Chapter 3: THE WEDDING DAY.

Raine’s point of view.

Very early the next morning , I woke up with a frown on my face.

The wedding day arrived, a day that should have been one of joy and celebration, but it was a day of pain and torment.

From the moment I woke up, my mother started barking out orders at me.

“The alpha's son is here,” she said and pulled my hand. “Let’s go.”

As I made my way downstairs, I felt like crying.

Then the devil walked up to me and snatched me from my mother’s hand.

“You look like a pig in that dress. You are so ugly that calling you a pig is an insult to the pigs out there.” He sneered, grabbing my arm roughly as we stood before the assembled pack. “I can not believe I am being forced to marry a weakling like you.”

I winced, trying to hold back my tears as Oren tightened his grip, his sharp nails digging into my skin.

“Do not even think about crying,” Oren hissed, his voice laced with venom. “You are an embarrassment to the pack and I will not have you making a fool of me on my wedding day.”

I bit my lip, fighting back the tears that threatened to spill.

But Oren was not done with me yet. He leaned in, his hot breath against my ear.

“I wish you died with that cursed mate of yours.” He whispered, his lips curling into a cruel smile. “But then I would not have had the pleasure of making your life a living hell.”

As the ceremony continued, Oren’s cruelty intensified.

He pulled my hair and pinched my skin several times, that small red spots began to appear.

“Do not worry, Cursed omega.” Oren purred, his voice low and predatory. “I will break you, just like your curse broke your stupid mate. And when I am done with you, there will not be a shred of dignity left in your cursed body."

I gulped, my mind racing with thoughts.

The Alpha and the Luna of our pack, walked up to us. “Congratulations dear,” The alpha said.

“Be a good wife and listen to your husband.” He said.

I was supposed to listen to this maniac? This same jerk who wanted to kill me?

I faked a smile and nodded, the words stuck in my throat.

“Alright then, take care.” The Luna said and walked away with the alpha by her side.

My eyes scanned around for my mother but I could not spot her or Freya.

“Stop looking around and let’s go back home. It’s late and our wedding night is tonight.” Oren growled and grabbed my hand.

In the lavish carriage, I sat with Oren, whose face was hard and cold. He turned to face me, his eyes flashing with contempt. “You may have been forced to marry me but do not think for a moment that I will tolerate your insolence.” He growled. “You are nothing but a political pawn, an omega with no worry beyond what I deem fit.”

My heart raced with fears and rage, I kept my peace , my silence a protest against Oren’s cruelty.

Soon the carriage stopped in front of the palace gates and Oren dragged me to his sleeping chambers.

“What are you doing?” I asked, my voice shaking with fear and rage.

“Come,” Oren demanded, his grip on my arm tightening. “It is time we consummate this god forsaken union.”

As we entered the chamber, I felt desperate and would do anything to escape the impending danger ahead.

“Take off your dress,” Oren commanded, his voice cold and harsh. “It is time to fulfill your duties as my wife and the breeder of this pack.”

“Stay away from me..” I mumbled and tried to free myself from him.

“You talk too much.” Oren said and ripped my dress, exposing my vulnerable body to his gaze. “Finally,” he growled, his voice thick with lust. “Now I can claim what is mine.”

He pushed me to bed, his hands gripping my arms so tightly that I was sure they would leave bruises on my skin. I closed my eyes, not even trying to beg just steeling myself for the violation Oren was going to unleash on me.

As Oren forced himself upon me, I felt like I was being torn apart. I felt like I was nothing but an object that would be used and dumped at will.

My sobs and cries only made Oren laugh.

“You should thank me,”he taunted, his tongue licking my neck. “Without me,you would be nothing but a pathetic cursed omega, rejected by the pack. But with me you will have a new purpose and all you have to do is shut your mouth up and do as I say.”

I closed my eyes, trying to block out the pain and humiliation but it was no use.

This was my new reality and there was no escape for me.

Oren pulled back, his eyes gleaming with a sadistic glee.

“You know,my father the alpha of this great pack has always been disappointed in me. But... that will change soon. I think he will be quite impressed when he sees how I have dealt with our little problem and got him the one alliance he always wanted.” He said, a cruel smile twisting his lips.

My heart jumped to my throat, a sense of dread filling my chest.

I knew he was up to no good, and the part about an alliance only made things worse.

I did not like the sound of that.

“What do you mean?” What do you mean by getting an alliance?” I asked, my voice trembling.

Oren chuckled again, his fingers tracing down my cheek.

“Let us just say that you will not be serving this pack in just one way... you will be serving this pack in other ways too.” Oren said.

I gulped.

“Ever heard of the name Lucius?”

I froze, that name...belonged to only man...a man who was known to be ruthless... “Lucius?” I repeated.