Chapter 9 Aquamarine's POV An intoxicating scent woke me up . My nose twitched , and my stomach grumbled . I closed my eyes and sniffed the air , taking in a mouth - watering scent . I followed the smell to the edge of the bed . A large plate sat on the tray , and my eyes fixed onto it . Food . Real food . Not the scraps I'd scavenged from Beta Liam's house . When was the last time I even ate ? Yesterday ? 2 days ago ? on My hands trembled slightly as I lifted a piece of meat to my lips . I closed my eyes and chewed , savouring the taste … flavours dancing o my tongue . " Mmm … " slipped out between my lips . " I thought you died last night . " A deep voice echoed . My eyes snapped open , and I looked up to see Alexander fully dressed , standing in the doorway . His eyes were on me , just like last night . I swallowed hard , but I started coughing , my lungs burning . Alexander raised an eyebrow , and his lips seemed to twitch a little . Wh- My body jerked forward , hands flying to my throat , grasping it tightly . The coughs racked my chest and tears pricked my eyes . at the corner of Suddenly , I felt huge arms wrapped tightly around my chest from behind , competing with whatever was knocking the breath out of me . A powerful thrust upward and something flew out of my throat and I gasped , sucking in air . My body was still shaking like a leaf as I rested on his chest , trying to catch my breath . " Thank you . " I looked up behind me , but Alexander seemed pretty ….. occupied . His attention wasn't on my face ; it was lower . I felt a flush rise to my cheeks as I tried to peel away and cover myself properly . I had forgotten I was naked as a newborn . He released me , stood up and dropped something on the bed . " We'll be leaving soon . Wear that and meet me outside , " he said , turning to leave . I sighed , abandoning food painfully before hurrying to the bathroom to wash up . The last thing I wanted was for him to come back . Or worse , see me naked again . I grabbed the cloth , pulling it over my head . The fabric smoothed out , fitting surprisingly well . I rushed outside , squinting in the bright sunlight . Alexander stood by the carriage , talking to Levi in hushed tones . As I stepped closer , however , I noticed something odd . Alexander ushered me into the carriage and followed me inside . The door closed behind him , and the carriage moved forward . But something was bugging me . The odd noises . It grew louder and more disturbing " Look outside , Aquamarine Tell me what you see . " Alexander's voice pulled me out of my thoughts . I nodded before moving the curtains and looking out . My eyes widened in horror , and a scream choked in my throat . The sight before me sent shivers down my spine . Lined up along cach side of the road , as far as the eye could see , were people from my pack , each of them tied to a stake groaning in pain . Their bodies were marked with red lines and blood flowed from them . 1/3 Chapter 9 BS 10 10 Was this the reason the maid had bruises last night ? But this was much more gruesome . The men were naked . The only thing on them was their shorts . They were tied upside down , and I couldn't even imagine what they would be going through . Meanwhile , the women were left in their undergarments . Unlike the men , they were tied to a Saltire cross . " Gorgeous , isn't it ? " Alexander's voice was like a knife to my heart . My breathing stopped . How could he say such a thing ? When did he do this ? Wasn't there a storm last night ? Did he really leave them outside the storm like that ? " Next time , I'll have them bow . " I couldn't even bring myself to imagine it . I felt bile rise in my throat , and it seemed like I would turn green . Then , I saw familiar faces . OS REMAX ASTE RULO IT the same posture.as the others . But there was someone beside the head turned as the passed by . He looked like me . Bruises in the same place I had mine , there was a large bump on his head and blood trickled down his face from his head . Even his eyes couldn't even open clearly . He was a bloody mess . But I looked away from him , the same way he did when I begged for my life . " An eye for an eye , " Alexander's voice echoed . carriage I looked over at him , munching on what looked like dried buffalo meat . His eyes were on me as I let out a shaky breath and I closed the curtains . The rest of the ride was silent , too silent that I couldn't help wondering what I'd do in Theriakon pack . Or what I'll even be . His Luna or just another slave mate to produce a child for the devil ? What was I thinking about agreeing to give him a child ? What if my child ends up like him ? Suddenly , the carriage stopped and Alexander ushered me out . I looked up to the sky , the sun had already set . We set up camp for the night , and Alexander led me to his tent . He gestured for me to sit , and we ate in silence for a while . " Eat more but don't choke , " he ordered . " Sure ." I nodded , chuckling nervously as I feasted on the food . At least he doesn't want me to die . Maybe he- " Let me go ! " A voice cut through the silence . " What was that ? " I asked . " A thief . Levi's squad would deal with it . He's my trusted Kyrexeis , " Alexander said . " Kyrexeis ? " " Yes , it's what you weakling werewolves refer to as Beta . " he spat , as if it left a bitter taste in his mouth . " Do you hate werewolves ? " The words came out of my mouth before I even realized it . Thate weak creatures ," he said , his gaze locking onto mine . " You're lucky you're my mate . Fil mould you to my liking …. mould you to take all of me , " Alexander said , a smirk spreading his lips - a small dangerous smirk that made my skin crawl at the sight . " I fear I will break you if I touch you now . " Alexander said . " I need you strong enough to give me my belt . " 2/3 Chapter 9 So that was it ? " As my mate , you're going to satisfy me and produce an heir , " he said . " But you're too weak to even take my tip . " " I don't want to be your sex thing . I only promised you an heir , nothing more , nothing less . " I protested , backing away from him , my heart racing . I just escaped the Moonstone pack's daily torment and I'm not ready to be a breeder for a Devil like him . Alexander's eyes flashed with warning as he stood to his feet like the giant he was . " There's no escaping it , Aquamarine . If you think running away would save you , then trust me , you won't be able to make it out of this tent ." I took another step back , the hot plate of food pinching my palm . My eyes darted between the door and him . Alexander took a step closer , " If you don't come willingly , I'll take you on this makeshift bed . And trust me , I won't be gentle . " Gentle ? I'm pretty sure he doesn't know what being gentle means . Last night he wasn't even gentle when he was hungrily stroking my folds with his dick like a starved beast . The thought of his rough hands on me again sent shivers down my spine . I dashed to the entrance of the tent but before I could touch the covering , Alexander's grip tightened around my wrist , his fingers digging into my skin . Perfect . He took the bait . I spun and flung my hot plate at him . He stumbled back , his eyes widening in shock . A thunderous roar erupted from his throat as he clutched at his burned skin . I yanked my wrist free and ran outside . Passed some guards but they didn't even stop me . " Unhand me ! " The voice screamed again . Making me slow down a bit . Why was it familiar ? Very familiar but I couldn't quite place my finger on it . ! looked over to where the sound was coming from and from the corner of my eyes I saw Levi and his guards surrounding someone , My mind froze . No , no , no My eyes widened as I recognized that face . Katherine , bound and gagged I turned my head around to meet Alexander who was towering over me , his brows creasing as he stared daggers at me . One of the warnion held out her hand while another was with an axe over her head . My blood ran cold . " Levi ! Stop ! " 3/3