When they got married, Matthew Clark said she deserved the best. Diamond rings, mansions, and piles of servants, but what she wanted most was missing. Finally, Sophia Mitchell was tired, and a paper of divorce brought an end to the loveless marriage. "I set you free." Tears welled up in her eyes. But she didn't know that their kid was conceived in her belly...
Elea POV
Meet the punching bag of the pack. When someone has a problem, they take it out on me. Everyone did it (except the elders) and my brother was my savior, but only when he was around. I never really understood what the reason for their doings was but I soon learned that it was because my parents were dead and we were known as the outcasts of the pack. My father was the beta of the pack but he died along with my mother in a rogue fight. All that was left of my family was my brother, Gabe, and I. You think being 18 people would lay off, right? But nope.
And please don't think that I'm a weak 18-year-old. I have potential but the pack won't even give me a chance to express it. Gabe told me to hide it and to keep to myself.
One day my brother caught Sam, the future alpha, with a bunch of my hair in his hand and his other fist colliding with my face. This pissed him off to the max. His eyes went black, meaning his wolf was taking over, then he pushed Sam to the other wall and jumped on him before punching him repeatedly. Sam growled and pushed him off of him. Sam, being having Alpha blood, and my brother only having Beta blood, was able to do it quite easily.
"Don't fu*king touch my sister!" Gabe snarled then he lifted me bridal style and took me to my room, leaving Sam looking shocked at what just happened. I would have laughed at his face if it were a different situation but this one was something I had to be serious about.
Gabe lay me on my bed and hugged me tightly. It was then that I let all my tears spill, while he rubbed my back and spoke soothing words to me. After about 5 minutes, Gabe let go and moved around my room. I was still rubbing my eyes to notice the shuffling made in my room. I opened my eyes and saw Gabe packing my pink country road bag with some of my clothes.
"What are you doing?" I asked as I stood up slowly.
"What does it look like I'm doing Elea? I'm sick of the way they treat you! Now pack your clothes and essentials. We're leaving this hell hole."
"But...but how will we survive? You know, out there...?" I asked, staring at my feet, avoiding eye contact.
"Gosh Elea, anywhere is better than here! Just look what they've done to your face!" He took a few steps towards me until we were face to face. He gently placed the side of his right index finger under my chin. I flinched but kept my face still as he pulled my head up and we made eye contact.
"That mother f***er! Elea, you have a black eye and your nose is bleeding." He gave me a sad look and I gasped. I ran to my bathroom mirror and stared at myself. He was right.
My hazel eyes were surrounded by red instead of white, from the crying. My brown, curly hair with natural red streaks was tied into a bun but it was loose from everything that just happened. My tanned face was growing a natural pink tint at my chubby cheeks and my right eye was bleeding under the skin as well as swollen. There was dried blood running above my light pink lips and I cringed.
Why hadn't I noticed this earlier? Idiot. Before I could grab toilet paper to clean the blood, I was sitting on the vanity with Gabe by my side (NOT in between my legs!). He was already wetting a cloth under hot water then he placed it under my nose and started to clean it. It hurt of course but we've done this so many times that I was used to it. We stayed there in a peace full silence as he cleaned my wounds, then he lifted me off the sink and led me into the room.
We stood there for a bit then he finally said, "You pack your stuff. Nothing unnecessary. But pack stuff like your clothes and sh*t. Oh and don't forget your uhm....er... tampons." We both blushed at that last one.
I playfully slapped his arm and scolded him, "You know I don't like wearing those! But fine." He smiled at me but shook his head.
"Ok, I'll be back in 30 minutes and be in black clothes."
"Ok, got it." I nodded and he smiled at me and then left the room. I sighed then I smiled as I realized my amazing brother will be leaving this hell hole with me! I skipped to my closet and packed everything I needed. I jogged to my bathroom and packed my toothbrush and toothpaste etc. Then I looked at my face. The swelling had gone, thankfully to my werewolf healing. I put some makeup on to cover it up and then packed my makeup bag. I was surprised that everything fit in there.
I got changed and then started to write a note.
Dear losers,
Say bye to your punching bag. I'm not going to miss you.
Punching bag and relative, xoxo
I giggled then folded it and placed it on my study table. Just then the door opened and Gabe walked in, wearing the same exact thing as me but men's clothing. I grinned. He had his blue country road bag and it looked more packed than mine.
"What's in the bag?" I asked curiosity taking me.
"I knew you wouldn't be able to last a night without food so I packed some snacks." He winked and then chuckled. I laughed at how true that was.
"Whatever, ok so can we go now, please?" I asked taking a step towards him.
"Not yet. We have to break all the ties with the pack. Now repeat over me."
After two years of marriage, Jason suddenly filed for divorce. He said, "She's back. Let's get a divorce. You can ask for whatever you want." Two years of marriage can not replace his ex-girlfriend. Sarah didn't make a fuss. She agreed and put forward her own conditions. "I want your most expensive supercar." "OK." "Villa in the suburbs." "Fine." "Split billions of money you made in two years of marriage." “???”
