Mated to the Alpha King-Book 1 novel Chapter 1

Breath in.

Breath out.

In.

Out.

This is the matrix I have to repeat to myself to keep from crying out as the whip cracks against my tender back and legs.

Don't talk back.

Keep your eyes down.

You are below us.

Never raise your voice.

Do as your told.

These are the rules that have been drilled into my head since the day I was brought to this horrible place. I have my own rules.

Never cry.

Never let them see you hurt.

Don't let them make you feel inferior.

Do what is asked and you keep the pain at bay.

"Audrey are you listening to me?!? YOU ANSWER ME WHEN I'M TALKING TO YOU!"

It takes me a second to tune back into my situation.

"Y-yes A-alpha."

"So Audrey do you know what you did wrong?"

By now the whip has stopped due to Alpha being distracted by the conversation he is starting.

"Y-yes A-alpha..."

I had accidentally dropped the eggs I had made for the packs breakfast which angered Alpha and I made another mistake of looking into his eyes. Ever since this morning I have been locked in my bedroom, more of concrete cell, waiting for my punishment.

"Good girl. Who did you disrespect today? Who did you embarrass today?"

"Y-you A-alpha..."