Alpha of the cursed pack

Ch 6

Astrid’s POV

“I am going to find a new soulmate. You better keep your mouth shut” Jasper’s voice held a threatening note to it.

Turning around, I faced him “Looks like Ellie is going to be a side kick, just like me” I taunted the one who I know would surely react.

I had not even counted to five in my head when Ellie burst out like an angry volcano.

“What do you mean you will find a soulmate?” Ellie shouts at Jasper. Right now, Ellie looked like a crazy b***h. My lips tilt up in a triumphant smile.

“If you will excuse me Alpha, I have work to do” All he did was glare at me. With a smirk on my face, I walked out of the dining room.

“How dare you?” I heard Ellie going berserk as she snapped at Jasper.

“Were you just using me?” Ellie went on and on. I was still standing outside the door when suddenly I was pulled behind a wall.

“What” I could not say anything as Elinor had pressed her hand on my mouth so that I won’t make any noise. I glared at her with my eyes. All she did was roll her eyes at me. She is after all my fearless friend. After sometimes she took her hand away from my mouth.

“What are you doing Elinor?” I snapped at her.

“Was it worth it leaving the witch realm for that bastard Jasper?” Elinor asked me instead.

Pushing her away, I tried to walk past her but like always she did not let me go. She is after all a witch just like me. When I ran away from the witch realm, she decided to follow me as we are best friends. I am forever grateful to her. Sometimes she can be too outspoken.

“There are times Elinor when you need to understand when to stop” I said.

Letting out a sigh, I continued “Yes, I was wrong. It was my stupidest mistake to leave the witch realm for s**t person like Jasper”.

“But I don’t regret making this decision because I would not like to hurt those innocent werewolf’s who did not hurt the old witch. It is just not right” Elinor was silent for few seconds before she stared at me.

“At least you agree that you made the stupid decision”

Rolling my eyes at her, I replied “Even if I had to make this choice again and again, I would do it in a heartbeat. Hurting the innocent is not me”

Elinor heaved a sigh “Stop exaggerating it” I chided her.

“Don’t be so good, Astrid. These werewolves have always taken advantage of your goodness just like they had done to the great old witch” Elinor tried to put some sense into me like she always does but I have been clear with what is right and what is wrong.

Shaking my head at Elinor, I said “No one hurt me in this pack, Eli. Jasper is the only one to be blamed. And just like that when it comes to the great old witch, Gregory was the only one who hurt her. In order to avenge her, we cannot hurt innocents”.

“Taking to you is like talking with a wall” Eli muttered.

“Why do you even try then” my tone came out sarcastic.

Before she could reply, I heard Mrs. Brooks calling me.

“Get in your usual self, will you?” I said to her. Not even a second later, I was staring at pair of green eyes who was meowing at me.

Picking her up in my arms, I walked towards the kitchen. Elinor is the witch. Even though she lost most of her powers when she left with me, she could still shape shift to anyone’s appearance. Hence, she took the appearance of the cat. She has been enjoying it very much.

“Yes, Mrs. Brooks you called for me?” I inquired the moment I walked inside the kitchen.

Mrs. Brooks was sitting on one of the tools in the kitchen.

“My dear” she came and hugged me. It was nothing new. She might have heard what Jasper said to me. Mrs. Brooks is the one who always cared for me just like she did to Brandon.

“I am alright” I murmured softly.

Moving back, she gave a sad smile “why don’t you leave the pack and stay in the city?” she suggested.

“I wish it was that easy Mrs. Brooks” Placing Elinor, the cat down, I continued “At first, I stayed because I had hoped he would change and we would go back to how we were being happy with each other. When I finally realized that he is never going to change, I lost hope.” Heaving a sigh, I continued “everybody in the pack knows that I am very close to you and Brand. Jasper warned me that if I try to leave the pack, he will hurt you guys” at my revelation Mrs. Brooks lets out a shocked gasp. Her eyes filled with tears.

“Oh, my poor child” Mrs. Brooks cried as she enveloped me once again in her arms.

Moving back, she looked at me “you don’t have to make such a big sacrifice. Not when it’s hurting you so much” I chocked back a sob at her words.

