried Ortega from the backseat of the car and he walked off to the royal clinic.


    Derrick couldn¡¯t help but to wonder why she left the pce, then he started doing the mathematics in his head.


    The guards would never open the gates for Ortega if she didn¡¯t have a confirmation card, so the means she had a confirmation card with her.


    The only people who had ess to the confirmation card were the head of different departments in the pce.


    So if Ortega had a confirmation card with her, that means she was sent on an errand by the head of a department.


    Ortega was in the maids department so the head maid must have sent her on an errand.


    Derrick finished doing the mathematics in his head and he signaled at one of the guards. The guard walked briskly to him and he bowed respectfully.


    ¡°Go to the head maid and tell her toe to my chamber in two minutes.¡± He ordered, and the guard bowed again before walking away.


    Derrick turned around and walked inside the pce. The maids had retired to bed so the guards were the only ones inside the pce. They were positioned at each corner of the Pce.


    Derrick walked straight to his chamber and he took off his suit jacket. He fetched out a box of cigarette from his pocket and he took out one; mped it with his lips before lighting it.


    Knock! Knock! Knock!


    He heard a knock on the door.


    ¡°Come in.¡± He stated, as he took a long drag from the cigarette.


    The door opened and the head maid, Pam walked inside the chamber, shutting the door behind her.


    ¡°Greetings, alpha Derrick.¡± She greeted, bowing her head in respect.


    ¡°Why did you send Ortega on an errand at this hour?¡± Derrick asked, ignoring her greeting.


    ¡°Ortega? The human?¡± Pam asked in confusion.


    ¡°Yes, why did you send her on an errand when you know it¡¯ste?¡± Derrick repeated.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t send Ortega on any errand, alpha.¡± Pam shook her head negatively.


    ¡°You didn¡¯t?¡± Derrick raised a questioning brow at her.


    ¡°Yes alpha.¡± Pam nodded. ¡°I didn¡¯t. Thest time I spoke to Ortega was in the evening when she was working with me in the kitchen.¡± She added.


    ¡°Then who did?¡± Derrick asked. ¡°Who sent her on am errand at this hour?¡±


    ¡°Maybe Draco did.¡± Pam said.


    ¡°Why would the head guard send a maid on an errand when there are hundreds of guards in the pce?¡± Derrick replied.


    Pam kept quiet and she lowered her head.


    ¡°If none of the people with ess to the confirmation card sent Ortega on an errand, then how did she get the confirmation card that gave her the free passage out of pce?¡± Derrick asked.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Pam shook her head negatively.


    ¡°Maybe she stole the confirmation card to escape from the pce.¡± Derrick said, taking a long puff from his cigarette.


    ¡°I have known Ortega for a few days, alpha, and I know that she is not capable of doing something like that.¡± Pam defended Ortega. ¡°But if she truly stole the confirmation card, then someone must have surely helped her ¡¯cause she ain¡¯t capable enough to pull off such dangerous stunt.¡± She added.


    ¡°Who do you think helped her in stealing the confirmation card?¡± Derrick asked.


    ¡°We are not sure if she really stole the confirmation card, but she has a close friend among the maids and they are really close to each other.¡± Pam replied.


    ¡°Go and bring her here for me.¡± Derrick ordered.


    Pam bowed her head before turning around, then she walked out of the chamber.


    ¡®I must get to the bottom of this matter.¡¯ Derrick said in his mind as he puffed out a huge amount of smoke from his mouth.C0pyright ? 2024 N?v)(elDrama.Org.


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 Chapter 22:

    (AT THE MAIDS¡¯ QUARTER)


    Pam stepped inside the room Ortega shared with Prisci and she met Prisci moving to and fro the room with a worried look on her face.


    ¡°Ma¡¯am Pam? What brings you here?¡± She asked.


    ¡°You look worried, Prisci. What¡¯s wrong?¡± Pam asked back as she stepped fully inside the room.


    ¡°Actually, it¡¯s Ortega.¡± Prisci replied.


    ¡°Did something happen to her?¡± Pam asked, raising a questioning brow at her.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know where she went to.¡± Prisci replied. ¡°She was in this room when Roxanne came to call me and when I returned, she was no longer in the room. It¡¯s been almost thirty minutes and yet I can¡¯t find her. ¡±


    ¡°I know she¡¯s fine wherever she is so don¡¯t be worried.¡± Pam said.


    ¡°I asked all the maids and everyone said they haven¡¯t seen her tonight. I¡¯m so worried, ma¡¯am Pam.¡± Prisci said, worriedly.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Prisci. Ortega will be fine. But for now, the alpha wants you in his chamber.¡± Pam said, and Prisci¡¯s eyes went wide with shock.


    ¡°What?!¡±


    ¡°You heard me right, Prisci. The alpha wants you in his chamber right now so let¡¯s go.¡± Pam repeated.


    ¡°Why?, Did I do something wrong?¡± Prisci asked in a worried tone.


    ¡°No, you didn¡¯t do anything wrong.¡± Pam shook her head negatively. ¡°He just wants to ask you a few questions, that¡¯s all.¡±


    Prisci took a deep breathe before speaking.


    ¡°Okay. Let¡¯s go.¡±


    The both of them walked out of the room.


    ¡®What type of questions does the alpha want to ask me?¡¯ Prisci thought to herself as they made their way out of the building, then they walked inside the pce, heading straight to the alpha¡¯s chamber.


    ???????????


    (AT LORENA¡¯S APARTMENT)


    ¡°So, how are we gonna kill that puny human now that she is in the royal clinic?¡± Lorena asked her two friends. She was sitting on a couch with her legs crossed.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Rose replied. ¡°If we want to kill that human, then we first have to go through Agatha since she¡¯s the healer and she¡¯s the one in charge of the clinic.¡±


    ¡°Fighting Agatha is a suicide mission.¡± Roxanne said. She was leaning against a wall. ¡°Agatha is a werewitch and that makes her stronger than the three of usbined. So there¡¯s no way we can fight her.¡±


    ¡°So what are we gonna do?¡± Lorena asked in frustration. ¡°We can¡¯t let that human tell alpha Derrick everything she knows or else we¡¯ll be in big trouble. We have to find a solution ASAP.¡±


    The room fell into a grave silence as the three of them started thinking of the next line of action.


    ¡°I¡¯ve got an idea!¡± Lorena said after a minute of silence and both Rose and Roxanne averted their gazes to her.


    ¡°Let¡¯s hear it.¡± Rose said, and Lorena stood up.


    ¡°The human won¡¯t be able to tell alpha Derrick anything if she doesn¡¯t remember anything.¡± Lorena said, and both Rose and Roxanne stared at her in confusion.


    ¡°Can you please borate on what you¡¯re saying?¡± Roxanne said as she walked to sit on the beside Rose on the couch.


    ¡°What I¡¯m trying to say is that we can keep our secret safe if we wipe off the human¡¯s memories.¡± Lorena replied.


    ¡°What?!¡± Rose and Roxanne eximed in shock at the same time.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Lorena asked, ncing at the both of them.


    ¡°That idea is too cruel, Lorena.¡± Roxanne said and Lorena hissed loudly.


    ¡°Then do you have a better idea?¡± Lorena asked Roxanne in a mean voice, ring hatefully at her.


    ¡°No, but we can¡¯t go ahead with your idea. It sounds dangerous and inhumane.¡± Roxanne replied.


    ¡°And since when do you start pitying people, especially humans, huh?¡± Lorena asked sarcastically, and Roxanne rolled her eyes at her.


    ¡°I think we should go ahead with Lorena¡¯s idea because it sounds like a good one.¡± Rose said, and both Lorena and Roxanne averted their gazes to her.


    ¡°Finally, someone is seeing things from my perspective.¡± Lorena smirked.


    ¡°But that idea is too cruel and wicked, Rose. The human will lose every memory she has and that¡­..¡±


    ¡°But we don¡¯t have any other options.¡± Rose cut Roxanne off. ¡°If you have other ideas on how to stop the human from telling alpha Derrick the truth, then let us know. If your idea sounds better than Lorena¡¯s idea, then we¡¯ll go ahead with it.¡±


    ¡°Tell us Roxanne, do you have a better idea than mine?¡± Lorena asked, crossing her arms over her chest.C0pyright ? 2024 N?v)(elDrama.Org.


    ¡°Yeah, I do.¡± Roxanne replied.


    ¡°Seriously?¡± Rose asked with raised brows.


    ¡°Yeah.¡± Roxanne nodded.


    ¡°Okay. Let¡¯s hear it.¡± Lorena said.


    ¡°I¡¯m gonna tell the alpha everything that l happened but I¡¯m gonna twist the story so he wouldn¡¯t suspect a thing.¡±. Roxanne said, and both Rose and Lorena exchanged quick nces before returning their gazes back to Roxanne.


    ¡°Are you nuts?¡± Lorena asked with a deep frown on her face. ¡°The alpha ain¡¯t no fool. He¡¯s gonna know that you¡¯re telling him a lie. l and once he finds out that you told him a lie, we are automatically dead.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m gonna fix this without implicating any of us.¡± Roxanne replied.


    ¡°Alright then, but what if the alpha¡­.¡±


    ¡°Like I said earlier, don¡¯t worry about anything.¡± Roxanne cut Rose off before she couldplete her statement. ¡°And even if the alpha suspects anything or find out about what really happened, I¡¯m gonna keep you guys out of the matter.¡±


    ¡°So you mean if the alpha finds out about the truth, you¡¯re gonna take the fall alone?¡± Rose asked, and Roxanne nodded as she rose to her feet.


    ¡°Yeah, I¡¯m gonna take the fall alone.¡± Roxanne nodded.


    ¡°Why?¡± Lorena asked, raising a questioning brow at her.


    ¡°Why what?¡± Roxanne asked back.


    ¡°Why do you wanna take the fall alone?¡± Lorena asked in reply.


    ¡°Because it¡¯s my fault.¡± Roxanne replied. ¡°I caused the shit on ground by not killing that human when I was supposed to. So, if the alpha gets the truth, I¡¯ll make sure the both of you don¡¯t take part in whatever punishment the alpha will give me.¡± She added.


    ¡°Are you sure about this?¡± Rose asked, and Roxanne nodded.


    ¡°Yeah, and be rest assured that I¡¯m gonna take the fall if the truth gets revealed.¡±


    ¡°Are you doing this because you don¡¯t want us to wipe the human¡¯s memories?¡± Lorena asked.


    ¡°No, I¡¯m am doing this because I caused it.¡± Roxanne replied and she walked to the door.


    ¡°Alright. I wish you the best of luck.¡± Rose said, and Roxanne nodded before opening the door, then she stepped out of the apartment, shutting the door quietly.


    ¡°Do you trust Roxanne with what she wants to do?¡± Lorena asked immediately the door closed.


    ¡°I trust her, and I¡¯m hundred percent sure that her n is gonna work.¡± Rose replied.


    ¡°But are you sure she¡¯s not gonna stab us in the back?¡± Lorena asked.


    ¡°That, I do not know.¡± replied Rose.


    ¡°I suggest we have a backup n Incase she betrays us.¡± Lorena said, and Rose furrowed her brows at her.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you trust Roxanne?¡± She asked.


    ¡°I trust her, but I¡¯m just saying we should have a backup n Incase things get out of hand.¡± Lorena replied.


    ¡°And do you have one?¡± Rose inquired, and Lorena smirked evilly before speaking.


    ¡°Yeah, I have a the perfect backup n that will save our asses when things get messy.¡±

 Chapter 23

    ALPHA DERRICK¡¯S CHAMBER


    Derrick was standing by his window, smoking a stick of cigarette devilishly. He was bothered by his uing wedding with Felicia.


    Marriage was thest thing on the list of things he wanted to do in life, but his father just changed everything, and he hated the fact that he couldn¡¯t cancel the wedding even though he was the alpha.


    He was thinking of how to stop the wedding from happening as he smoked his cigarette devilishly.


    A knock at the door disrupted his thoughts, and he nced at the door.


    ¡°Alpha, the head maid is here to see you.¡± He heard Ramos¡¯s voice from outside the chamber.


    ¡°Let her in.¡± Derrick replied.


    The door opened and Pam stepped inside the chamber with Prisci walking beside her.


    ¡°Greetings, alpha.¡± Prisci bowed and greeted Derrick.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org.


    ¡°Who is she?¡± Derrick asked Pam as he stared at Prisci while smoking his cigarette.


    ¡°She is Ortega¡¯s best friend.¡± Pam replied, and Prisci lowered her head nervously.


    ¡°You can leave, Pam. I¡¯ll send for you when I need you.¡± Derrick said, and Pam bowed before walking out of the chamber.


    It now remained Prisci and the alpha king in the chamber. That made her so nervous that her palms became sweaty even though the room had a conditioning system which was working perfectly.


    Derrick watched her from where he stood as he smoked his cigarette. He could notice how nervous she was and he knew why she was nervous.


    Standing in a room with someone as powerful and domineering as him was enough to make anyone tremble, and that is the reason why Prisci was nervous.


