Ruthless Alpha's Mate

Chapter 5

"Jana!"

My name is being called throughout the entire house by my mother in a loud voice. I quickly raced downstairs after hastily running to the door. If I waited for a few seconds more before approaching her, she wouldn't like it. She is undoubtedly enraged as a result of what occurred earlier in the pack house.

I expected her to confront me as soon as she arrived home. She is extremely upset with me for what happened earlier because it damaged her reputation and her friendship with Luna Ashana.

"Do you want something, mother?" I asked her, a little nervously.

"You foolish brat! I told you to keep quiet and not cause any commotion at the party, so why did you seduce Alpha Ashton? Do you believe he will cave in to your demands? Take a good look at yourself; you are worthless! Nobody will ever like you!" That was my mother's yell as she tightened her grip on my hair.

"You're a scumbag whorè! Why can't you understand simple things? You're ugly, and you don't have what it takes to be a luna of a prestigious alpha like him. Jana, you dream big. He can't ever look at you because he has someone who is worthy of him and it's not you!"

I simply closed my eyes to control my tears and emotions. My mother's words rubbed salt in my wounds. She has nothing in common with my father, who previously injured me, so why did I not anticipate her to call and console me? In fact, I've been expecting this since she shouted my name.

"Tell me, what was it in your little brain that made you think of wooing Alpha Ashton?" my mother questions me while gritting her teeth.

My mother is furious right now, but I refuse to tell her. If she discovers the truth, she will undoubtedly harass me again, and like my father, she will urge me to seduce Alpha Ashton by any means necessary. I was about to open my mouth when I felt an unbearable pain rash all over my body. I don't know what's going on right now since I thought my mother did something to injure me, but she didn't. She's just standing in front of me, her brows furrowed, clutching my hair tight.

"M-mum," I murmured, but she simply shoved me.

I can barely stand; my legs are trembling, and I'm having trouble breathing. I held my chest tightly, but it didn't help; instead, the anguish intensified, causing me to almost lose consciousness.

"What's going on, Anaya?" I murmured quietly, but she remained silent.

"Jana, get up and get my bath ready!" My mother gave me an instruction before kicking me and causing me to fall on a cold floor.

Even though I wanted to obey my mother's command, I couldn't get up. I'm afraid she'll do something worse if I don't do as she says, but no matter how hard I try, my body won't allow me to do it.

"Ahhhh!" My mouth erupted into a yell as the tears began to stream in, forcing my eyes to blur.

I don't care about what's going on around me because I'm too focused on the unbearable pain all over my body. I don't think I can do my mother's commands right now. I felt like I was on the verge of death because I couldn't breathe. I'm losing my mind; my brain was asking me to do something, but my body wasn’t strong enough. I'm weak right now, resting on a cold floor, curling my body and gripping my chest.

"Please help me, mom and dad," I pleaded softly, but nobody came near me.

I know they both heard me, yet they ignored my appeal. I wish they were here to support me through the unexplainable pain I'm experiencing right now, but both of them are too busy to stay in their rooms.

"Please help me, Anaya. I don't think I'll be able to make it. The pain is so intense that it prevents me from breathing."

I was terrified; even Anaya avoided talking with me. I can feel her pain as she sulks at the back of my head. We're both in anguish for reasons we don't understand, because this is the first time this has happened to us.

"Jana, we're about to lose our mate," Anaya announced angrily.

"What?" I was surprised as I tried to regain my strength.

The agony is too much for me, especially now that I can feel my body being torn apart. My heart is broken for reasons I don't understand. I have a strong intuition now, but I still don't understand why this is happening to me right now.

"Our mate, he's having s****l activity with someone," Anaya said quietly.

I understand how Anaya feels right now. She's unhappy and upset after learning that our mate has someone in his arms, and it's too painful for us because we are his genuine mate and we are meant to be the one he's giving his love to.

"I'm at a loss for words, Anaya!" I sobbed, unrestrained tears streaming down my face and landing on the floor.

I can't stand up because I'm so weak and hardly breathing. Maybe if Anaya hadn't surfaced, I'd have asked the moon's goodness to take back my life, but not now that I know she's here and it'd be cruel to her if I died without fighting for my life.

"What a lazy bum! Aren't you going to do what I told you to do?" my mother's response angrily.

"Get up and stand up, you lazy!" But I didn't bulge.

Then I heard my mother curse at me. She grabs my arms and shoves me, but I remain still. I'm too weak to deal with my mother's aggressiveness right now. She grabbed my hair and banged my head against the glossy floor, adding to her rage.

"You are fully aware that I despise your laziness." She added.

My mother grabbed my hair once again and dragged me up. She may have realized I was useless to her this time, which is why she simply threw me on the floor again. She kept hitting me, but she stopped as she didn't get a response from me.

