The Mate He Hates

Amanda’s POV

I could hear the crowd’s excitement when Alpha Edward was declared the winner, and I wasn’t even surprised by it. I already knew in my heart that he would win from the beginning of the match.

When our eyes met, I looked away, wondering why he was staring at me. When I was sure he wasn’t looking my way anymore, I returned my gaze and realized he had returned to his throne. I saw him talking to a man, and I had to look away and scan my eyes around the multitude of the crowd. My eyes met with a few people, and they stared at me with disgust-not only me, but they stared at all the prisoners with disgust.

Ignoring their hateful glare, I looked away, and my eyes met with a strange man. He was staring at me, but not with anger; instead, he had a smug look, which I found odd. With a raised brow, I stared back at him, and he lifted a finger and waved it at me. Frowning, I looked away, wondering why he was waving at me. I focused my attention on the other events, making sure I didn’t look in Alpha Edward’s direction.

Soon, the events ended, and everyone began to dance while some began to chat with each other. I sighed and wished I was somewhere else.

“Follow me,” two guards instructed, and I raised a brow at them because I knew it wasn’t time for the prisoners to return to their cells. “Come along,” they dragged me along, and I had to follow them. Maybe Alpha Edward wants me back in my cell. We were supposed to return to where the truck was parked that brought me here, but we didn’t. Instead, they led me to a corner, a bit away from the crowd. “Where are you taking me?” I asked, but they didn’t respond.

Panic rose within me, but I shook it off. What was the worst that could happen that hadn’t happened before? I wasn’t scared of anything, not even death. We stopped, and they let go of me.

Wondering what was happening, I looked at the men, but they ignored me and looked away. We waited for a few seconds, and suddenly, I felt a presence behind me, I had to turn around only to see the strange man who had been staring at me standing before me. He revealed a smug smile and signalled the men to give us some privacy, which they obediently did. I stared at the men who stood a few steps away from us and then back at him, wondering who he was and why the guards would obey his words.

“Hi, Amanda!” He greeted me, and my brow creased; he even knew my name.

“Who…” I started, but he cut me off.Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

“I’ll be quick with what I have to say.” He took steps closer to me, but I took a step backwards away from him.

“Relax,” he demanded, but I gulped.

“I heard you are a condemned criminal. You killed the mate of my cousin, Alpha Edward,” he said, and then I realized he was Alpha Edward’s cousin. No wonder he could command the guards to bring me here.

“I can set you free,” he said, and I raised a brow.

“Yes, I can,” he repeated his words, and I stared at him with disbelief, wondering what he was driving at.

“And why would you want to do that?” I asked, confused by his words.

“Because I want you,” he declared, and I frowned.

“Want me?” I asked, confused by his words.

“Yes. I want you,” he declared, his brown eyes filled with lust and hunger for me. I shook my head and tried to take a step backwards, but he was swift to wrap his arms around my waist and pull me to himself.

“Let go of me,” I yelled as I struggled to free myself from his grip, but it was useless; I was no match for him.

“Calm down,” he demanded. “I heard you are Edward’s plaything, but don’t worry; I will satisfy you more than him. You know I’m quite good in bed, and that’s why he-”

“And what is going on here?” The familiar voice of Alpha Edward roared from behind me.

I jerked in fear while he let go of me. Turning around, I met eyes with a furious Alpha Edward, staring right at me. Cold shivers ran down my spine, and I had to look away.

“Why is she here? Who brought her here?” He questioned the guards, and they all fell to their knees.

“Your cousin, Sir Levi, commanded us to bring her here…”

“And you did,” he grabbed one by the neck and punched him in the face. “How dare you? How dare you disobey me? Didn’t your head guard tell you of my instructions?” Alpha Edward asked with anger.

“We are sorry…”

“Keep shut. You two are going to pay for your disobedience and stupidity.” He let go of the guard and turned to look at me. Our gazes met, but I gulped in fear and looked away.

“Take her back to her cell,” he instructed the guards, who grabbed me and took me away. This time, I was put in a truck, and they drove me back to the mansion.

The handcuffs were removed, and I was locked back in my cold, dark cell.

I sighed and rested my back on the wall.

My wrists were hurting due to the tightness of the handcuffs. I remained in that position, reflecting on my life and past events. I thought of Alpha Edward and wondered if he would one day recognize me as his actual mate, but even if that day comes, I don’t think I will want anything to do with him anymore.

The unlocking of my cell gate grabbed my attention, and two guards walked in. “Alpha Edward demands your presence,” they said, taking hold of my arms. I was led to the door of his room, and they knocked before asking me to enter.

Feeling uneasy, I grasped the doorknob and pushed the door open. Stepping inside, I closed the door and turned to see Alpha Edward standing on his feet, his back against the wall. Our gazes met, and I swallowed in fear.

“Who do you belong to?” he threw that unexpected question at me. I gulped and stared at him, wondering why he would ask such a question.

“Answer the damn question,” his voice raised. Feeling uneasy, I swallowed nervously, not knowing why he was asking this.

“Don’t keep me waiting,” he demanded in an outburst.

“You, I belong to you,” I blurted out in panic, scared of what all this was leading to.

“And why were you with him? Why did you allow him to touch you? Why?” he yelled while I swallowed in fear. “Do you also want him to fuck you? Are you that desperate for a dick? He accused me, and I frowned. “Since you are so desperate, why don’t I give you one? Strip,” He ordered.