Chapter 5

Samara's POV

The moment I said the word 'Mate!' My mate's facial expression went blank and unreadable. He stared at me for what seemed like an hour, and even when the lady behind him spoke to him, he didn’t respond. I doubted he even heard her. He then muttered something, flashed a weird smile at me then turned and left the prison house. Edgar and the lady who came in with him called him a couple of times as he was walking out but he didn't respond, more like he chose to ignore them.

After he left, the lady approached me. Immediately I laid eyes on her, I suddenly felt insecure and embarrassed. She looked at me with disgust, then turned and walked away. The lady looked undeniably beautiful, but from the way she looked at me, I could tell she was very pissed. She also seemed like a high-ranking werewolf. But what position could she possibly hold in the pack? Female Alphas are rare — female Betas even more so. Or maybe... she’s the Alpha’s sister

Edgar was the last person to leave the prison house. Before he walked out, he gave me one final look of pity.

I sat on the mattress staring into space. “I think our mate is going to reject us,” I said to Nyla but she didn't respond.

From what I know mates are supposed to be happy when they meet eachother, sh!t I was happy to meet him but why wasn't he happy? Was he happy but didn't know how to react? I mean he looks to be in his mid twenties which means he's been waiting for me and should be excited. Maybe he has a pack chosen mate.

“He doesn't have a pack chosen mate,” Nyla replied, but she sounded heartbroken. “His wolf wants us but I don't know if our mate does.”

“How did you find out about this, Nyla?”

“I could feel how excited his wolf was. His wolf wanted to mark us immediately but our mate…..” The distant squeaking of a lock and hinges cut through our conversation.

I faced the door as it creaked open, revealing two men who were probably warriors with hard expressions. They walked up to my cell door, unlocked it and said, “Come with us. You've been summoned by the Beta “

I stood up and followed them as they led me. We reached a room—the door was open, and inside, sitting on a chair, was the lady who had come to my cell earlier with my mate. I was pushed inside by the warriors; then the two of them stayed outside and locked the door. I sat up and looked around the room. Instantly, I started hyperventilating as I realized I was in a torture room. The lady looked over at me with a smirk before walking toward me. She crouched down where I was on the floor and stared into my eyes. I looked away.

“What is your name?” She asked, calmly.

“Sa…Sam…Samara.” I stammered.

She laughed, “So you're supposed to be Lucian’s mate.”

I nodded slowly.

“I don't think you know what pack you're in,” she tsked and continued. “But don't worry I'll tell you.”

She paused for some minutes and her eyes began glowing, a sign that she was mind-linking someone. “You’re in the Ethereal Nightwalkers Pack, the strongest pack on this continent.” She continued. “If you're from around here you'd know that and you'd know we don't spare rogues or trespassers. So you lied that you're his mate but don't worry I'm going to expose you and I promise that you'll receive the normal death penalty sentence for rogues.”

Her words made chills run down my spine and I immediately began to beg for my life. I didn't escape from Blood Moon Pack to end up being sentenced to death as a rogue. “Pl…please I am not lying. He's my mate.”

However, she yanked my face up harshly and held my jawline with a deadly grip. Her claws pierced into my skin and I whimpered.

“What makes you think you can waltz in here and lie that you're Lucian's mate?” She sneered. “Did you use magic to manipulate his mate bond? Or did you put on an enthralling mystic scent to mess with his senses and that of his wolf?”

I nodded saying no and then she dealt me a blow that sent me reeling against the wall. I groaned in pain.

“Let me burst your bubbles.” She said slowly. “No one takes what is mine, not you, not anyone else. Lucian is meant for me and me alone.”

I gulped hard when I realize she wanted my mate for herself. “P…Pl…Ple…please he's my mate “

“Don’t you talk back to me.” She yelled, then injected me with an unknown substance which I believe is wolfsbane. “I'm going to frame you, then I'll prove to everyone that you're guilty. Then I'll have you hanged.”

The substance she injected me with weakened me instantly — my head spun, and I felt a wave of paralysis take over.

“Please don't.” I cried out begging her, “I will do anything you want, I promise I will leave and never return.”

“It's too late, rogue. If I let you leave he might start looking for you and asking questions. However, that is a risk I am not willing to take.” She growled and with that, she walked out of the room and slammed the door shut. The door opened almost immediately and the two warriors who were waiting outside entered. One of them locked the door and they both looked over my body with lust in their eyes as they licked their lips.

“I should thank the Beta for granting me this opportunity,” one of them said, then smiled as they walked toward me.

I was beyond petrified now, weak and still feeling paralysed. Was this really about to happen to me? I have only heard of girls being gang r*ped. Never in my life have I thought that I would one day become a victim.

“Please help me, moon goddess,” I prayed inwardly. I just wish she would do a miracle or better still send someone to rescue me.

“She might be a virgin,” the first warrior chuckled and the second joined in the laughter.

“Don't worry, I'll try to be gentle with you if you would be a good sl*t. I could even make you enjoy it.” He said, and with a swift motion, he tore the gown I was wearing, instantly revealing my boobs. I quickly used my hand to cover myself.

He was about to tear the remaining part of my clothes when the door suddenly gave way, shattering into a million pieces. The two warriors quickly stepped away from me in fright. Just then I perceive the lovely familiar scent of my mate.