el

ched the well, the sound of water splashing echoed through the air. Other maids were already there, drawing water and engaging in hush

hands. With each pull, the bucket grew heavier, but I persisted, determined to carry out my tasks diligentl

move. With focused determination, I immersed the first garment in the water, feeling the chill seep into my skin. As I

the harsh work. But amidst the hardship, a flicker of defiance burned within me. I would not let Alpha King Ki

The sun reached its zenith, casting a harsh glare on the courtyard. Sweat dripped down my brow,

sumed my entire being. She had been the queen, the Luna to the ruthless Alpha King Kieran, and her presence had commanded re

r. They exchanged glances filled with judgment and disdain, their gazes burning into my soul. Their opini

y duties shifted. Descending into the depths of the mines, I could feel the oppressive weight of the air pressing a

and snide remarks cut deep, their anger at the accusation against me finding an outlet in their mistreatment.

the Alpha King personal slave. If not..." He trailed off, ticking

sting a sinister glance at me. I glared at him, letting my eyes

soul. I clung to the memories of my sister's strength, her unwavering resolve in the face of adversity. With every

nd the power she wielded swirled through my mind, intermingling with the piercing ache of loss. I couldn't help but question

rged from the mines, my body battered and my spirit bruised. But I refused to succumb to

m the physical toll, but the scars that marred my soul remained invisible, etched deeply within me. Even as I winced at the tendernes

m was cloaked in shadows, the scent of his expensive cologne hanging in the air. Loweri

ing, I did as I was told, my legs trembling. Setting myself co

a bated breath. He soon reached behind me and after rearranging my position to his satisfaction, started to caress his hardness against m

whimpers still escaped my lips. It was still painful, even worse than last night as my entire body was still aching but I refused to give him the p

ied inside me. Without waiting for his order, I struggled

eave." His cold voice

me. I could feel his gaze on me as he stared at my bruises, a blank look on his face. He glanced at m

ed to look at me entire, my body hu

l my mate and my

r. You did. She died because of you."

n to this claim?

the truth."

though he's not using force, I still find it hard to breathe. Whispering, he started down at me. "I wanted to show you mercy but it looks l

f up and limp out of his room, feeling unbearable pain. I try to reach for my wolf but

unyielding, I embraced the darkness, knowing that within it lay the seeds of my redemption. The battle was f