~Daphne's POV~

It was already one month of living with a monster, living like a prisoner, and being treated like a sexual object by my own mate just because he wanted a child to unlock his powers. 

I was tired of being constantly beaten and humiliated by Xena and Bryce. They made me personally prepare their breakfast every morning as part of making me suffer. 

I stood up from the bed, not wanting to be late, but suddenly I felt a wave of dizziness hit me, and my head started pounding. I tried to shake off the feeling, but it was of no use. My head felt like it was going to explode, and my vision was blurry. 

I knew I had to get to the kitchen and start preparing breakfast, no matter what. So I took a quick bath and hurried to the kitchen. Immediately after I was done, I took a deep breath before carrying the tray of food to the dining room. 

Hearing their voices alone sent shivers down my spine. "Good morning, Alpha and Luna," I said as I set the food on the table. Before I could even straighten up, Alpha Bryce's hand came flying at me and landed a hard slap across my face. 

The force of the blow made my ears ring and my eyes water. "Breakfast is supposed to be served by 8 a.m, and you're bringing the food by 8:30, so you enjoy keeping us waiting," Bryce yelled. 

"I wasn't feeling good but I still tried my best to serve you, what more do you want from me?" I asked. 

"Oh, I see you still have this sharp mouth of yours" As I was trying to figure out how to respond, Xena grabbed my hair tightly. 

"Next time you're late with breakfast, you'll receive a punishment much worse than this." She whispered in my ears before pushing me to the floor. "Now get out, you stinking rogue," Bryce spat at me. 

I tried to get up, but my legs felt weak and my vision was still blurry. I could feel the bile rising in my throat, and the next thing I felt was my body hitting against the hard floor. Then everything went black. 

The last thing I heard was Xena and Bryce's voices echoing in my head. "Just look at this disgusting creature. No wonder she was abandoned." 

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As I slowly regained consciousness, I couldn't remember how I ended up in my room. But some voices caught my attention. I turned my face to see that it was Alpha, Bryce, and Xena. I could hear Xena's voice. 

It was obvious that she was upset and that whatever was going on was causing her a great deal of stress. "I don't want her here any longer!" Xena's voice sounded rising. "She needs to go, now!" and right there, I knew she was talking about me. 

"Xena, I promise to send her away when she gives birth; that's the plan, and we won't just be sending her away; we are going to sell Daphne to Theo, the ruthless Alpha King of the Silver Pack, as a slave." Bryce said. 

"And then I'll rule the world with you by my side after my powers are unlocked." He said this to Xena. My heart sank as I heard Bryce's words. Bryce comes from a long line of powerful werewolves. 

And there was a prophecy that he would become even more powerful if he had a child with his destined mate. He never found his destined mate, so he got married to Xena and promised to use his destined mate for a child and not leave Xena.

I tried to stay calm and quiet so as not to make them notice that I was awake. I heard the two of them laughing, and the sound of their kiss made me feel sick. How could he do this to me? How do I escape this? 

He wasn't going to keep his promise; this was his plan all along. The door opened, interrupting their discussion as the doctor walked in. "Greetings, Alpha and Luna," he said, bowing his head. 

"The test results are out, and I have good news," the doctor said, walking towards me. I was still trying to understand everything until the doctor said something that made me freeze. 

"Daphne is pregnant." "Wh..What?" I stammered, shocked by the doctor's announcement. "I tried to sit up, but my body was still weak and uncooperative.

How could I possibly be pregnant? Tears began to well up in my eyes again as I knew how they planned on selling me after I gave birth. "You should be happy because after you give birth, you're free to go," Bryce said with a grin. 

But I knew his words weren't true; he was just a pathetic liar. I was trapped forever. I looked up at Xena and saw that her expression wasn't one of happiness or relief. 

In fact, she looked furious. Xena never liked me, and now I had given her a reason to hate me even more. "The Alpha is back!" The guards yelled, causing the entire building to shake. 

"Oh, just when I have good news, my father is back," Bryce said, smiling. I haven't seen his father since I was brought here because I was told he had gone on an important trip. 

"Xena will prepare something for you to wear. I'll be introducing you to my dad and sharing the good news; I don't want you looking like shit," he said as they all walked out of the room, leaving me alone. 

I lay down on the bed, placing my hand on my tummy. I could feel the tiny life growing inside me. This little pup was my responsibility now, and I would do whatever it took to be with him or her. 

