/SAMANTHA-/

I jerked myself off his grip, smashing his face with my elbow. He groaned as blood oozed out from his nose, his hands curled up on his face.

“You’re trained. Didn’t see that coming.” He chuckled, wiping the blood with his hands.

“Tell me the truth, Alpha.” I groaned, still backing him to hide my face.

“You must be the cursed mate he was always talking about after his mate bond. He found out about how he would lose his power and become a mere Omega like you or, worse still, a human. He couldn’t risk it, so he killed himself; he didn’t wait for my sword of trust to swing by.” He burst into laughter.

“You’re sick.” I said in disgust. “Nice meeting you, by the way.”

“And where do you think you’re going?” He walked up to me, his sinister aura pulling me down. My heart began to race as his claws trailed my shoulder, placing cuts on my flesh.

“We’ll meet again, Alpha Ryu, but by then your head will be in my arms.” I bent down immediately, grabbing my mask and rolling off to put it on.

“You’re not getting away.” Strokes appeared in his eyes, his claws emerging stronger and sharper than before. His presence felt heavy like a dumbbell, holding me in place.

I picked up some soil, hurling it at him. A little got into his eyes, stopping him from moving forward; I took the chance, taking to my heels.

…The entire palace guard scrambled around the corners searching for the intruder that had attacked the Alpha-me. They matched through every hallway, checking everyone for a cut mark on the shoulder. I should have known he was onto something.

“Miss Samantha!” Missy cried as she walked in. I heard you were attacked and beaten up.

I held up a gloomy face, the red soil I had patched on my face making it believable by looks. She sighed, bringing me towards her. “You’ll be alright.”

“Everyone out, the Alpha has declared a public validation announcement.” Kyle, Ryu’s gamma spat as he walked into the room.

He had this Incandescent aura just like Ryu, but his was much more concrete, filled with cruelty and bitterness. He had gone through the worst of things on the war grounds.

We walked out of the room, walking straight to the hall. The entire pack had assembled, everyone frightened by the urgent call.

“Deadly fangs!!!” Ryu yelled.

Everyone in the pack began to howl, drums began to beat, and the torches began to light up. My heart began to beat; I could feel the danger looking around growing stronger and stronger.

“Today I was attacked by one of our very own, and one of my maidens was wounded in the process. The attacker had tried to escape, but thanks to Kyle, we caught her before she could abscond with her blue cloak.” He snapped his fingers, and two scouts walked in with a lady in their hands.

I clenched my fist as they slowly took off her cloak, her identity being revealed. “Sasha?”

“She’s the mate of my personal assistant, who took his own life. She’s cursed; he couldn’t take it, and he also couldn’t reject her for fear of being cursed. He took his own life, but he made it clear who he wanted to take over for him.” Ryu signaled to Kyle, who walked up to her with his sword out of its case.

“No one attacks the Alpha and lives, not even a cursed omega.”

“You must be mistaken; I just wanted to try out the cloak I found in the bin. I’m not the one you’re looking for.” She cried.

Slash!

“Ahhhhh!” Some of the maidens screamed as she fell to the floor, her blood flowing out like a river.

“I would like to make an announcement.” Ryu’s fierce voice brought me back to reality. His gaze was directed towards me.

He began. "With the passing of my personal assistant, whose mate's bond with the perpetrator caused this, I would like to take this opportunity to appoint a new wolf.”

I observed the surroundings, and to my surprise, no one was wailing anymore. They were all filled with laughter and joy, acknowledging Sasha as a criminal.

Kyle, on the other hand, was standing firm with his sword dripping with blood. I could see the grin on his face as Ryu scouted the area for the next personal assistant.

“Miss Samantha over here shall now take charge as my personal assistant.”

I rose up, walking towards Ryu with clenched fists. I was going to kill him and bring his head back home as a gift to my father. He was going to get it—a taste of his own medicine.

“Miss Samantha, are you alright?” Ryu asked, taking my hand in his.

