CHAPTER TWO

ODESSA

Who would believe that I, Odessa, would be fated to the Alpha of the largest pack?

Red blood pack was comprised of five packs. The Alpha's grandfather had defeated four other neighbouring Alphas and merged the pack.

My life began to blossom gradually.

"Get prepared, Odessa. We are going for a meeting tomorrow."

I heard that more often from Orion. My step sisters only had little time to bully and curse me. Mr Orion got even a higher position at the council. He bought me a beautiful gown when he announced his success.

"What the hell are you smiling at?" Ama frowned deeply at me.

I immediately squeezed my brows. She picked up her glass of wine and emptied it on my face.

"Be gentle," Cala pleaded.

They were both evil, but Cala was more reasonable.

I wiped my face with my dress and continued to dish food into their plates. After I was done, I rushed back to the kitchen to eat. I waited for everyone to fall asleep before sneaking out to see the Alpha.

I would never mention what I had with the alpha to my sisters or even my father. He would buy me gifts whenever he got any favors at the meeting. He didn't know I was seeing the alpha.

"I want to finally announce you as my mate, Odessa," Alpha Arlo informed me.

I lay, resting on the prince's body, while his arms were securely wrapped around my body.

"Why?" I asked, my heart racing in my chest. "Students in school would bully me if they find out."

Alpha Arlo scoffed.

"No one dares to touch my woman!"

I was more scared of what would happen if my sisters found out. They would surely do everything to take me away from him. I wanted to convince the alpha to keep it a secret for a little while longer.

"I love you, Odessa. And I want to be able to hold your hand in public.  I want to show you off to the world. And let them know that you are mine!"

I finally nodded, feeling defeated.

"Fine."

He held my jaw and lifted it gently. His lips collided with mine, and I kissed him like my whole life depended on it.

He moved his hands around my body gently. My heart raced in my chest. This was not the first time I was making out with him. But it was the first time we were doing it in his bedroom.

The way he touched me, I knew he didn't only want to make out with me this time.

"Stop," I whispered.

He pulled away immediately. There was this look of confusion and disappointment in his eyes.

"Is there a problem?" He asked me.

I shook my head.

"I have never... nothing. It's just that... I've... uhm..."

"You're a virgin?" He asked, obviously amazed.

I nodded my head shyly. He sucked his teeth and slapped his forehead.

"Shit!" He cursed. "I'm sorry."

"No!"

A pang of guilt washed over me.

I leaned towards him and kissed him for a while. I removed my shirt and began to undress him.

"Are you sure about this?" He whispered.

I inhaled deeply.

"Of course."

I moaned out in pleasure. Every single thrust of his sent cold shivers down my spine. My heart raced as I felt him filling me up. He gradually increased his pace, and my moaning sounds were also amplified.

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"I am going to hold a ball here this Saturday," Alpha Arlo informed me as I dressed back into my clothes.

I was quiet.

"I am going to tell everyone that you are my mate."

I turned to him.

"A ball?" I asked, my eyes pleading as they searched his. "Let's take it slow. You could hold a small house party and tell everyone in school first. The adults can come in later."

I wasn't even ready for any of it. I had only dated the alpha for nine weeks. It was peaceful for me this way. I didn't care about the slaps and curses I got from my sisters at home. I knew that I would be in Alpha Arlos' arms afterward.

"Is there a problem?" He asked.

He stood up from the bed and held my face in his palms. He pulled me close and kissed my forehead.

"I promise you, Odessa. I will never make you cry."

I nodded.

"I promise to never leave you, Arlo."

He offered to take me home afterward, but I refused. I insisted that I could get home on my own. He sent one of his guards to drop me off afterward.

The driver dropped me a few meters from my house on my command. We walked to my house since he wanted to make sure I was safe.

I whistled, and the gatekeeper opened the gate for me. He was the only one who knew about my secret affair. I tiptoed to my room. The window was open, and it was intentional. I pushed it to the side and jumped into my room.

I inhaled satisfactorily, thanking the moon for another successful mission. But something else happened that almost made me scream my lungs out. My room light suddenly went on.

"Welcome home, Odessa.”