    The chamber was silent as none of them said a word. Derrick was still standing by the window, smoking his cigarette and his gaze was fixed on Prisci.


    The silence in the chamber was killing Prisci and she was silently praying that Derrick should at least say a word in order to break the silence.


    She didn¡¯t know the reason why Derrick sent for her, and that was one of the many easons why she was nervous.


    ¡°So, you¡¯re a friend of Ortega, right?¡± Derrick finally broke the silence as he began walking towards her.


    ¡°Ye¡­ yes, alpha.¡± Prisci replied with her head lowered.


    ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡± He asked.


    ¡°Pr¡­ Prisci. My name.. my name is Prisci.¡± She stuttered.


    ¡°Do you know where Ortega is?¡± Derrick inquired as he finally stood in front of her.


    ¡°No, alpha.¡± Prisci shook her head negatively with her head lowered. She was scared to look at Derrick¡¯s face because he might kill her if she does that.


    ¡°Look at me.¡± Derrickmanded, and she slowly raised her head to look at his face. Her body shook with fear when she saw his dangerous yet handsome face.


    ¡°You don¡¯t know where Ortega is?¡± Derrick asked, peering into her


    ¡°No.¡± Ortega shook her head vigorously. She was fiddling with her finger and her heart was pounding fast due to the closeness between her and the alpha.


    ¡°I thought you guys are friends, and friends should know each others whereabouts, am I right?¡± Derrick asked as he puffed out smoke from his mouth.


    ¡°Yes, alpha.¡± Prisci nodded.


    ¡°So why don¡¯t you know your friend¡¯s whereabouts?¡± Derrick questioned.


    ¡°Actually, we were in our room¡­.¡±


    ¡°You both share a room?¡± Derrick cut her off.


    ¡°Yes alpha, Ortega and I are roommates.¡± Prisci replied.


    ¡°The both of you are roommates?¡± Derrick inquired with furrowed brows.


    ¡°Yes, alpha. We are roommates.¡± Prisci answered.


    ¡°So, howe you don¡¯t know where she is when the both of you are roommates?¡± Derrick asked.


    ¡°We were eating dinner in our room when one of the maids came inform me that the head maid needed me in the kitchen. I left Ortega in the room and I went to the kitchen where my attention was needed. When I came back to the room, I couldn¡¯t find Ortega. I asked almost every maid in the maids¡¯ quarter but none of them saw her.¡± Prisci exined.


    ¡°So, what you¡¯re trying to say is that you left Ortega in the room the both of you shared, but you couldn¡¯t find her in the room when you came back, right?¡± Derrick asked, and Prisci nodded.


    ¡°Yes, alpha.¡± She replied.


    ¡°What¡¯s the name of the maid who came to call you when you were eating dinner with Ortega?¡± Derrick asked.


    ¡°Her name is¡­.¡±


    A knock at the door interrupted Prisci before she couldplete her statement.


    ¡°Alpha, a maid named Roxanne wants to speak with you.¡± Came Ramos¡¯s voice from outside the room. ¡°Should I let her in or do otherwise?¡±


    Derrick took a long pufff from his cigarette before speaking, ¡°Let her in.¡±


    ¡®Why does Roxanne want to tell the alpha?¡¯ Prisci thought to herself as she heard the door opening, then she heard footsteps approaching her from behind.


    Roxanne wondered what Prisci and the alpha were discussing. She knew Ortega and Prisci are friends, and she became that Prisci might found out that she was the cause of Ortega¡¯s disappearance.


    ¡°Good evening, alpha.¡± Roxanne greeted Derrick with a bow as she stood beside Prisci.


    ¡°Who are you?¡± Derrick asked as he drew in hard on his


    ¡°My name is Roxanne and I¡¯m one of pce maids.¡± Roxanne answered.


    ¡°And why are you here?¡± Derrick inquired.


    ¡°I¡­ I came to report a case to you.¡± Roxanne answered.


    ¡°A case?¡± Derrick raised a questioning brow at her.


    ¡°Yes, alpha.¡± Roxanne replied and a lump formed in her throat.


    ¡°What case?¡± Derrick asked with a cautious curiousity.


    ¡°Uh¡­.. One of¡­ one of the maids is.. is missing.¡± Roxanne stuttered.


    Prisci nced at Roxanne immediately she heard her statement.


    ¡°And what¡¯s the name of the missing maid?¡± Derrick inquired.


    ¡°Her name is¡­ Umm¡­ Ortega.¡± Roxanne replied.


    Derrick¡¯s interest was piqued when he heard that Ortega was the missing maid.


    ¡°Seems like this maid knows something about how Ortega got the confirmation card which gave her the free passage out of the pce.¡± Derrick said inwardly as he blew out smoke from his mouth.


    He threw his cigarette on the ground and he crushed it with his bare feet.


    ¡°Pour me a ss of wine from the bar over there.¡± Derrick said to Prisci as he pointed at the inbuilt bar in his chamber.


    Prisci hurriedly walked over to the bar, filled a ss with wine, then she walked back to Derrick and she respectfully but cautiously handed the ss of wine to him.


    Derrick collected it from her and he walked to the nearest couch. He sat on it and crossed his leg with his gaze fixed on the two maids standing in front of him.


    He took a sip from the wine before speaking,


    ¡°You,¡± he pointed at Roxanne. ¡°How did you know that the maid named Ortega is missing?¡±


    ¡°Actually, we both went out of the pce an hour ago and¡­.¡±


    ¡°Hold up.¡± Derrick cut in. ¡°You and Ortega went out of the pce this night?¡±


    ¡°Y¡­ yes alpha.¡± Roxanne replied nervously.


    She was already getting scared but she didn¡¯t make it obvious. She kept a straight face so as not to raise suspicions.


    ¡°So, you said the both of you went out of the pce, right?¡± Derrick asked after taking another sip from his wine.


    ¡°Yes, alpha.¡± Roxanne replied.


    ¡°How did you get out of the pce?¡± Derrick asked. ¡°I mean, did you fly over the fence or what? because there¡¯s no way my guards would allow you to go out of the pce without a confirmation card, and I¡¯m so sure you are not one of the people in the pce who have a confirmation card. So how did you get out of the pce?¡±


    ¡°The truth is, I¡­. I stole it from the head maid.¡± Roxanne replied with a borrowed courage.


    ¡°You stole a confirmation card from the head maid?¡± Derrick repeated with a smirk across his face.


    ¡°Ye¡­ yes.¡± Roxanne nodded and hung her head low to avoid Derrick¡¯s gaze.


    ¡°And why did you steal the confirmation card?¡± Derrick asked.


    ¡°I stole it because I wanted to give Ortega a tour around the kingdom.¡± Roxanne answered.


    ¡°And why did you want to give Ortega a tour around the kingdom?¡± Derrick inquired.


    ¡°Because she has always wanted to see what the kingdom looks like ever since she go to the pce.¡± Roxanne replied, trying her best topose herself so as not to make the alpha suspicious.


    ¡°And what do you care if she has always wanted to see what the kingdom looks like?¡± Derrick questioned.


    ¡°Because she is my friend.¡± Roxanne replied confidently, and Prisci nced at her with a shocked expression on her face.


    ¡°Oh, so you and the human are friends, right?¡± Derrick asked.


    ¡°Yes.¡± Roxanne nodded. ¡°We¡¯ve been friends since she joined the maids.¡±


    ¡°In summary, what you¡¯re trying to say is that you stole a confirmation card from the head maid so that you can give your human friend a tour around the kingdom, right?¡± Derrick asked. with a smirk across his face.


    ¡°Yes, alpha.¡± Roxanne nodded.


    ¡°So, where is your human friend now?¡± Derrick asked, even though he knew Ortega was in the royal clinic. He was just questioning Roxanne because he wanted to know how Ortega ended up in the alleyway where she would have been raped if he didn¡¯t show up.


    ¡°She¡­ she got¡­. She got lost while we were touring the kingdom.¡± Roxanne replied and she swallowed the lump in her throat.


    ¡°The human got lost while you were showing her around the kingdom?¡±


    Roxanne immediately went on her knees and she sped her hands together in a pleading manner, then she started crying.


    ¡°Alpha, I know what I did was wrong, but please I want you to send some guards to find Ortega. I¡¯m ready to serve any punishment you give me, but please help me find Ortega. Please.¡± She begged as tears streamed down her face.


    ¡®Is this really the Roxanne I know or an impersonator?¡¯ Prisci thought to herself as she stared at Roxanne. She was surprised to see Roxanne crying and pleading.


    The Roxanne she knew was proud bitch that would never cry nor beg, but seeing her crying right now gave Prisci the impression that Roxanne was telling the truth.


    Roxanne¡¯s story made sense to Derrick, but he still felt like she was lying. He felt like there was more to her story


    Why would she want to show someone around the kingdom at night when she could have done it in the day?


    A knock at the door disrupted Derrick¡¯s thought.


    ¡°Alpha, a human named Ortega wants to see you.¡± Ramos said from outside the chamber.


    Roxanne¡¯s heart started beating when she heard that Ortega was outside the chamber.


    Her n would get ruined if Ortegae inside the chamber. The truth would be revealed.


    Roxanne started praying in her mind that the alpha should send Ortega back. She prayed silently that alpha Derrick should not allow Ortega in or else she would be doomed.

 Chapter 24

    ¡°Alpha, a human named Ortega wants to see you.¡± Ramos said from outside the chamber.


    Roxanne¡¯s heart started beating when she heard that Ortega was outside the


    chamber.


    ¡°Let her stay outside till I¡¯m done.¡± Derrick replied Ramos.


    ¡°You can leave.¡± Derrick said to Prisci.


    Prisci bowed and left the chamber.


    ¡°You,¡± he pointed at Roxanne who was still on her kness. ¡°I¡¯m still thinking of the perfect way to punish you for what you did, but until Ie up with a good punishment, you¡¯ll remain locked in the dungeon.¡±


    Roxanne¡¯s eyes went wide with shock and her heart started pounding heavily in her chest.


    ¡°Ramos!!¡± Derrick called out loud.


    The door opened and Ramos walked inside the chamber.


    ¡°Yes, alpha?¡±


    ¡°Take her to the dungeon and lock her up. Do not give food nor water for ten day.¡± Derrickmanded.


    Roxanne didn¡¯t bother to beg for mercy. Instead, she was d that the alpha didn¡¯t kill her. She knew that alpha Derrick was a ruthless alpha who never spares offenders.


    Death was the only punishment he gave to those whomitted offences, but Roxanne was so d that he didn¡¯t kill her.


    Roxanne rose up from the ground and she followed Ramos out of the chamber.


    ¡°Let the human in.¡± Derrick said to Ramos before he (Ramos) walked out of the chamber with Roxanne.


    Immediately Ramos and Roxanne stepped out of the chamber, Ortega came in with a nervous look on her face.


    Derrick watched her as she slowly walked towards him with her head hanging low.


    ¡°Greetings, alpha.¡± She bowed as she greeted him.


    ¡°And why are you here?¡± Derrick asked in his deep voice which sent shivers up her spine.


    ¡°I.. I came to thank you for¡­ um.. saving me from the men who were¡­ who tried to¡­ to rape me.¡± She stuttered, her head lowered while fiddling with her fingers.


    Derrick smirked before speaking,


    ¡°My first question is how did you end up at the mercy of those men?¡±


    Ortega swallowed the lump which formed in her throat and she remained quiet.


    ¡°Answer me, Ortega!¡± Derrick barked and she flinched. ¡°How did you end up at the mercy of those bastard?!!¡±


    Ortega¡¯s heart¡¯s heart started racing fast and her breathes became shaky, but she tried to keep them steady, then she started exining how Roxanne came to their room some hours ago.


    ¡°I¡­ I was eating dinner with my friend.. in our room, and one of the maids¡­. um¡­ I don¡¯t¡­ I don¡¯t know her name. She told me that the head maid sent me and her on an errand, so I left with her, and while we were busy heading to the ce where we were sent, I got lost. I¡­ I met those men when I was trying to find the maid I left the pce with.¡±


    Derrick already knew that the maid Ortega was referring to was Roxanne.


    ¡°The maid who you went out of the pce with, is she your friend?¡± He asked.


    ¡°No, we aren¡¯t friends.¡± Ortega schook her head negatively. ¡°Tonight is the first time I will be seeing her face ever since I started working as a maid.¡±


    ¡®So, that godforsaken maid lied to me. She wasn¡¯t giving this foolish human a tour around the kingdom. She had a different motive, and that motive was to kill this human. That¡¯s the reason why she stole a confirmation card and took her faraway from the pce so she¡¯d kill her.¡¯ Derrick thought to himself, and his blood began boiling.


    One thing he hated the most was being lied to, and Roxanne just did that to him. She lied to his face and he will surely make her pay for it. But first, he wants to deal with the human standing in front of him before doing anything else.


    ¡°Ortega,¡± Derrick called in a low deep voice as he began walking towards Ortega.


    Ortega¡¯s heart started pounding fast as Derrick approached her. Her head was still lowered and she was also fiddling with her fingers.