"Mummy would never leave you," I said to my pup. 

After a while, I got up and made my way to Alpha Bryce's room. I slowly entered Bryce's room for the first time and saw Xena sitting on the bed. She looked at me with disgust. 

"Don't feel you have a place here because you're carrying the Alpha's child." Xena said as she handed me a dress, reminding me of what I heard them saying. 

"When you're done, meet us in the living room. I'll have a maid bring in fruit juice for you so you don't faint again." I just nodded as I watched Xena leave the room. I quickly put on the dress, not wanting to keep Bryce's father waiting. 

As I was about to leave, the door was pushed open, and in came Ciara, the maid. Thanks to Ciara, I never felt lonely in this house. 

"Oh, hello, Ma'am!" Ciara said with a smile as she handed the fruit juice to me. "Your skin is glowing today, and you've gained some weight too."

"I guess you've been feeding me well," I replied with a laugh. I didn't want her to know I was pregnant yet. 

"I know you're scared to meet Bryce's parents, but you'd do just fine," Ciara said, reassuring me. I gulped down the juice before leaving the room; my eyes remained fixed on the ground. My mind was filled with fear. 

Finally I go there. "You're welcome, Alpha," I managed to say, my voice barely above a whisper. 

"You can raise your head now," he replied, his voice filled with authority. I obeyed, my eyes slowly lifting to meet his gaze. And in that moment, I felt my heart stop beating instantly. There was no way I could forget what he looked like. 

Standing in front of me was Alpha Zeus, the one who destroyed my pack eight years ago. He was the one who had taken everything from me. I stood there gasping for breath as Alpha Zeus looked at me. 

"You look familiar," he said, his voice low and dangerous. "Have we met before?"

"No, no, no," I stuttered. Suddenly, a guard ran in, interrupting our discussion. "We've just been attacked, my lord," he said, bowing his head as he trembled. I felt fear coursing through my whole body as I stood there too. 

"Secure the main gate," Alpha Zeus said. "The main gate has fallen, my lord," the guard uttered. 

"What?" My heart sank as I heard the guard's words. Alpha Zeus's face turned pale, and his hands balled into fists. "Send out the warriors," he ordered the guard. "And get everyone else to safety." 

The guard nodded and ran as he had been ordered. But as he opened the door, there were masked men who blocked the doorway. They were huge, towering over the guard who had come to report the attack.

They were fast enough to defeat all the warriors and get to the main house. They had heavy axes, and their faces were hidden by black masks that made them look like terrifying, faceless monsters. 

The largest of the men stepped forward, his broad shoulders filling the doorway. He looked like the leader, and his presence was intimidating. "We've come for what is ours," he growled, his words sending a chill down my spine. 

The guards drew their swords and rushed at the masked men, but they were no match for the imposing figure who stood before them. With a single swing of his axe, he took down three of the guards. 

For some reason, my feet were stuck to the ground, unable to move as I watched the horror unfold. Alpha Zeus and Mason tried also, but were given a heavy blow that made them pass out instantly. 

Then I saw Bryce drawing out his sword. He moved towards the leader, who turned to face him. Bryce And the masked man faced off, his swords clashing in the air. 

The masked man was stronger and faster, and he was quickly on the defensive. The masked man's blows were brutal, making Bryce bleed while he struggled to keep up. 

Finally, the masked man knocked Bryce's sword from his hand, making him fall to the ground. The masked man raised his axe, ready to deliver the killing blow. 

But before he could strike, my voice rang out, "Stop!" The masked man turned, and there I stood, my eyes filled with rage. "Can I kill him myself?" I asked, trembling with rage.

~Daphne's POV~

Everyone gasped, looking at me in shock. "Why do you want to kill him? He asked, looking me straight in the eyes. "Because he betrayed me and has made my life a living hell, and I want him dead," I replied.

Finding out that his father was the one who destroyed my pack years ago, making me grow up as a rogue, fueled my anger to kill them. "Come on, then take the axe and finish him off. I love fierce ladies," I heard the masked man say, bringing me back to reality. 

I moved closer to him, my heart pounding in my chest. I grabbed the axe from him, and then I raised it up, ready to deliver the killing blow, but suddenly I felt a sharp pain in my stomach, making me stop. 

"What now, Daphne? Do you want to kill the father of your child?" Bryce said. My hands were still hanging in the air, shaking. 

