*** The Alpha's mansion *** Pearl's POV~ The walk to Ivan's room had to be the longest walk I'd ever had. I didn't like this place one bit. It just seemed like here was specifically designed to torture me mentally. I mean, I had been used to being put down due to my omega status but to think that even maids would be so discriminating and judgemental was unbelievable. I felt sick just thinking about it. "Thud!" The door slammed shut behind me. It felt like I had just been led to the slaughterhouse, especially with the way Isabelle had described Ivan. He was on his chair, reading some papers with his glasses. I could feel my heart thumping and ramming against my chest. It was almost like I couldn't breathe. His gaze left the paper and met mine. As our eyes locked, I quickly averted my gaz