Slap!

"You filthy omega, hurry up and clean all the dishes!" Screamed a ferocious she-wolf in my face. I could do nothing but speed up what I was doing. My hands suffered from frostbite and were already swollen. But I couldn't complain even a word about it, cuz that would only lead to more torture and beating.

Though the Alpha and the Luna were kind to us and all pack members, it was inevitable that the higher ranks would despise and mistreat us. Who doesn't? We are just Omega! But even so, I ignore them because what's important to me is that I live quietly until I achieve my plans.

"Gabriella, please place this meal on the table!" Veronica, the head of the maids, gave the order to me.

I approached her fast and snatched the food Veronica was holding to place it on the long table in the dining area.

"Gabriella, make your move quickly. Prince Javier is on his way!"

I just responded with a nod. I began walking towards the dining table, where I would place the meal.

I heard Prince Javier, the Alpha of Bloodlust Pack's son, returned from his three-year training to become the pack's next Alpha. I hadn't met him yet because Prince Javier had already left for his training when I arrived at the palace as a maid.

I entered the palace at the age of eighteen. I came from an institution where all orphaned she-wolves were assigned to be maids to the higher ranks, saleslady, and sweepers, while the he-wolves could choose between being a gardener or a driver and many more.

Everything from the orphanage was Omega, the lowest rank of all werewolves. They feel that Omega was the most vulnerable of all. Our rank may rise by our social standing, but for me, who came from an orphanage, I must accept what was meant for me.

The arrival of Prince Javier kept all of the servants inside the palace busy. They ensured that his transition from his three-year training would be as easy as possible.

"I'd like to see Prince Javier as well, Gab," Eury told me, one of the maids, my best friend.

"We can't do anything, Eury, even if we wanted to. We are the lowest-ranking maids in the palace, so all we can do is wait for them to finish their meal," I said as I glared at her.

Eury pursed her mouth and said, "Gab, I heard Prince Javier doesn't yet have Luna. Maybe if he sees me, he'll recognize me as his Luna!" I chuckled as a result of Eury's joke.

"Don't allow your imagination to eat you. Don't mention something impossible to happen, Eury," I shattered Eury's illusion.

"You know what, Gab? You're so annoying! Just be here for me, please!" Eury chastised me.

I tilted my head and sat down while waiting for the Alpha King family to finish dinner.

"Gab, I noticed a photo of Prince Javier in the room I was cleaning! He was young at the time, and I could tell he was gorgeous even though he didn't have that so man figure in the photo! Maybe he's attractive now, and his body is even more sculpted!" I received information from Eury.

I turned to Eury and said, "I just wanted to remind you, Eury, that Prince Javier is the future Alpha of the Bloodlust Pack, and we are only Omega."

"What if we're Omega, Gab? We don't know if the Moon Goddess will bestow Omega on Prince Javier as a Luna," Eury objected.

"It's unusual for such an occasion to arise, Eury. High ranks are reserved only for high ranks. We, Omega, are also in favor of Omega!" I expressed my conviction.

"Believe what you want, Gab, but I still hope that the Mate that the Moon Goddess will grant me is from the high ranks," Eury surrendered.

I shut my mouth and didn't say anything else. Eury and I remained silent until our fellow maids summoned us to the dining area.

Eury and I jointly proceeded to the dining area to clear the dining table. Eury was upset when we arrived at the dining room and saw that the entire family had left.

When we finished cleaning, Veronica summoned all of the maids and informed us of some important events in the palace.

The maids' meeting lasted around 30 minutes as well. Except for reminders concerning Prince Javier, nothing has changed in our employment within the palace. The palace's longtime maids already know what they're going to do, but since we haven't caught up with Prince Javier, we need to know what to do now that he's arrived in the Bloodlust Pack.

After the preparation, we groomed ourselves before going to our double bed to sleep. My bed was at the bottom, while Eury's was at the top.

"Does your wolf not speak to you, Gab?" Eury inquired.

"She didn't speak to me," I answered.

"You told me she only talked to you when you were eighteen, Gab, and you're twenty now!"

"I'm not sure. The last thing she mentioned to me was that she needed some time before speaking with me," I said.

"You are the only werewolf whose wolf has abandoned you."

"She didn't leave me. I'm sure she'll come and talk to me one of these days," I assured her.

