Watching Paisley prostrate herself like a whore in front of Leonard disgusts me. I couldn’t believe Valor would agree to help me set her up with this Alpha when I asked, but he surprised me when he did in the end. Pear had been a problem for me long before I started fucking Valor. She would make it seem like she was better than everyone else all because the men stared at her with lust and would do anything for her affection. Of course, I saw that act for what it was and decided to use it for my own good.
I knew she was sleeping with my now Mate back then. Could smell Valor on her and knew she was trying to reach for a station higher than me, a pure-blooded Alpha. So I thought that taking away what was hers and turning it into mine would be fun. I knew Rune and I were to marry, yet I still went and seduced Valor all to secure Pine Moon as mine no matter what – all so that my father would be happy.
Now I realize how stupid I had been. I carry a pup inside me that I pretend to want. I allow Valor to have his way with me, letting him believe that he is in control. I can’t wait for the day I slit his throat and he realizes the little obedient girl he thought I was is nothing but a façade to give myself a better life than I would have had if I stayed in Blood Claws.
“I see Leonard couldn’t resist some fresh supple flesh.” A cold voice calls from my right. Raising a brow I find Alpha Nyx watching Paisley with intrigue as she grinds her ass against Leonard and I scoff. She is doing everything she can to get that pervert inside her.
“We all know that plaything of his will be gone soon. She reeks of already giving birth just days ago.” I muse. Alpha Nyx chuckles, his emerald eyes meeting mine and for a moment I blush. Goddess I wish I had met him three years earlier. I would have thrown my body at him the way Paisley is throwing herself at Leonard.
“So what is your role in this little battle that is to come?” He asks, accepting a flute of champagne as an Omega walks by.
“To be a supportive Mate for Valor.” I answer automatically, catching my Mate make his way over to us.
“Alpha Nyx, I see you have met my Luna.” Valor says, coming to stand beside me with a grin.
“Isn’t she just radiating?” He asks. I can feel his arm wrap around me, but not fully. His hand finds my ass and gives it a rough squeeze. It’s been two hours since the party started and I know from the way Valor is getting handsy that he is becoming impatient. I can sense his lust for me through the Mate Bond and fight the disgust rising in me. All this man does is spend money and fuck me like a breeding mule. I am sick of it.
“She is, Alpha Valor.” Alpha Nyx says, his eyes scanning me in a predatory manner. For a moment I wonder if he is truly on our side in destroying Brynlee, Rune, and Asteria but keep this thought to myself. If I start doubting our allies now, Valor will blame me for anything that goes wrong.
“Anyways, my Beta has scented his Mate while here. If you’ll excuse me, I would like to see him and my new Beta female.” Without another word, Alpha Nyx turns on his heels and walks away. The power radiating off of him follows and I feel like I can breathe again. I am glad that no one has disrespected him or else we would have found ourselves facing off against him.
“Did he hurt you?” Valor asks as soon as Alpha Nyx is gone. I shake my head no, pressing myself closer to my Mate’s side.
“He is just an intimidating man.” I answer once I find my voice.
“That he is.” Valor agrees quietly, pressing a kiss to my forehead. Deciding to push the feeling I have against Alpha Nyx, I pull Valor towards our guests. Just because one of them makes my animalistic warnings flare-up doesn’t mean I can neglect the others in the room.
One thing is for sure, I can not wait for tomorrow morning when Alpha Nyx and his Beta are gone from Pine Moon.