“I am fine. There’s nothing to worry about,” I assured.

“Anyone who disrespects Miss Samantha automatically disrespects me. That I shall not tolerate.”

Ryu grabs a gem from his pocket, placing it in the middle of my breasts. I was about to hit his hand away from myself when a wave of tingling sensation suddenly erupted in me, making me weak in the thighs. I had never felt like this before; maybe it was because I had never been touched by a man.

“Miss Samantha… Miss Samantha,” Ryu’s voice reached out to me, his hand trailing around my waistline.

“What happened to me?” I asked, slowly regaining consciousness.

“I have no idea, but it’s something that has never happened in years.”.

My vision returned, and Ryu’s charming face welcomed me. I could see the stars staring at me, my legs positioned in an awkward way.

“Is it crazier than a mission?” I blurted out unconsciously.

“I’m not sure about that, but it seems you’re in a huge mess.” Ryu’s words sent me flying off his arms.

I stared at the crowd, everyone staring at me like I was some criminal.

“Alpha Ryu, kindly withdraw her position. She isn’t like the rest of us; we don’t even know what she is.” Kyle growled, ready to attack at any moment.

“The Gem slid right through her calves. Is she really from this pack? No one has the ability to take in such a gem and talk less of absorbing the power. Who is she?” members of the pack began to drop their opinions of me.

“Enough. There’s nothing to be afraid of, Ryu let out, his hand still on my waistline.

“What’s the assurance that she’s not an intruder?”

“Yeah, what if she was sent to question your authority?” Maybe this was her plan all along.”

“Why don’t we just execute her? If the gem is inside her, a sword shouldn’t be able to cause any damage.”

“Execute her! Execute her!”

/-SAMANTHA-/

I found it hard to sleep that night. It was much worse than I had anticipated. The gem turned out to be a metal repellant gotten from the genomes during ancient times.

It was a magical utility usually used to curse wolves, and I had uncursed myself by absorbing the gem's power. The pack members feared that I had obtained the power to curse, but within me, I knew I was just a werewolf without a wolf to its name.

"Miss Samantha, the Alpha wants to see you in his chambers." A voice crawled into the room. I never thought he'd want to see me after what had happened during my installation ceremony as his personal assistant, if not personal maiden.

"I'll be right out.".

This mission was starting to seem much more impossible than possible. When I was no more than a lowly maid, I had a chance to kill him and escape without being seen or noticed, but now it was quite different.

The gem that I had unconsciously absorbed had a scenario, and now everyone knew me well. They were all afraid of me, and any form of death announced in his chambers would automatically be charged at me.

Ryu, on the other hand, is ferocious. He'd kill me in an instant if he sniffed out my mission or suspected me a bit. In short, my chances of survival had been limited by half.

"You said you wanted to see me, Alpha Ryu," I announced, opening the door a little.

"Yes, come in," his voice came into play before the sound of a moving sword drifted into my ears.

"Why do you want to see me tonight?"

"I heard a rumor, that's all." He rose from his chair.

He wasn't putting on a shirt. His broad chest set my sight on fire. I lowered my gaze, hoping not to get entangled with his build.

"Do you know why I called you to my chamber?" He asked, raising my chin up to meet his gaze.

"I have no idea, Alpha Ryu," I said, shaking my head in an attempt to avoid his gaze.

"It's because of you," his hands trailed down my arm, giving me the chills.

"Because of me?" I asked.

"Yes, because of you." His hands rested on my waistline, moving a little bit lower to meet my ass.

"What exactly do you mean, Alpha Ryu?" I heaved.

"Call me Ryu, darling. Drop the formality already", his hands loosening my belt.

"Ryu, why exactly have you called me to your chambers?" I asked once more, resisting the pleasure I was feeling in my legs.

"It's because I need you. I want to trail every inch of you solemnly. I want you to have my head while I have yours, his lips trailed kisses on my neck downwards as he spoke. Sounds draining out of my mouth.

