PENELOPE'S POV
They began to undress me as if I'm made of glass and disobedience. Even when I flinched, they showed no reaction. They acted like plain robots controlled by remotes to do whatever they were asked.
When they sat my naked body in the lavender-scented bath-tub and started washing me, I felt more relaxed than tensed. I decided not to fight it and allow the warm treatment that my body obviously needed. But I refused to be distracted by this moment. I still feared whatever awaited me from being the Alpha's chosen mate for a reason I don't know yet.
As the women continued to pamper me, I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that lingered beneath, somehow. They worked with precision, each movement calculated and deliberate. My hair was washed and conditioned, the scent of lavender wafting through the air as they gently massaged my scalp. They rinsed me thoroughly, and then began to dry me off with soft, plush towels.
Next, they led me to a dressing room, where a stunning outfit awaited me. They slipped a delicate, silk lingerie set onto my body, the fabric hugging my curves in all the right places. The bra was adorned with intricate lace, and the panties were designed to showcase my assets. I felt a surge of discomfort as they adjusted the fit, making sure everything was perfectly in place.
Over the lingerie, they placed a fitted, mermaid-cut gown in a rich, emerald green color. The dress hugged my body, accentuating my curves and making me feel like a prized possession. The sleeves were long and flowing, with a subtle sparkle that caught the light. They cinched the waist with a delicate, golden belt, emphasizing my figure.
My hair was styled in loose, flowing waves, with a few strategically-placed strands framing my face. They added a delicate, silver hairpiece that sparkled with diamonds, securing it behind my ear. My makeup was subtle yet elegant, with a focus on enhancing my natural features. A soft, smoky eye and a bold, red lip color completed the look.
Around my neck, they fastened a stunning, diamond-encrusted choker, the centerpiece a gleaming, emerald-cut stone that matched the color of my dress. My wrists were adorned with delicate, gold cuffs, and my fingers were tipped with sharp, acrylic nails painted to match the color of my dress.
On my feet, they placed a pair of high-heeled, emerald green stilettos, the heels clicking on the floor as I shifted my weight. I felt like a doll, dressed up and primped for someone else's pleasure. The Alpha's pleasure, to be precise.
As they finished dressing me, I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror. I barely recognized the woman staring back at me and of course, it's my birthday. I had never looked this pretty before. My thumb reaches to clean the drop of tear on my face that threatened to fall.
I dropped to my knees and sniffed back my tears. "Moon goddess, I felt my wolf yesterday, please make me feel her again. Make me meet my true mate and not die in the hands of this cold and heartless Alpha. These are my only birthday wishes, please grant them for me, I feel so helpless right now." I jumped to my feet as I heard the door slam open with no gentleness.
To my greatest nightmare, Alpha Klaus enters, fixing his cold gaze on me immediately. He is dressed in a charcoal black suit that fits his six foot plus of height and body perfectly. His black hair iscombed back, only a couple of strands fall forward to his face. He is a god of beauty, and I can watch him all day if only he wasn't evil.
I didn't know what to say to him, so I just waited for him to say something.
His golden iris ran me up slowly, from my feet up to my face, and then he started to walk towards me. For each step that he took, I took one backward.
"Don't move," He growled, and I stiffened. He fastened his pace and suddenly stepped into me, then grabbed my hair and tilted my head backward, his eyes scanning my face so closely. I felt my body trembling as I felt my wolf stir in my body, responding to his touch.
Is my wolf here to stay? Adrenaline coursed through my body as Alpha Klaus bent his head and sniffed my neck like an animal ready to feast on his prey. Suddenly, I could smell him too.
He smells…good. Too good to be true and I find myself closing my eyes to enjoy his scent better. It doesn't last for long though. He suddenly released me and I staggered back, my eyes snapping open to meet his'.
"Don't get used to it. You would be useless to me after I get what I need from you." He scolded me and I felt my heart drop.
I braced myself up to ask questions. "Wh…what do you need from me?" He freezed at first, as if he wasn't expecting a question. Alpha Klaus surely isn't used to being questioned.
Who or what gave him this much power? I asked myself mentally.
He let out a low dark chuckle then stepped into me again. "What shot do you think the doctor gave you yesternight, little wolf?" His voice was a breathy whisper. I battered my lashes in response. He should tell me.
"Use your words, little wolf."