My name is Katia, and I am just trying to survive until my fated mate arrives. Which may be easier said than done. Rejectection is the last straw. Whispering my acceptance of his rejection. I run through the pack house, out across the manicured lawn into the forest. "I'm sorry, my sweet girl," I say to my wolf. I'm sorry you have been stuck with me and have had to suffer everything I have. She whispers," it's not your fault, Katia. We came to a cliff with a waterfall. The hurt keeps pounding at me. I need it to stop. My sweet girl, and I just want peace, I keep running and leap off the cliff. Spreading my arms wide, with tears streaming down my face, I fall, not making a sound, waiting for sweet oblivion where we feel nothing ever again. "I love you, my sweet girl! Until we meet again, "My wolf replied just before we hit the water, "I love you too, Katia. I have never regretted a moment with you." The Snow Moon pack is having their last barbecue of the summer next to the waterfall on their land. The adults are laughing and joking while watching the pups play. The alpha, beta, and gamma are swimming with some of the older children and playing a game of Marco Polo. Someone yells, "Oh my goddess, someone just jumped over the waterfall!" Everyone is frozen as they watch what looks to be a child falling arms spread wide, no one makes a sound. The small body hits the water like a plane crashing into the side of a mountain. The alpha, beta, and gamma, spring into action, swimming towards the area the person went under. The alpha is screaming his wolf is going crazy repeating, "Find her. Find her...find her!" They dive and the beta surfaces with a small person in his arms. Alpha takes the girl from his beta, laying her on the ground. The men are shocked by what they see. She is covered in scars and injuries. Her body is twisted and broken. The Beta asks, "Who could have done this to someone so defenseless?" Alpha drops to his knees, repeating, "MATE...MATE...MATE!"
Rumors said that Lucas married an unattractive woman with no background. In the three years they were together, he remained cold and distant to Belinda, who endured in silence. Her love for him forced her to sacrifice her self-worth and her dreams. When Lucas' true love reappeared, Belinda realized that their marriage was a sham from the start, a ploy to save another woman's life. She signed the divorce papers and left. Three years later, Belinda returned as a surgical prodigy and a maestro of the piano. Lost in regret, Lucas chased her in the rain and held her tightly. "You are mine, Belinda."
Ava Adler was a nerdy omega. People bullied her because they thought she was ugly and unattractive. But Ava secretly loved the bad boy, Ian Dawson. He was the future Alpha of the Mystic Shadow Pack. However, he never gave a damn about rules and laws, as he only liked to play around with girls. Ava was unaware of Ian's arrogance until her fate intertwined with his. He neglected her and hurt her deeply. What would happen when Ava turned out to be a beautiful girl who could win over any boy, and Ian looked back and regretted his decisions? What if she had a secret identity that she had yet to discover? What if the tables turned and lan begged her not to leave him?
Melanie married Ashton out of gratitude, but she quickly found herself entangled in a web of relentless challenges. Despite these struggles, she stayed true to her commitment to the marriage. In the hospital room, Ashton indifferently attempted to draw her blood, disregarding her discomfort. This callous act was a harsh revelation for Melanie, awakening her to the grim reality of their relationship. Resolved to prioritize her own welfare, she decided to sever ties. With newfound resolve, Melanie filed for divorce. In the process, she unveiled her concealed identities, leaving everyone in shock. Throughout these turbulent times, Melanie realized that Derek, Ashton’s uncle, had been discreetly protecting her all along.
"There will be no falling in love, we will only act as a loving couple when we are in public, we will share a room to make it believable, but no intimacy, touching is off-limits. We'll only have sex once a month, and that's solely to produce an heir. You won't interfere in my business, and I won't interfere in yours. You will be my wife in every sense and you will not be involved with any other man," he said, arrogance seeping from every word. I watch his mouth move, I'm not ready to fall in love with any man, especially not one as arrogant and egoistic as him. I can handle acting as a loving couple, and as for intimacy once a month. I can agree to that just to satisfy my sexual cravings with no strings attached. "Where can I sign?" I asked since I had nothing to lose. *** Nadine's wedding dreams turned to nightmares when she caught her sister and fiancé cheating! With a secret recording, she's ready for revenge. But then mysterious billionaire Logan West offers a deal: A Contract Marriage to take down her ex's empire. But what Nadine doesn't know is her life is getting complicated as she takes her chance to get revenge or risks everything for a chance at love?"
After three loveless years, Neil's betrayal deeply wounded Katelyn. She wasted no time in getting rid of that scoundrel! After the divorce, she devoted herself to career pursuits. Rising to prominence as a top designer, skilled doctor, and brilliant hacker, she became a revered icon. Neil, realizing his grave mistake, tried in vain to win her back, only to witness her magnificent wedding to another. As their vows were broadcast on the world's largest billboard, Vincent slid a ring onto Katelyn's finger and declared, "Katelyn is now my wife, a priceless treasure. Let all who covet her beware!"