Alpha of the cursed pack

Ch 4

Astrid’s POV

“Get up, you b***h” I gasped in pain at sudden assault. I felt as if my hairs are going to be ripped off my scalp. It was always like this. It has been like that for the past three years.

“I asked you to get up” a voice growled angrily. I opened my eyes only to groan in pain as he pulled a little harder at my hairs. I am sure I look like a complete mess.

“Ah. Leave me Jasper” I glared at him.

He glared right back at me. His eyes which once held love for me, now were filled with hatred.

“That’s Alpha Jasper to you” he hit me. I moaned in pain as blood seeped through the side of my mouth. My lip was cut.

This is my life. I am Astrid. I left my powers, life and family so that I can live with the love of my life. What looked like a fairy romance to me turned out to be my worst nightmare.

I am twenty-two years old and got married to Jasper at the age of nineteen. I have Hazel eyes with long hairs. Being a witch, looks came in naturally. That is why Jasper got attracted to me in the first place. Soon the attraction turned into love or that’s what I believed until I saw his true colors. My beautiful features turned ugly.

I found out that he was a playboy and had tried to do the same thing with other pack girls. No one fell for him, not even for his position. I was the only fool to have fallen for his pretty words.

Our great old witch was once badly hurt by the werewolf whom she had fallen in love with. Being a witch came as a blessing and a curse. Blessing because we have the powers like casting a spell, manipulation, control over everything and much more.

However, the powers became like a curse to her as the werewolves tried to take advantage of her powers. When she refused to help them for their selfish reasons, they hurt and tried to break her in every way possible.

In order to avenge herself, she cursed the entire werewolf’s clan. They cannot shift, smell or find their mates. They have lost their senses.

Years later nothing changed. I was sent to avenge the great old witch but I made the same mistake of falling in love with the Alpha. History repeated itself. I refuse to hurt the innocent werewolves who had nothing to do with what happened to the great witch.

After falling in love with Jasper, I ran away leaving everything behind. Hence, I faced the same fate which the great old witch once went through. Even though Jasper and some of the pack members hurt me. I decided to fight for my love.

Somewhere in my heart I had hoped he will change. I thought that perhaps his mind might come to his senses. Nothing of that sort happened. Jasper started torturing me even more. It was like I was his very own personal punching bag. Anytime he got angry or frustrated, he took it on me by physically abusing me.

Being a witch, I was not able to separate my love and emotions which I felt towards him. That is also one of the reasons why I am not able get a proper hold of my powers on the pack lands. When I married Jasper, I became part of his pack. Hence the curse affected me. I was not able to do anything.

There are times when due to my anger something or the other happens at the pack. When my emotions are high, my power works to hurt others so as to not help hurt other I run of too somewhere in order to calm down myself.

This is my story I am going through the same the old witch had once faced. However, I never told Jasper that I am a witch. I was glad to have kept that secret for myself. I have also decided that I won’t hurt the innocent members of the pack. I will avenge myself. I will make sure Jasper pays for messing with my heart and life. I have had enough of his mistreatment. I vow to make him regret ever hurting me. That’s a promise to myself. Jasper and his supporters will face my wrath.

“Ughh” I groaned in pain when I felt another hit.

“Where are you lost; you b***h?” he stomped on my hand.

“Get your stinky butt up and start the work” he growled at me before walking out of the room.

Room, if you call it that. It is basically a storage room or more like a closet where the broom sweeper and rest of the things were kept. When Jasper started treating me, worst he threw me out of the master bedroom. There was no other room. Even if there was a room available, I was not allowed to take it. That is why I shifted in the janitor’s closet.

My clothes and bag were in the corner of the closet. Every time Jasper’s clowns come and mess with my things when I am not around. There is a single makeshift bed which I had made with some old thrown away blankets and pillows. That was the only thing available. I had to take it and clean them.

I got up and walked towards the common washroom which is used by everybody. No one walks up so early in the morning except for Jasper who goes for morning run and then trains the pack. He is worst Alpha. He is known to be selfish and only things about himself. Today is Sunday, that means there won’t be any training. Sunday is Jasper’s favourite pass time as he gets to humiliate me in front of the pack.

After washing my face, I went downstairs to get started with the breakfast. Yes, you got that right. I am the very own maid of this pack. How I wish things were different. I was once a queen of the witches, chosen to avenge the great old witch. However, by defying her order, I lost everything.

Now here I am living like a maid and taking s**t from my so-called love. Ignoring the thoughts occupying my mind, I get started with the work. I made the orange juice and kept it in the refrigerator. Next, I worked on the pancakes, toast, scrambled eggs and sausages. It took me whole two hours to make all this for the pack members who stay at the pack.

