Selene's POV

“She's ready.” My stepmom said to the men and they sprung up from their seat, staring at me with intent.

I was suddenly so small when they stood up, their height could amount to a double of me. They had such huge shoulders that made me believe they were armed men and their aura was no exception, they were definitely drug pushers, at least that could explain the scars marring their faces.

“Nice doing business with you, Mrs Helen.” One of the men said, his voice thick and hard. He seemed to me like the leader of the gang.

“Are you sure Boss will like her? She's too thin and doesn't look healthy.”

“Keep your opinions to yourself, Zack.” The man shut him up with a snarl, sending him a dark stare.

I was already taking a step back when the man looked my way, the look he gave me made me freeze, unable to move an inch.

“Come with us.” He ordered.

“I-I have… I need to pack” I stammered, breaking away from his gaze. I couldn't stay there any longer, my fears had lifted and I was so scared for my life that I had to lie to run away.

“You don't need to pack, everything you need will be provided.”

“But–”

“Selene, you heard him.” My stepmom interjected, coming to pat my hand. “Go with them and save up more money.” She whispered into my ears.

My face withered as I looked at her, I had a feeling this was a set up or something worse. My stepmom was doing all she could to get rid of me and what now? Was I getting sold to the devil?

I was still deep into thoughts when I felt a hand wrapping around mine, I looked at my side and I saw that I was being grabbed by the arm. I tried to wrestle with the man but his grasp was firm and strong, I couldn't do anything and allowed them to drag me into a waiting car.

I kept staring over my shoulders, staring at my stepmom, hoping she would come to my rescue but she did nothing. She stared at me with an unwithering smile, watching the men take me away.

The leader of the trio wands her some stack of hard currencies and I saw her grinning as she shoveled them into her pocket.

Was I being sold?

“Mom!!” I screamed, bringing my head out from the window, screaming her name as the car drove off.

Tears welled up in my eyes as I just realized what happened, I was being sold by my own mother. She had to lure me in by lying that it was a job offer meanwhile she was getting rid of me.

The car galloped into the main road and the speed increased. My voice was patched due to the burning anger in my throat, I was pressed between the two men beside me, blocking off any fresh air from reaching me.

I dozed off along the way and was awoken by the screeching sounds of tires crushing the floor. I snapped my eyes open, staring over the men as I tried to get a view of our surroundings.

One of the men I recognized as Zack led me out of the car and I was taken by the marveling sight before me. We were standing at the foot of a gigantic castle, the walls and floors were tarred and had a magnifying presence.

I didn't know when my mouth flung open, I had totally forgotten all my troubles and was so focused on the beauty of the castle, I had never seen anything like this before.

“Come,” Zack nudged my shoulders, bringing me out of my thoughts.

He took me into the castle and as we climbed up the stairs I couldn't keep my head in one place, I kept staring everywhere until I landed my head on Zack's back.

“Greetings Alpha.” The men greated, bowing to an unknown presence.

Alpha? I thought those men were ordinary humans, have I become so weak to the extent I can't sense my fellow wolves?

“Where is the girl?” The Alpha asked and they all moved aside, revealing my presence to him.

That voice… it sounds too familiar.

I gripped my dress tightly as I took my gaze to the Alpha, my eyes caught on his collar and slowly lifted to his face but the room was too dim and I couldn't see clearly.

Was my guts right?

My throat went dry as I met his piercing gaze, his eyes were dazzling yellow and as he stared into mine I felt my knees going weak.

His gaze held me at long depths, it was so intoxicating that I could swear I knew this man from somewhere but his face didn't look ordinary.

Judging from his looks he was a man of great power, he had this glint in his eyes that spelt danger but his face was oddly calm and dangerously handsome .

He was Alpha Rain!

The same powerful Alpha rain that was said to have conquered several wars and expanded his pack far and beyond! I saw his interviews like my life depended on it, hoping that one day i am able to be half as powerful as he is. Except i was wrong, he infact is one of the beastly alpha that existed.

My stomach knotted as I saw the look of disdain covering up the calmness in his face, his face hardened as he rose from his chair, towering towards me.

I could feel my breath waving as he came near, I broke away from his gaze and clung my nails to my sides, staring below his waist.

He suddenly stopped and turned to the men. “How much did you spend on her?” I was flustered and didn't know when I raised my eyes to look at him, sneering.

“Her mother assured us that she's a virgin.” The leader of the trio replied.

A huge frown appeared on his face as he brought his eyes back to me. “Powerless Omega!” He spat, sending me into confusion. Did he sense my wolf? How'd he know I was an Omega and powerless?

“...” I tried to talk but I could only produce a sound.

“You brought me a useless pet.” He howled at my face, his entire presence making me nauseous. He brought his hand to my face and touched my hair, grunting at its lightness, “she's too tiny to be my mistress let alone my mate!” He spat irritatedly.

I suckled on my breath, sneering at him from the corner of my eyes. He wasn't completely wrong about my petite stature but there was one thing I knew, I had a banging body that could get any man aroused. I landed heavy jobs in the stripper club because of how sexy and curvy I was so I had to believe that this man was just condescending.

“I warned Jerry that you wouldn't like her, Alpha.” Zack defended and the alpha turned to him.

“Zackeus.” He called

“Yes Alpha.”

He brought his attention back to me, slowly he leaned close and sniffed my hair, I watched him silently, my face formed into a frown as I wondered what he was doing.

He pulled away and said absentmindedly, “take her to the maids and make sure no one sees her.” He ordered, his gaze still fixed on me.

“I'm not a virgin.” I muttered, much to their surprise.

“Then take her to the dark room i shall be there in no time “ he yelled

I couldn't remain quiet. I needed to know what my mission was in his castle as he was obviously not aware that we are mates and as serious as it sounded I could be his new pet.

The Alpha's face fell into a deep slumber as he stared at me, “whatever my mom told you was a lie, I can't possibly be a virgin when I str—”

The alpha raised his hand, shutting me up. His eyes grew dark as he turned around to face the men, “get her out of my sight.” He thundered and I was dragged out like a prisoner and in no time he joined me in the dark room and ordered that I strip for him like my life depended on it.

That was it, another beginning to my unending misery.