    ¡°I have always known humans to be weak and foolish creatures, but I never knew you were too weak and incredibly foolish.¡± Derrick said as he finally stood in her front.


    His words pierced Ortega¡¯s heart and she felt offended, but she kept mute, not because she wanted to keep mute, but because she was so scared of the alpha king standing in front of her.


    She could feel a dangerous and dark aura radiating from him, and that aura alone sent waves of fear throughout her body system.


    Derrick gripped her hair and she winced in pain. He forced her to look at his cold yet handsome face.


    ¡°You¡¯re really foolish, Ortega. Someone you know nothing about came into your roomte at night and told you that the head maid sent the both of you on an errand, and then you followed her.¡± Derrick scoffed. ¡°You¡¯re so foolish, and you¡¯re not only foolish but weak. Your weakness is what disgusts me.¡± He added.


    A lump formed in Ortega¡¯s throat as she stared at his cold face.


    ¡°Ahhh!!!¡± She winced as he gripped her hair tighter.


    ¡°I hate humans, but I hate you more.¡± Ge said, then he dragged her by her hair to his bed and he pushed her roughly on the bed, making hery her back against the soft mattress.


    Her eyes went wide with fear, and heart banged soo hard against his ribs she feared it might break through the bones.C0pyright ? 2024 N?v)(elDrama.Org.


    She watched as he tore his shirt off his body and he climbed on the bed. She tried shifting back, but he caught her leg and dragged her beneath him.


    She gasped and her body started trembling as her eyes met with his lust-filled eyes.


    He smirked dangerously before tearing off her dress, leaving her in only her bra and pink panties.


    His eyes darkened with lust as he stared at her pink panties. He tore it away and threw it behind him before yanking off her bra.


    She was nowying stark naked underneath him and that tripled both her nervousness and fear.


    ¡°Ahhhh!!!!¡± Ortega cried in pain, and Derrick¡¯s palm found its way to her neck, wrapping tightly on it, making her head spin fromck of oxygen.


    ¡°I am gonna fuck some senses into that empty skull of yours so that the next time anyone tries to fool you, you¡¯ll be able to think fast and act smart.¡± Derrick said, his manly voice making her shiver under him. Fear gripped her immediately she heard that statement, and she almost cried. She knew he wasn¡¯t gonna go easy on her.


    The cruel smile across Derrick¡¯s face immediately showed that he¡¯s gonna show no mercy, and that sent shivers of fear down her spine.


    She started regrettinging to his chamber to thank him. If she knew that this was what would happen, then she wouldn¡¯t havee to his chamber.


    ¡°You¡¯ll regret stepping foot out of this pce.¡± he said, giving her a smack in the face, not enough to leave a mark, but enough for it to hurt, and she clenched around him as she cried out in pain.


    He gave her a smack again, harder this time before bracing the back of her head and tightening his hand around her throat.


    A satisfied look came to his face when he saw how hurt she looked. The only thing in his mind is to toture her till she cks out.


    A loud moan of pain escaped her lips when he bent her into two, making sure her knees were touching her shoulders before plunging his dick roughly into her already hot pussy again.


    ¡°Ahhhhhhhh!!!!!¡± A painful flew out of her mouth as he dick rammed deep into her, parting her tight pussy dangerously.


    She gasped when he pulled out, but she screamed louder than before when he pushed his whole dick back into her honeypot with full force.


    He did brutally this time, pushing it in till tears of pain filled her eyes. She bit her bottom lip very hard to stop herself from screaming, but screamed again because the pain was getting too much.


    ¡°Please alpha! I¡¯m in pain!!!!!¡± she cried out in pain as hot tears rolled her her cheeks.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, this is just the beginning of your pain.¡± Derrick said with a wicked smirk across his lips.


    He started thrusting into her brutally, and more tears poured out of her eyes. She continued crying open as he slid in and out of her pussy faster, a devilish smile was on his face as he brutalized her body.


    There and there, she admitted it that he was a beast, but she was mystified by how someone so dangerous and heartless could have the face of an angel.


    Derrick increased his pace and began mming very hard and deep into her, causing her to scream loud in pain. Her pussy was too tight for his huge dick, but he was going deeper and deeper into her, not caring if he was hurting her.


    ¡°Please alpha!!! I¡¯m begging you in the name of the moon goddess or whoever you serve!! Please stop!!!¡± she begged as tears poured out of her eyes.


    Derricknded a thunderous p across her face and she went blind for some seconds.


    ¡°I know you¡¯re enjoying this, so stop shedding fake tears and moan my name!!¡± Derrick snarled at her.


    ¡°Jezzzzz!!!!¡± She gasped loudly when he pushed his whole cock into her. She dug the back of her head into the bed. An exerted growl flew from her lips, and she flexed her vaginal muscles around him.


    Derrick took a moment to savor the wet, tight heat of her p¨²ssy clenching about his huge c¨®ck, and then he grabbed her hips, pulled out to the tip, and rammed into her all the way.


    Ortega¡¯s eyes shed wide open, and her red lips parted to scream. Derrick choked on her throat, stopping the scream from escaping her mouth.


    She tried to push him off her body, but he was far too stronger than her. She started hitting his chest, hoping he¡¯d feel pain and stop the brutal sex.


    Derrick released her throat and this time Ortega cried out but that didn¡¯t stop him either. He squeezed one of her br¨¦asts in retaliation. The supple flesh protruded around his fingers, and the n¨ªpple stood firm against his thumb.


    Ortega began moaning as he guided his thumb and finger to pinch her. He twisted her n¨ªpple and pulled it from her body, and she squealed a muffled tone of approval.


    He continued fucking her brutally, and her pussy clenched around his cock as she was close to having an orgasm.


    Derrick knew she was close to reaching orgasm so he increased his pace till she came all over his dick


    Derrick smirked and pulled out his dick which was glistening with her cum, then he shoved her forward. Her face met with the mattress, and he pinned her down by her neck so her ass is up for him. He mmed his long length back inside her in one full thrust.


    Her eyes rolled back, and her mouth fell open. Derrick took the advantage to hook his fingers into her mouth, forcing her back to his hips where there¡¯s nowhere to run.


    He wrecked her bones, the strength of his next thrust making her spines twinge. He gave it to her hard, all off him rough and skilled.


    Derrick fucked her violently from behind, and she clenched her jaw as the feeling of both pain and pleasure ran through her body system.


    He spit on her exposed ass, letting it drip down her cunt. She got to hold the sheets, and he grabbed her wrists, bringing them behind her back. The p of his hips against her ass builded. She was trapped, and the sheets soaked her cries.


    ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re not enjoying it, Ortega!!¡± Heughed darkly above her, and she shook her head, blinking back tears when he hit her g-spot.


    He picked up another mad pace immediately, growling into her ear. ¡°I¡¯m gonna tear your little pussy apart and make you scream my name!!¡±


    The dark room shifted, echoing the sound of the alpha fucking her.


    She suddenly heard the poundinging from the wall. He¡¯s fucking so hard that the bed is tearing into the wall.


    ¡°Hmmm¡­.. Please!!!¡± She moaned both in pain and pleasure as he wrapped himself around her, arms moving underneath her arms and over her chest.


    Heid himself over her, using one hand to capture herrge breasts while the other hand held her throat, seizing oxygen from her lungs.


    The hole in the wall became deeper as the bed kept hitting it, squeaking under the weight of his brutal fucking.


    She¡¯s definitely the only thing keeping him from tearing a hole through the mattress.


    He sucked her breast into his mouth so hard, fucking her harder again under the steamy heat. Her vagina tore apart.


    ¡°Shhh!!! Pl¡­ please alpha!!!¡± She cried out as he continued mming deeper and deeper into her.


    What she was feeling was a mixture of pleasure and pain, but the pleasure was more than the pain because her honeypot had already adjusted to the size of his huge cock.


    ¡°Ahh!! Yesss!!!!!¡± She moaned loudly in pleasure, biting through the bed as her pussy shed tears of cum.


    ¡°I¡¯m gonna enjoy filling your little pussy with my cum!¡± Derrick groaned, pressing his dick harder into her, making her head spin.


    Derrick increased his momentum and Ortega¡¯s moans got louder. Derrick felt his dick twitch inside her and he sted his cum inside her with a throaty roar.


    Ortega screamed in satisfaction as she felt his warm cum inside her pussy.


    Ortega breathed heavily on the bed. Her body was glistening with sweats.


    Just when she thought he was done, just when she thought it was over, Derrick positioned her in a different style and he fucked her till she passed out.

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    After fucking her brutally for close to two hours, Ortega passed out and Derrick pulled his dick out of her.Content is ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org.


    He smirked devilishly as he got down from the bed, then he threw a duvet on her naked body.


    ¡°Weakling.¡± He said before picking up his ck sweatpants from the ground.


    He wore the sweatpants and a ck singlet before walking over to his studying table to pick up a box of cigarette.


    He took out a stick of cigarette from the box and mped it with his lips before lighting it with a lighter.


    He drew in a long puff from the cigarette and he blew out streaks of smoke from his mouth.


    His lips curved into a devilish smirk as he nced at Ortega who was stillying unconscious on the bed.


    His mind went to Roxanne and he remembered how she lied to him. He made up his mind to kill her that night.


    Remembering the fake story Roxanne tood him made his blood boil. He took a long puff from his cigarette and he began walking towards the door with the intention of going straight to the dungeon where she (Roxanne) was locked.


    He got to the door and was about to open it, but someone from outside the chamber beat him to it. The door opened and he saw Felicia standing with a smile on her face.


    She was putting on a short ck gown which exposed her fresh creamy thighs.. The gown also revealed her cleavages and her nipples were pointing out the gown, signifying that she wasn¡¯t wearing a bra.


    ¡°What are you doing here at thiso hour, Felicia?¡± Derrick asked in a cold voice as he blew out streaks of smoke from his mouth.


    ¡°I came to sleep in your chamber. I want to spend the night with you.¡± She replied, maintaining that bright smile on her face.


    ¡°And why do you want to sleep in my chamber?¡± Derrick inquired, arching his brows questioningly at her. ¡°Is something wrong with your chamber, or are you scared of sleeping alone?¡±


    ¡°No, I¡¯m not scared of sleeping alone.¡± Felicia shook her head. ¡°I just want to spend the night with you since we are gonna married soon.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry but you can¡¯t sleep in my chamber tonight.¡± Derrick said, and Felicia¡¯s face fell in disappointment.


    ¡°Why?¡± She asked in a sad voice.


    ¡°Because I don¡¯t want you in my chamber.¡± Derrick replied coldly as he took another drag from his cigarette.


    ¡°And why don¡¯t you want me in your chamber?¡± She questioned.


    ¡°I just don¡¯t want you in my chamber.¡± Derrick replied, and saw Ramos heading towards the chamber.


    ¡°Excuse me.¡± Derrick said, and Felicia stepped aside for him toe out of the chamber.


    As Derrick stepped out of the chamber, Felicia¡¯s eyes caught a woman sleeping on Derrick¡¯s bed. She was able to see the woman¡¯s face before Derrick closed the door.


    Ramos finally got to Derrick and he greeted him.


    ¡°Greetings,dy Felicia.¡± He also greeted Felicia who was thinking about the woman on Derrick¡¯s bed.


    ¡°Alpha, the maid has been locked up in the dungeon like you instructed.¡± Ramos said to Derrick through his mind.


    {P/S: Werewolves have the ability tomunicate with each other telepathically. It¡¯s called ¡°MIND LINK¡±}


    ¡°I am going to see the maid in the dungeon. Don¡¯t let anyone in my chamber , especially Felicia.¡± Derrick replied Ramos, telepathically.


    ¡°Alright, alpha.¡± Ramos replied.


    ¡°And go to the head maid¡¯s ce. Tell her toe to my chamber and dress up for the human on the bed. When she¡¯s done dressing up the human, you should take the human back to her room in the maids quarter.¡± Derrick instructed, telepathically.


    ¡°Understood.¡± Ramos nodded, then Derrick began walking away.


    ¡°Alpha!!¡± Felicia called but Derrick didn¡¯t give her a response, nor did he stop on his tracks. The guards bowed as he walked through the wide hallway that led to the dungeon where Roxanne was locked.


    Felicia remained on her spot, staring at Derrick¡¯s retreating figure till he was out of sight.


    ¡°Excuse me.¡± Felicia said to Ramos who was now standing in front of Derrick¡¯s chamber, guarding the chamber.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but the alpha instructed me not let anyone inside his chamber.¡± Ramos replied with a straight face.


    Felicia scoffed in disbelief.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you know who I am?¡± She asked, arrogantly.


    Ramos gave her no response. He was just staring at her with a nk expression on his face which infuriated her.


    ¡°I am the soon-to-be Luna of this kingdom so get the fuck out of my way!!!¡± Felicia barked at Ramos, but he just remained on his spot with the nk expression on his face.


    ¡°I¡¯m tolerating your attitude because of who you are. Go back to your chamber before I do something you won¡¯t like.¡± Ramos said in a cold voice.


