ログインRejected by her mate, sold by her father, Elaine Theodore is marked by Dylan Brooks, Alpha of the Nightshade Nook, not as a mate but as a vessel. An heir through cold insemination nothing more. In one year, the baby will be taken and she will be discarded. Dylan was prepared for a breeder. He wasn't prepared to feel his dead heart lurch. And he's definitely not prepared for what happens when a beast realizes the girl he caged is the only one who can tame him.
もっと見るElaine's POV
“Your wedding to Finn, the love of your life, is just a few days away Elly” Clara squealed. Jumping around like a puppy who had just found its owner. She sounded more excited than I. Heat crept up my neck crimson as I thought about the wedding.
“ No doubt you both are a match made in heaven" she continued, swirling me around then paused giving me a stern look before whispering.
“Elly if he dares hurt you, don't hesitate to tell me I'll certainly teach him the greatest lesson of his life."
“Yes mom,” I muttered, laughing beneath my breath
“Elaine Theodore!" She called raising her furrowed brows, staring at me.
"Hey, you don't need to worry about me. I know for a fact that Finn would take good care of me.” I assured her remembering last night and the promises he made to me. My cheeks turned red again, gaining a mocking glare from Clara.
“Lover bird, you're blushing already, I want to be like you" Clara mocked, rolling her eyes, before letting out a laugh she seemed to have held in. Clara, my bestie, had been my childhood friend since I could remember. When everyone got their wolves and I didn't get mine, she stood by me chasing off bullies, refusing to allow anyone to treat me unfairly. She was a sister I never had, a mother figure I clinged to when everything felt too heavy.
I didn't realize I was crying till Clara caught it.
"Elly, what's wrong? Why the sudden tears?” Clara asked, her eyes scanning mine like a hawk.
“Oh it's nothing, Just remembering old times and how you always got my back" I said, wiping the tears off my cheek with the back of my palm. She pulled me into a tight hug.
“You're suffocating me” I laughed trying to pull away, only to be squeezed tighter.
“That's what you get for making me worried.” She teased before releasing me. “Look," Clara called, raising my chin to meet hers. “No matter what happens, know that I will always be here for you." She said, placing her hands on mine, giving it a gentle squeeze.
“Thank you. I'll have to leave now, it's getting late and I need to see Finn for some final arrangements." I explained, giving her a side hug, before leaving.
"I'll be waiting for updates.” Clara shouted behind me.
I tried calling Finn but he wasn't picking. “I will surprise him instead.” I muttered to myself smiling.
Getting home, I took a hot bath. Surprisingly no one was home. “Just perfect, no one to ruin my mood." I breathed, humming and taking in the scent of lavender and lemon.
Thinking of what to wear is always a big hassle for me.
My wardrobe swung open revealing a rainbow of fabrics. My fingers danced across the array of dresses before landing on a short red dress that caught my attention. I yanked it off the hanger to view it properly. It had a slit by the side and an open back.
Finn's type. I giggled putting the dress on, pairing it with a silver hill. It fit perfectly, revealing my curves. I put on light make-up and styled my hair in a bun letting a few strands fall to my face.
I was met with a stunning reflection on the mirror and couldn't help but giggle. " Oh what a beauty”
Taking my purse, I took one last glance at myself nodding in agreement before leaving the house.
I got to Finn's palace, earning a mixture of glares that held disdain and amusement from the guards and maids. I ignored them making my way to the fifth floor using the elevator.
Getting out of the elevator I turned my heels clicking my way to the study because that's where he spends his evenings. I got to his study door but was stopped by his guard Killian
“I want to see Finn, could you please tell him I'm around?”. I asked politely.
“Alpha Finn asks not to be disturbed, he is currently in the middle of a meeting” Killian answered, without looking in my direction.
“Oh…..it's urgent, could I wait until he's free?”
" No you can't, he won't be able to attend to you." He replied, irritation visible in his voice.
“Okay" I answered in defeat, turning around to leave.
“what should I do?” I murmured to myself, fiddling with my phone in my hands.
I heard something, like a female giggle, I turned around, to see where the voice came from, but only saw Killian staring into space with an unreadable expression. Must be my imagination playing tricks on me I thought.
I heard it for a second time, this time louder, and it was accompanied with a hearty laughter. That laugh, it sounds so familiar, it was unmistakable. It belongs to my step-sister Olivia, and it seems to be coming from Finn's study.
