Chapter 17 Chapter 17 20 vouchers Rania didn't know how to feel about this . She had a mixed feeling when she had to leave Black Stone pack . This was what she wanted . , She had been looking forward for the day when she finally didn't need to see the people that she hated . But , at the same time , even in her wildest dream , she had never imagined that she was gong to leave this way . Second mate was very rare , you could say that was unheard of . It was even more daunting when it was the Mad King , who was her second mate . Fate knew how to play a joke . " So , you are leaving ? " Rania lifted her head , and found her father was standing at the door , he crossed his arms , but no out of smugness , but discomfort . His brows creased , and he seemed to have a hard time to find the right word to say . Ignoring his presence , Rania continued to pack her belongings that was not many . She could fit everything in one backpack . " You should reject him , " Alaric said . His voice was stern , as if he was holding back a huge emotion . Once again , Rania ignored him , she didn't say a word , and pretended he was not even there . But , this method wouldn't last long , because her father didn't have the patient to deal with such attitude . And she was right . It didn't take long before Alaric strode across the room and grabbed Rania's arm , jolted her , so she would give her attention to him . The crease on his brows deepened . " Reject him . You don't want to go with him ." His voice was taut . He gritted his teeth , and his grip was painful . However , Rania didn't even grimace . This was not the first time someone hurt her . She was used to being hurt . Still , Rania didn't say anything . She let her father to grab her arm , hurt her . There was nothing new . And when Alaric saw how defiant his daughter was ; his temper flared . He raised his hand , and was about to slap her across the face . But Rania looked at him in the eyes , she saw what was coming , but she didn't even blink . She accepted it , which made Alaric stopped himself , as chill settled deep in his bone . " What's wrong with you ?! " Alaric was angry . " Do you think your life will be better if you go with that Mad King ? " Alaric hissed the word of Mad King , because he was still afraid there was someone heard him and reported what he just said . " Everywhere is better than here ," Rania said coldly . This was the first time they talked after after a few months . Alaric had never come to check on her , which was something that Rania didn't expect either . They would only meet when they were in the common area , because as beta for the previous alpha , he would often visit the pack house , but it didn't mean he would stop for a while , and check on his daughter . 1 " Don't be ridiculous ! You don't know what you sign up for ! " Rania kept quiet again , she simply stared at her father , while holding back the pain from her arm , that her father held too tight . Seeing Rania didn't say anything Alaric started with his monologue . " That man is the epitome of a madness . He killed the whole royal family because he was being greedy for the throne . Do you think he will cherish you and let you live for long ? " Rania knew that , she dreaded the thought that the Mad King would kill her if she made a mishap , but then , if she stayed here , Caden would kill her slowly . She couldn't bear the thought of his hands on her anymore . That would be the thing that killed her before her body was buried . They are going to kill you . " Alaric became even more aggravated when he didn't get the reaction that he expected from his daughter . " It's not death that I fear . I will welcome death with open arms . " Rania lifted her chin . " Don't you know ? I am already dead . All of you had killed me . I have died countless time . " 1/2 P P Chapter 17 20 vouchers " What nonsense are you talking about ? " It crossed Alaric's mind that his daughter had turned crazy as well . Could the meness from the alpha inflicted on her ? " I was dying inside every time Caden touched me . I was dying inside every time they treated me even lower than a slave . I was dying inside when you stop being a father to me , ignoring me , and doing nothing when you knew he raped me ! " Alaric widened his eyes , his jaw clenched . " You want it ." " I want it ? " Rania narrowed her eyes . " I want him to rape me ? " " That's so vulgar . You want Caden , don't you ? You even seduced your stepbrother , " Alaric said with disgust . " And you believe that . You still believe that even though I said he came to me , and tried to force himself . " " He is my son , of course , I believe that . " His voice hardened , to the point it strained him . Alaric always emphasized that Killian was his son , even though they were not blood related , and Rania thought it was because he was long for an heir . Someone that would carry his name . The thought of it made Rania became even more resentful , since she was born as a woman . What about me ? I am your daughter . Am I not your child ? " Rania jerked her hand free from his loosened grip , and then added . " I forget . You don't think of me as your child anymore ." And after saying that , Rania didn't wait , she immediately scurried out of the bedroom to the main garden , where the royal beta told her to wait . Rania clutched her backpack tightly , while her father was staring at her from afar . She didn't know what kind of expression he had right now , and she didn't want to see him either . " Get inside , " one of the warriors said , opening the car door for her . 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