My throat worked up as I whispered “you are like my family. Jasper is too cruel. I would not want him to hurt you or Brandon in any way. I will always protect you.”

Palming my cheeks, Mrs. Brooks wiped my tears.

“I wish I could do something for you” she whispered.

“There is one thing” I said to her.

“Tell me” She encouraged me.

“Can you manage the kitchen for the rest of the day” I asked softly without any hesitance Mrs. Brooks gave me a nod “Go and do whatever you want to do. I will take care of the dinner. You don’t have to come back and worry”

I beamed at her “You are sweetheart.”

Mrs. Brooks lets out a sigh “It is nothing compared to the abuse you have gone through all these years.”

“I never wanted to tell the reason knowing you and brand would feel guilty. I want to make this clear I am doing this out of my own free will. You are my only family. Since, I have come to this pack, you have taken care of me. I am forever grateful” I said to her.

She passed me a tight-lipped smile.

“You are too good, Astrid” her voice barely above whisper.

“It’s nothing. Don’t over think it” I assured her.

“Also, I would appreciate it if you don’t tell Brandon anything. I don’t want him to feel guilty about it” Mrs. Brooks looked hesitant.

I shake my head at her “You have to promise me Mrs. Brooks” I forward my hand. When she was still reluctant, I gave her a pleading look.

“Alright, I won’t” she agreed.

“I will be going now” with a nod from Mrs. Brooks, I excused myself. Going to the city was the only place which could keep my mind off things. Taking my hand bag, I walked out of the room.

Usually, I don’t get ready here. It will simply cause nuisance for me. Jasper is someone who does not want to see me happy.

I was stupid enough to not see his cruel face. His charming words and personality is what made me fall in love with him. Now that I have seen his true colors, all I can hear are his cruel words.

‘You are trash, useless b***h, good for nothing’. I stopped short when the words kept repeating in my head. The pressure was unbearable. Walking on un steady legs, I reached downstairs. My only thought was that I need to get out of here.

“A little bit, keep going” I murmured to myself. Helplessness was something I have felt over the years. Being heartbroken, my mind keeps hearing those cruel words. I was almost near the door, when I heard it.

“Where do you think you are going?” I heard Jasper saying from behind me.

Turning around, I find him standing in the middle of the living room with the same arrogance he usually possesses.

“That’s none of your business” I snapped angrily at him. His eyes narrowed into slit as he stalked towards me.

“You b***h. How dare you? I moved aside when he tried to slap me. That lead to him stumbling forward a little. My lips stretched into a laugh. Jasper was quick to steady himself. I was quick to smother my laugh.

“Do you think this is funny?” he growled. I shrugged my shoulder in response.

“It was funny” I smirked at him.

Glaring at me, he stalked me “Looks like Ellie did a number on you” I taunted him.

His nostrils flared all the more in anger. Shaking my head at him, I continued “Shame on you”.

“You literally got hit be her” I laughed out loud. Some of the pack members were gathering around in the living room.

“That b***h is already in the dungeon for crossing her limits” he muttered. My spine stiffened when I heard that. My whole body turned rigid as I glared at him. Now it was Jasper’s turn to smirk at me.

“What do you mean?” I growled angrily as I stalked towards him. Now I was facing him head on.

“What did you do to her” I shout. My heartbeat had accelerated.

“She deserves it” Jasper snapped back at me. I know Jasper was trying to get a reaction out of me and he was succeeding at it.

My fist tightened on their own accord. In quick reflex, my hand raised to punch his already swollen cheek. Things took a sudden turn when he caught my fist. There is this thing I have noticed that whenever I try to fight him my strength goes away. That is what is happening now. I tried to pull my hand away but I was much stronger. Suddenly, he twisted my arm around. I let out a painful groan as he held me tightly. A screamed escaped past my lips when he pulled at my hair with his other hand.

I could hear the pack members gasping in shock and murmuring amongst themselves. Even after seeing the scene unfold, no one come to my aid. Some enjoyed my misery, some felt sympathy which I did not need.

“Ughh. leave me” I struggled to get out of his hands.

“You b***h. This is what you get for provoking Elie against me” he muttered darkly.

