Cursed By Fate

Luna Claire remained on the floor, her head still bowed, as the Alpha’s footsteps faded away. She couldn’t believe what had just happened. She had thought for sure that Dwayne would be punished, maybe even killed, for trying to rescue her. But instead, the Alpha had let him go, with a warning.

She slowly got to her feet, her mind racing . She couldn’t bear the thought of being trapped in this den, at the mercy of the Alpha, any longer.

As she waited for the maids to come and prepare her for dinner, she thought about her son, Carl. She knew he would be worried about her, and she longed to see him again. She hoped that Dwayne had made it back to him safely, and that they were planning their next move.

When the maids arrived, they helped her bathe and dress in a beautiful red long gown with beautiful opening at the back of the dress. They did her hair and makeup, and she was transformed into a stunning wolf. But she knew it was all just a facade. She was still a prisoner, who had nobody to save her .

As she prepared for dinner, her movements were mechanical, her mind numb. She went through the motions, her thoughts consumed by the Alpha’s threats and her son’s safety.

Immediately the maids were done preparing her for the dinner, she made her way to the dining hall, she saw the Alpha waiting for her. He smiled, his eyes gleaming with malice, and she knew she was in for a long night.

In the dining hall, she sat beside the Alpha, her eyes casting down, her heart heavy. She forced herself to eat, her appetite gone, but she knew she had to maintain the illusion of submission.

” Why are you not eating?” The alpha asked her like nothing had happened between them earlier.

” I think I’m fine” Luna Claire replied.

Alpha Louis looked around and saw the maids watching. He leaned towards Luna Claire and whispered into her eyes ” it is better you eat and behave well before those start to gossip that I’m maltreating you when I am not ” .

” Did he just say he is not maltreating me ?” Luna thought to herself.” Even a child knows what maltreatment is “.

Luna Claire picked up the spoon but she was finding it hard to eat when her son is in danger .

” I want to go and use the restroom ” Luna Claire said facing Alpha Louis.

” Noo! Sit your ass down there ” he said in between his teeths.

The dinner was a blur, as she tried to make small talk and avoid the Alpha’s questions. But she knew she couldn’t keep this up for much longer.

As the night wore on, she was escorted to the Alpha’s room, her heart filled with dread. She knew what lay ahead, and she steeled herself for the worst, her mind blank and resigned to her fate.

When she got to his room, she looked around the room , the large king size bed , the room decor and all .

Luna Claire felt a sense of resignation wash over her. She knew what was expected of her, and she couldn’t see a way out. The Alpha’s gaze was cold and calculating, his eyes seeming to bore into her very soul.

” The last time I checked, you were an adult , what are you still doing with your clothes on ?” He asked her .” Pull off your dress and go wait for me on the bed ” Alpha Louis commanded her .

Luna Claire nodded, her heart heavy with despair. She knew she had to endure this, for the sake of her son and her own survival. But she couldn’t help feeling a sense of hopelessness, trapped in this den with no escape from the Alpha’s cruelty.This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.

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Carl’s eyes widened with relief as Dwayne emerged from the den, his face pale and shaken. “Dwayne, what happened?” Carl asked, his voice low and urgent.

Dwayne took a deep breath, his words tumbling out in a rush. “Alpha Louis… he’s crazy, Carl. He threatened to kill us all if we try anything again. He thinks you sent me to spy on him or something.”

” What of my mother ?, how is she doing? , is he going to punish her for what we did ?” Carl asked .

” I don’t know, but I think the best thing for us to do now is too lie low because your mother might be in danger if we try this again ” Dwayne managed to say out of his breath .

” But my mother in still in his den , why would I lie low ?” Carl said in anger .

” That’s just the best thing to do now if you love yourself and your mother ” Dwayne advised. ” I almost lost my life today, I was surprised he let me go without hurting me “.

Carl’s determination began to waver, his eyes dropping in defeat. He thought of his mother, still trapped in the Alpha’s den, but the fear of losing his own life and putting his friends in danger overwhelmed him.

“Carl, I… I can’t do it,” Dwayne said, his voice barely above a whisper. “I can’t risk losing my life and putting everyone else in danger. My mother would want me to stay safe. You know if we get caught again, everyone in my family will suffer it ”

Carl’s expression turned sympathetic. “Carl, I understand. We all do. Your family’s safety is important, but so is yours. If we try to rescue her again, we might get it right this time.

” No Carl , I’m done with this. Just give up and move on with your life. It is not as if your mother is dead, so just let go ” Dwayne advised.

” I can’t believe this is coming out of your mouth Dwayne, you called yourself my friend and you are spilling out all those words from your mouth?” Carl was so disappointed. He trusted Dwayne and never expected him to betray him .

” I’m so sorry Carl , I can’t do this anymore ” Dwayne walked away .