"And why the fuck would you waste my time, huh?" The masked man said this as he marched towards me. "Now get to the fucking floor," the masked man yelled. 

With that, I rushed to where everyone was on their knees. "Well, I'm not going to kill you yet, Alpha Bryce, but this pack belongs to me now, and you all will do as I say from now on," the masked man said. 

He signalled his guards, and two of his guards came to him. "Get that bastard up," he ordered, gesturing to Alpha Zeus. The guards poured water on Bryce's father, making him wake up in shock. 

He looked around the room, his eyes settling on the man who was sitting in the Alpha's chair. "What is the meaning of this? Who the fuck are you?" Bryce's father demanded. 

"You know me, but you haven't seen me before. I'm Theo, the Alpha of the Silver Pack," he said, making Bryce and his father gasp in shock. 

"We've been working together for years; why would you do this to us?" Bryce yelled at him. And then it all clicked: this was the man Bryce and Xena had planned to sell me to as a slave after I gave birth. 

"You destroyed my pack years ago and left me for dead, but now I'm here to take yours back as revenge," Theo said, his eyes burning with fury as he stood up and walked to them. 

"You all belong to me now. Defy me, and you'll die. Am I clear?." Theo asked loudly. But no one replied. "Did I make myself clear?" he yelled again.

"Yes, Alpha King Theo," everyone chorused, including me. He is really as ruthless as they say he is. Yes, I had always wanted to take revenge on the pack that destroyed mine too many years ago, and I was glad Theo defeated the Moon Stone Pack. 

But I was still trapped here, as this pack now belongs to him. "I always take a prize in every territory I conquer. And as for you," he said, turning to me, "you are my prize." 

His gaze was fixed on me, and I could feel my heart racing in my chest. A wave of fear washed over me. I was shocked and scared by his sudden words. I didn't know why he wanted me or if it was because of what I had said earlier. 

"No way!" Bryce screamed. "She's mine, and Daphne is carrying my child. "I have gold and lots of money," Bryce said. "She was yours, but now mine!" Theo spat, his hands balling into fists at his sides. 

Bryce was shaking with rage, but he was powerless to do anything. He could only watch as Theo advanced towards me. He grabbed my arm and pulled me towards the door. 

"I think we're forgetting something," Theo said, turning back to face Bryce. "Reject her!" But Bryce hesitated, which made Theo kick him hard on the stomach and face. 

"If you don't reject her now, I'll burn the pack down!" 

"I, Alpha Bryce of the Moonstone Pack, reject you, Daphne, as my mate." I clutched my chest and gritted my teeth as the weight of his rejection hit me. I wasn't even given the chance to endure the pain as I was dragged out by Theo. 

"Throw Bryce and his father in the dungeon; I'll figure out what to do with them later," he said to his men. And just like that, I was no longer bound to Alpha Bryce. "Get in the car." He ordered. 

I didn't hesitate as I climbed the passenger seat with fear, tears streaming down my eyes. Theo joined me in the passenger seat, making it very hard for me to breathe, and then the car zoomed off. 

I couldn't help but wonder what was installed for me. I stole a glance at Theo. His face was hard and unreadable. I had just left hell, only to enter another one. "Why the fuck are you crying, huh?" Theo uttered. 

After a few minutes, exhaustion took over, and then I closed my eyes, trying to shut out the world and stop the tears from flowing. But my respite was short lived when I felt my stomach churning with a sharp pain that left me breathless. 

I bit my lip, trying to silence my gasps, but the agony was too much to bear. My eyes met Theo's, and for a moment, I thought I saw concern flicker across his face. But it was quickly replaced with his usual scowl. 

"What's wrong now?" he growled, his voice like a cold slap.

"My...my stomach," I stammered, clutching my abdomen as if I could hold the pain inside. "It hurts so much... I don't know what's happening!" My voice cracked as another wave of agony ripped through me. 

I doubled over, my body trembling uncontrollably. And then, I felt it. A warm, sticky sensation spread between my legs. My heart raced as I lifted my gown, my hand trembling as I touched my legs. 

"Is that...blood?" Theo asked, his voice laced with shock.

~Theo's POV~

My eyes widened as I saw the blood in between her legs. I didn't know what to do at this moment, so I grabbed her hand, my grip tightening as she screamed in pain. I could feel her hands trembling in mine.

