Chapter 2 A Defiant Stand

• Bella delivered a powerful and forceful slap to him, causing his face to break and then followed it with a strong push that almost sent him crashing to the ground. The words that escaped his lips were unbelievable to her; his determination was evident. As she stared at him, her glare filled with no regrets for her actions, her indifference towards the possibility of him killing her for slapping him was apparent. In her eyes, death was a preferable option over surrendering herself to him. The demon she faced now was vastly different from the Lucas she had once known, a complete contrast to the one who had previously held her captive.
• "How dare you attack me, you poor bitch. You are nothing but a worthless omega, a wolf with no value," Lucas declared, approaching her with force. He handled her as if she meant nothing, flinging her into the wall. She hissed in pain as her body made contact, causing a sickening crack to reverberate through the room. It was likely that she had broken two or more bones in the process. Despite her weakened state, she managed to stand and walked back to the wall, observing the approaching demon. Fear seized her heart with each step he took. She gulped, her fear tangible, clutching her gown as the beast closed in on her. Closing her eyes tightly, she prepared herself for the forthcoming blow. As expected, the blows began, striking her face mercilessly, one after the other, forcing the air from her lungs. The force of the blows caused her to crash into the wall with a resounding thud, creating a small crack and leaving an impression of her body. The blows ceased after what felt like an eternity, and as she cautiously looked up, she half-expected the devil to have vanished. Instead, he remained, maintaining his menacing stance. Lucas was not finished with her yet; he leaned towards her, indulging in her groans of agony, indifferent to her pain. He was determined to have her, regardless of her consent. He watched as she retreated closer to the wall, her dress now stained with her discomfort. Her skin displayed signs of his brutal assault, displaying redness and purple bruises. The beast within him had been unleashed, but he didn't care. He would possess her.
• "Please, I implore you in the name of the goddess, do not proceed," Bella's voice trembled softly in the room, almost imperceptible to a normal human. However, standing before her was a werewolf, and he understood her, even hearing the accelerated beat of her heart.
• "Why do you think I would listen to your pleas after you have harmed me? We would have been in the midst of pleasure, reaching climax together. But no, you had to be obstinate and foolish. Now I will take you, regardless of the pain you are in. If you dare resist, I will make you suffer even more," Lucas snarled, the rage evident in his clenched teeth.
• "Over my dead body will I allow you to lay your filthy hands on me. I repeat, I would rather die than allow you to touch me. You are a coward, completely unfit to be an alpha. Your father is far superior and wiser than you will ever be," Bella retorted, fully aware that her words would result in trouble. However, she would not allow anyone to take advantage of her easily. As expected, Lucas did not take her words lightly. They hit him like a hammer to the head, igniting a raging fury within him. Satisfied death was what she desired, he would offer it to her on a silver platter.
• "You continue to defy me. I can't believe an omega would have the audacity to talk back to me. Am I losing my respect so quickly? However, since death is your desire rather than consensual coupling, I will grant it to you. Death is what you deserve. If I don't ensure your demise, your tongue may be too sharp and loose, possibly spreading false rumors that I attempted to force myself upon you. But no one would believe an omega. Why?" Lucas whispered into her ear as he leaned closer.
• "Because they won't believe the words of an omega. Yet, I refuse to allow you to defile me. Not even at the cost of my life. You are a coward," Bella declared with a mixture of defiance and fear. Lucas's expression shifted, surprise briefly crossing his features. Unexpectedly, he lunged at her with full force, attacking her already weakened body mercilessly. With a loud crash, she collapsed onto the ground, embracing the encroaching darkness.
• Lucas stared at her lifeless form, acknowledging the demise of the wretched woman before him. A smile formed on his lips—it was a fitting end, a lesson for her to learn never to refuse him again. Opening the door, he cautiously surveyed the hallway, ensuring no one witnessed his deeds. Determined not to be caught, he exited the room, leaving the omega behind in a lifeless heap.