Falling For My Cruel Mate
Chapter 23

I sat my bum down on the couch and flicked the large flat screen TV on and was pleased to see that Netflix was preinstalled on it. I wasted absolutely no time and clicked on Reign. I had just started the show with my best friend, Siren, before I was abducted by the devil.

I was in beginning of season two and was dying to catch up, I'm sure Siren had probably watched all four seasons by now. I sat back and relaxed into the couch, submerging myself into the show. I had barely noticed the she-wolf whom was around my age that walked into the room, strutting her stuff I might add. It almost felt like we ordered a personal stripper.

She was clearly very fond of Ajax and Samuel, seeing as though they're both very handsome. She shamelessly flirted with them upon her arrival. Samuel could do better than her, she was thirsty for attention and attention only. Ajax on the other hand, he deserves someone shallow like her. She could have him.

My wolf immediately disagreed with my thoughts, but I pushed her away, not really caring for her biased opinion. She was practically forced to love him and see whatever shred of humanity he might have left.

The she-wolf placed a tray a food down on the coffee table in front of me before shooting a glare in my direction. I was a bit shocked. Is this girl really giving me a dirty look?

I leaned forward and snarled before snatching a strawberry off the tray. She jumped back a bit surprised at my reaction. Dumbass. I couldn't help but giggle as I took a bite out of my sweet strawberry.

"Behave." Ajax demanded coldly. Both him and Samuel had tore their eyes away from the paper to see what all the commotion was about.

"Yes, Alpha." I say sending him a sickly sweet smile before finishing off the strawberry in my hand. I hid my laughter as Samuel began to snigger at the tone of my voice.

"And as for you," Ajax turned his attention towards the she-wolf who was clearly of a lower class in the pack since she is delivering food. "Get the hell out before I allow her to do more than just flash her canines at you."

She exited the room quickly with her head bowed respectfully. I turned my attention back to the TV and I swore I barely even blinked as I drank up every movement on the screen. Both of the men at the desk practically jumped out of their chairs once I started squealing in excitement.

"What the fuck was that for?" Ajax growled out. I completely ignore his tone and continued jump around and clap with excitement.

"Mary queen of fucking Scotts is going to have a baby!" I say not even bothering to look over in their direction. My eyes were glued to the screen as I continued to chomp down on the plate of fruits. I hadn't eaten anything all day and it was already passed noontime now.

Ajax and Samuel sighed and rolled their eyes at my crazy antics, but I couldn't care any less. For the first time in a long time I was truly happy and enjoying myself. As if I was back home with my family.

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Time passed quickly as I blew through the episodes. Samuel had left about thirty minutes ago, complaining that his eyes had began to hurt from focusing on such tiny words. It was 5:20pm and Ajax was still sifting through the alliance contract. His eyebrows were furrowed with determination.

Another she-wolf had entered the room ten minutes ago to inform us that dinner will be held at 5:30pm in the grand dining room. She also mentioned that someone would be coming to escort us down. I paused the show and stood up from the couch, taking a moment to stretch my stiff limbs.

I found my way over to the bathroom to freshen up before dinner. I splashed some cool water on my face before reapplying my lip balm and perfume. I run my fingers through my hair and exit the bathroom. I'd be lying if I said I did want to attend this dinner. Something about this pack was so strange to me. Was the Alpha truly only interested in people who wore the mark of another man?

Once I shut the door to the bathroom Ajax turned around in his chair to face me. His face was blank as his icy eyes met mine. "I don't want you going anywhere near Brandon, the Alpha."

"You know, I would've never pegged you to be possessive over me, considering the way you treat me and all." I say emotionlessly as I sit at the edge of the bed and put my heels back on. I had removed them earlier because well, they're fucking heels and they hurt. Curse whomever invented these contraptions.

He stood up from his chair angrily, shocking me. He stalked over to me and grabbed my face roughly pulling me up from the bed. My breath caught in my throat but I tried my best to hide my fear with a glare. "I don't give a fuck about how I treated you. You belong to me and only me. No one else can have you. Do you understand?"

I gripped his forearm and tried to loosen his grip on me but it was no use. "Do you understand?!" He growled out pulled me closer to him and lifting me up, causing me to stand on my toes even in these heels.

"Yes." I ground out between my teeth in anger. He released me with a slight push causing me to stumble backward. I hate him. I hate him. I hate him. Tears welled in my eyes, but I fought them. He would not get the satisfaction of seeing me cry.

There was a light knock on the door before a girl poked her head through and explained that she was here to escort us down. Ajax simply nodded and grabbed the jacket to his suit and left the room. I smooth my dress over quickly before following him out.

The she-wolf was a bit younger than myself and was much more reserved and respectful than the one who had delivered the tray of fruits. She led us down the hall and down two flights of stairs onto the main floor. The pack house was very extravagant and well kept. There was practically a maid at every corner dusting, they probably dust so much that there isn't any dust to dust.