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..."

"What do you say dear? Will you be my lady for the Ball?"

Me, a filthy Omega, be Luna Adaline lady at the Lunar Eclipse Ball? I've always dreamed of getting out of this place, even for one night and have the chance to meet my mate, and now the option is sitting right in front of me!

I quickly roll over and sit up and engulf Luna Adaline in a hug saying the word yes over and over again.

"Thank you Luna! Thank You! I would be honored to be your lady! When is the ball? How far in advanced do I need to get certain chores ahead? Where is the Ball even at?"

So many thought were running through my head and Kenna was beyond excited prancing, running, and jumping in my head due to the fact we may be able to find our mate.

"The ball is two weeks from now and is in the Moonlight Eclipse Pack, home of the Alpha King but do not fret for no harm will come to you during the Ball."

Luna Adaline always knows what is running through my head and she knew I would worry about being harmed at the Ball.

"You do not need to worry about any chores till after the Ball because Riley and Harley, the Omega twins, have volunteered to take over your chores. Preparations start tomorrow so you will need to bring your belongings into my room. I have already brought a bed into for you to sleep in so you won't have to worry about sleeping arrangements. The Alpha has agreed to leave you alone so your body can heal for the ball. I wish I could say it was for you but it's really so he won't look cruel in front of his allies. I wish he would leave you alone for the rest of your life but two weeks is better than not at all right?"

Luna Adaline always tried to look on the bright side and I have always admired that. Luna was the person who has cared for me since my parents died because of me. They should have let the rogues have me and save themselves.

"Thank you Luna! This means the world to me! I will gather my things now!"

I quickly gather my toothbrush and my few other sets of clothes, more like rags held together by strings, and walk to stand by the Luna who is ready to walk out the door. Before she opens the door Luna hides the first aid kit she brought in under my air mattress. She squares her shoulders, opens the door and strides out of my room and heads for the stairs out of the basement.