Chapter 1 Under His Power

• I push the brush across the wooden floor, even though there is nothing that needs cleaning. Alpha Draven expects perfection, which requires me to clean multiple times a day.
• God forbid a spec of dust falls. It might be missed if I only sweep once or twice a day.
• "Mutt!"
• I froze upon hearing his voice. I place the brush down and rush into the other room. He turns in his chair and smiles at me.
• "Yes, Master." I move and kneel, my head lowering as I await his orders.
• "We have company tonight. Ensure the tables are set. There will be fifteen guests."
• "Yes, Master, I will get it done. Is there anything else?"
• "These guests are important, and I trust that you will behave appropriately and follow orders tonight."
• I don’t have a choice. Alpha Draven forgets that it’s his choice, not mine. "I will, Master." I hear him rise and keep my head lowered. Unable to move.
• "Raise your head."
• I lift my head and see him standing before me.
• "What is your role tonight?"
• I consider my words. "To please you, Master and your guests."
• "One guest in particular, Mutt, Alpha Ethan. I need to ensure that he agrees to this deal, so pay more attention to him than my other guests. Do you understand?" His words are growled towards the end.
• "Yes, Master."
• "Good. Go get the room ready. Your outfit is in your cell. I expect you to be wearing it before the guests arrive. You may leave now."
• "Thank you, Master." Standing, I turn and leave.
• After having the tables set up, I walk back to my cell. I look down at the clothing lying on my mat. They give me the perfect indication of what I am expected to do tonight.
• The dress is so short, with so little cloth on it, it’s like wearing nothing at all. Alpha Ethan no doubt expects more than conversation.
• Sighing, I put it on.
• My fiery red wavy curls cascade down my back. I'm glad they're long and dense, covering my bare back up to my hips.
• The top is a backless gauzy cami dress, and the breasts are open in the middle, with thin ties at the nipples. I tie them into a bow.
• With a gentle tug, the ties will come undone, revealing my tender nipples.
• Underneath is a crotchless thong, their thin straps run across the base of my thighs and disappear in the plump cheeks of my ass.
• I seem like an exquisite gift. Wrapped and ready to be given away.
• "Mutt."
• I turn and kneel.
• "Yes, Sir." I watch as Beta Luca steps into my cell.
• His eyes darken as he scans me from head to toe. He stops just before me and I stay looking down at his shoes. I can hear his lusty growl.
• "I expect your company tonight. Do not be late."
• "Sir, Alpha Draven has already requested that I attend his event and focus primarily on Alpha Ethan."
• I hear his slight chuckle and feel his hand fist into my hair, pulling my head back so that I face him.
• "Then you will be sure to have a long night. My room once Alpha Ethan is finished with your body."
• "Yes, Sir." A whimper escapes as his hand tightens on my hair, my scalp burning.
• "Actually, I have the perfect idea. I'm sure Alpha Ethan will agree with my plan. You keep him company as Alpha Draven has requested. I'm sure I will see you at the event." He pushes my head forward, and I stay kneeling, listening to his retreating footsteps becoming quieter and quieter until they disappear.
• His mischievous tone makes my heart sink uncontrollably. What is waiting for me tonight?
• Can I ever survive it?
• I have no escape. I take off the sheet, then I walked down to the room. The strips and ties make each step I make so uncomfortable. My nipples harden against the rub of the tie.
• The guests are standing and talking. I step into the room, look around and then I stop before Alpha Ethan.
• Walking to him, I stand with my head lowered, waiting for his attention and acceptance.
• "Ah, Elara, you're my company tonight?" His eyes brighten upon seeing me in this enticing dress. He seems pleased with Alpha Draven’s arrangement.
• "Yes, Sir."
• To be fair, Alpha Ethan isn't as bad as Alpha Draven or the Betas here. He treats me like a person, but something tells me that will change tonight. Something tells me his relaxed approach will become tense and very strict later. I will do as he asks, though.
• The last time I fought them, I almost died.
• Years Earlier
• I had to fight. Having him touching me made me sick. So I fought, and he still took what he wanted, however. He took it relentlessly and with even more force.
• When I was sold to Alpha Draven, I was young. As I got older, I was told it was a good thing. He's a strong Alpha with a good clan. I was told my life was set, but it was all lies.
• I cuddled myself to fight the cold that burned through my body. It says when you're so cold you feel like your body is burning. The snow was piling higher and higher around me, and I didn't think I would survive this punishment.
• All this because I didn't want him to touch me. I wanted to save that part of myself for my mate, but I'm his. I'm theirs. I was so sure things would be fine when I woke. I may have fought him off, but he succeeded in his mission. The marks across my body screamed that he succeeded. So when the door swung open, and Beta Luca dragged me out and threw me down in the snow naked, I knew I was being punished.
• I' was not sure how long this punishment had lasted for. It seemed like hours, but maybe that was just because of how cold I was.
• "Look at the Mutt." I kept my head lowered at their mocking.
• "Throw this at it." Beta Paul laughed, and I felt the snow hitting my head. The force pushed my body back, and I almost fell over.
• "Don't worry, Mutt. We will warm you up after."
• I screamed as he gripped my hair and pulled my head up. The tears fell down my face, but they did not get far before they harden into ice.
• Beta Jones leaned into my face. "This will teach you never to refuse again, won't it, Mutt?" I didn't reply, I couldn’t. My body was too numb. The snow was stuck to me.
• "That's enough, bring her in." Alpha Draven was standing by the door as they pulled me inside. "Will you refuse or fight again?"
• I tried to talk but couldn’t. I was shaking too much.
• "Answer Mutt."
• "N-n-n-no Master."
• His smile widened.
• "Good, go get in my bed."
• I nodded and walked away. Getting into his room, I climbed into the bed.
• At that moment, I was happy to obey. My cell was frozen, and the thin sheet did little to keep me warm. At least in here, there was plush bedding that will warm me.