The next second my head collided with the wall.

“Ah” Jasper was cruel as he kept banging my head on the wall. Now my head had started to bleed. My painful screams fell to deaf years.

“Oh no, Alpha. Please leave her” my head was aching badly as I heard Mrs. Brooks distressed voice.

“She will learn her lesson today” he growled angrily.

There is no stopping Jasper when he is in the fit of the rage. His personality takes hundred and eighty degrees turn. When I had fallen in love with him, he never showed me his dark side. I was a fool to believe in him and his words. Everything that I am suffering today at his hands is all my fault.

“Alpha please, look she is getting light headed” I heard Mrs. Brooks saying.

My head felt like it will burst out any moment from the pain. Finally, he stopped after Mrs. Brooks continuous pleading. I groaned in pain when Jasper kicked me in the stomach before stalking off.

Slumping down on the ground, I was breathing hard and fast.

“My dear, are you alright?” Mrs. Brooks asked me in her distressed voice.

“I am fine” My voice barely above whisper. My vision got blurry. I tried to assure her with a smile.

“Astrid, what’s happening?” were the last words I heard before everything went blank for me.

The first thing I saw after opening my eyes is the white ceiling. My head felt heavy. Letting out a groan, I looked around. I was in the pack’s clinic.

“You are awake” I looked near the door as Brandon walked in. Worry etched all over his face.

“Yeah, humph” my voice was muffled as Brandon tightly enveloped me in his arms.

“You scared us, Astrid” he murmured. Confused, I move back to stare at him.

“What do you mean?” I mumbled. Touching my forehead, I still felt the tender pain there.

“You did not wake up for whole five hours” he informed me.

“Oh” I mumbled. This is the first time I took so many hours to heal. My witch powers are taking time more than before. There is nothing I can do about it. Being with Jasper will not only it weaken me, there is also possibility that I might lose my witch powers. I need to find a solution and that too fast.

“Is that all you have got to say?” Brandon snapped angrily. I know he and Mrs. Brooks cares for me a lot but I need a break from all this.

“I am fine, Brandon” assuring him right now was the only thing I could do.

“What is the time right now?” I inquired as the doctor walked in.

“It is seven in the evening”.

That means I can still go to the city. I was desperate to get out of here more than anything.

“How are you feeling Ms. Astrid?” the doctor inquired as he checked my vitals and made sure I was okay.

“I still feel my head aching. Even if there is slight movement, it is hurting. Other than that, I feel completely okay” the nurse noted down everything.

“It will be alright with proper rest for two whole days at the very least. It is good that you don’t have concussion” the doctor said to me. I gave him a tight-lipped smile.

“Also make sure you get complete bed rest. I have prescribed you some painkillers and vitamins. Take it on time” he instructed me.

“I will. Thank you doctor” my voice was soft and low.

“You can come for the dressing tomorrow after breakfast” he informed me.

“Ah I am going to city. So, I will change it there itself” I mumbled in a low tone.

“I suggest you not to over exert yourself” with that said the doctor excused himself.

“What do you mean you are going to the city?” Brandon frowned at me.

“You need rest” he chided me softly.

“I need to go, brand” I repeated myself as I got up from the bed.

“I am not letting you go” Brandon held my hand. I let out a sigh before I could explain though, Mrs. Brooks walked in.

“Let her go Brand. She needs time away from the pack” Mrs. Brooks said to Brandon.

Brandon reluctantly left my hand with a promise that I will take care of myself.

“Thanks for taking care of me both of you” I passed them both grateful look. Mrs. Brooks hugged me.

Moving back, she said “you can be in the city for the next two days. The pack doctor asked Alpha jasper to let you rest” I raised my eyebrows at her.

“And jasper agreed to it?” I inquired with a doubtful look.

Mrs. Brooks passed me a tight-lipped smile “He agreed because this weekend there is a party and he needs you to organize it”

My lips tightened into line and fist clenched tightly.

“I should have known” I murmured. There was a stretch of silence. Letting out a sigh, I looked at them.

“I am glad that I have two whole days for myself. See you on thursday morning then” I said to them.

