He slowly closed the door, surprisingly not with a loud slam like all the other times. Something about him felt strange, at first, I could not identify it but when the smell of strong liquor hit my nose I finally realized why his movements were slightly unsteady. He was drunk. Alcohol and cigars were a part of his daily life, it was no surprise for me to smell alcohol from him, however, today he looked a bit too consumed by the effects of the liquor. His movements were barely collected. Deep down I was expecting the worst. Alex's arrival has never brought any good news for me. From the very first day, he stepped into my life, everything has been a living nightmare for me, that I wanted to escape so badly but failed every time. Perhaps, if someone else had brought me from the auction, things could have been even worse than this but, at the very least, I wouldn't have to live with the fact that it was my mate who left no levels to stoop to hurt me, put me through hell. He turned a
Chapter 1Emily POV"Emily enough is enough we are tired of feeding and clothing a useless being like you". my father yelled."Daring why bother arguing with her we can actually sell her to recover all we wasted on her all this while". My mom. said with much hatred in her voice.I'm Emily, a wolfless she wolf, my parents despite me so much just because I couldn't shift on my eighteenth birthday ,they labeled me a wolf.Today they had made up their minds to sell me out to slave trader, because they thought I would bring them wealth when. I'm able to shift and get to meet my mate. but everything changed I couldn't fulfil their dreams.I got dragged into the car as we head for the slave traders base, I kept begging and crying to them to show me mercy but they only cared about the money they are going to get from the slave trader.I'm not wolfless, the moon goddess is only playing a joke on me I can feel my wolf presence, I could feel her emotions,when she is happy and when she's sad, she
Chapter 2Jessica's POV I got to work the next day, I walked into the restaurant with my head held high, at least I hope the fake confidence is working. “Hey,” Leo approaches me from the bar, "thanks for taking the shift. We have three special guests coming tonight and they are going to be sitting at one of your tables. They are used to but she got sick last night so please, do your absolute best.” He said. Special guests? I've never handled special guests before! No, no you can't do this to me. "And don't look at them with that face, your eyes aren't professional.” Leo retreats back to the bar, seeing a customer come up to it. Crap, crap, crap. I internally freak out. Okay, I could just ask if they could sit at someone else's table, someone more reliable. An hour passes with no mistakes, making me think it's time I ask my boss to change the seating arrangements for the special guests. "Absolutely not. They sit at the same table every time they come. Just do your job and do it
Chapter 3Jacob's POV The guys and I decided to have dinner at our friend's restaurant. It's been a while since we've been there, maybe a few months. As soon as we stepped into the place, we sensed a beautiful scent of strawberry in the air. Something I haven't felt in a very, very long time. While we wait at the table, the scent gets stronger. "What the fuck is that scent ?” I ask. "Look." Jordan nudges my arm and points to a small blonde woman talking to leo. Leo. What a kiss ass. My skin crawls seeing whoever this woman is with that guy. By the looks of her uniform, she works here. Soffie always serves us though, we were told that she's the best so our friend has put her with us since day one. As we all stare at her, her eyes suddenly meet ours and quickly retreats back to the floor. "Hi, my name is Jessica and I'll be your waitress this evening. May I get you all started on some drinks?" Her voice hits my ears. Such a beautiful voice. "Where is our usual waitress?" Ethan
Chapter 4Ethan's POV Jessica was a little hesitant on me picking her up when I texted her, now I see why. She doesn't belong here. This area is full of homeless people, drugs, and probably black mold. I watch as two men discreetly exchange money for drugs, making my skin crawl. She deserves better. I pull a cigarette out of my pack and light it. The burn of the menthol travels through my throat, calming my anger from the fact that this beautiful woman is living somewhere so dangerous. Her dirty black hair bounces as she turns to close the door. She checks the time on her phone, looking around to see that it's the time we agreed I'd pick her up at. Flicking my cigarette out the window, I step out of the car. The smile that reaches her eyes when she finally notices me makes me want to just never bring her back to this place. I survey the area as she walks up to me, seemingly not understanding the danger all around her. Once she makes it to my car, she shyly waves. "Hi. Where ar
Chapter 5Jessica's POV Spending time with Ethan was nice ! I've never been so close to someone as handsome, or screams as much authority as him. "How was the date?" Bambi slaps my arm playfully as I plop next to her on the couch. Date? Is that what it was? "I don't think that was a date." I giggle. "Girl, that was definitely a date. I saw him look at you through the window." "How was he looking at me?" I ask, clearly oblivious to him looking at me at all. I'm not much to look at. I don't have the supermodel legs, the toned stomach, the bombshell boobs, or the confidence . “Like he wanted to eat you up.” She winks. My stomach drops, "shut up.” I laugh. "Call him.” An evil smirk grows on Bambi's face. “Heck no! He just left." Her sea green eyes roll to the back of her head as a strangled sound leaves her throat. "I'll do it for you then." She lunges for my phone. I quickly hide it under my body, causing her to tickle me. I thrash around, laughing loudly as I try to ignore he
Chapter 6Jessica's POV On the way to work, Bambi and I had a small little party in her car. Neither of us can sing, but that doesn't mean we won't! Sadly, our time comes to an end as we pull up to the restaurant. I'm happy she's on the same shift as me. Working with her helps time pass faster. "Oh my God, Jessica! Is that their car?" Poppy elongates her arm, pointing to the expensive white car. No, that can't be them. They have to be getting sick of me by now. "Maybe someone just has the same car as Ethan." I shrug. She laughs and follows me to the doors to reveal a pale Leo waiting for us to enter. "Great! You're finally here!" Leo quickly sighs. I look at the clock on the wall and see that I'm ten minutes early. “You have special guests that requested you." Leo says, looking directly at me. "Special guests." Bambi's eyebrows bounce. Is it really them? As Leo moves away, I see all three of them sitting at one of my tables. "Seems like they found a new pet ." Soffie whis
Chapter 7Jordan's POV Jacob and I patiently wait for Ethan to get back with Jessica. Last night we talked about what we would tell her. All the dark secrets that surround us and this home. All the things we could be hunted down for if anyone were to find out. We've been safe for years, for the first time in centuries. Before now, we were always on the move every twenty years or so. Hunters would kill us, humans would murder other humans if they were accused of being what we are, witches try to lure us into their unholy spells, and even our own kind turned on each other. Ethan has never felt what it means to be human, and honestly, I don't remember clearly either. This is the first time I've seen him so infatuated with a woman before, especially a human. All of us are extra hesitant when it comes to humans. Ethan has more control over himself and has had a lot more time to work with Jacob, but I'm still affected by it easily. We came to an agreement that we talk to her about wh