The Dark Side Of Fate Chapter 14

The van arrived at an ancient castle-like estate, and we were led in by the bastard who slapped me.

We followed quietly. With Linda's walking, I knew she would pass out soon. I hoped they take us to our cells so she could rest.

The castle was cold, old and dark, but it had the taste of affluence. It was like a beautiful antique that was well cared for. I knew the Dark Alpha came from old money but seeing this castle, I needed help to guess how old.

We were taken to a room and asked to wait, standing. A few minutes later, a tall, dark-skinned, brown-haired, grey-eyed man walked in. He was brawny and wore a black shirt that hugged his muscles tightly. He had long hair, which he packed in a ponytail. His beard was bushy, but it didn't hide his pink lips. The man was handsome, and he walked up to us with a stern face.

"Are these the trophies?" He asked, and the bastard that slapped me stepped forward.

"Yes, Gamma, These are the lunas; the others will arrive soon. They are travelling by road," he said, and I realised we were in the presence of the third man in charge.

"So they surrendered," he said.

"Brent and Hill Valley. Mountain didn't. She gave herself up to save him." He said, pointing at me. The man looked at me and squinted.

"What is your name, Luna?" He asked me, and I knew I shouldn't keep eye contact, but I couldn't help it. It wasn't in my nature to cower.

"Tamia Albert," I said as respectfully as I could manage. He lifted my chin and examined the handprint on my cheek.

"Who hit you, Tamia?" He asked me calmly and very gently too. I did not hesitate to point at the bastard.

"He did," I said quickly, hoping that would get him in trouble.

The man released my chin and turned towards the arsehole.

"Did you do that, Kappa?" He asked, and I could not believe he was a bloody kappa.

"She was being mouthy," he said quickly.

"She is a luna; what did you expect? Besides, you know how the Alpha feels about tampering with his things. Did she pose a threat to you?" He asked him, and the man shook his head.

"Then why hit a defenceless woman?" he asked, and the man could not answer.

"Did you somehow feel threatened by her, or were you overcompensating for something?" He asked, and I wanted to laugh, but I held it. The kappa became scared.

"How do I explain this to Alpha? His gifts are meant to be well cared for, and you know it," he said before the man could say anything. The Gamma punched his jaw, and we all heard a crack. I did not need anyone to point out what that meant. The Kappa's jaw had been shifted.

"Only the Alpha, beta and I are allowed to touch these women." He said to the kappa and then turned to us.

"My apologies, ladies. That would never happen again. I must assure you, northern men are civilised and professional. He will be dealt with accordingly." He said, and I swallowed without saying a word.

"What does the Alpha want to use us for?" Avery asked him, and he stepped to her and sniffed the air around her.

"Never mind. He doesn't touch used goods," he said to her, and I felt relief because the last thing I wanted was to end up as a sex slave in the north. We were used goods alright. Used and abused.

"When the others arrive, take them to the Alpha so he can choose the ones he wants. Let the lunas rest while we wait for the rest of the trophies," he ordered and walked away. I did not know what he meant by choosing, but it didn't sit well with me.