~Alexia Thorn~

Tragedy has always been stuck with me since birth. I, Alexia Thorn, was born into a remote and less resourceful pack of Nightshades. Everyone knows about us, for we are poor and famished all the time. However, that also meant we were greatly orthodox.

Born as a high rank wolf in the ruling family of the pack, I was despised for even existing since my birth. All because I was born as a female, and not a male. I lived in the shadows of my two elder brothers, both born alpha to my alpha father. My birth, it took the life of my mother. And my father has never been the best father nor a dad to me. He didn't even exist to me, nor I to him. I wanted to have his attention by any means possible. That is how a high rank female is treated around here.

When I was fourteen, I remember an incident...

"Papa! Today is my birthday!" I complained to my father who was slightly tipsy, yet discussed very important information with his pack members. My brothers were there, sitting nonchalantly. They already predicted what was going to happen to me. Well, they are my pack members as well. When he didn't pay attention to me, I walked over and started shaking him by his shoulder.

"Papa! Papa, please do something for my birthday! I want a princess toy and a castle to play with my friends!" Tch! As if I had any real friends. Father didn't allow even one girl of my age group, much less a boy, to converse any longer than five minutes with me. It was as if I grew up in isolation.

"Papa! Papa!" I was practically screaming in his ears at this point. When he's had enough, he turned around and slapped me so hard on my cheek, that I almost busted my lip. Fallen to the ground, holding my stinging cheek, I looked at him with horror and fear in my gaze.

"Do not...approach me this casually, ever again. GUARDS!" I flinched badly when he screamed for the guards, "Carry her away, and lock her in the room. I don't want anyone disturbing me at the moment. No matter what she does, don't open the doors...unless I instruct further."

My eyes couldn't help but widen even further. Is this how I'll be treated on my birthday?

Or worse...is this how I'll be treated for my entire life...?

Two and a half days passed. I was famished and losing my mind. The windows were locked from outside as well. And my fourteen year old self was very, very naive to the ways of the world. I sat there in the middle of the bed, crying. I thought my father had forgotten about me. And I... should accept my fate.

Sniffling at that moment, I smelled something aromatic pass by a whiff in the air.

I furrowed my eyebrows, and walked to the closed doors.

It was meat jerky...one that is fed to dogs...

My lips wobbled, but what else could i do? A hungry person doesn't discriminate against food. As a growing child, I needed my nutrition at all costs. And this was the best nutrition a 'wolf' could get. The jerky was already salty and well, meaty and smelly. As my tears dripped down against my lips, the dried meat pieces were even saltier. At least...I wouldn't choke on it because it was less drier this way.

Things have been like this for the next few years. I've grown to accept my own company, and I got stronger as time passed. In my own room, I outdid myself with training everyday and craved to become stronger with each passing day.

I've had enough, and notified my running away from the pack, only to stumble upon the intelligent and attractive Alpha of Frostmoon pack, Leif Lupus. He encouraged me to become friends with Aurora Fangborn. And oh boy, those were the worst days of my life. Along with Patty and Olivia, we became really close to Aurora Fangborn and have won her trust.

So much so that she called us over to her big international birthday bash where she was distracted about Leif's plot against her parents!

Ugh, the satisfaction still sits with me, even now.

At this moment, I was informed by the entity who was planning everything for me, to approach the alpha I've been waiting to meet. I've secured a transport, from the Darkforest pack where I was residing with interim alpha Torin's help.

Well, I reached the residence of Lupus, which he keeps as a separate house for himself than share his private activities with his pack members. The guards have stopped me and haven't recognised me yet. I was there just a few days ago...shooting a good video for the sweet princess Aurora.

"I'm here for Leif, let me in."

"How dare you address our alpha like that," I raised an eyebrow. He was way too rude at me. Rolling my eyes, I dialed the number and contacted the mediator again. He pulled few strings, and with his help, I was able to walk inside, or rather was escorted inside the house which looked like an architectural marvel. I will never be less tempted to inherit this house in ivory and chocolate shades. Just the perfect dream house I want for myself~

My mediator seemed to be on call with Leif, and the door opened with a gentle creek. I walked in, a small smile on my face. The lights were switched on before the guards left to give us some privacy.

Oh, his scent is all over the room. It's boggling with my senses. Taking a deep sniff of his scent, I opened my eyes to see him cut the call with my mediator. And then, he invited me into his secret chamber that was downstairs, in the basement. It was a wonderful space, like a personal library.

The plan was briefed to me, and I have to give it to him...he's good at his game. The intricate planning and plotting only added to his character. If this how a villain executes his cleverness, I may be into bad guys~

By the end of it all...he finally asked me,

"Will you continue being my ally even after the mission is completed, Alexia?" The way he held my jaw with his warm, callous palms only made me numb to the feeling. And I nodded desperately.

"Of course..." he left me hanging, after giving me hope. As a woman, I had expected more from him.

Well, this is my story.

And I'll be at a place where Aurora will see me again, very soon.