    Felicia balled her hands into fists and she red daggers at Ramos. She badly wanted to go inside Derrick¡¯s chamber and drag out the woman sleeping on his bed out of his chamber, but the hefty guard standing in front of the chamber wasn¡¯t giving her the chance to do so.


    ¡°I¡¯ll make sure you regret this, you disrespectful idiot!¡± Felicia spat angrily before storming off to her chamber.


    On her way to her chamber, she identally bumped into someone, making her lose her bnce. She almost fell on the ground but the person grabbed her by her waist, preventing her from falling.


    A gasp flew out of her mouth and she instinctively wrapped her hands around the person¡¯s neck.


    She looked at the person¡¯s face and she saw that the person was Merrick.


    She stared deeply into his ocean eyes, and for a minute, she was lost staring at him.


    They both remained in that position for some minutes, staring into each other¡¯s eyes in silence.


    The position was getting awkward for Merrick so he cleared his throat, jolting Felicia out of her thoughts.


    She immediately unwrapped her hands from his neck and he also unwrapped his hands from her waist.


    ¡°Lady Felicia, why are you still awake?¡± Merrick asked. ¡°Are you finding it hard to sleep?¡±


    ¡°No. I actually came to see alpha Derrick, but he.. he is not in his chamber.¡± Felicia replied.


    ¡°He isn¡¯t?¡± Merrick furrowed his brows.


    ¡°Yes.¡± Felicia nodded affirmatively.


    ¡°I was actually going to see him, but since he¡¯s not in his chamber, I will be heading back to my chamber.¡± Merrick said.


    ¡°Alright. Goodnight.¡± Felicia replied.


    ¡°Yeah. Goodnight.¡± Merrick replied and walked away.


    Felicia stared at his retreating figure for a while before walking to her chamber.


    The guards were guarding her chamber immediately opened the door when they saw her approaching the chamber.


    Felicia stepped inside her chamber and her mind went to the woman who was sleeping on Derrick¡¯s bed.


    ¡°Who¡¯s that woman?¡± She muttered as she reyed Ortega¡¯s face in her head.


    ¡®Whoever she is, I¡¯ll find out tomorrow morning and make sure she pays dearly for sleeping with my man.¡¯ She concluded in her mind.

 Chapter 26

    {THAT SAME NIGHT ~ THE DUNGEON}


    The guards standing in front of the dungeons door bowed and greeted Derrick as he approached them.


    They unlocked the iron door for him and he stepped inside the dungeon were Roxanne was locked in.


    She quickly rose up from the cold ground she was sitting on when Derrick stepped inside the dungeon.


    ¡°Greetings¡­.¡±


    Derrick suddenly grabbed her neck and her words got stuck in her throat. Shock was clearly written on Roxanne¡¯s face as Derrick gripped her neck.


    ¡°You daree to my chamber and lie to me?, How condescending.¡± He said with a devilish smile.


    ¡°You really think I wouldn¡¯t find out that you were lying?, Is that how foolish you think I am?, I guess you don¡¯t have a single likeness for your life.¡± Derrick added, his grip tightening around her neck.


    Roxanne began gasping for airand her face was bing red. Thick veins were already appearing on her neck.


    ¡°I¡­ I¡¯m sorry.. a¡­ alpha¡­¡± Roxanne managed to speak, and Derrick smirked devilishly.


    ¡°You should have thought of the consequences of lying to me beforeing to my chamber to lie to me.¡± He said and his eyes changed to green, then long as sharp ws started sprouting out from his fingers.


    Before Roxanne could blink her eyes, Derrick thrusted his ws deep into her chest and he ripped out her heart.


    Roxanne gasped loudly and took herst breathe, then Derrick threw her lifeless body across the dungeon.


    Roxanne¡¯s lifeless body crashed on the ground with a loud thud.


    Derrick walked out of the dungeon with Roxanne¡¯s heart in his left hand, and blood dripping from his ws.


    ¡°Burn her body into ashes and dispose this.¡± Derrick said to one of the guards outside the dungeon, and he handed Roxanne¡¯s heart to the guard.


    Fear gripped the guard and his hands became shaky as he collected the heart from Derrick.


    Derrick could feel the guard¡¯s fear and that infuriated him so much. Fear was another thing he hated, and seeing the fear in the guard¡¯s eyes, he grabbed the guard in a sh and ripped off his head from his neck.


    Shivers ran up the spines of the remaining guards when saw the head of their colleague rolling on the ground.


    They were all scared but they dared not show it. They just stared at the alpha in horror.Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org.


    Derrick turned his gaze to another guard, and cold fear gripped the guard when Derrick¡¯s red eyes met with his. But the guardposed himself and hid his fear so as not to end like the other guard whose head got ripped off by Derrick.


    Derrick walked towards the guard with his red eyes and long sharp ws.


    The guard kept a straight face as Derrick stood in his front.


    Derrick looked for any sign of fear in the guard¡¯s eyes, and when he found none, his eyes changed back to normal and his ws retracted back into his fingers.


    ¡°Burn the body of that weakling and also the body of the bitch inside the dungeon.¡± Derrick ordered, and the guard nodded sharply with a borrowed courage.


    Derrick turned around and he walked out of the ce.


    All the guards guarding the dungeon heaved a breathe of relief when Derrick left.


    ¡°Am I the only one who almost pass out when the alpha ripped off Jordan¡¯s head?¡± One of the guards asked, and they all stared at their colleague¡¯s decapitated body on the ground.


    ¡°Jeez! Jordan was a good guy, but it seems like luck wasn¡¯t¡¯t on his side this night.¡± Another said, and they all shook their head in pity as one of the guards carried the decapitated body out of the ce.


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    {THE NEXT MORNING ~ ORTEGA AND PRISCILLA¡¯S ROOM}


    Ortega slowly opened her eyes as the sun reflected on her face through the open blinds in the room.


    She groaned as her eyes tried to adjust to the brightness. Her eyes finally adjusted to the it and she nced around her to realize that she was now in her and Prisci¡¯s room in the maids quarter.


    The door opened and she saw Prisci walking inside the room with a tray of food in her hands.


    Ortega managed to sit upright in the bed and she winced when she felt pains in between her legs. Both her legs were also paining her.


    ¡°Are you okay?¡± Prisci asked worriedly as she dropped the te of food on the bedstand. 2


    ¡°Yeah. Yeah I¡¯m fine.¡± Ortega nodded as the pain slowly subsided.


    ¡°Here is your breakfast.¡± Prisci handed the te of food to Ortega


    Prisci watched as Ortega ate the food. They didn¡¯t say a word to each other until Ortega finished eating.


    ¡°Why did youe to the alpha¡¯s chamberst night?¡± Prisci asked as she collected the empty te from Ortega, cing it on the tray on the bedstand.


    ¡°Well¡­¡± Ortega hesitated. ¡°I came to thank him for rescuing me from five heartless menst night.¡±


    ¡°He rescued youst night?¡±


    ¡°Yeah.¡± Ortega nodded.


    ¡°Okay, I have three questions for you,¡± Prisci stated.


    ¡°Okay?¡±


    ¡°First of all, how did you end up at the mercy of five heartless men and where did you gost night?¡± Prisci inquired.


    ¡°I followed one of the maids out of the pce.¡± Ortega replied.


    ¡°What!?¡± Prisci¡¯s eyes popped open. ¡°You don¡¯t mean it.¡±


    ¡°I do.¡±


    ¡°Which maid? Why?¡± Prisci asked.


    ¡°Is that the second and third question?¡± Ortega asked back.


    ¡°What? No. But do you know the name of the maid you followed out of the pce and why did you follow her?¡± Prisci questioned.


    Ortega climbed out of the bed and began walking towards the open door so that she¡¯d close it.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know the name of the maid.¡± Ortega replied as she finally got to the door.


    ¡°You don¡¯t know the maid¡¯s name and you followed her?!¡± Prisci asked in disbelief, and Ortega turned around before saying,


    ¡°I followed her because she said the head maid sent the both of us on an errand.¡±


    ¡°The name of that maid is Roxanne and she isn¡¯t a good person.¡± Prisci said, and Ortega raised a questioning brow at her.


    ¡°And what makes you say that?¡± She inquired.


    ¡°Trust me, Ortega. I have been working in this pce for a long time and I know almost every maid and what they are capable of doing,¡± replied Prisci. ¡°I know their characters, and trust me when I say that Roxanne isn¡¯t someone you can trust or be friends with. She is a bitch.¡± Prisci added.


    ¡°Well, she seems cool to me.¡± Ortega said, and Prisci shook her head with a sigh.


    ¡°Roxanne isn¡¯t cool, but anyway, how did you end up meeting the men after you and Roxanne left the pce?¡± Prisci threw thest question.


    Ortega was mute for a few seconds before replying.


    ¡°While Roxanne and I were heading to where she said the head maid sent us, I lost my way. I tried calling for help but there was no one in the alley I was in. The alley was dark, ans I felt hopeless and helpless until I saw five men chatting andughing loudly. I thought they were good people but they were the exact opposite of what I thought. I thought they would help me out in my mess but I was so wrong.¡± She released a shaky breath, her hands trembling as the images ofst night filled her head.


    She couldn¡¯t shake off the images out of her head. She could hear their loud and tauntingughter¡­ Their sarcastic replies¡­ She could see the devilish smiles on their faces¡­ She could feel their hands roaming over her body, making goosebumps rise in her arms as the feeling overshadowed her, making her feel so much disgusted with her body.


    She could even feel the finger of the bastard that dared to insert his damn finger in her honeypot. The excitement that clouded their faces made her feel so nauseous and want to puke.


    Their voices were like a piece of music she desperately wish she could put an end to. Her fear, plight, misery, and predicament were gradually taking the better part of her sense of reasoning.


    Ortega started convulsing, gripping the door knob tightly as she squeezed her eyes shut.


    Memories of what happenedst night morning filled her senses and she started hearing every one of their voices in her head ¨C alpha Derrick¡¯s voice and the voices of the five men who tried to rape her.


    ¡°Ortega are you alright?¡± Prisci asked from behind her.


    Prisci¡¯s voice went to the back of Ortega¡¯s head, and as much as she tried to get a grip of herself, she couldn¡¯t.


    Prisci advanced toward her, looking worried and scared.


    ¡°Ortega, are you okay?¡± Prisci asked as she advanced towards Ortega.


    Ortega could see Prisci¡¯s lips moving but she heard nothing.


    Darkness was slowly consuming her. She released the door locker she was gripping onto and staggered back.


    She shook her head, trying to fight back against the unconsciousness but it was impossible. She was really feeling dizzy and her head was spinning around.


    Ortega eventually stopped fighting the unconsciousness and just as she was slowly falling to the ground, someone caught her from behind.


    It wasn¡¯t her best friend because Prisci were standing in front of her, stunned and dumbstruck.


    Ortega¡¯s nose caught the familiar scent of the person, and as she was going to look at the face of the person who just saved her from falling to the ground, darkness eventually consumed her.

 Chapter 27

    AT ALPHA DERRICK¡¯S CHAMBER


    Alpha Derrick was just putting on his blue suit jacket when he heard a knock on the door. He was standing in front of his dressing mirror.


    ¡°Come in.¡± He stated as he finished wearing his suit jacket.


    The door opened and Ramos stepped inside the chamber, then he shut the door quietly behind him.


    ¡°Good morning, alpha.¡± He greeted with a slight bow of his head.


    ¡°Is the car ready?¡± Derrick asked as hebed his jet ck air.


    ¡°Yes, alpha. The car is ready.¡± Ramos replied.


    ¡°What about Merrick? Is he ready for the meeting?¡± Derrick asked, wearing a Rolex watch around his wrist.


    ¡°I saw Lord Merrick carrying the human maid to the royal clinic.¡± Ramos replied, and Derrick nced at him.


    He was about to ask Ramos the reason why Merrick took Ortega to the royal clinic, but he decided against it because it was none of his business.


    ¡°Go to the royal clinic and tell Merrick we are leaving for the meeting in five minutes.¡± Derrick said, and Ramos nodded before leaving the chamber.


    Derrick¡¯s mind went to Ortega as he continued dressing, and he couldn¡¯t help but to wonder what happened to her and why Merrick was carrying her to the royal clinic.


    ¡®What was Merrick doing with her?¡¯ he thought to himself, then she shook the thought of his mind


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    Merrick could be seen carrying Ortega in his arms, heading towards the royal clinic, while Prisci followed him from behind with a worried look on her face.


    The maids around the area had surprised looks on their faces when they saw Merrick carrying a maid ¡ª a maid who was not a werewolf but a human; the weakest creature known to them.


    ¡°How can a royalty like Lord Merrick be carrying that weak and pesky human maid?¡± A maid whispered to another maid.


    ¡°I wish I was the one Lord Merrick was carrying and not that stupid human.¡± Another whispered.


    Merrick heard the maids loud and clear but he ignored them and he continued walking to the royal clinic.


    Prisci red at the maids as she followed Merrick from behind.


    They finally arrived at the royal clinic after walking for three minutes, and Merrick took Ortega to one of the rooms in the building.


    ¡°Go and call Agatha for me.¡± Merrick told one of the nurses in the clinic, and the nurse rushed out to call the royal doctor, then Merrick gentlyid Ortega on the bed.


