Alpha King's Irresistible Claim

"I, alpha Kaden Wellington, accepts you as my mate and as the luna of the Wellington pack, Sophia Davis."

I held my breath when Kaden finally announced those words.

"Will you, my mate and my luna be loyal to the pack we lead?"

"I will."

"Will you take this pack to be your home and family?"

"I will."

"Will you protect and save this pack from all the harm that is possible within your power?"

"With all my heart, I will."

The corner of his lips lifted to form a gentle smile. The exact opposite from what I've been always seeing each time he visits me in that small cottage near the pack borders. His eyes were filled with adoration and for a moment, he looks as if he truly turned to a different person. Very different from my 'tormentor'.

Kaden grabbed a knife and made a cut on his palm. I immediately shifted my gaze away from him before my eyes landed on Sophia, the official luna of our pack.

She was gorgeous. Her eyes were shining while looking at Kaden as she also drew a deep gash on her palm using the knife Kaden had passed to her.

Before I knew it, the two of them were finally completing the ceremony by joining their wounded palms. I took a step back as I pried my gaze away from them. Though I can't help but take one last glance at Sophia.

Such a pity.

Don't get me wrong. She looks genuine and sincere. These are the qualities a luna should have. The only thing is that, it was such a pity for her to be mated to Kaden.

He was nothing but an asshole. Even though I haven't met Sophia personally, I can say that she is a good person and she definitely doesn't deserve Kaden as her mate.

I wonder why the moon goddess paired her with him.

I shot a sharp hateful glare towards Kaden for a moment before I finally took a step back, intending to leave from this place before anyone could notice me hiding here behind the bushes.

Sweeping a glance around the surrounding, I scanned the whole place and when I noticed that it was already safe to leave, I immediately turned on my steps to leave the area.

My pace was fast yet I was being careful and wary with my surroundings. Well, I mustn't let my guard down. I need to be careful in order not to get caught.

My name is Aurora Bluemoon. My father was the former beta of this pack, not until the night of my worst nightmare happened. Both of my parents died, and my brother immediately took over as the beta.

I was supposed to be banished from this pack, but Kaden begged his father, the former Alpha, to spare me.

I wish I could turn back the time. It was the day when I made my biggest mistake and biggest regret. If I only accepted my banishment, I definitely wouldn't experience immense torture and abuse from that jerk.

How I wish I wasn't so ignorant that time. It's only been six months, but I know to myself that I have already matured enough and my eyes were much more open now.

I've come to know the harsh realities. I've come to realize not to put my trust on anyone. Well, I made a promise to myself that I won't trust anyone anymore.

Even your own blood can betray you.

I halted in my steps before quickly hiding my form behind a tree. Just a few meters away from me stood four patrol guards.

I'm guessing that they just came off from duty. One of them looked towards my direction, and I tried my very best not to let any sound came off from me. I stood frozen on my spot, almost forgetting to breath.

"What's the matter, man?"

"I think, there's someone out there. I heard some sounds."

The guard kept looking at my direction I was thankful enough that the spot where I was currently standing on was dark and I was also wearing a black hoodie. It would be difficult for them to spot me, but it's better to be careful.

The four of them stopped just a few meters away from me until another guard tapped the man's shoulder.

"Forget it. I don't smell anyone. Who would be out here at this time? The Alpha and Luna's mating ceremony is happening right now."

"Maybe it's just some wild animal. Come on." Another guy added, finally persuading the guard who even shot one last glance towards my direction to finally head on.

When they finally left, I let out a small relieved sigh. My chest still heaving up and down because of tension and my heart was pounding loudly in my chest.

Who wouldn't be nervous? I was almost caught and I was lucky enough that I have the ability to conceal my scent.

If I didn't conceal my scent, they probably must have caught me by now and will be immediately brought at their Alpha's feet.

I shivered at the thought of that disgusting man. He doesn't fit to be an Alpha at all. He shouldn't be the Alpha but I know that no one would side with me if I say this in front of the whole pack.

In fact, they aren't even aware on what he's been doing behind the screen. They don't know his cruel and twisted actions and I was the only witness to his every awful deeds.

Better just keep my mouth shut or I'll be slaughtered.

I hurriedly ran back towards the cottage where I've been staying for the past six months. My senses were sharp and my sight was bright even though it's clearly past midnight now. My sense of smell was also heightened. I do not want to encounter any patrol guards nor pack members on the way, so I need to be alert.

When I finally reached the location of the cottage, I let out a relieved sigh before heading in. It was only near the pack borders, but it was isolated and far away from the pack house. Though I hated to be back here again because it always brought me a sense of dread and bitter memories, I have no choice.

Now is not the time for me to escape, and I don't want to sleep out there on the cold forest ground. I would only make things difficult for myself.

Besides, I only have to endure a little more, and all of this will finally end.

I took off my hoodie, stuffing it on my worn-out duffel bag before I pulled my sore body to lie on the wooden bed. Stretching my limbs out, I let out a low groan when my bruised wrist hit the headrest.

"Shit!" I hissed in pain before pulling my wrist towards my face. The bruise has now turned to purplish blue. It has been three days, but it still hurts like hell.

That asshole! I have many battered bruises everywhere in my body, and it was all caused by Kaden. The man I despise the most.

"Calm down, stop thinking about that scoundrel!" I whispered to myself.

Resting my arm on my forehead, I managed to calm myself down as I took a deep breath. There was still a faint metallic smell of blood around the surrounding.

And that blood was mine.

I shut my eyes tight, not really wanting to smell my own blood stench through the air. However, when my bracelet slightly grazed the skin on my forehead, I snapped my eyes open again.

Memories came back flooding in my mind as I brought my other hand to touch the bracelet on my left wrist. This was the bracelet my mother gave me.

It was her gift for my 18th birthday, my coming of age – six months ago...