Once everything was done, I rushed back to my room and took a quick shower to get out all the grease and grime from the cooking. After the shower, I felt fresh. I wore my hooded t shirt and jean. While I was walking down the corridor, I found my cat Eli following right behind me.

I picking her up in my arms. Scratching her back, I gave her an affectionate squeeze. She meowed at me. My cat is an orange kitty with a mixture of white and orange fur. She has green eyes and is one of the sassiest cats. Thankfully she does not take s**t from anybody, not like me, her owner.

“Where had you been?” I scratched her neck. She jumped down from my arm the moment we reached our room. I had already put her milk in the bowl. While I got ready, I let her drink her milk. Once done, I went downstairs to make coffee for Alpha and those who like coffee.

Exact at seven in the morning, the dining area started to fill with pack members of all ages. The dining room would at least seat sixty pack members. Mrs. Brooks one of the pack members always helps me around in the kitchen along with her son Brandon. I am grateful for their help.

We started serving the breakfast once Alpha Jasper arrived. There were so much murmur going around the dining room as the pack members conversed amongst themselves. I was serving Jasper when suddenly I was drenched with the glass of juice.

I gasped at the sudden assault. There was pin drop silence as I slowly wiped myself and looked at the queen bee. She is someone whom Jasper is dating right in front of my eyes. He has been cheating on me.

“What kind of breakfast is this?” she snapped angrily at me. My fist clenched tightly in anger. This was nothing new. She always finds one or the other way to torture me. She acts as if we are in high school. She is a bully.

“Is something the matter?” I ask her calmly. Her eyes narrowed into slits as she glared at me. “Here, have this” she forcefully fed me the pancake. I chewed it as I moved back and then looked her straight in the eyes before replying “it tastes yummy to me” I muttered.

“Are you portraying me as a liar?” she growled at me.

“I never said that” I stated calmly.

“You yourself are playing the blame game here” I added. She narrowed her eyes at me before she touched Jasper’s arm.

“Honey, look how this maid is talking to me” she pouted. I felt like gagging at her show.

Jasper turned to me “make fresh pancakes for Bella” he ordered me as expected. I knew this was coming. Looking heaven words, I rolled my eyes at him.

“You better keep your attitude in check” There was warning in his voice which I choose to ignore.

“And if I don’t?” I asked with a sarcastic tone.

“This rude b***h” Bella raised her hand to slap me. I caught her hand midway.

“Don’t” I warned her. When she tried to pull her hand away, I held it so tightly that I am sure it will be bruised later on.

“Leave me” she looked close to crying.

“What are you doing?” Jasper growled as he forcefully made me let her go.

A second later, I was held by my throat. I chocked in shock. There were shocked murmurs in the room as Jasper assaulted me. He held me so tightly by the neck that I could feel my wind pipe blocking.

“Leave” I gasped as I tried to move him away but he was not budging.

“Alpha, please calm down” it was Mrs. Brooks who came to my rescue. I was trying to get his hands off me. I could feel myself losing my consciousness. Everything was getting blurry.

“Alpha, she might die” I heard the distant voice. Suddenly I was dropped unceremoniously on the floor with a thud. I gasped and gulped air. I tried taking multiple breaths as I was not able to breath properly.

“Next time behave properly in front of me” Jasper warned me before he went back to the table and sat down at his chair.

I could feel everybody’s eyes on me. Mrs. Brooks helped me walk towards the kitchen. I was still trying to catch my breath as she made me sit on one of the high chairs. A tear slipped from my eye. I tried to control it but could not hold it together and finally let go.

Leaning my head on the countertop, I let te tears fall.

“Why do you have to make Alpha angry?” Mrs. Brooks chided me softly as she made fresh batch of pancakes.

“It was not my fault” I muttered.

“You should have stayed quiet” she murmured.

“No, I don’t” I snapped angrily.

“Yes, you do “another familiar voice joins us. It was none other than Brandon, my best friend and Mrs. Brooks son. I looked up to find him walking in the kitchen.

“You saw she did it purposely” I stated pointing towards the dining room where queen bee was having her breakfast.

“She was trying to pick up a fight. You should have ignored her. That alone would have made her frustrated” he stated with a glower in my direction.

“She would have done it some other time and both of us know it. There is no point letting her walk all over me” I snapped angrily. I was not angry at him. I am sure he knows that. I am angry with the situation I am in. There are times when I want to just leave everything behind and never look back. But something in me tells me not to go. Whatever the reason is, I want to move on.

“If you keep fighting him, there might be a reason for him to throw you out. Please stop acting recklessly. Keep your mind calm and don’t get provoked by them, no matter what” Brandon was trying to put some sense into me. Mrs. Brooks was busy serving the pancakes as I and Brandon spoke.

“I don’t care” glowered angrily as I started pacing here and there.