    Prisci stood beside him. ¡°Thanks for bringing her here, Lord Merrick.¡± She said, and Merrick nodded.


    ¡°Why did she copse back there? Is she sick?¡± He asked, ncing at Ortega who was lying unconscious on the bed.


    ¡°No, she isn¡¯t sick. She experienced something traumaticst night and I think it kind of affected her this morning.¡± Prisci replied, and Merrick raised a questioning brow at her.


    ¡°What traumatic thing did she experiencest night?¡± He inquired.


    ¡°She almost got rapedst night but¡­.¡±


    ¡°She almost got raped?¡± Merrick cut in. His voice was filled with shock.


    ¡°Yes, but alpha Derrick was there to save her.¡± Prisci replied.


    ¡°How did that happen? Did she leave the castlest night?¡± Merrick inquired.


    Prisci was about to speak when the door suddenly opened, and Agatha stepped in with two other nurses behind her.


    ¡°Greetings, Lord Merrick.¡± They greeted Merrick and he simply nodded in reply.


    ¡°What happened to her?¡± Agatha asked, ncing at Ortega¡¯s unconscious body on the bed.


    ¡°She just suddenly passed out some minutes ago.¡± Merrick replied,


    ¡°Is she sick?¡± Agatha asked.


    ¡°No, she isn¡¯t.¡± Merrick replied.


    ¡°Let me check what¡¯s wrong with her.¡± Agatha said, and she walked towards the bed where Ortega wasying, then she ced both her hands on Ortega¡¯s head.


    Agatha¡¯s eyes suddenly changed to green and it glowed brightly for a while before changing back to normal.


    ¡°She is just traumatized.¡± Agatha said, facing both Merrick and Prisci.


    ¡°Yeah. Her friend here said she was almost rapedst night, but Derrick rescued her. I think that¡¯s the cause of the trauma. Is there something you can do to stop the trauma?¡± Merrick asked.


    ¡°Yeah.¡± Agatha nodded. ¡°I have a potion that¡¯ll help her forget her traumatic experiencest night. Don¡¯t worry, she¡¯ll be fine.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡± Merrick nodded.


    ¡°Go and bring me the memory healing potion.¡± Agatha said to one of the nurses.


    The nurse immediately walked out of the room to get whatever she was instructed to bring.


    Just then, a knock came at the door.


    ¡°Come in.¡± Agatha stated, ncing at the closed door.


    The door opened and Ramos, alpha Derrick¡¯s personal guard, stepped inside the room, shutting the door quietly.


    ¡°Good morning, Lord Merrick.¡± He greeted Merrick as he approached them.


    ¡°Morning, Ramos. What brings you here?¡± Merrick asked in reply.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org.


    ¡°Alpha Derrick told me to remind you about the meeting. He said we¡¯ll be leaving for the meeting in five minutes.¡± Ramos said.


    ¡°Gosh. I almost forgot about the meeting.¡± Merrick muttered, before facing Agatha. ¡°Agatha, thanks a lot for your help. When she wakes up, please make sure she gets enough rest.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Agatha nodded.


    ¡°Ramos, let¡¯s go.¡± Merrick said, and he began walking towards the door with Ramos.


    Ramos opened the door for Merrick to walk out first, then he also walked out of the room, and shut the door.


    Agatha stared at the closed door, biting her bottom lip regrettably. She had something she wanted to tell Merrick, but because Prisci was also in the room at that time, she couldn¡¯t tell him. And now I he is gone.


    ¡®Maybe I¡¯ll tell him some other time.¡¯ she concluded in her mind, sadly.


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    (ALPHA DERRICK¡¯S CHAMBER)


    Derrick was sitting on a couch, pressing his phone, chatting with some of his business partners in New York city.


    Apart from being an alpha King, Derrick was also one of the most influential men in the world. He and his twin brother, Merrick, were on the list of the top 5 richest men in the world.


    Derrick had billion dorpanies working under his name, and he controlled most of the major gold mining sectors in the world.


    In short, Derrick was a billionaire alpha king.


    Derrick was still chatting with his business partners when he heard a knock on the door.


    ¡°Come in.¡± He said without taking his gaze off his phone.


    The door opened and Ramos stepped inside the chamber, then he shut the door quietly.


    ¡°Alpha Derrick, Lord Frederick requests your presence in his chamber before you leave for the meeting.¡± Ramos informed, and Derrick let out a low growl.


    He already knew the reason why his father wanted to see him was to discuss about his goddamn wedding with Felicia, and that ruined his mood.

 Chapter 28

    ¡°Alpha Derrick, Lord Frederick requests your presence in his chamber before you leave for the meeting.¡± Ramos informed, and Derrick let out a low growl.


    ¡°You can leave.¡± He said, and Ramos bowed before walking out of the chamber.


    Derrick rose up from the couch and he pocketed his phone before walking towards his dressing table.


    He wore four golden rings on his fingers and a Ruby ring on his index finger, then he wore a gold chain around his neck before walking out of his chamber.


    The guards bowed for him as he walked through the hallway that led to his father¡¯s chamber.


    The guards in front Lord Frederick¡¯s chamber immediately opened the door when they saw Derrick approaching the chamber with a dangerous look on his face.


    The guards bowed in fear but he ignored them and stepped inside his father¡¯s chamber with a cold expression on his face.


    He saw his father, Lord Frederick, sitting on a couch, sipping a ss of wine. His mother, Lady Aurora, was sitting beside his father on the couch.


    They were both discussing about Derrick¡¯s wedding, but immediately Derrick stepped inside the chamber, they stopped talking and they both diverted their gazes to him.


    An elderly woman who was Lady Aurora¡¯s personal maid was standing behind Lady aurora and Lord Fredrick¡¯s couch.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org.


    Derrick walked to the couch which was opposite his parents, and he sat on it without greeting them.


    ¡°I have only five minutes to spend here, so it¡¯s best if you start telling me the reason why you called me here.¡± He said in a cold voice as he crossed his right leg over the other.


    Lord Fredrick gently dropped his ss of wine on the ss table standing between the couch he was sitting on and the couch Derrick was sitting on.


    His wife, Lady Aurora, also adjusted herself on the couch, then Lord Fredrick started speaking.


    ¡°Derrick, you have to cancel whatever meeting you have this morning.¡±


    Derrick frowned at his father¡¯s statement.


    ¡°And why should I do that?¡± He asked.


    ¡°Because you and Felicia are getting engaged this morning.¡± Lord Fredrick replied.


    ¡°You say what?¡± Derrick asked to confirm whether he heard his father correctly, or whether his ears had suddenly gotten dysfunctional.


    ¡°You heard me correctly, Derrick. You and Felicia are getting engaged this morning.¡± Lord Fredrick repeated.


    ¡°You must be kidding me, dad.¡± Derrick said.


    ¡°Unfortunately, Derrick, I¡¯m not kidding. I¡¯m damn serious,¡± Lord Fredrick replied. ¡°You and Felicia are gonna get engaged this morning, and it¡¯s either you and Felicia get engaged this morning, or forget about your title as the alpha king because I¡¯m gonna strip you off that position.¡± He added.


    ¡°Seriously? You wanna strip me off my position?¡± Derrick raised a brow at his father before bursting into a fit ofughter.


    ¡°I¡¯m not joking, Derrick!¡± Lord Fredrick banged his fist on the table, and Derrick stoppedughing.


    ¡°Oh, so you¡¯re really gonna strip me off my position if I disagree to this stupid and sudden engagement, huh?¡± Derrick asked with a smirk across his face.


    ¡°Yes, I am gonna strip you off your position if you disagree with me, Derrick. I have discussed this with the twenty-four elders of this kingdom and they¡¯ve given me their full support. So the rest is up to you. It¡¯s either you and Felicia get engaged this morning, or get ready to lose your title as the alpha king of Whitestone kingdom.¡± Lord Frederick replied, and Derrick scoffed before averting his gaze to his mother.


    ¡°Mum, I know you don¡¯t love me as much as you love Merrick, but are you also in support of this bullshit engagement? Do you also want me to get engaged with someone who isn¡¯t my mate? Someone I don¡¯t love?¡± He asked, anddy Aurora let out a soft sigh.


    ¡°Derrick, this engagement is for you own benefit and the benefit of this Kingdom, so I¡¯m in support of it.¡± Lady Aurora replied, and Derrick scoffed in disbelief.


    ¡°And moreover, you¡¯ve been searching for your mate for a very long time and you haven¡¯t found her till now. I don¡¯t think you¡¯re destined to have a mate, Derrick, so getting engaged with Felicia is the best thing for you, and seven days after the engagement, the both of you will get married.¡± Lady Aurora added.


    ¡°As your mum said, it¡¯s the best thing for you and for this kingdom, and if you fail to cooperate, I¡¯ll make sure you loose everything including your title.¡± Lord Fredrick chipped in.


    Derrick scoffed again in disbelief, ¡°Are you now ckmailing me?¡±


    ¡°No, we are doing what¡¯s best for you and the Kingdom.¡± Lord Fredrick replied.


    ¡°Spare me that bullisht, dad. You and I both know that the reason why you agreed to my godforsaken rtionship with Felicia is because of your selfish interest.¡± Derrick said, and Lord Fredrick red at him.


    ¡°I would watch that way I talk if I were you, Derrick.¡± Lord Frederick said, warningly.


    ¡°Dad, whether you¡¯re doing what¡¯s best for the kingdom, or you own personal benefit, I need time to think about this engagement shit.¡± Derrick said, and rose up to his feet.


    ¡°Unfortunately, son, there¡¯s no time to think about anything. You¡¯re and Felicia are getting engaged this morning, and you¡¯re gonna do it right here and right now. So sit down.¡± Lord Frederick said in a stern voice.


    Derrick¡¯s let out a low growl and he red at his father before sitting down angrily.


    Just then, the door opened, and Felicia walked in, dressed elegantly in a red flowered gown which was decorated with diamond stones.


    She had a bright smile as she approached Derrick and his parents.


    A maid was walking behind her, holding a small sized golden tray which had a ring boxe on it.


    Derrick gazed at Felicia angrily as she walked towards them.


    ¡°Good morning, Lord Fredrick. Good morning Lady Aurora.¡± Felicia greeted Derrick¡¯s parents, bowing her head as a sign of respect.


    ¡°Morning, Felicia.¡± Both Lord Fredrick anddy Aurora replied.


    ¡°Good morning, Alpha Derrick.¡± Felicia bowed her head respectfully as she greeted Derrick.


    She had a wide smile on her face, but her smile slowly washed off when she saw the angry look on Derrick¡¯s face.


    ¡°Have your seat, Felicia, and let¡¯s get the both of you engaged ASAP.¡± Lord Fredrick said with a grin, and Felicia smiled before sitting down beside Derrick.


    ¡°No fucking engagement will take ce this morning!¡± Derrick said, angrily, and Lord Merrick chuckled before speaking.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have a choice, son. It¡¯s either the both of you get engaged this morning, or lose your title as the alpha king of Whitestone kingdom.¡±

 Chapter 29

    Lord Frederick¡¯s chamber had transformed into an unexpected battleground, a stage for a dramatic sh of wills that would resonate through the annals of history. The palpable tension gripped the room, wrapping around the upants like an oppressive shroud. Derrick, his countenance an icy mask of defiance, and Felicia, struggling to maintain an unconvincing smile, sat side by side, an incongruous pair thrown together by the capricious hand of fate.


    The atmosphere was electric with anticipation, as if the very air had thickened in response to the brewing storm between father and son. Felicia, draped in an elegant gown that now felt like a straitjacket, shifted ufortably, acutely aware of her role as an unwitting pawn in this high-stakes confrontation.


    Lord Frederick, his eyes locked unwaveringly on his son, leaned forward, his voice dripping with authority. ¡°Derrick, I implore you to consider your next words carefully. The very mantle of alpha king hangs in the bnce.¡±


    Derrick¡¯s jaw clenched, his fists balling at his sides in defiance. His mind raced, a whirlwind of anger and frustration. He had imagined this moment countless times, but facing it was an entirely different beast. ¡°Do you truly believe, Father, that I would yield to your will so easily? Your estimation of me is wed.¡±


    In response, Lord Frederick¡¯s voice grew colder, an unyielding wall against Derrick¡¯s resistance. ¡°We¡¯ve discussed this ad nauseam, Derrick. It¡¯s imperative for the greater good.¡±


    Derrick¡¯s voice dripped with frustration as he shot back, ¡°You cannot force my hand in this matter. Threats of titles and power hold no sway over matters of the heart.¡±


    Lord Frederick leaned in closer, his unwavering gaze a force of nature in itself. ¡°Derrick, this transcends personal desires. It concerns the very survival and prosperity of our kingdom, a kingdom we are both sworn to protect.¡±


    Derrick¡¯s scoff was a testament to his unyielding spirit. ¡°Am I but a pawn in your political gambit, then?¡±


    Lord Frederick chose silence as his response, casting his son a re that could wither even the most steadfast of souls. Yet, Derrick remained resolute.


