SOLD TO THE LYCAN DEVILS

~ALTHEA A sharp pang of hunger hit my stomach as I pushed myself through the market. The heat from the sun seemed so intense that I almost believed it hated me like the world did. I clutched my stomach and bent my head away from the sun as I navigated my way through the crowded market. Suddenly, I bumped into a woman and she pushed me off her body. I landed on the dirty floor instantly. My dark curls came loose and fell down my back. My already worn-out dress got stained and looked even worse. "How dare you mix up your filthy skin with mine?" The woman snapped immediately in a sharp and annoyingly loud voice. She was wearing an expensive tailored dress and there was a lot of makeup on her face. She looked down at me as if I was the lowest thing in the world. I stared up at her in disbelief. I should have been the one offended since I was the one on the ground. "You pushed me," I reminded her in a voice that was still immersed in shock. She raised her brows at me. "Are you trying to accuse me of attacking you? Why would I waste my time on a wolf-less animal like you? I wonder why you filthy brats are still accepted as a part of our pack! You're so beneath the rank that you do not even deserve to be one of us!" She exclaimed with so much hate that I began to wonder if I had ever offended her before. I hardly even knew this woman! But it was easy for her to tell that I was a wolf-less omega since only people like me were seen dressed in rags. The rest of the Dagger pack members were entitled to allowances to survive on, aside from the jobs they had. By now, attention began to get drawn to us. People stopped their initial activities and began to crowd the space where we stood. I gritted my teeth at her. I was tired of being reminded of my low status in the pack. "It doesn't mean that you're justified for being rude to me," I shot back and I regretted it the moment the words left my lips. I had automatically started an argument that I knew would never work in my favor. "You little w***e! How dare you speak to me about manners? When you are nothing but a slut used to please the men in our pack? Since you've forgotten your place in this pack, I'll take the liberty of teaching you myself!" She snapped. Then she tilted her head to the side and spotted a bucket that contained dirty water. This bucket belonged to the vegetable stand beside it. She instantly collected the bucket and emptied the content on my body with a single swing. I gaped at her as I stared down at my now-drenched body. I was still on the ground and for that reason, the water merged with the dirt and further stained my dress as I sat. "Better, now you know that we're doing you sluts a favor by tolerating your presence in the pack. If it was up to me, then I would have ordered your execution," she concluded and stormed away. The crowd cheered and clapped as she left while they pointed mocking fingers at me. The remains of the water dripped down my face as if it was also a part of the mockery. The laughter and the hateful looks from the people got to me and I felt tears fill up my eyes immediately. I struggled to my feet and began to run in an attempt to get away from the people. Their laughter continued to echo as I ran and it further hurt my heart. It was almost as if the greatest mistake I ever made was being born into this world. But I wiped away the tears from my face and told myself to be strong. I was currently on my way to see the Alpha of the pack. As payment for being allowed the privilege of staying at a small house along with my friends— a set of Omegas who had become like family to me— we all needed to please him sexually. Today, I was the one to be summoned. It was a cruel payment system that caused the rest of the pack members to look down on us but we had no choice. It was either this or we took our chances with the outside world and I knew that the outside world was not a better option. Eventually, I reached the castle gates. There were guards on both sides and they stopped me. They wore burgundy uniforms that made them more intimidating. They moved away from their positions and came to stand before me. "State your business here!" The first guard began firmly as he looked me up and down as if I was too filthy to be in his presence. I was about to speak when the other guard suddenly laughed. "From her looks, you'd know she's one of those disgusting omegas who claim to be a part of us. The Alpha sent for her, I got the order from our commander. Let her through," he announced in a tone filled with mockery. I bit my tongue hard so that I would stop myself from uttering a rude comment. "We still need to be sure she's the one," he pressed on. He was probably a new guard. "What's your name?" He asked as he turned his attention back to me. I looked him in the eyes. "Althea Blackwood." "Yes, that's the name. I told you," the second guard answered. The first guard stepped aside and let me through. I walked right past them and the entire time, I fought the urge to blurt out rude remarks. Eventually, I walked into the grand building and every werewolf I passed glared at me with disgust. I should have gotten used to this treatment by now but it usually got to me every time. I found the room allocated to every Omega for our services to the Alpha. I scrubbed my body clean and put on a long dark robe. I brushed my hair as I looked in the mirror. Piercing blue eyes stared right back at me. I was already dreading the fact that I had to please the Alpha. The hunger I felt and the day's event had taken the zeal away from me. "Maybe I could tell him to postpone it, he might listen," I muttered to myself. He was a cruel Alpha but I wanted to believe that he would grant me this request. I exhaled sharply and went to see him. When I reached his chambers, I knocked once before pushing the door open. I knew that he would have smelt me coming even before I reached the door. His room was as grand as it had always been and I spotted him lying naked on his bed. I gulped hard as I registered how aroused his member was. "What took you so long?" He demanded in an angry tone. I gulped again and immediately sank to my knees before him. "Apologies, my Alpha. I had some unexpected events on the way," I shakily answered. According to my guess, Alpha Theron Klaus was probably ten years older than me. I was barely twenty-two. "You should know by now that I hate excuses! Get over here immediately!" He ordered in his baritone voice. Now was my chance to make my request. I honestly did not feel up to it and if I went ahead to please him, I was sure that I would not do a good job. This would only anger him and make him punish me. It was better to end the problem before it even began. "Ap— apologies, my Alpha. I— I have a request. . ." I stuttered and braved a glance up at him. I could not tell if the look on his face was that of amazement or bafflement. He c****d his brows at me and I took that as my go-ahead to bring forth my case. "I was wondering if we could reschedule this. . .I— I don't feel up to the task. I can't— do this with you today. . ." I muttered as I continued to stare at him. Alpha Theron scoffed and suddenly got to his feet. "You seem to have forgotten who is in charge as well as who gives the orders here. Might I remind you that I own you! You are my slave! My toy and I can do whatever I want to you!" He roared. In a swift action, he grabbed me by the neck and lifted me off my knees. I tried to break free but he had me fixed. The large rings he wore on his fingers pierced my skin and made it hurt even more. "You don't get to call the shots here," he whispered before leaning closer to me. "I do," he stated. Then he tore the robe off my body and revealed my nakedness before throwing me onto the bed. My body trembled as I watched him climb on top of me in horror. Tears filled up my eyes and I wanted to fight him, I wanted to stop him, I wanted to snap at him but I could not do any of that because my life was dependent on his mood, along with the rest of the Omegas. One Omega's mistake could jeopardize the lives of the rest of us. So I just laid still on the bed as I allowed the Alpha to take advantage of my body. It was my duty after all. Alpha Theron hated it when we cried while he had his way with us. How much longer was I going to endure this pain and humiliation? Eventually, Alpha Theron reached satisfaction and released his hot seed all over my thighs before collapsing onto the bed beside me. It was not long before he began to snore into my ear. I turned a hateful glare at him as my body continued to tremble and I wished I could finish him off in his sleep. But that would be a wrong move. My eyes fell instead upon the rings he wore. They housed precious stones that would fetch me good money in the black market. It would help to feed my small family for a while and we would not have to go hungry for days. I smiled, I would pay him back for forcing himself on me by stealing his rings while helping my family. This was known as killing two birds with one stone.