Arranged For The Cruel Alpha

ANNABELLA’S POV

In a blue long dress I stared around the room filled with alphas, Lunas and other high ranking wolves from different packs. None of these faces were familiar, no one seemed to even notice me and that was a huge turn off. Not like I have ever lived in the limelight before but a girl needed to have expectations. It wasn’t bad to dream on, maybe a few glances would boost my confidence but I guess not.

The room was filled with chatters with soft music playing in the background. I wondered why he brought me to this huge gathering if he wasn’t planning on attending or showing face. My feet were rooted to the floor at the entrance, I didn’t know what to do since it was my first time attending such. It was obviously a breeding ground for powerful alphas. I couldn’t see myself fitting in, maybe it was because I haven’t been in a place like this before or maybe I didn’t really fit in. I doubted anyone knew me around here, being an Alpha’s daughter didn’t do any value to my life.

It was all good until I

” Nervous?” The sudden voice startled me but I didn’t make it obvious, I turned at my side and noticed the Alpha king standing beside me in a nice black suit that made him look as cool as the devil. ” A bit” I sighed and he nodded before clearing his throat. Maybe because It was my first time in such an external gathering. ” You look great by the way.” He said and I stared down at myself awkwardly before raising my head to meet his eyes. His stares made me uncomfortable so I stared away before murmuring a thank you. I didn’t know how he knew my size but the dress was better than I would ever imagine.” Alpha Roman is not here yet” he was telling me.” He hasn’t changed much.” He chuckled and I wondered what he meant but of course I didn’t ask him.

I always get this strange vibe whenever he is around me. I didn’t know what was between him and Roman but I got a dreadful feeling. The few hours that I have been here I feel like he hated Roman but I hope I was wrong.

” Do you mind keeping me company?” He asked and I couldn’t say no to the alpha king especially when he asked in such a gentle and polite tone.” Alpha Abraham”beta Edward walked to us with a blank expression. ” It’s time” he said as the alpha king turned to face me.” Excuse for a minute.” He smiled and then walked towards the stage. ” Welcome everyone” he started his speech and I stepped a bit forward. ” The prime ball is what it is. Once again we have gathered here again for this special occasion. ” I felt his eyes on me. ” Welcome alphas, Lunas, betas, gammas and deltas. I welcome you all to this event. The goddess has blessed us with another year. Welcome .” He finished and the whole hall ended up in a clapping mess.

I stayed beside him as he greeted the guest and talked business with a few alphas. The clock was ticking , Roman was still not here and I was trying my best to not think about him. Maybe it was best we didn’t see each other for now.

I could see the curious look in the eyes of most of the alphas we greeted. ” Alpha Roman haven’t left you alone, I hope you know that?” I turned to my side and met Alpha Abraham’s eyes. ” He is a calculative person and he is very smart.” He said and I frowned. ” What?” I didn’t understand what he meant. ” He will never leave you alone.” He whispered and I followed his gaze to the corner of the room where a man I recognized as a warrior in the moon pack stood. He stared away the moment he noticed my gaze. Well it seems Roman wasn’t entirely absent. ” See?” I bit on my lips and tore my gaze away. ” Alpha Roman will never claim any female as his mate, Luna Bella.” His voice was down but I heard him clearly. What was he trying to say? Did he believe in what Roman said earlier? Of course he did. I sighed.

” I think you are right,” I said and he smiled. I didn’t know what he was curious about but I wished the night was over. I wished everything was over because I couldn’t take it anymore. I wanted to be free, I wanted my life to be on track. ‘ You are free ‘ I didn’t know I had zoomed out until I heard the voice said and I turned towards alpha Abraham who was charting with my father, alpha Christopher from the shadows pack.