“Take care of yourself. Call me if there is an emergency. I will be in the city tomorrow” Brandon said to me.

“Alright” I nod at him. After that, I left the pack. It took me whole one hour to cross the packs territory before I could teleport myself. After teleporting myself to the city mall’s basement. I quickly took the elevator. Right now, my priority is to first heal myself. I may not heal myself fully but for now I need even the half healing. Walking in one of the clothing stores, I took some clothes and entered the changing room. Once I had locked the door, I started using my powers.

Placing my hand on my forehead where I had got hurt, I used all my strength and energy so that my powers would work. Nothing happened at first.

‘It will take some time. I can do it’ with those words, I started once again. Some blue rays passed through my fingers but still nothing happened.

“Oh no, why is it taking so much time” I mumbled. I was about to try for the third time when there was a knock on the door.

“Ma’am, are you okay?” it was the sales girl.

“Yeah. I am still trying my clothes” I replied.

“Oh. Alright ma’am” I breathed a sigh of relief when I heard her footsteps retracting outside.

The third time when I tried healing myself. Everything blacked out at the same time. I felt my powers working. Looks like my powers blacked out the whole mall. There was no electricity. Removing the tag, I wore the dress which was good to go for clubbing. The sales girl came with a torch. With just a torch, she won’t be able to see if I took the dress.

“There was short circuit in one of the stores. We are sorry for the inconvenience. The generators are not working as well” she apologized.

I made sure to fully change my appearance and my look. I also cleared the scar for the time being. Whenever I am in the city the scar goes away. It appears only when I am on the pack lands where the curse is present. My beauty was more enhanced with the scar no longer visible.

“That’s okay” I made sure to wipe her memories before I teleported myself near the wild sides club. I watched the bouncers were standing outside and allowing only those who had bookings. I walked straight towards the bouncer and hypnotized them both so that they will allow me inside.

Smirking at myself, I walked inside. I am sure I look gorgeous in this red body-hugging dress which came up to my knees. I had a black channel sling bag and black Gucci stilettoes heels. My hairs were straight. The deep hazel eyes made me look even more gorgeous. Confident with my look, I walked up to the bar.

The bartender gave me an appraising look with his eyes.

“What would a beautiful lady like to drink?’ his tone turned flirty.

“One vodka martini” I ordered.

“Vodka martini coming right up” he said with a wink in my direction. He started to prepare my drink. I looked around the club. There was loud music going on. Couples were dancing. Many looked happy and some carefree. Some looked intoxicated. I saw that there were group of men who were harassing the female waitress. I controlled myself as much as I could. The bartender placed the drink in front of me. He saw where I was looking.

“I suggest you to ignore them. They are danger” All I did was roll my eyes at him. Only if he knew what I could do to them. So, for the next half an hour, I drank to my heart’s content. I was bit tipsy but still I could hold myself.

I decided to go and stay at one the hotels. I was walking by one of the tables, when I saw those men were literally squishing female waitress between them. She looked close to tears. Not being able to help myself, I stalked over there.

“What do you think you are doing?” I shout at those men over the loud music. One of them looked at me and did a double take.

“Ooh. What have we got here?” the man stood up and came up to me. By now all his group members attention was on me. This gave the waitress the chance to make her escape.

I did not want to create a scene. Within seconds, the whole club went dark. With my one look, the light switched off. I decided to leave the club. I was almost outside when suddenly I was pulled back roughly.

“Where do you think you are going?” It was one of them. I struggled to get out of their hold. It would have been so easy just to get rid of them.

“Leave me” I muttered. The man instead started to grope me and sniff me. Not even a second later, he was on his knees writhing in pain.

Taking the chance, I escaped from there. But the other men decided to follow me. They were about to catch me when suddenly a black Mercedes car stopped in front of me. The door opened

“Get in” I heard a deep husky voice.

I was reluctant to get inside a stranger’s car. Turning back, I saw those men were almost going to reach me. Quickly, I got inside and closed the door. The man drove the car away. From the side view mirror, I could see those men standing on the road. I let out sigh of relief for escaping.

“Oof, that was close” I mumbled.

“Yeah it was” I turned my head to face the person who saved me.