Alpha Ezequiel s Fated Mate

Madeleine's POV

"You're late again today?" Juliette yelled. "I'm sorry, I had lots of work at night, so I woke up a bit late," I replied.

Julliete gave me a heavy slap on my face. I stood there quietly. "You are so lazy and slow," she shouted. She kept yelling, but I just stood there.

Finally, she left the room. I held my sore face and went back to cleaning. In our world, getting one's wolf was a rite of passage, a sign of strength and power.

I haven't gotten my wolf, and that makes me a target for Juliette's cruelty. I was physically and emotionally tortured. My parents knew about Juliette's behavior but acted unconcerned.

I was the personal maid to Juliette at my parents house and also worked with other omegas. I finished cleaning Julliete's room and headed for the kitchen to prepare for the mating ceremony before I was summoned by Apha Ares and Luna Vittoria.

I was a bit scared. "What would I have done to be summoned?" I asked myself. I walked into the grand room, my heart racing. My parents sat on the couch, their faces stern.

I knew that whatever was about to happen was not going to be good. "Sit down, Madeleine," Alpha Ares commanded. I obeyed as my heart raced.

"Rumour has it that you are cursed, Madeleine," Luna Vittoria began. "You have been rejected by three potential mates. At this point, it seems no one wants you."

"But Alpha Duncan wants you as his third wife, solely because he needs an heir, and we need an ally." She said, her voice cold. My eyes dropped, shame washing over me.

"Alpha Duncan? That cruel man!" "Please," I said, my voice breaking. "This is not up for discussion; you better leave a good impression," Alpha Ares said.

I knew immediately I was a burden and disgrace to this family. Now I'm being forced to marry Alpha Duncan, who wants me only for his legacy. But I was a rejected wolf-less omega, so I had no choice.

"Alpha Duncan will be here in a week; take note. You can leave now," Alpha Ares commanded. I headed out, my heart heavy. And I wondered if it was their way of getting rid of me.

I was done with all my chores for the day, and with tears in my eyes, I went to my room to rest. It was evening already, and I heard happy voices and music. I knew it was the ceremony.  

I was so scared of the thought of being married to that man. I felt like running away, but where? I sat outside watching people have fun while I cried. "Is this really how my life will end? With a cruel man?"

For the first time, I was irritated by the sound of people's laughter. I stood up and walked into my room, and just as I entered I caught a scent.

It was soothing and calm; it felt different, but at the same time, I could barely breathe. My heart pounded so hard. I knew this wasn't just a sign. I was excited because this meant I had finally found my mate.

I tried tracing the scent just because I felt uneasy, but suddenly I tripped and just when I thought I fell, I landed in Liam's arms. And immediately, I knew he was my mate.

"Oh no, moon goddess, this can't be happening!" I spoke quietly. Liam was the beta and chief advisor to my father, and he was a bit older. It's said that age is just a number, but I didn't see this coming.

We stared at each other for a moment, and I had this deep connection instantly. I forgot about my age and thought it was only a matter of the heart. Age doesn't matter.

Besides, I was desperate, and I didn't want to get married to that ruthless Alpha. "I feel it too. I have had my eyes on you for a very long time," he whispered.

My cheeks ached from smiling too much; I couldn't stop. The feeling was one of a kind. And this day was yet to be my best ever. "Can I hug you?" I asked nervously.

He agreed, and I hugged him tightly, not wanting to let go. I loved him already. "I need to attend to something urgently; I will be back." He said.

"Promise?" I asked. "Yes, I promise." He kissed my forehead and walked away. I was so excited that I sat by my cabin and waited. I waited for what felt like forever, and my worry grew.

"What if he didn't like me and was just playing a trick on me?" What if he went to tell my father about our encounter? My mind raced with doubts.

But my desire to find him won out over my fear. I gathered my courage and snuck into the mansion, the only place I knew I might find him. My heart raced as I searched for him, my legs feeling restless.

I snuck quietly, and I had the greatest shock of my life. It was Liam and Juliette; they were kissing. My whole body froze. "What's going on?!" I stuttered, but the words wouldn't come out.

"Liam, what is this?"