The Alpha's collateral

r's

eavy in the air. "You're getting married," he declared, his voice devoid of any wa

oice trembling with a mix of disbelief a

ld and calculating. "It's for the good of the family, you ungrateful bastard ch

, a means to secure our future at le

my step-sister Emily was supposed to marry the not only cursed and ruthless alpha, but he was a manwhore and know

hed over me. The space was minimal, furnished only with a tattered matt

g enthralling on this not-so-special day because I believe I might have wronged the

much excitement because I knew deep down that my potential mate might reject me due to my lack of a

ge of eighteen but here I am, growing older and lonelier. With every passing y

e. With long, flowing locks and piercing eyes, I possessed a beauty I couldn't fully comprehend. And yet, I

s anger on me, treating me like his personal pu

me, showing me how deranged he is, raw and unapologetic. He made sure I knew monsters did not exist just i

anything but my mother said my dad had forced himself on her and if that's the case, it explains the

an. But I could not blame them at all for hating me, I also loathed my so-called "father" because no matter what he ruined our lives all at the end of the day or so I was made to believe. I longed to know my roots. I have so many questions. All my life John has been

pink lips that attract punishment to me. I think this explains the pelt-up loathe John has for me because every time he looks into my eyes, he becomes agi

as if I'm invisible, forgotten in the shadows of their affection for each other. At times it felt like my mother wasn't truly mine. I feel a disconnection from her. I have so many unanswered questions. The more I

disappontment, a flicker of hope still managed to emerge. Maybe, just maybe, there's a chance for me t

utes ago just like how my dreams, passions, and better still, my identity were

hen I first complained to her and asked why John physically abuse me, she only shrugged it off, not because she didn't have an answer but rather because the 'love' she has for him has blinded her eyes completely

ere 'discipline', why didn't he discipline Emily the same way since she commits all sorts of atrocities? The abuse only grew

ng me snap out instantly from my daydream. Emily, my step-sist

om into the peaceful atmosphere. "You deserve this, I pray feeds you to his beast"

l over my scalp. She shoved me and slapped my face hard while laughing like

ort, Emily let out a piercing scream. Shocked, I turned to see her clutching her arm as if in pain. J

ation sharp as a dagger. "She

ck to my stomach. "You bastard child, how dare you" | gasped in defiance. An

and without wasting any much time he un

said using all of his might to st

ow the pain because If there's one thing I learned over the years, i

followed as he brutal

nd before I could catch my breath. He stroked me in the face "

ed, I proceeded into the little bathroom and squatted under the shower allowing the water to cascade from my spine

en he has females at his disposal,

ne, tears pooled in my eyes as the memories of how I attained it came crashing on me. I will never forgive John for the damage he has caused me ever, the sunken skin is a testim

elt for John increasing as I gritted my teeth in sheer anger. I promise one day I will make him fall on his

est to stay off their radar for the time being, but when I la

was in the shower. What would happen if I end

ed to sell off Emily to the Alpha kin

risks? Even if the outcome is going to end

ter for eternity? That is if he doesn't even kill me? Wha

ever to be found? What if I cou

nges and jumped, sprinting my way toward the woods. I had never taken a risk like this In my life

as worth livin