Liya’s POV
“This tastes like shit!”
I jolted at the Alpha Wade's sudden thunderous voice that boomed, sending fear down my spine in the form of heavy shudders.
Throwing my eyes down to gawk at the floor while cowering by a corner, I noticed his dark gaze on me and it was every bit as distasteful as his tone depicted.
I had spent almost all evening in the kitchen, preparing dinner, rather than remaining in my room, resting from another detested day at school.
I wasn't sure if to feel extremely saddened by it or just ignore it. But I can be sure that right now, I can only lower my head and remain silent, even trying to breathe as lightly as possible. Once I make any sound, it will only bring about more dreadful consequences.
Without even lifting my head, I know that at this moment, my mother, just like me, is beside him, bowing her head. It was always like this, Alpha Wade'd say what he wanted to me and she wouldn't even move a muscle.
I figured she felt that doing all that would help her pretend like she wasn't witnessing anything, and that might help ebb the guilt.
And I also have to learn to face everything on my own, even if all efforts go in vain, to try not to let my heart shatter, and most importantly, to refrain from shedding tears.
“Get out of here!”
The roar sounded like my pardon. Without a second thought, I hurried out of the room, walking as fast as I could to my own room.
I gently closed the door and leaned against it, placing my hands on my chest, patting to soothe myself. It was only here that I dared to take deep breaths. 'It's okay, Liya. It will be over soon, just relax."
My life wasn't always this dreary, I was one the revered princess of Crimson lake pack, the daughter of the great Alpha Douglas.
But all that came to a harsh end on the night of my parent's anniversary.
Flashback
An attack was wedged by Alpha Wade and his triplet sons, and it took everyone by surprise.
My father died in battle, defending the one thing he loved and adored–his family.
I didn't play damsel in distress as per the wish of my father before he went out to fight, I had chosen to fight for my dying people and so had my mum.
I am Alpha's daughter, and it's impossible for me to be so weak that others would die for me while I survive!
But unlike fairy tales, bravery cannot conquer everything! I am just a girl who hasn't even acquired the traits of a wolf, not a match for seasoned soldiers.
Soon, I was knocked down, lying in a pool of blood.
At that moment, I had accepted my fate. At least, I would die in battle, a worthy Alpha heritress, making my father proud, right?
But the fate arranged by the Moon Goddess for me was far more tragic.
“Is she dead like this?“ A young voice echoed above me, slightly shocked, as if mocking my weakness.
Another, deeper voice said, “Whether dead or alive, take her back. She's the best trophy.“
Yet another, more frivolous voice chimed in, “Of course, a natural born whore.“
Three voices, similar yet distinct. Soon, I realized they were the triplet Alphas.
They approached, and hands quickly reached for my neck to confirm my life or death.
What should I do? They were going to capture me!
Just then, an unexpected voice came from nearby, “MATE!“
It was that damned intruder Wade's voice!
His second chance here? But... we had already relocated all the female tribe members. Only my mother and I remained.
Could it be...
No! Impossible!
“Ah, no! Let me go!“I don't dare think about it, but soon I heard my mother scream.
My god, how could this happen?!
The bastard's voice came, “You three, take that girl with you, come back with me!“
“No! Let go of my Liya!“ This was my mother's last attempt to protect me, but her command was useless. The triplets wouldn't see her as a stepmother, only hating her for replacing their mother, just like I hated their father!
But I had to swallow that hate, as I couldn't vent like them.
Flashback Ends