“He is trying to find ways to get rid of you so that he can marry someone else” Brandon spoke. I stopped my pacing and turned to look at him.

“What do you mean?” I frowned at him.

“He wants a new wife. There is possibility that he might try to keep you and still marry whomever he sees fit” he explained to me.

I felt as if my whole world stopped right there. My hands trembled as I drank a glass of water.

“He can’t do that to me” I kept murmuring repeatedly.

“He cannot” I shook my head.

“I won’t let it happen” I mumbled.

Getting up from chair, I stalked towards door when suddenly Brandon pulled me back.

“Where do you think you are going?” he glared at me.

“Leave me Brandon. I need to confront him” My voice held all the anger, frustration and hurt, laced with mixture of emotions.

“And what do you think will change that?” Brandon held me by the shoulder.

“Move on Astrid. It is for the best. Do it for your own good” he murmured in such soft yet gentle tone that made me emotional. I broke down in his arms knowing he will comfort me and hold me. He is my best friend who is always there for me.

“Cry and let it out” he murmured while rubbing my back.

“Why me?” I whispered softly.

“Why did he hurt me like this Brand?” my voice barely above whisper as I clutched his jacket.

“What did I ever do to deserve this?” There were so many unanswered questions in my mind.

“You are perfect. Jasper is the unlucky guy who could not see your worth” he whispered softly.

“I wish I had not fallen for him” I moved back looked up at Brand.

He smiled at me and wiped my tears “You can choose to move on. It is never too late. There are guys out there far better than him. Get out of the small circle. You will find ocean full of possibilities” he said to me.

“Easy said than done” I muttered.

He smiled at me “It is not easy but not impossible either. Don’t lose hope. Choose to fight for yourself” He encouraged me.

I ran for the woods once everyone left for their work. My patience was being tested at every turn. Jasper thankfully did not summon me after breakfast. That gave me some time to vent out my frustration.

Running through the woods gave me the thrill. The werewolves barely run now as they are unable to shift due to the curse.

It is a plus point for me. I get the woods for myself most of the time. There are times when most of the werewolves run in their human form.

After half an hour of running, I finally reached the far end of the pack lands. As I am not able to teleport due to the curse, I walked around and that’s how I found this treasure. A peaceful and serene property owned by the humans. This is the only land where I can perform my abilities. It is the best feeling ever.

The property had a nice villa. There are times when the humans visited with their family. So, in order to give them their space, I don’t disturb them. Reaching the property, I looked around making sure there is no one here. When the view was clear, I used my teleportation power. A second later, my whole form was on the other side of the wall.

There was a nice pool along with a garden to relax. The atmosphere was far better and serene then that of the pack. Here I can do whatever I want. Most importantly, I can make use of my powers. Something which I always yearned to do. I found this place after one year of being with Jasper and it also became my very own sanctuary.

Looking myself in the clear pool, I saw a woman with big scar on her face. It was my punishment for leaving the witch realm. The moment I ran away to be with Jasper, I was cursed with this scar and it will only go away when the curse will be broken. I believe it is also one of the reasons why Jasper lost interest in me. Hence, he resorted to treating me badly. He hurt me and tried to break me in every way possible. Even though he tried, he was never successful. I took everything in a stride.

No one would love me with this scar on my face. Even though Brandon asked me to look for the ocean of possibilities, I am sure no one would want me with this face. They say, a woman’s main feature is her beauty. Now that I don’t have the beauty, there is no point in searching for the guy who will accept me with my flaws.

“I knew I would find you here” I look up to find Brandon standing beside me. I frowned at him.

“What are you doing here?” he lets out a sigh and sat down beside me.

“And why did you miss work?” I inquired.

“Knowing you would be upset; how can I leave you to yourself?” he raised his eyebrows at me.

“I mean what kind of friend am I?”.

“You are the best kind of friend” I pushed him with a shoulder.

“And stop wriggling your eyebrows like that” I hit him on the arm.

“Ouch. Easy there” he scowled at me.

“You could have called me. Why did you have to come here?” I glared at him. He knows I don’t like him missing his work for me and worrying over me.

He shrugged his shoulder in response. I let out a sigh. Brandon always jokes around and is a carefree guy. Most of the time, he is also quite sensible at times.

“Hey, today evening we will be going to watch the movie. Will you come?” he asked me.

“Nah, I won’t be comfortable” I rejected his offer.

“But” he started only to stop when I shake my head at him.

“I know you want me to be happy and get along with others. For your kind information, none of them like me. By joining you guys, I don’t want to make things awkward for you. Go and enjoy with your friends” I gave him the reasons as to why I did not want to go.

“Alright. I won’t force you” he said to me.

“Let’s go” I got up and turned around when I heard a deep voice.

“Who are you?”

My eyes met a pair of dark eyes.