    ¡°You cannot decide my destiny without my consent, Father!¡± Derrick¡¯s voice echoed with exasperation. ¡°I bear the weight of an alpha king¡¯s responsibilities, but I also hold the right to choose my life partner.¡±


    Lord Frederick¡¯s resolve remained unshaken. ¡°Derrick, leaders often make sacrifices for the greater good. This alliance secures our kingdom¡¯s prosperity and ensures its survival.¡±


    Derrick¡¯s frustration was a palpable force in the room, his clenched fists and furrowed brow evidence of his internal turmoil. ¡°Prosperity should note at the cost of my own happiness, Father. I, too, deserve the chance to find true love.¡±


    Amid this tumultuous exchange, Felicia sought to bridge the chasm between them. ¡°Alpha Derrick, I understand the suddenness of this situation. Our families have arranged this engagement to unite our packs for the greater good. It¡¯s a symbolic bond, a testament to the unity our people need.¡±


    Derrick¡¯s gaze turned to Felicia, a spark of empathy softening his harsh demeanor ever so slightly. ¡°Felicia, this isn¡¯t about you. You¡¯re a remarkable person, but I cannotpel my heart to love.¡±


    Lady Aurora, the voice of reason, chimed in, her tone soothing but persuasive. ¡°Derrick, love can blossom over time. For the sake of our kingdom¡¯s stability, we must embrace this unity. Think on it, dear.¡±


    In the midst of this impassioned debate, an elderly maid, a silent observer with the wisdom of decades in the royal household, watched with knowing eyes. She had witnessed countless struggles and triumphs within these walls.


    Derrick, feeling the weight of the world upon his shoulders, rubbed his temples. His thoughts swirled with anger, frustration, and a haunting sense of powerlessness. His father had backed him into a corner, and even his own mother had aligned herself with Lord Frederick.


    Sighing in frustration, Derrick grappled with a whirlwind of emotions. He understood the responsibility of being an alpha king, but he couldn¡¯t relinquish the hope of finding his true mate.


    Felicia, sensing the mounting hostility, attempted to diffuse the situation. ¡°Alpha, I understand your concerns, but perhaps we can make this work. We can learn to respect and care for each other.¡±


    Derrick turned to her, his expression softening ever so slightly. ¡°Felicia, it¡¯s not about you. You deserve someone who loves you wholeheartedly, and I cannot be that person.¡±


    Felicia, seated beside Derrick, tried to intercede, her voice quivering. ¡°Please, Alpha, let us find a way to make this work. I promise to stand by your side, Derrick.¡±


    Derrick turned to Felicia, his expression a maelstrom of frustration and empathy. ¡°Felicia, it¡¯s not about you. You deserve someone who loves you wholeheartedly, and I cannot be that person.¡±This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org.


    Lady Aurora, the peacemaker, sought to mediate. ¡°Derrick, love can flourish over time. Felicia hails from a noble family, and she is willing to stand by your side.¡±


    Felicia¡¯s maid, her hands trembling, stepped forward, holding a ring box containing the symbol of their engagement. Lord Frederick signaled for her to proceed.


    As the ring box opened, revealing the undeniable reality of their impending union, Derrick couldn¡¯t escape the feeling of entrapment. His future had slipped from his grasp, and he had mere moments to make a fateful decision.


    ¡°Do it, Derrick,¡± Lord Frederick urged, his tone unwavering.


    Derrick hesitated for onest, agonizing moment, his gaze locked with Felicia¡¯s, mirroring her inner turmoil. Then, with a reluctant sigh, he extended his hand, allowing Felicia to slide the engagement ring onto his finger.


    As the ring settled in ce, a profound sense of finality washed over Derrick. It was a bitter pill to swallow, and he understood the gravity of defying his father¡¯s will. He had ceded control of his destiny, and there was no turning back.


    Felicia¡¯s smile, though tinged with unease, was unmistakable as she leaned over to nt a chaste kiss on Derrick¡¯s cheek. ¡°Thank you, Alpha Derrick,¡± she whispered, a mixture of relief and trepidation in her voice.


    Lord Frederick nodded in approval, his stern countenance softening ever so slightly. ¡°This is for the best, Derrick. You shall see.¡±


    Derrick¡¯s mother, Lady Aurora, chimed in with warmth in her voice, her eyes reflecting a mother¡¯s hope. ¡°Felicia is not just vibrant and beautiful, but she also loves you deeply, Derrick. I have no doubt she¡¯ll make an exceptional wife when you two are wed.¡± Her gaze shifted to Felicia, a gentle smile ying on her lips as she asked, ¡°Isn¡¯t that right, Felicia?¡±


    Felicia¡¯s response was radiant, her eyes meeting Lady Aurora¡¯s with sincerity. ¡°Yes, Lady Aurora,¡± she affirmed, her smile bright as the morning sun. ¡°I promise to be a devoted wife to Alpha Derrick, treating him with the utmost respect and care.¡±


    Lord Frederick, ever the strategist, interjected with a sly grin, his eyes locking onto Derrick¡¯s. ¡°You see, Derrick, everything we are doing is not just for the kingdom¡¯s benefit but for yours as well. Felicia¡¯s love and devotion will be an invaluable asset to you in the end.¡±


    Derrick, however, remained silent, his cold expression a testament to the tempestuous thoughts and emotions raging within. In that moment, if looks could indeed be lethal, Lord Frederick might have found himself six feet beneath the ground, for the intensity of Derrick¡¯s re was nothing short of deadly.


    As the room filled with the hollow echoes of congrattory words from Derrick¡¯s mother and a facade of celebration, Derrick couldn¡¯t shake the haunting feeling that he had embarked upon a path he never desired to tread. His destiny as the alpha king of the Whitestone kingdom now dangled precariously in the bnce, and he found himself yearning for a way to escape the inexorable grip of this unwanted engagement.

 Chapter 30: Unexpected Engagement

    After the engagement ceremony concluded, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation and curiosity. Alpha Derrick, his imposing presencemanding the attention of all in attendance, slowly rose to his feet. The room fell silent as every gaze gravitated towards him, eager to discern his next move.


    In a voice that carried an undeniable iciness, he dered, ¡°I must attend a meeting immediately. Please excuse me.¡± His words hung in the air, a stark contrast to the joyful asion that had just unfolded. However, before he could make his exit, his father, the esteemed Lord Fredrick, acted swiftly to halt him.


    ¡°Wait,¡± Lord Fredrick urged, his tone a mixture of authority and genuine concern. Derrick turned to face his father, his expressionced with anger and impatience.


    ¡°What is it?¡± Derrick retorted, making no attempt to hide his irritation. His engagement had been sudden, unexpected, and unwee, leaving him in a state of emotional turmoil.


    Lord Fredrick, aware of his son¡¯s discontent, adopted a more conciliatory tone. ¡°Considering your recent engagement to Felicia,¡± he suggested, ¡°why not cancel the meeting and spend some time with her?¡± Derrick¡¯s eyes briefly met Felicia¡¯s, silently pleading for him to do just that, a plea mirrored in her hopeful expression.


    Yet, Derrick shifted his gaze back to his father, his resolve unwavering. ¡°I¡¯d love to, Father, but this meeting holds utmost importance,¡± he asserted, his voice tinged with a mixture of regret and obligation. The engagement had thrust him into a world of responsibilities and expectations he had not been prepared for.


    Lady Aurora, Derrick¡¯s mother, seized the opportunity to voice her opinion. She chimed in with a tone of maternal concern, ¡°But can any meeting truly outweigh your fianc¨¦e?¡± Her words echoed in the room, the question hanging in the air as she looked at her son, her eyes filled with a mother¡¯s love and a longing for her son¡¯s happiness.


    Derrick¡¯s eyes flickered with inner turmoil as he turned to his mother. His exnation came with a hint of desperation, softening his voice just a touch.


    ¡°I¡¯m scheduled to meet with both the President of America and Germany,¡± he began to rify. ¡°Canceling at this point would be not only impolite but also potentially detrimental.¡±


    While his justification was valid, hidden beneath the surface was his true reluctance. Derrick¡¯s anger towards his parents for arranging this sudden engagement and his aversion to spending even a moment with Felicia, his future wife, were sentiments he kept concealed. Thus, the meeting served as a convenient excuse, shielding him from confronting his emotions and the reality of the situation he found himself in.


    ¡°But Derrick, you can just postpone the meeting and spend the day with Felicia.¡± Lord Fredrick suggested.


    ¡°Father, as I mentioned earlier, canceling or postponing the meeting isn¡¯t an option,¡± Derrick asserted firmly. His voice carried a hint of frustration, a stark contrast to his attempt atposure.


    ¡°I understand that we should have informed you sooner about this engagement,¡± Lord Fredrick began, his tone apologetic. ¡°But there¡¯s still time to reach out to your business partners and exin the situation. You can tell them it¡¯s an emergency, and they¡¯ll likely understand.¡±


    Despite the pleas from his parents, Derrick remained resolute. He harbored deep resentment for the circumstances, and escaping the castle and his impending marriage was his primary motivation for attending the meeting.


    With a cold voice, he addressed his parents, ¡°I appreciate your concern, but this meeting involves matters of great importance for me.¡± His voice was cold, matching the expression on his face.


    Felicia, still standing nearby, had been silently observing the exchange. Her eyes, initially hopeful, began to dim with disappointment. She had hoped that this engagement could lead to a genuine connection between her and Derrick, but it seemed that duty would alwayse first.


    Lord Fredrick, seeing the resolve in his son¡¯s eyes, nodded understandingly. ¡°Very well, Derrick. We respect your decision, but remember that family should always be a priority.¡± He ced a reassuring hand on Derrick¡¯s shoulder, acknowledging the weight of his responsibilities.


    With an inward scoff, Derrick turned back to Felicia, who was trying to hide her disappointment with a forced smile. ¡°I promise we will make time for each other as soon as this meeting is over,¡± he assured her with a cold look on his face.


    In truth, Derrick wasn¡¯t providing genuine reassurance to Felicia; rather, he was delicately masking the reality to spare her from potential embarrassment in front of the maids in the chamber.


    Felicia nodded, though her eyes betrayed a sense of loneliness and longing. ¡°Of course, alpha Derrick. I understand.¡± Her voice was gentle, and she tried to convey her understanding, even though she had hoped for a different oue.


    As Derrick left the room to prepare for the important meeting, Lady Aurora approached Felicia, her motherly instincts kicking in. ¡°My dear, I know this is not how you imagined this day to be, but patience and understanding will go a long way in building a strong foundation for your future together.¡±


    Felicia managed a small, grateful smile, realizing that navigating this newfound rtionship with Derrick would be moreplex and challenging than she had anticipated. With a deep breath, she resolved to be patient and make the best of the circumstances.


    Meanwhile, Derrick couldn¡¯t shake the turmoil within him as he headed to the meeting. His was obviously angry ¨C angry at his parents for making crucial decisions for him. Angry at them for fixing am engagement date without informing him about it.


    As Derrick strode purposefully towards his private chamber, the cool, dimly lit corridor seemed to echo with each deliberate step of his polished leather shoes. It was in this somber atmosphere that he crossed paths with his identical twin, Merrick. The overhead chandelier cast dancing shadows on the ornate wallpaper as Derrick, with an air ofmanding authority, inquired, ¡°Are you adequately prepared for the pivotal meeting, Merrick?¡±


    Merrick, ever the keen observer, noticed the subtle tension in Derrick¡¯s furrowed brow and the sharp edge to his voice. He replied cautiously, ¡°Yes, but it¡¯s evident something troubles you deeply, Derrick. Mind sharing your burden?¡±


    Frustration bubbled within Derrick, his chest tightening as he vented, ¡°It¡¯s our parents, Merrick. Their relentless stream of irrational decisions has be insufferable.¡± His voice quivered with pent-up anger, the recent engagement to Felicia a vivid source of irritation.


    Merrick adopted a soothing, brotherly tone and urged, ¡°Calm down, brother. Please, enlighten me on the particrs.¡±


    Derrick let out an exasperated sigh, his voiceced with bitterness. ¡°Felicia and I are now engaged.¡±


    Merrick¡¯s eyes widened in astonishment, his gaze darting around the hallway adorned with ancestral portraits and antique furniture. ¡°What? When and where did this astounding development transpire?¡±


    ¡°It unfolded just moments ago within Father¡¯s chamber,¡± Derrick replied, his anger intensifying with each vivid recollection.


    Merrick leaned against a gilded, intricately carved wall panel, still processing the revtion. ¡°I knew you and Felicia ate gonna get engaged, but never did I anticipate it to be this soon.¡±


    ¡°Merrick, let us set this tumultuous matter aside and direct our focus towards the impending meeting. Delving into it further only fuels the mes of my anger, and I fear impulsive actions,¡± Derrick asserted, his voice tinged with a sense of urgency.


    ¡°Agreed,¡± Merrick nodded solemnly. Together, they exited the ornate castle, its grandeur and history evident in every brick and stone.