“What could they be doing at this hour that brought such laughter” my subconscious yelled
“He probably said something funny to cause a loud laughter." I explained to my subconscious, trying to dispel the growing suspicion rising with me, but that wasn't helping. It grew stronger by each passing second.
I couldn't take it anymore. I ran past Killian, ignoring his warning, and pushed the door open with my side.
“Alpha, I tried to stop her.” Killian explained,with his head bowed.
" Leave us Killian. Now.” He commanded, without looking towards me.
He stepped out, closing the door shut behind him.
My eyes widened in disbelief; everything seemed to stand still, and the only thing I could hear was the sound of my quickened heartbeat. For a moment I felt it was a dream, or probably
Olivia's scheme, but it was real, it was fucking real.
This was my reality.
Israel's POVThe council's words were still ringing in my ears when I left Nightshade Nook."Alpha Dylan must produce an heir. The curse won't wait. If you cannot find a willing female, then find one who can be made willing.”Dylan sat silent through the whole meeting, his expression like stone. He didn't argue. He just stared at the council men while they debated over his life. They wanted an heir even if it was through a breeder.I didn't like it, but had no choice but to carry out the task.I had sent out letters to the packs around us, but not one single person was willing. Mothers shut their door at the name — Nightshade Nook like a curse.I moved down the list. Next stop: Whisperbane Hollow.I arrived as the whole pack was funneled towards the hall for the mating ceremony. I didn't plan to stay long. Just watch, asses, leave. If there was no one suitable I'd move on.Then I saw her.Elaine Theodore.She stood on the podium. Eyes red, her cheek stained with tears, and said three
Elaine's POV The hall buzzed with loud music. Gold and purple draped across every pillar. The crystal lights hung overhead, giving a cool but sophisticated aura. Mates clinged to each other, their fingers intertwined, whispering and laughing like the night only belonged to them.At the center, Finn stood in a purple tuxedo, shaking hands and smiling wide for the guests. Beside him stood Olivia arm linked with his, giving her brightest smile. Laughing at the slightest joke made.Behind them was my father–Maxwell, arms linked with my stepmother, smiling at Olivia. The same smile he once gave me before it turned ice cold. One would think they were a nice and perfect family until they got into their closet.I slid into the corners, making myself invisible to the whole scenario. Perhaps, if I stood there, the whole night would forget I ever existed.“Oh look who's hiding” a familiar voice laughed behind me — kylie.“It's the Alpha's reject” Cassandra joined, completing her statement like
Elaine's POV“Who are….” Before he could finish, a blur of black slammed into him. Bones cracked, his head was lifted off his body.He was…..dead.The weight on me disappeared. I gasped, choking as the other rogues stepped back, shifting into wolves.They didn't stand a chance Before they moved, they were thrown flying into the trees. Blood stained the leaves. The forest went silent except for their whimpers.The whimper stopped. Four lifeless bodies lay cold on the ground.When it was over, he stood over me tossing a jacket I hadn't noticed towards me.He stepped away into the dark before shifting. “Don't ever wander into the forest if you have no defense” He said. Then he disappeared into the darkness like he belonged to it. “I'm alive” I whispered more to myself.I pulled the jacket around my bare skin, wincing from the bruises of their grip. Then I limped back home. “Where are you coming from?” My stepmother Nina barked, her voice laced with anger. Olivia stood beside her.I
Elaine's POV I stood at the door in shock, my legs glued to the ground refusing to move. My gaze from Olivia to Finn. She was in her underwear, head buried in Finn's chest. Finn looked wrecked, hair messy, shirt hanging on the table as he buried his face in her neck, kissing her while his hands trailed down her body. They would have gone further, stripping each other naked if I didn't barge in.“What the fuck!”“How could you?” I screamed, my voice ripping through the hallway. I tried fighting back my tears, but it wasn't working.“Oh what do we have here? It's the weak pathetic omega” she said, tilting her head to face me. Her face displayed mockery, satisfaction and victory.I tried to speak, but the words stuck to my throat, refusing to expose the hurt in them. I turned to Finn now fully dressed, searching his eyes for an explanation.“Finn, I can forgive you if you admit this was a mistake. Just tell me it was a mistake and I'll forget this ever happened.” I blurted out. I didn
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