The night was obviously for partying and getting-together. The room was filled and everyone was busy doing their own thing, perhaps talking business just like the few alphas I encountered with alpha Abraham. I didn’t want to believe it but it seems I was stuck with alpha Abraham for the night. ” Cheers” he raised his glass and I hesitantly raised mine. I took a little sip before dropping it back on the table.Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

” Meet Summer, the next alpha of the shadow pack.” my father said . I wouldn’t have showed up if I knew he was going to be here. Of course what was I thinking, shadow pack was one of the powerful packs in the continent and it was the prime ball after all. Every alpha except Roman was present.

How weird.

” Welcome alpha Summer.” Seeing him again only brought the bad past but I couldn’t figure out the feeling I was feeling in my chest. ” Thank you alpha Abraham, it’s an honor to be here.” His voice hasn’t changed after all this time but he looked like the old Summer I once felt safe with just that his aura was different and I guess being labeled as the next alpha of the shadow pack was a lot of weight or maybe the alpha title had its own impact. ” It’s been a long time, I hope you are enjoying the ball?”my father nodded with a smile.” I hope you have found your fated mate because an alpha needs the bond to be complete.” He turned his gaze back to Summer and strangely our gaze met. ” Summer is mated to my daughter.” My father interrupted and I knew he wasn’t talking about me.”Congratulations. The moon goddess has really done you a favor. Some of us are still struggling to find out fate.” He pointed out looking my way. It still hurts to be replaced, especially by someone you cherished.

“Let me introduce you to my most important guest, Luna Bella of the moon pack.” Alpha Abraham really didn’t know who I was but I wouldn’t blame him. Olivia might be my twin but we were nothing alike, especially our personalities. Olivia was more like my mom but I was different, I was my own person.” Nice to meet you, Alpha Christopher.” I faked a smile as I stepped forward.” Alpha Summer” I turned my gaze to the man who betrayed me, made a fool out of me months ago and couldn’t wait to replace me with my twin sister immediately after sacrificing my freedom for the well being of the pack.

A sudden wind of anger ran through my chest and my hand fisted beside me. My father has the same blank look that made me doubt his love for me in the past years. How did I expect him to react after all, he didn’t wish for anyone to know he has a wolf-less daughter like me. How foolish I have been all this while, maybe I should consider Roman’s proposal at least with him I feel important.

He was a devil but much better than the one I called family!

” I will like to excuse myself.”

The smile on my face faded as I shut the door to the bathroom behind me. I was surprised that Abraham introduced me as his special guest when he and Roman looked like they wanted to kill each other any time they came across each other. Well, I was glad to play along.

Maybe it’s better I take Roman’s proposal, maybe I would be able to pay them for whatever they did to me. I wiped the tear under my eyes and turned to the door but stopped when I saw Summer standing in front of it. ” Alpha Summer” I called, shutting the door behind me. ” Can we talk?” I raised a brow, surprised that the next alpha of the shadow pack wanted to talk to me.

” I wonder what the next alpha of the shadow pack wants from me..” a frown clouded my gaze. His present brought me nothing but anger. ” Anna, look…”

” Sorry but I have to leave.” I was about to leave when he grabbed my hand. ” Just listen to me.” He insisted.” I want you to forgive me. ” Was that a joke?

” I want you to be patient, I will soon raise the money and pay everything we own alpha Roman.” He added and I felt disgusted by him. ” I’m afraid that is impossibly” I told him and a scowl appeared in his face. I used to love him more than anything else in this world but he made a choice that destroyed everything including the beautiful feeling I thought I had for him. ” Don’t be afraid, once the money is ready he won’t have a choice but set you free.” He grabbed my shoulder and I pushed him away. ” Don’t ever touch me again.” I warned him. ” I can’t leave Roman alone.” I said in a firm tone that obviously shocked him. ” He won’t hurt you, trust me.” He insisted and I couldn’t believe he was asking me to trust him after he betrayed me with my sister. ” I don’t want to leave Roman and you can’t make me!”

“Don’t tell me you love him.” He stepped towards me. ” Why can’t I love him?” I stared curiously at him. Did he regret leaving me?