"Show me what you've got. Show me why you're the Alpha, the greatest and most ruthless of all," I whispered into his ears before bringing him in for a kiss. He opened up, letting my tongue explore every inch of his mouth while getting entangled with his lips."

"Maybe I should show you why I'm ruthless," his hands trailing my robe down to my ass, cupping it as he lifted me to meet him.

"Show me your secrets," I whispered into his ears, digging my claws into his back.

"There's no need for that; you'll be the one doing the telling," he pinned me to the wall with his body. Pulling my robe to the ground the next minute.

"I never thought you'd be so handsome underneath those clothes," I whispered, romancing his chest.

"Never thought you would be this sexy," his tongue found mine, and we found ourselves in a dire need for pleasure.

What has gotten us here? What had happened? I couldn't explain it. All I could say was that I was loving it.

"Do you know why I chose you as my personal assistant?" he asked, moving his head downwards. Unhooking my bra to reveal my darling bosom.

"Because I had potential?" I asked.

"Close. It's because I know you're the best person I'd ever want to be with.".

His tongue stood above my nose. Teasing it as he played with it. He sure knew how to create a foreplay.

"Yeeeeesssss," I moaned as he bit my nipples a bit. This was second to nothing, an exquisite pleasure ride to desire land.

After playing a little bit with my tits, his tongue found my vertical lips, giving it a soft but blissful kiss.

How much I loved this. I never knew having a man would be my greatest exploration yet. This needed to be done; I needed him.

"Yes, that's the perfect spot. Keep going, don't hold on, I moaned as his tongue slipped in and out. My hands kept ruminating around his hair, pushing him to go deeper into me.

"Don't stop, don't stop," I said as his tongue drilled deeper into my vertical lips. This had to be the best thing I had ever witnessed.

"Miss Samantha, wake up; the Alpha is waiting for you in his chambers.".

"What? Am I not in the Alpha's chamber?" I inquired, touching myself as I rolled over the bed.

"You're still in bed, Miss Samantha." Her voice crawled into my ears once more, bringing me back to reality.

"So it was just a dream."

"Let me guess you were riding a dragon?" Missy came to view, holding her hand out to help me rise up.

"Much more," I sighed.

I rushed out of my chambers, heading towards the royal chamber where Alpha Ryu stayed. It was dark and was definitely the best time for an assassination. Why had he called at such a time? Was he scared he needed me to come fend the evil away? If that were the case, he would have summoned Kyle.

"Ahhhh!" blood emanated from my mouth as I hit my back on the wall.

"Do you really think I would let you go after what you did today?" a thick voice echoed across the passage, sending waves of fright into my system.

"Who are you? What do you want?".

Suddenly, a large hand grabbed my neck, slamming me onto the wall.

"I want you gone."

/-SAMANTHA-/

His grip on me grew tighter with each passing minute. I was sure he intended to eliminate me. His eyes hidden behind the black shades of his glasses made it worse to identify who it was.

"I want you gone," he launched his fist at me, aiming for my calves. I shut my eyes, waiting for his hit to pack a punch.

"You should be in bed by now, if I'm correct," Alpha Ryu's voice resonated in the passage.

"You don't order me around Alpha," the figure let out, smashing his fist onto Alpha Ryu.

"Maybe it's time you become a lesson to others," Alpha Ryu exhaled, grabbing the figure by the neck before smashing him onto the ground.

"You're strong, but you don't have what it takes to kill me." The figure blurted out, sending Alpha Ryu's feet back with his legs.

I could have helped, but I had to get my breath steady first. The assassin was definitely here for me, and it wasn't of lower ranking.

"Alpha Ryu, his neck. Hit his neck." I managed to converse before coughing up blood.

"How dare you, Samantha?" he let out, smashing his fist continuously onto Alpha Ryu.

"Don't talk to me, maiden, like that." Alpha Ryu pushed back, slamming his fist onto the assassin's neck.

"That's it," I stammered, watching as the assassin fell.