My entire body is now numb from the anguish I'm experiencing throughout my body, yet my mum kept adding more. Her strong nails scratch my arms all the way to my shoulder, but it's nothing compared to the sensation of betrayal caused by my own mate's s****l encounter with another female wolf.

"What's going on here?" my father asked, his voice echoing throughout the home.

"This foolish animal has pushed me to my breaking point! She acts as if she's dying and hasn't heard anything I've said to her," my mother responded.

If I hadn't realized his actual intentions, I may have assumed that he loved me. That is why he stopped my mother from punishing me. For the first time, he reacts and prevents my mother from further inflicting harm on me. I know his response, and it all has something to do with Alpha Ashton.

"Are you insane? Why do you have to stop me?" My mother exclaimed angrily to her husband.

"You shouldn't beat her so hard. Tomorrow, your daughter will return to the pack house and ask for forgiveness from Alpha Ashton and Luna Ashana. I don't want anyone to see her with a bloodied and bruised face," the father cheerfully explained.

"Are you insane? Do you believe she'll be able to return to that pack house now that Ashana has forbidden her from going there? This daughter of yours seduces Alpha Ashton; put it in your mind because it's another shame for us!"

My father smirked at my mother, who had no idea that Alpha Ashton was my mate until today. He then gave me a mischievous smile that made my spine tingle. I'm not sure why he's acting this way, but one thing is clear: he wants me to seduce Alpha Ashton and become a Luna of this pack.

"She will be the pack's next Luna," my father told my mom.

"Are both of you drunk or high?" With a weird grin on her face, mom asks.

My mother's nasty sarcastic laugh echoes throughout the house. She can't believe I have a mate, let alone the powerful alpha of this pack. I'm used to it, so being small to her is nothing new to me.

My father reprimanded my mother, "Stop it, Shannon."

"Laugh all you want, but the reality is that Jana is the new luna of this pack. Once she obtains that position, we will have a higher prestige, and you will be equal to Ashana, as you had desired for a long time."

My mother's mouth is agape; she can't believe what she heard from my father. I understand her; nobody will ever think I have a mate because they don't know I have a wolf named Anaya with me.

"Don't get too enthusiastic yet. Alpha Ashton is unlikely to accept her. He likes Mandy, and Jana is no match for her because she's worthless and weak, dear husband," my mother replied, shaking her head.

"As I previously stated, he will accept her. He can't deny his own mate, especially when he has to be stronger right now. The elders had doubts about Alpha Ashton's ability to lead us, but they remained silent after that pathetic man arrived and took the position.

He must be mated with Jana in order to maintain his strengths and become stronger. I don't care what happens next; my major concern is Jana withdrawing her refusal," my father stated in detail. I looked at my mother, who snapped at me and locked her stare on me.

"Unbelievable, you rejected Alpha Ashton as your mate?" my mother exclaimed, her eyes wild.

I didn't respond to any of my parents' inquiries. As I fight to survive and live again, I prefer to keep my mouth shut. It's only been a few minutes since the pain flooded my entire body. I'm in a lot of pain, and my parents' problems are the least thing on my mind. Anaya, my wolf, is my primary concern right now. I can hear her panting, but she's too silent. I'm worried about her as she opted to remain hidden behind the back of my head.

Anaya is in pain. I wanted to say something on our mind-link to console her, but I couldn't because my parents are here. I still don't understand why she's hiding and doesn't want them to know about her presence.

My aspirations were dashed when I heard my father's final words. He'll send me to the packhouse first thing tomorrow morning. He'll make plans for me, and soon he'll inform the entire pack that I'm Alpha Ashton's mate and the fated luna. He planned my fate right in front of me, and all I could do was to listen in on their conversation.

My parents are serious about accomplishing their goals. They don't care whether it's me or their own daughter’s life is in jeopardy right now. I'm afraid for my life if Alpha Ashton decides to kill me due to my parents' act.

They won't stop until they achieve what they want, even if it means using me as bait. They aren't even afraid to plan a plot so the elders will believe that the packland needs me and that Alpha Ashton will not reject me as his mate.

I rose up with my shaky legs and faced them with my great will-force. My parent’s features were bright and cheerful as they anticipated their plans very successful

"I'm sorry, but my decision is definitive. I can't be Alpha Ashton's mate, and I'm not going to apologize for my rejection." My tone is solemn, my appearance is harsh, and I'm sure both of my parents realize I'm set in my ways and there's nothing they can do about it.

I won't let my parents exploit me or mislead me into further abuse. I've had enough; if changing my fate and destiny is necessary for me to stand up for myself, I will do it. Anaya is right; I have to take a chance to escape in order to survive, even if it means escaping from them and never looking back.