Only One

Beaten

Alysse's POV: While in car, I glanced at my so called mate once in a while. He was busy with talking business on the phone . He didn't even glance my way. I played with my fingers nervously as the guy in passenger seat looked at me with lustful eyes. Maybe I am mistaken. But my gut feeling told me otherwise. He keeps on eyeing me every now and then. After three odd hours, the ordeal ended. the car stopped in the middle of the huge gate. We're in the middle of the dense forest. A huge compound wall with a huge black gates which opened automatically on seeing the driver who struck his head out of the window. It's a huge freaking mansion in the middle of the deep dense forest. The place is wide spread among acres of land. Huge compound walls of about 11 metres are built after the spread of vast garden,. It has everything. Flowers fruits and vegetables. It's already getting dark . It took more than half an hour to reach the garage. That's how freaking huge this place is. After parking the car, the driver left Handling the keys to the man who is cleaning the cars parked there. Suddenly Sebastian got out and threw the guy who was in passenger seat out of the car. He landed a few metres away.Sebastian then turned to face me with a look of pure rage. His hand slapped me on the left side of my cheek with a huge force causing my head hit into the side window, and I heard a loud c***k of glass window . He wasn't finished, though. He grabbed my hair and pinched my arm, bruising it instantly, and then he reached over and squeezed my throat. I somehow croaked out, "You w***e! How could you let him eye you?what are you even thinking? Try to cheat me with him? " He laughed evily. " No, I don't know how you react?" I managed to say in between my sobs. The slap. It's stinks badly. I gently rubbed on the spot trying to soothe the pain. " Next time, don't think much with your peanut brain. This serves You right as You dare to hide it from me. In future, you better not repeat it. " he let go of my hair, disgust on his face. Two men arrived and dragged the guy who is still in floor out. Sebastian pulled me along with him and pressed " Pent" on the elevator. On reaching the penthouse which is the topmost floor of the mansion, he quickly went in and changed his clothes. I just stood there wondering where to go. He didn't have any remorse for hitting me. Luckily for me, a girl around my age came and took me to the room next to the room where Sebastian went. She then showed me the walk in wardrobe and arranged for my bath. " Alpha want you to be down at the fighting area in an hour, luna. " She was about to leave. " Please stay. I will be ready soon. " She nodded. With that said , I went inside the bathroom. I finished with my stuffs quickly and got dressed myself in a simple yellow tee and black track pant. " Come and sit next to me" I said to her. She looks at me like I am an alien. " Luna, I am not allowed to sit " She trailed off. That's when I noticed the scars on her hands and face. " What's your name? " I asked her gently while placing my hand on her causing her to flinch. " I am Valerie, luna. " She replied while looking down. It looks like she's been bullied. For her appearance, it has been going on for a long time. " Call me aly, Val. You're bullied here.aren't you? " I asked her straight away. She started to cry inconsolably. I hugged her and consoled her. After a while, she pulls away. " Thanks. I am sorry for wetting your tee. " She replied shyly. " It's ok. Now tell me your story. " I demanded her. She then narrated her ordeal. Her old pack members treated her badly as she was born weak. Like me, she hasn't shifted. After Sebastian destroyed her pack leaving some strong male werewolves survive so that he can have them under his wing, she was brought here. The warriors in this red moon pack is mistreating her on the words of their beta Gary Kirsten. Gary is the alpha of her old pack and her mate. He not rejected her but adamant in ruining her life. That spineless jerk. We both got downstairs using staircase talking about random things. She and I has a lot in common. I asked her about Sebastian too. She didn't say anything about him probably fearing me rat her out. She only said one thing. " Though alpha was cruel and merciless he never misbehaved with any women." That's the only good thing I heard whole day. When we both reached the fighting area, Sebastian was already involved in a fight with the guy from the car. Around 200 odd werewolves are around us. " Oh no, looks like this guy gonna be dead today. No one can beat the alpha. " Valerie pitied the guy. All he did was staring at me. He doesn't deserve death. I decided to intervene. " Stop it. Let him go! " I shouted loudly for Sebastian to hear. But, He then started to beat up the guy even vigorously without paying any heed. I couldn't watch it. When I am turned to leave, I heard a thud sound . I looked back to see the motionless body. Did he kill him? He's truly cruel. " You fu-" I couldn't say anything after that as Sebastian pulled me towards him causing me to slam against his rock like body. Our chest pressed against each other. I was so lost in his grey orbs that I forgot everything. He shook me harshly and I snapped out of it. " Since you all here, I have an important announcement to make. " He said and the crowd went silent. He then intertwined his fingers with mine and dragged me to a small podium near the mansion. " It's not about fighting another pack. It's about our pack. I found my mate, Alysse. Your luna. I want you to obey, respect her like you respect me. " He then pointed towards the man lying on the ground" This man stealed glances at my mate on our way back here. Now look at him. So, don't you all dare to indulge in such actions against your luna. " He stated in a nonchalant tone. " Are we clear? " He growled causing them to cower in fear. " Also tomorrow night, there will be huge welcome party for your luna. All should be present without fail. Those who didn't show up will be severely punished. " With that he took off. " Hi, I am Gary, beta of this pack. Nice to see you, luna " A guy with light brown blonde hair came to me. So, this is the one Valerie was telling me earlier. Valerie showed up and was unable to speak seeing this prick. " What is it, mutt? It better be good. " Gary seems like pissed off. "Don't you dare talk to her like that. Val is my friend. You should treat her with respect . Is that clear, beta? " I asked him in an authoritive tone. He just nodded at me and walked away not before glaring hatredly at her. " Sorry luna for interfering. Alpha told me to show you around. " Valerie said in a calm tone. " Ok. Call me Aly if you think I am your friend. Else your wish. " I walked off fastly. She caught up with me smilingly " Ok lu. Sorry Aly " Then she took me on a tour inside the mansion. It has four floors excluding the penthouse. First floor is for the warriors and their mates. Second one is for children and the third is for elders. Fourth one has all amenities like gym, theatre and drinking club, penthouse is sound proof. She stopped in front of the penthouse and bid me good night . That's when I realized it. Mating ceremony. Oh god! I am in deep trouble. I mustered courage and entered the penthouse. No one is around. Only dim lights are lit. I walked straight to my room and stopped on my tracks. There in front of me was., ****