The werewolves of Aragon pack were lobbing around the forest, some in their wolf forms while most of them were in their human bodies, they ran under the full moon, making awareness sounds with their howls and growls. When Tristan arrived in his wolf; all white furs with black stripes. They all recognized him as the Alpha.
Abel instructed that they all shift back to their human forms. They did, slipping into their clothes.
"Welcome to the Alpha," they bowed their head in unison. Tristan howled in response, perched on the Alpha's pad, and gestured for them to have their respective seats. The pack warriors stood by his side, staying alert for any impending danger as the pack had been attacked recently by an unknown pack of vampires.
"I called a meeting here today to talk about the recent attack and the death of my mate." Tristan launched, he cleared his throat and continued. "You all know she was sabotaged in my absence and because the incursion was impromptu, she lost her life while fighting." He halted, making an effort not to remember Kayla.
He was out on a business trip when he got the call that his mate has been killed by vampires. He didn't believe them until he saw her remains and how she was thoroughly bitten before she died. Kayla was human but bitten into a wolf, she never shifted once but he was told by the pack Doctor that she possessed the wolf attributes since she was bitten by the Alpha himself. He tried to make her shift by challenging her to a fight with an omega. She got so angry but never shifted and she was beaten to a stupor.
"Even though you all claimed not to be aware of the fact that she was attacked here in the pack until her dead body was found and footprints of the vampires detected. I don't believe you all, I know you left her to fight on her own knowing how weak she was." He was bitter as he said the words. "There is something I would like you all to have in mind, the vampires who were involved in this act would be haunted, found, and thoroughly dealt with the same way Kayla was killed. And If I find out anyone here works in cahoots with them, I won't spare them! I won't! I will make sure I kill you with my own hands." He shot as he glared into their faces.
One of the omegas made a sound with his hands, roaring to Tristan's proclamation.
"We can't betray you, Alpha." Dassah, the pack's beta, bowed her head. Rising to her feet, she walked closer to Tristan. "I can assure you that no one here works for the vampires. We are a family and we are not allowed to betray ourselves." She moved her long legs with soft gaits, her hands lowered on her large hips that most of the men in the pack wanted to have a feel of. But Dassah's rank was far above them and she would never give herself out to a man she's a senior too.
She stopped in front of Tristan, hands widely spread. She stared at him, their eyes holding each other's gazes for a split second. "We will fight this battle together, the vampires are out there planning a revolt against our pack. We should plan how to attack them, not talk about the dead..." She paused when she noticed the scowl on Tristan's face. "I didn't mean to be disrespectful but we have other things to work on than bawling, and discussing someone dead."
"That dead someone was my mate, Dassah!" Tristan yelled out, his veins growing visible.
"Dead mate," Dassah corrected him. "She's dead, you have to move on." She said, her voice sounding like whispers.
"I will have you punished if you don't stop talking about Kayla in this manner!" He warned.
"I am sorry," Dassah said, a sly smile tugging her lips.
"The spies we sent out, have they given any reports?" Tristan asked Abel.
Abel looked at him, he had warned him not to talk about the spies in front of the pack. He believed there were enemies within, but Tristan was stubborn, he didn't listen to him.
"Not yet," Abel responded to him.
"Fine, that will be all for now. We will schedule a meeting if there is an urgent discussion to deliberate on. You all can head back to your quarters." Tristan commanded.
They all stood up and some were already back to their wolf forms when Dassah raised her hands making a noise for them to stop.
"The new girl you brought in last night, how is she to you?" She stepped forward again, her eyes boring into Tristan's bloodshot eyes.
Tristan turned to Abel, he shook his head to make an indication that he didn't tell Dassah about Selena.
"What are you talking about, Dassah?" Tristan queried.
"I sensed the whiff of a human last night, I was close to your apartment to pay a visit when I heard you were back from the trip you went on. But I sensed her and I confirmed my curiosity when she was brought into your quarters. Can you tell the gathering who this strange woman is?" She sat back, motioning to all members to have their seats. "Let's listen to what the Alpha has to say." She chuckled lightly.
Tristan stared at their curious faces, he knew well where Dassah was going, but he was prepared for her.
"I will make a proper introduction when the time comes. You all don't have to worry about her, I will make sure she doesn't trespass." He assured them, glaring daggers at Dassah who had a disappointed look on her face. "You can go now." He said once again, they shifted back and sprang off to their quarters.
"You pulled a nice one, Tristan." Dassah clapped her hands.
"You should focus on the business that is on your plate." Tristan got off his seat and took a step close to Dassah.
"The pack's business is my business," she said with a wry smile. They glared at each other before she walked away.
"Alpha..." Abel drawled.
"Bring Selena to my quarters." Tristan shushed him, shifting back into his wolf and sprinting down to his quarters.
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"Take your clothes off," Tristan commanded, his back was turned to Selena. She's been on his mind since Dassah mentioned her at the pack meeting and he had the strong urge to see her. Seeing her would mean sleeping with her, he didn't want her to have any more impressive than that of a slave; she was his slave. "Fast before I turn."
"I have a request," Selena said in a low voice. Tristan turned his head to look at her. "I will take off the clothes but before I do that I have a request." He walked closer, his hands rested on his back; that was the longest sentence she had said since he bought her.
"What do you mean?" He shot her a glare, tilting her head to the side.
"I am sorry, Alpha. Please I want you to save my family from captivity. I know I am a mere slave to you but I will do what you want me to do if you help me with this." She went down on her knees and squeezed his toes. "My family was captured and taken away, I have no idea where they were taken to but I heard those merchants talked about them when they were preparing us for the auction. They are still alive, please help me, save my family before they die." She cried out, her tears wetting his feet.
He jerked her off and pulled her up, "How dare you?" He clamped her neck with his large hands and moved her to the wall. Her back touched the cold wall, she winced in pain as she begged for his mercy. "Do I look like I care about you and your fucking family? I bought you to satisfy my sexual urges and you have no right to go against my words when I ask you to strip those damn clothes off your body!" He yelled at her, ripping her clothes into shreds, he pushed her to the bed.
"I am sorry," Selena begged. "Please, don't..."
He slapped her hard on the face, "Don't say a word if you don't want more."
Selena nodded her head, trembling as she watched him undo his trousers.
"Get off the damn bed and grip this side of the headboard," she did as instructed. Her back was turned to him, bare-naked, he rubbed the tip of his member and thrust into her.
"Ah," Selena yelped, the pain worse than the one she felt the night before. "Please."
He didn't listen to her, he went into her again with a hard poke that caused her to whimper. Soon, his strokes were hard and fast, he thrust into her aggressively, not caring if her body was ready for his large member.
Through tears and pains, she received him. He pulled out and pushed her to the bed. "Wrap the damn clothes around your body and get the fuck out of my room before I come out of the bathroom." He ordered as he ambled into the bathroom.
He shut the door, Selena picked up her shredded clothes, tears streaming down her face. Her legs were sore making it impossible for her to move well. She managed to walk out of the room to meet Abel in the living room.
"Are you okay?" Abel held her before she could fall, his hands gripped her bare breasts but he immediately moved his hand to another part of her body.
Selena shook her head, "What have I done to deserve this?" She sobbed into his shoulders.
He didn't know if patting her back was the right thing to do but he did it anyway.
He pulled off his clothes to cover her nakedness, snaking an arm around her neck, he led her to the car and back to her quarters.