"Why are you bleeding?!" I asked, my voice urgent and laced with fear. Daphne's face was filled with pain, her eyes squeezing shut as she yelled. 

The sound sent a chill down my spine, her voice cracking with each tortured breath. "I don't know! Oh Goddess, it hurts so much!" My mind raced as I tried to process what was happening to her. 

I had never seen anyone in so much pain before, and the sight of Daphne's bloodstained gown made my heart race with fear. "Hold on, Daphne! We're getting you to the hospital now." I whispered. 

"Take us to any nearby hospital now!" I yelled at Collin, the driver, who immediately increased the speed of the car. My heart raced with every passing second, and my mind was filled with so many negative thoughts. 

What was happening to Daphne? Why was she bleeding so much? What if she dies in my hands? Just then a thunderstorm filled the dark sky, and it was beginning to rain.

The rain came down very heavy, hitting against the car like a thousand fingers. It was already dark, and I could see that Collin was finding it hard to drive the car.

Suddenly, the car hit a rock with a loud crunch, and the engine went down immediately. As the rain intensified, the tension inside the car grew. 

Daphne's grip on my hand tightened, her nails digging into my skin as she screamed again, her body convulsing in pain. "What's going on?" I demanded, my voice tight with worry. 

"I think we hit something now," Collin replied, his voice also shaking with fear. "The car won't move." My heart was still  racing as I looked down at Daphne; her face was already looking pale, and her eyes were beginning to close.

She was getting weaker by the minute; I could barely hear her voice anymore. "We can't stay here," I said to myself. I knew I had to act quickly. I thought of materializing, but materializing came with it's own risks, and I hadn't done it in years. 

The last time I did, I bled through out the day. But I had no choice now. Her life was at stake. "Meet me at the hospital when the car starts," I instructed the driver, my voice firm. 

Then, with a deep breath, I focused my energy and vanished into the rain, reappearing in front of the hospital. I rushed inside immediately. "She needs help right now!" I shouted, startling the nurses and doctors. 

"She's bleeding badly and in severe pain!" The medical team rushed to me as they took her form me into the emergency department. "I don't want to die," Daphne whispered, her voice trembling with fear. 

I had never felt like this for anyone before, so confused and scared. "What have I gotten myself into?" I wondered, my eyes fixed on Daphne's pale face as they took her away. 

"I should have just left her in Bryce's pack. What was I thinking, getting involved with a pregnant woman?"

~Daphne's POV~

My eyes opened slowly, my gaze blurry. The smell of antiseptic filled my nose, and the hospital room's fluorescent light cast an eerie glow on my pale face. I tried to sit up, but Alpha Theo's voice stopped me. 

"What do you think you're doing?" He asked, making me lay back down. "What happened to me? Why am I here?" I asked, my voice shaking. His expression changed immediately. 

"You were rushed in because you were bleeding profusely." My heart raced as I heard what he just said. "Wait...wait, I hope my baby is fine," I pleaded, my voice cracking as tears began to well up in my eyes.

Alpha Theo's silence was deafening. My eyes locked onto his, searching for a little of hope. But his words crushed me instantly: "You lost the baby, Daphne."

The room spun around me as I felt my world shatter. The pain was a crushing weight suffocating me; I felt like I was drowning, unable to escape the torment.

The one thing I had promised to protect, to love, and to cherish was gone. I sobbed uncontrollably, thinking of what could have caused me to miscarry, but then a thought crossed my mind like a bolt of lightning. 

The only thing I had consumed today was the fruit juice Xena had given me. "Yes, Xena gave me a glass of fruit juice before the attack." I stammered, my eyes widening. 

"No, no, this can't be happening," I screamed. 

"Xena killed my baby." I couldn't stop myself from crying. So if Alpha Theo hadn't taken me away from that pack, I would have probably died there. 

"Fuck!!" Alpha Theo cursed under his breath. "I'm going to kill that bitch with my bare hands." He said this, clenching his fists. Did Xena intentionally harm me and my baby? 

Only the thought of it sent a chill down my spine. I felt destroyed. My baby, my precious baby, was gone. "I know how painful it is, but you should also be glad that you have nothing holding you back to The Moonstone Pack now," he said. 

His words felt like a slap, bringing me back to reality. I was confused; one minute Alpha Theo acts like he cares about me, and the next minute he's spitting out rubbish. 