    In the carport, a gleaming white limousine awaited, pristine under the soft glow of the evening sun. Ramos, their loyal driver, stood by the vehicle¡¯s door, a picture of professionalism and readiness. Derrick and Merrick settled into the plush leather seats, surrounded by the aroma of fine leather and polished wood. With a genteel closing of the door, Ramos sealed them within. The engine purred to life as he assumed his position behind the wheel, and the limousine glided gracefully away from the castle¡¯s imposing facade.


    With each passing mile, thendscape transformed from the opulent opulence of their castle to the bustling cityscape, their destination looming ahead.


    Throughout the ride, Derrick kept growling lowly as he recalled his sudden engagement with Felicia. Staring at the engagement ring on his finger, his anger doubled, and he felt like throwing the ring out the window, but doing that might cause unnecessary problems which he didn¡¯t want.


    He growled again for the upteenth time, staring at the window as the car drove to their destination. He just couldn¡¯t get the engagement out of his mind and that vexed him a lot.


    Derrick¡¯s mind suddenly went to Ortega. He remembered Ramos telling him that he (Ramos) saw Merrick carrying Ortega to the royal clinic, so he started wondering why.


    Why did Merrick carry Ortega to thr clinic? Derrick wondered.


    He realized that the only way to uncover the answer to that pressing questiony in seeking Merrick¡¯s insight. With a subtle turn of his head, he directed his gaze toward Merrick, who appeared engrossed in his phone.


    Derrick, in an attempt to break the silence, cleared his throat, sessfully capturing Merrick¡¯s attention. Merrick lifted his head, shifting his focus to Derrick.


    Without hesitation, Derrick delved into the matter. ¡°Ramos mentioned he saw you carrying the human maid to the royal clinic this morning.¡±


    Merrick acknowledged this with a nod. ¡°Yes, I did.¡±


    Intrigued, Derrick probed further, his curiosity evident. ¡°Why did you take her to the clinic? What circumstances led to that decision?¡±Content is ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org.


    Merrick met Derrick¡¯s inquisitive gaze and raised a questioning brow. ¡°Why do you ask?¡±


    Derrick persisted, seeking rity. ¡°I want to understand what transpired. Why did she need medical attention? What happened to her?¡±


    Merrick¡¯s exnation flowed smoothly. ¡°Her friend informed me that she had a traumatic experiencest night, as you¡¯re likely aware. It seems the events fromst night took a toll on her, leading to her copsing. Coincidentally, I happened to arrive at her room just in time to assist, so I took her to the clinic.¡±


    ¡°Okay,¡± Derrick nodded, his attention momentarily shifting towards the window. However, before he could fully divert his gaze, Merrick posed a thought-provoking question.


    ¡°Why did you inquire?¡± Merrick¡¯s inquiry hung in the air.


    Derrick, caught off guard by the question, arched a questioning brow in Merrick¡¯s direction. ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    Merrick delved deeper, a hint of curiosity coloring his words. ¡°I mean, the Derrick I know rarely shows concern for anyone, let alone asking about their well-being. So, I¡¯m genuinely curious about what prompted you to ask about Ortega.¡±


    ¡±


    ¡°Nothing,¡± Derrick replied, his voice devoid of emotion, like cold, hard stone.


    Merrick¡¯s brows furrowed in confusion. ¡°Nothing?¡± he repeated, seeking rification.


    Derrick simply nodded, his response brief and enigmatic.


    Merrick pressed on, a note of surprise in his voice. ¡°So, you mean you asked about Ortega without any particr reason?¡±


    Derrick remained silent, choosing instead to shift his gaze towards the window, fixating on the view outside.


    As he stared out the window, Derrick couldn¡¯t help but wonder, ¡°Why on earth did I even ask about Ortega?¡±

 Chapter 31: Denying His Mate

    As Derrick stared out the window, his mind churned with confusion. Why had he feltpelled to inquire about Ortega¡¯s well-being? The question echoed in his thoughts, stirring a sense of unease within him. He struggled to pinpoint a rational exnation for his sudden interest in someone he rarely acknowledged.


    Merrick asked some deep questions that made Derrick feel ufortable. It was like Merrick hit a sensitive spot that made Derrick face a truth he didn¡¯t want to admit. Maybe Merrick was just trying to reach out to someone, to escape from feeling all alone with his own feelings. Even though Ortega¡¯s situation wasn¡¯t like Derrick¡¯s own struggles, it gave him a chance to understand and care for someone else, bridging the gap between his own troubles and the outside world.


    But Derrick found it hard to admit he was feeling vulnerable. He grew up in a ce where showing emotions wasn¡¯t encouraged, where being tough and not showing any feelings was what people respected. He got used to hiding how he felt behind a mask of not caring. Just the thought that he might actually care about someone else¡¯s feelings risked breaking down the walls he built around his heart.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org.


    So Derrick stayed quiet, staring out the window as the scenery passed by, torn inside. Should he ept that he cares about Ortega, or should he go back to pretending not to care to protect himself?


    As the limousine continued its journey towards their destination, Derrick wrestled with his inner demons. And amidst the tumult of his thoughts, one question lingered, unanswered and unsettling: Why had he asked Merrick about Ortega? Why was he caring about her?


    As the limousine approached its destination, the towering skyscraper of Goldstar Corporation loomed ahead, a testament to its status as the secondrgest enterprise in the world. Founded by six influential individuals, including the presidents of four countries and Derrick and Merrick themselves, it held immense power and influence on the global stage. Today, Derrick and Merrick, the highest shareholders, arrived for a crucial meeting that could shape the future of the corporation.


    As the sleek limousine glided into the garage, their guards sprang into action, swiftly opening the doors for Derrick and Merrick. The sound of the engines hummed softly as the brothers stepped out, greeted by the bustling atmosphere of the underground parking area.


    Derrick emerged first, his tall frame d in a pristine white tuxedo, the epitome of elegance and sophistication. With practiced ease, he adjusted his jacket, ensuring every detail was immacte before stepping forward. Merrick followed closely behind, his presence equallymanding as they made their way towards the entrance of the building.


    The cool air of determination surrounded them as they walked, nked by their loyal guards who remained ever vignt. The weight of responsibility hung heavy in the air, a reminder of the stakes involved in the uing meeting.


    As they approached the entrance, the imposing ss doors parted, revealing the bustling lobby beyond. With purposeful strides, Derrick and Merrick crossed the threshold.


    As Derrick and Merrick entered the lobby of Goldstar Corporation, they were greeted by a man of considerable stature, Mr. Nichs, one of the most influential figures within the corporation. With a warm smile and a firm handshake, Mr. Nichs weed them graciously, his demeanor radiating both respect and authority.


    ¡°It¡¯s a pleasure to have you both here, gentlemen,¡± Mr. Nichs said, his voice carrying a tone of genuine admiration. ¡°Your presence is always appreciated, especially on such important asions.¡±


    Derrick and Merrick reciprocated the gesture, exchanging pleasantries with Mr. Nichs before following him deeper into the corporation¡¯s vast interior. As they walked, the bustling activity around them seemed to momentarily pause, workers halting in their tasks to bow respectfully as the brothers passed.


    The atmosphere was charged with a sense of reverence, a testament to the immense respect held for Derrick and Merrick within the corporation. Despite their casual attire, their presencemanded attention, evoking a sense of awe and admiration from those around them.


    With Mr. Nichs leading the way, they navigated through thebyrinthine corridors of Goldstar Corporation, the steady hum of productivity guiding their path. Each step brought them closer to the heart of the corporation.


    As they followed Mr. Nichs deeper into the corporation, Merrick couldn¡¯t help but marvel at the sheer size of the ce. The corridors stretched on for what seemed like miles, lined with offices and meeting rooms, each filled with busy employees focused on their tasks.


    Everywhere they looked, there were signs of the corporation¡¯s sess and influence. ques adorned the walls,memorating past achievements and milestones, while the sound of ringing phones and clicking keyboards filled the air.


    As they passed through the various departments, Merrick couldn¡¯t help but be impressed by the sheer number of staff employed by Goldstar Corporation. From the bustling call centers to the sleek executive offices, it was clear that this was a well-oiled machine, with each employee ying a vital role in the corporation¡¯s sess.


    Derrick wasn¡¯t in the mood to admire the surroundings. His mind was filled with various thoughts. And surprisingly, Ortega was at the center of his thoughts. He just couldn¡¯t get her out of his mind.


    Finally, they arrived at the boardroom, the nerve center of Goldstar Corporation. The room was spacious and elegantly furnished, with a long mahogany table taking center stage. Plush leather chairs surrounded the table, each bearing the insignia of the corporation, while floor-to-ceiling windows offered panoramic views of the city below.


    Taking their seats at the table, Derrick and Merrick couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of pride and responsibility. As two of the highest shareholders in the corporation, they knew that their decisions would have a ripple effect that would be felt throughout the organization and beyond.


    As Derrick settled into his seat at the boardroom table, his mind remained preupied with thoughts of Ortega. Despite the grandeur of the surroundings and the gravity of the meeting ahead, she upied his thoughts like an unshakeable presence.


    He couldn¡¯t quite understand why Ortega¡¯s image lingered in his mind so persistently. Perhaps it was the memory of her distressed state, or the urgency with which Merrick had rushed her to the clinic that morning. Whatever the reason, Derrick found himself increasingly drawn to the enigmatic human maid, her presence stirring something within him that he couldn¡¯t quite define.


    As the meetingmenced and discussions turned to matters of strategy and finance, Derrick struggled to focus. His attention kept drifting back to Ortega, her face haunting him like a lingering ghost. Try as he might to push her from his thoughts, she remained stubbornly entrenched at the forefront of his mind, her presence casting a shadow over the proceedings.


    In the midst of the heated debate and rapid-fire decision-making, Derrick found himself longing for a moment of respite, a chance to unravel the mystery of his fascination with Ortega. Was it merely curiosity, or something deeper, something he couldn¡¯t yet understand?


    Feeling overwhelmed by his thoughts, Derrick excused himself from the boardroom, his departure unnoticed amidst the fervent discussion. As he stepped into the corridor, he made his way swiftly towards the restroom, his mind consumed by a relentless whirlwind of confusion and frustration.


    Entering the restroom, Derrick sshed cold water onto his face, hoping to quell the turmoil within him. Leaning over the sink, he gazed at his reflection in the mirror, his eyes reflecting a storm of emotions.


    ¡°Why can¡¯t I stop thinking about Ortega?¡± Derrick muttered to himself, frustration creeping into his voice. ¡°What the fuck is going on with me?¡±


    As he stared at his reflection, his features contorted with anguish, something unexpected urred. His reflection began to shift and warp, transforming before his very eyes. In ce of his own face, the visage of a werewolf emerged, its piercing eyes locking with his own.


    ¡°Derrick,¡± a deep voice resonated within his mind, ¡°you¡¯re thinking too much about our mate, Ortega.¡±


    Startled by the sudden intrusion, Derrick recoiled from the mirror, his heart racing with a mixture of fear and confusion. ¡°Rufus,¡± he growled, addressing the wolf whose image now stared back at him in the mirror. ¡°Ortega is just a ve, not our mate.¡±


    But Rufus¡¯s gaze remained unwavering, his eyes filled with a knowing wisdom that Derrick couldn¡¯t ignore.


    ¡°Derrick,¡± Rufus¡¯s voice echoed in his mind with a solemn intensity, ¡°you can deny it all you want, but you know the truth. Ortega is your mate. You felt the connection when you mated with her.¡±


    Derrick¡¯s fists clenched at his sides, his jaw tightening with frustration. He couldn¡¯t bear to acknowledge the truth that Rufus spoke, the undeniable bond that he had shared with Ortega. Yet, deep down, he knew that Rufus was right.


    In a fit of anger, Derrickshed out, his hand mming against the faucet with a resounding thud. ¡°Ortega isn¡¯t my mate,¡± he growled through gritted teeth, his voice filled with defiance. ¡°She¡¯s just a human, a ve. Nothing more.¡±


    But even as he spoke the words, doubt gnawed at the edges of his mind, a nagging reminder of the undeniable connection he had shared with Ortega. Try as he might to deny it, the truth lingered like a shadow.


    Rufus¡¯s dark chuckle reverberated within Derrick¡¯s mind, sending a shiver down his spine. ¡°You¡¯re scared, Derrick,¡± Rufus remarked with a knowing tone. ¡°Scared of epting Ortega as your mate.¡±


    Derrick remained silent, his thoughts swirling with conflicting emotions. He knew that Rufus was right, but admitting it to himself felt like an admission of weakness, a betrayal of everything he had worked so hard to uphold.


    ¡°I¡¯m not scared of anything,¡± Derrick retorted, his voice tinged with defiance. But even as the words left his lips, he knew they rang hollow. Deep down, he couldn¡¯t shake the fear that had taken root within him, the fear of epting Ortega as his mate.


    Rufus¡¯s next words struck a chord deep within Derrick¡¯s soul. ¡°You¡¯re scared of what it would mean for your pride and reputation as the alpha,¡± Rufus exined, his voice somber. ¡°You know that epting Ortega as your mate would tarnish your reputation among the pack. And the fact that she¡¯s human only adds to your fear.¡±


    Derrick let out a low growl, his frustration boiling over. He knew that Rufus spoke the truth, and that realization only fueled the turmoil within him. Despite his best efforts to deny it, he couldn¡¯t escape the undeniable truth staring back at him in the mirror.