"What shot was I given?" I'm not sure I'm ready for the answer he would give but I need to hear it. I watch his expression morph from being cold to one of amusement. Not far from his usual cold expression if you ask me.
He stepped into me again and held my gaze. His stares were so intense they burned. "The shot is to make you highly fertile, so you waste no time getting pregnant when I'm done using your body for what it's meant for. You are my breeder, little wolf." His lips tilt to the corner to give a smirk.
I was so dazed that I ran out of words to say. I am his breeder? I would carry his babies? Why does he need a baby from someone like me? What is Alpha Klaus up to.
"Now, follow me."
What?
"Where are we going?" I asked hurriedly.
"Where you will meet my father and some high-ranked guests who you can never dream of sitting with in your lifetime. So you don't get to speak unless you are spoken to and whatever question is thrown at you, you only reply with yes or no. Understood?"
What the hell does he expect me to say?
"Yes."
He smirks. "That's a good little girl. Now, after me" He gives me his back and starts walking out, and I follow suit like a little maid, I guess I was born to be a maid afterall. I didn't seem to care about the luxurious environs we passed through as I followed him through the stairs, hallways, and some maze-like paths in the mansion.
I'm a breeder for him. The thought worries the hell out of me. My eighteenth birthday sure can't get any worse. I was feeling dead sick to my stomach at the thought that I'm going to lose my virginity to this prick. Not only that; I will give birth to his pup.
We finally got to a vast room filled with people surrounding a long dining table. They were feasting, chatting, and laughing. They all look so expensive but surprisingly, they didn't bother me. I was only angry!
My eyes flicked to a white haired man who's sitting at the far end of the table. I recognized him. It's Lord Kareem, the Alpha king of all wolf packs, and also Klaus's father.
Alpha Klaus picks up a glass cup and a knife then makes sounds with it in the air as if wanting to make an announcement. It works, because they all stop whatever they were doing and look at him…us.
"I introduce to you all this morning, Penelope Blackwood, my mate." I cringed as cheers erupted as we settled beside his father. Our food came afterwards, then I started to dig into it, using the food as an excuse to not meet this intimidating set of wealthy people who I'm sure don't really give a damn about me in the eye. It doesn't work for long.
"So Penelope," A feminine voice starts, and I look up to see a gorgeous woman who looks like she's in her early forties staring back at me with grey eyes that look so dead. I have a feeling she's a sadist. All of them are.
"Who are your parents?" Before I could answer, Alpha Klaus beat me to it. "She's an Orphan" He replies curtly.
Murmurs suddenly fill the dining room.
"Ah I was hoping her parents would be here when we have your mating ceremony" Another says.
"Penelope, how do you feel being the mate of the most desired AlphaKing heir in the world." A younger feminine voice that belongs to a girl who looks my age and I'm just noticing, speaks.
"I feel great," A very fake smile followed my lie, as I looked from Alpha Klaus' cold gaze to the girl's rude stare. Do these people have any joy in them?
A few more questions, and we all resumed dining. I noticed that Lord Kareem hadn't said a word since I got here. That unsettled me in some kind of way, but at the same time, I don't think I'm ready to hear what his father has to say about me, the questions he would throw and how it will make me feel. He just stole soft glances at me and it made my belly turn by twist.
After the guests disperse, Lord Kareem finally looks my way. Just when I thought he would acknowledge me, he looks to his son and gestures for him to follow him. I suddenly got even more uncomfortable.
As they both perched themselves in one corner and discussed in what seemed in between a low and high whisper, I caught a sentence that I think has to do with me. "Knock her up soon, or you won't be getting this throne."
The words sit in my mind till I lay in bed in the night. 'Knock her up' means 'Get her pregnant' soon or could they have been talking about something else? I know Alpha Klaus said my sole purpose for being here is to have his pup which I have no fucking reason why, and his father had said something about him getting on the throne and me getting pregnant, but I still didn't expect it to be so…
Even if he needed a breeder, I know for a fact that they're a thousand and one ladies who would fall at his feet to take my place, so why me? Or does he need a useless orphan like me whom no one would look for or want to be with so that he could discard… wait…so he would eliminate me after having his pup!
My door suddenly burst open and I rush to sit up on the bed. Alpha Klaus' large frame surfaces and something inside my stirs again. It's a mixture of very weird but intense attraction which I don't understand and deep-seeded hate.
"I'm fucking you tonight," He announced, and my whole body trembled.