Just then, the doctor walked in, "Would she be able to go home now?" Alpha Theo asked without sparing the doctor a moment. "I have a lot of things I need to attend to in my pack, and I can't leave her here in another pack." 

I didn't know what to think; I just lost my baby, and he wouldn't even let me rest. I couldn't help but believe I was trapped at the mercy of a man who seemed to care little for my well-being. 

"She's not too strong to leave right now because she wouldn't be able to walk," the doctor was saying when Alpha Theo interrupted him again. 

"You don't have to worry, doctor; nothing's going to happen to her," he said. Alpha Theo's interruption and cold attitude got me feeling scared. 

"She needs rest and care, not a long journey back to your pack," the doctor protested, but Alpha Theo's expression remained unyielding. The doctor has no choice but to yield.

The thought of Alpha Theo taking me back to his pack was terrifying. My heart raced with fear, trapped and helpless. I couldn't bear the thought of being a prisoner again, not after Alpha Bryce and Xena's cruelty.

Escaping now was my only hope, but how? The windows were too high, and the floor was too far down. I was really trapped. As I stared at Alpha Theo, I noticed he kept shaking in a weird way. 

What was going on with him? I wondered. I watched as he rushed out of the room in a hurry, and then I knew this was my only chance to escape. I slowly got out of bed. 

I took a deep breath before slipping out of the room, my eyes looking left and right. The coast was clear. There was no sight of Alpha Theo or the Doctor. I moved swiftly, my legs trembling with weakness. 

"Come on, Daphne, you can do this," I whispered to myself. I refused to escape through the elevator, fearing someone was going to see me in the patient uniform, so I took the stairs instead. 

Each step was agony, and my body was screaming in pain. "Just a little more," I encouraged myself, gritting my teeth. The stairs were actually longer than I had expected. Suddenly, the lights began to flicker, making my heart beat faster. 

"No, no, no, you can't go off now," I muttered, fear gripping me. I knew I couldn't stop, so I increased my pace, my footsteps echoing. 

As the lights finally went off, I couldn't see anymore, which made me stumble down the stairs, my body hitting the ground. "Ahh!" I screamed in pain. 

I knew I couldn't stop now, so I carried myself up, ignoring the pains I was feeling, and continued down the stairs, my hands outstretched in front of me like I was a blind person.

Finally, I reached the last step and pushed the door open. With a surge of adrenaline, I ran out into the night, my legs moving as fast as they could. I didn't even dare look back, fearing I might see Alpha Theo. 

"Keep going, Daphne, keep going," I panted, my breath coming in ragged gasps. I kept on running because I was determined to start a new life for myself. 

I had been walking for two hours straight, and it had taken its toll on me. I knew I needed to rest before I passed out. It was very dark and I knew it would be hard to find a place tonight.

Just as I was searching for a place to rest, torches flickered to life, pointing directly at me like prey. I knew I had to run because if they get a hold of me, I don't know what they were going to do with me, considering they were men and I was out alone in the dark.

Something within me screamed, "Run!" And the moment I moved, the men yelled, "Come back here!" I ran into the nearby forest, my legs pumping despite my weakness. 

The men were chasing me, and I could hear their footsteps closing in. My vision became blurry, and I could feel myself gasping for air. I stopped the moment I felt a familiar sensation-blood trickling down my legs. 

"No, not again!" I cried out. "This can't happen...." I didn't even finish my statement when I felt something hit my head, and then everything went black.

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My eyes fluttered open, adjusting to the sunlight streaming through the window. I was relieved at the fact that I was alive at least. But my relief was short-lived, as my eyes met the two guards who loomed over me.

Their eyes gleaming with predatory intensity. "Where am I?" I asked, my voice trembling as I struggled to sit up. The guard's smirk grew wider. 

"You're in the silver pack, little one. We found you trespassing on our territory like a thief." My mind raced as I processed the familiar name. 

"Silver Pack..." My heart began to race as the pieces fell into place. There was no way I was in this pack. "How did I get here?" I cried. Just then, a cold, calculating voice echoed through the room. 

"Well, well, well. Look who we have here! It seems fate has brought you back to me without stress." I turned to see who the person was and then my eyes locked onto his.

My heart sank as I saw his imposing figure, his eyes glinting with a sinister light. "Alpha Theo," I whispered, my voice barely audible.