    Derrick¡¯s gaze narrowed with anger as he stared at Rufus¡¯s reflection in the mirror. The wolf¡¯s eyes gleamed with a knowing intelligence, a wolffish grin ying at the corners of his mouth.


    ¡°ept her, Derrick,¡± Rufus urged, his voice reverberating within Derrick¡¯s mind. ¡°She¡¯s your mate, whether you like it or not.¡±


    Derrick¡¯s fists clenched at his sides, his nails digging into his palms as frustration coursed through him. He couldn¡¯t bear the thought of epting Ortega as his mate, couldn¡¯t bear the idea of relinquishing control over his own destiny.


    With a primal roar of anger, Derrickshed out, his fist connecting with the mirror with a resounding crack. Shards of ss scattered in all directions as the mirror shattered under the force of his blow, but Derrick paid no heed to the pain that bloomed in his hand.


    ¡°I won¡¯t ept that weak human as my mate,¡± Derrick growled, his voice filled with a mixture of defiance and self-loathing. ¡°I refuse to make a human my Luna.¡±

 Sec and excitement

    Meanwhile, at Whitestone kingdom, Ortega could be seenying on the bed in the royal clinic. Her eyes were closed, but immediately the someone came inside the room, she opened her eyes to see who the person was.


    ¡°I¡¯m d you¡¯re finally awake,¡± Agatha, the royal doctor said with a smile as she ced a tray of food on the table which was beside Ortega¡¯s bed.


    ¡°Thanks, Agatha,¡± Ortega replied with a weak smile as she attempted to sit up, by the she felt a pang of pain in her head.


    ¡°Careful,¡± Agatha said, hurrying to help Ortega sit upright on the bed.


    ¡°Thanks,¡± Ortega muttered. ¡°How long was I out?¡±


    ¡°You were out long enough to miss Alpha Derrick¡¯s engagement with Lady Felicia,¡± Agatha replied as she brought the tray of food and set it in front of Ortega.


    Ortega had a surprised expression on her face when she heard that alpha Derrick had been engaged to Felicia. Ever since Felicia arrived at Whitestone kingdom, Ortega knew she and alpha Derrick would probably get engaged, but she wasn¡¯t expecting their engagement to be so soon.


    ¡°You look surprised,¡± Agatha said, noticing the surprised expression on Ortega¡¯s face.


    ¡°I¡¯m not surprised,¡± Ortega chuckled nervously as she began eating.


    ¡°Yes, you¡¯re,¡± Agatha replied. ¡°It¡¯s clearly written all over your face.¡±


    ¡°Fine. You¡¯re right. I¡¯m surprised, not because of the alpha anddy Felicia¡¯s engagement, but how soon they got engaged,¡± Ortega admitted, and Agatha smiled as she sat beside Ortega.


    ¡°And are you happy with their engagement?¡± Agatha asked with a mischievous smirk.


    Ortega choked on her food, causing her to cough, and she immediately grabbed a ss of water, gulping it. Agatha¡¯s question caught her off guard.


    As Ortega struggled topose herself, Agatha couldn¡¯t help but chuckle at her friend¡¯s reaction. ¡°Careful there, Ortega,¡± she teased, handing her a napkin to dab at her mouth. ¡°I didn¡¯t mean to startle you.¡±


    Ortega took a deep breath, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment. ¡°Sorry about that,¡± she managed to say between coughs. ¡°Your question just caught me off guard, that¡¯s all.¡±


    Agatha¡¯s mischievous smirk widened as she watched Ortega regain herposure. ¡°So, are you happy about the engagement?¡± she pressed, her tone yful yet probing.


    Ortega hesitated, her mind racing with conflicting thoughts. On one hand, she couldn¡¯t deny the pang of jealousy that tugged at her heartstrings at the thought of Derrick being engaged to another woman. But on the other hand, she knew that her feelings for Derrick could never be more than what they were-a forbidden desire she dared not entertain.


    ¡°I¡­ I don¡¯t know,¡± Ortega admitted, her voice barely above a whisper. ¡°It¡¯splicated.¡±


    Agatha nodded understandingly, her expression softening. ¡°I understand, Ortega. You admire the alpha.¡±


    Ortega scoffed, ¡°And what makes you say that?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve noticed the way you gaze at him severally. And I can also sense your feelings for him. It¡¯s one of my special abilities as a werewolf and a witch,¡± Agatha replied.


    ¡°You¡¯re right. I admire the alpha, but that doesn¡¯t mean I have feelings for him,¡± Ortega said as she continued eating.


    ¡°You do, Ortega. You just don¡¯t wan to ept it,¡± Agatha replied.


    Ortega paused mid-bite, her appetite momentarily forgotten as Agatha¡¯s words sank in. She knew there was truth in what her friend was saying, but admitting it out loud felt like a betrayal of her own heart.


    ¡°I¡­ I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about,¡± Ortega stammered, her voice betraying her inner turmoil. ¡°I admire the alpha, yes, but that doesn¡¯t mean I have feelings for him. I don¡¯t have any feelings for him.¡±


    Agatha fixed her with a knowing gaze, her eyes filled with a mixture of empathy and understanding. ¡°Ortega, you don¡¯t have to hide your feelings from me,¡± she said gently. ¡°I can sense the depth of your emotions, and it¡¯s clear to me that your admiration for the alpha runs deeper than you¡¯re willing to admit.¡±


    Ortega shifted ufortably in her seat, her mind racing with conflicting thoughts. She had spent countless hours trying to suppress the forbidden desires that stirred within her whenever she was near Derrick, but now, faced with Agatha¡¯s unwavering insight, she found herself struggling to maintain her facade.


    ¡°It¡¯splicated, Agatha,¡± Ortega finally confessed, her voice barely above a whisper. ¡°I know I shouldn¡¯t feel this way, but I can¡¯t help it.¡±


    Agatha reached out and gently squeezed Ortega¡¯s hand, offering her a reassuring smile. ¡°It¡¯s okay, Ortega,¡± she said softly. ¡°Feelings areplicated, especially when ites to matters of the heart. Just remember, don¡¯t give up on those feelings you have for him.¡±


    ¡°But I¡¯m just his sex ve,¡± Ortega said.


    ¡°Just because you¡¯re a ve doesn¡¯t mean he won¡¯t acknowledge or reciprocate your feelings.¡± Agatha replied.


    ¡°You don¡¯t get it, Agatha,¡± Ortega said, dropping her spoon on the tray. ¡°Apart From being that alpha¡¯s sex ve, i¡¯m I just a human and not a werewolf, and also, he¡¯s engaged tody Felicia. So you see, my feelings won¡¯t matter to him.¡±


    Agatha¡¯s expression softened with sympathy as she listened to Ortega¡¯s words. She understood the depth of Ortega¡¯s turmoil, the sense of hopelessness that threatened to consume her.


    ¡°I know it seems impossible right now, Ortega,¡± Agatha said gently, ¡°but love knows no boundaries, not even those of status or species. And just because Derrick is engaged to Lady Felicia doesn¡¯t mean he can¡¯t acknowledge or reciprocate your feelings.¡±


    Ortega¡¯s shoulders sagged with the weight of her doubts, her mind awash with conflicting emotions. ¡°But I¡¯m just his sex ve,¡± she reiterated, the bitterness evident in her voice.


    Agatha shook her head, her eyes filled with determination. ¡°You are so much more than that, Ortega,¡± she insisted. ¡°You are a person with feelings and desires, worthy of love and respect. And Derrick, for all his faults, is not blind to that fact.¡±


    Ortega¡¯s gaze dropped to the tray of half-eaten food before her, the truth of Agatha¡¯s words ringing painfully true. She longed to believe that there could be a future where she and Derrick could be together, but the obstacles that stood in their way seemed insurmountable.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know, Agatha,¡± Ortega murmured, her voice barely above a whisper. ¡°It just feels¡­ hopeless.¡±


    Agatha reached out and gently lifted Ortega¡¯s chin, forcing her to meet her gaze. ¡°It¡¯s only hopeless if you give up, Ortega,¡± she said firmly. ¡°You have to believe that your feelings matter, that they have the power to change the course of your destiny. Don¡¯t let fear or doubt hold you back from pursuing what your heart truly desires.¡±


    As Ortega looked into Agatha¡¯s eyes, she saw a glimmer of hope reflected back at her. Perhaps, just perhaps, there was a chance for her to find happiness, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.


    ¡°Thanks, Agatha,¡± Ortega said with an appreciative smile.


    ¡°You¡¯re wee,¡± Agatha replied, rising from the bed.


    ¡°So, any luck confessing your feelings to the alpha¡¯s twin brother, Lord Merrick?¡± Ortega asked with a smirk, and Agatha cheeks became red at the mention of Merrick¡¯s name.


    Agatha¡¯s cheeks flushed with embarrassment at the mention of Merrick¡¯s name, and she quickly averted her gaze, hoping to hide her blush. ¡°Um, well, you know how it is,¡± she stammered, her voice betraying her unease.


    Ortega chuckled at Agatha¡¯s reaction, a mischievous glint in her eyes. ¡°Oh,e on, Agatha,¡± she teased, ¡°don¡¯t tell me you haven¡¯t tried to confess your feelings to Lord Merrick yet.¡±


    Agatha fidgeted nervously with the hem of her gown, her embarrassment evident in the way she avoided Ortega¡¯s gaze. ¡°It¡¯s not that simple,¡± she muttered, her cheeks still tinged with red.


    Ortega raised an eyebrow, a yful smirk ying at the corners of her lips. ¡°Oh, really? And here I thought you were the fearless royal doctor who could handle anything.¡±


    Agatha let out a nervousugh, her embarrassment giving way to amusement at Ortega¡¯s teasing. ¡°Well, even fearless royal doctors have their moments of weakness,¡± she admitted, her tone sheepish.


    Ortega grinned, enjoying the opportunity to tease her friend in return. ¡°I suppose we¡¯re both in the same boat then,¡± she quipped, gesturing between the two of them.


    Agatha chuckled softly, her embarrassment fading as she shared a moment of camaraderie with Ortega. ¡°I guess we are,¡± she agreed, her smile warm and genuine.


    As Ortega and Agatha shared a lighthearted moment, they were interrupted by a sudden knock on the door. Agatha nced towards the entrance, her brows furrowing in curiosity. ¡°Come in,¡± she called out, her voice echoing softly in the room.


    The door creaked open, revealing one of the guards standing in the doorway. He bowed respectfully to Agatha before addressing her. ¡°My apologies for the interruption, Doctor Agatha,¡± he said with a respectful tone.


    Agatha nodded in acknowledgement, her expression expectant. ¡°What brings you here?¡± she inquired, her curiosity piqued by the guard¡¯s unexpected visit.


    The guard straightened up, his posture rigid with formality. ¡°The alpha requests the presence of the human,¡± he replied, his words directed towards Ortega.


    Ortega¡¯s heart leaped into her throat at the mention of Derrick¡¯s request. Nervous excitement coursed through her veins, mingling with apprehension as she contemted the reason behind the alpha¡¯s summons.


    Agatha nced at Ortega, sensing her friend¡¯s apprehension. With a reassuring smile, she turned back to the guard. ¡°Thank you for informing us. Ortega will be there shortly,¡± she said calmly.


    The guard bowed once more before stepping back out of the room, closing the door behind him with a soft click. As the sound of his footsteps faded into the distance, a sense of anticipation hung in the air, leaving Ortega to wonder what awaited her in Derrick¡¯s chamber.


    Agatha nced at Ortega with a gentle smile. ¡°You should probably head to the alpha¡¯s chamber immediately. We wouldn¡¯t want to keep him waiting,¡± she advised, her tone reassuring.


    Ortega nodded in agreement, her heart still fluttering with nervous anticipation. With a determined breath, she swung her legs over the side of the bed and pushed herself upright, ignoring the lingering ache in her muscles.


    As Ortega stood up, Agatha approached her with a new gown in hand. ¡°Here,¡± she said, offering the gown to Ortega. ¡°You should put this on before you go. It¡¯s best to present yourself properly in front of the alpha.¡±


    Ortega epted the gown gratefully, her fingers trembling slightly as she held it. She couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of gratitude towards Agatha for her unwavering support and guidance.


    ¡°Thank you, Agatha,¡± Ortega said sincerely, her voice tinged with emotion.Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org.


    Agatha smiled warmly at her friend, her eyes filled with understanding. ¡°You¡¯re wee, Ortega. Now go on, the alpha is waiting for you,¡± she encouraged, giving Ortega a reassuring pat on the shoulder.


    With a determined nod, Ortega made her way towards the dressing area, determined to face whatever awaited her in Derrick¡¯s chamber. As she slipped into the new gown, she couldn¡¯t help but wonder what the alpha wanted to discuss with her. Or he probably wanted to have sex with her again. She smiled at the thought of having sex with the alpha once again.


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