"Who sent you?" Alpha Ryu asked, removing his sword from its case.

"You'll never get an answer from me..." the assassin halted his words as Alpha Ryu's sword penetrated his shoulder.

"I'll ask only once more. Who sent you? Alpha Ryu turned his sword, ripping the assassin's shoulder muscles a bit.

"I'll never tell," the assassin let out, kicking Alpha Ryu’s back. He grabbed Alpha Ryu's sword, tossing it before making his escape.

"Wait here, I'll be back," Alpha Ryu grabbed his sword, chasing after the villain.

Why does the worst of things always happen to me? Am I really cursed that I couldn't help but nullify my curse with a curse?

After moments of rest, Alpha Ryu returned back. He didn't give me the luxury of time to explain; rather, he carried me in his arms to his bedroom.

He dropped me carefully on the bed, wiping my blood off my mouth.

"What were you doing in the passage at night?" his voice raised as he interrogated.

"Missy came to tell me in my room that you needed my presence in your chambers."

"And why would I need your presence in my chambers?".

"I don't know..." I tried not to blush, but my cheeks wouldn't allow it.

"That assassin is skilled in the ancient art of Tai. He's strong; you wouldn't have served if I hadn't shown up," he took off his shirt, tossing it onto his desk.

"I could have just stabbed him in the heart.".

"With your ego? Let's see what you've got. You're weak, lack fighting skills, and you're vulnerable to any attack," he growled.

Maybe if I beheaded you tonight, you wouldn't call me weak anymore. That's if you're possibly still breathing.

"You could have died out there.".

"And what do you care about? You only care about yourself according to what I've seen.".

"If I cared only about myself, then I wouldn't have saved you from that assassin."

"Maybe you thought I would be vulnerable after you saved me.".

"Don't piss me off, woman.".

"My name's Samantha."

"Don't care, and I never will."

"Let me head back to my chamber tonight. That way I wouldn't have to deal with the mighty Alpha bragging about saving my life," I stood up, moving towards the door.

"Nice try, but you're sleeping with me tonight." He shook the keys, letting the metallic sound ring in my ear.

"Give me that," I growled.

"Show me what you've got, then maybe I can reconsider my decision.".

His words made my blood boil. It reminded me of my father, who maltreated me and sent me on an impossible mission to kill this bastard right in front of me.

"You wouldn't have to do that." I stretched my hands forward, almost grabbing the keys from him.

"You really need to learn the art of seduction. It would really fit you," Alpha Ryu spoke, his hands holding me up. Just as expected, I had missed and had fallen right into his arms.

"Don't even think about it," I jumped right onto the bed. Taking the right end corner of the bed and waiting for sleep to take me away.

"What about a quickie, darling?"

BEAT IT.

All the members of the pack assembled in the royal chambers the next day. It was a tense morning, and everyone stood, waiting for Alpha Ryu to arrive before them.

Rumors had begun to spread about an intruder walking into the royal chambers and injuring the Alpha. They had suddenly become insecure, panicking at the slightest touch.

"Welcome great members of the Deadly Fang Pack!" Ryu exclaimed as he approached the corridor.

"Great Deadly Fangs," they chanted till his voice came into play.

"Last night my personal assistant was caught in a tight spot in the royal chambers. She was about to be assassinated by an unknown assassin when I walked in and stopped it. Fighting him, I realized he is a master of the art of Tai, the oldest and most fierce martial art in the history of werewolves.".

Gasps came from several angles, bringing in more tension in the members.

"Not to worry. The assassin has been injured in the shoulder and should not be able to fight for the time being. With this, I'll urge every member of the pack to report anyone with an injured shoulder", Ryu announced, a smirk on his lips as he gazed at his people.

I was about to leave when he reached out to me, asking me to come forward. I knew I had to be a dog to get him to trust me, and that was what I had to do to complete my mission.

Two steps forward, my legs slipped. I was about to fall right down when I grabbed someone's arm unconsciously.

"Ahhhh".