"But what if she doesn't?" Eury inquired.

I exhaled a sigh. "I don't know. Maybe I'll be wolfless for the rest of my life," I replied sarcastically.

"But..." When I spoke, Eury didn't complete what she wanted to say to me.

"Eury, we need to rest. We need to sleep now because we have a lot to do tomorrow," I addressed Eury.

Eury did nothing but follow my instructions, so we closed their eyes to rest.

I woke up in the middle of the night due to the heat I was experiencing. I got out of bed and went to our quarters to get some fresh air.

I went to the servants' mini-garden in the back of the palace. I sat in the cemented chair, enjoying the fresh breeze.

The sky was clear, many stars were visible, and the night was peaceful. I sat up with a sigh of relief. I have no idea how long I sat before deciding to return to our room.

I was going to return to our room when my arm was grabbed. I came to a halt and cautiously turned to see who was holding me, and I spotted a guy.

"Who are you? What do you want from me?" I inquired of the guy, stuttering, my entire body becoming cold while I was coldly sweating.

"Mate!" exclaimed the guy.

"Mate? I am your mate?" I asked the guy, still in disbelief.

I received no response from the guy. He gripped my arm forcefully and yanked it away immediately.

"Let me go!" I yelled at the guy, but he didn't appear to hear me.

The guy scooped me up, hopped at the gate, and ran into the woods.

I gulped while looking at the man in front of me. His eyes were red, and I could smell the alcohol on him. I know that this man was drunk, and maybe that was the reason why he brought me here! But he said that he was my mate!

"Don't come anywhere near me!" My hands and feet trembled as I stared at the man in front of me.

"You're my mate!" Even though the man's voice was faint, I could hear the words he had left out.

I gulped, unaware that the man in front of me was my Mate.

I do not have the capacity to detect or recognize my mate's scent like werewolves do. I catch no smell from the man who claims to be my mate.

"Why did you bring me here if you're my mate?" I inquired of the man.

The man remained silent. When I noticed the man approaching me, I took a step back.

We were in the woods, and I already knew what the man intended to do to me.

My legs and entire body trembled, causing me to lose my balance and fall to the ground. The man stooped slowly in front of me and caressed my cheek.

I was unable to move or speak. I could tell the man's blue eyes were filled with lust for me, which was why I bit my lips.

A few moments later, the man lightly lifted my chin. As his face approached me, the man closed his eyes.

"What exactly..." When our lips met, I couldn't finish what I was about to say.

Because of the unexpected kiss between the two of us, my stomach seemed filled with butterflies. I couldn't explain how I felt as long as I knew I was seemed floating in the skies.

I closed my eyes. I didn't even know how to kiss because it was my first time, but now, it appears that I am an expert because I kiss back at the him.

To accentuate our kiss, the man gripped my nape. I also grabbed the man's cheek, making our kiss even hotter.

The man trod on me. I didn't notice that my garments were progressively removed since I was too preoccupied with the man's kiss.

The moon watched what was going on between us. The heat of our bodies dissipated from the frigid atmosphere. The chirping of insects acted as background music for the two of us.

Soon, the man had stripped all of my clothes, and we began to trade the warm isolation of our bodies. I want to push him, but I can't. I don't know why, but I felt like I am in the clouds, dancing with the air!

The light shining through the tree branches dazzled me when I opened my eyes. I sprung to my feet as I recalled what had happened last night.

When I stood up, I discovered my garments on the ground. I took a slow look at myself and saw my bare body.

I felt a tingling sensation in my body, particularly in my back and private parts. I swallowed since I knew why I was in this circumstance.

I immediately gathered my belongings in order to dress. I rolled my eyes where I should have passed as I dressed.

I knew nothing about this woodland because I never came to this place. I have no idea how to return to the palace.

I was trapped in the woods for several hours before I was able to escape and return to the palace. When the royal guards spotted me, they couldn't help but notice my appearance. It was also difficult for me to walk as if I had been in an accident.

The guards let me in since they knew I was a maid at the palace. I headed to our room to change my dress and take a shower. Eury had just returned from the palace when I arrived at our room.

Eury approached me with shock on her face as soon as she spotted me.

"What happened to you, and where have you been?" Eury inquired, concerned, as she examined my physique.

I mumbled back to Eury, "nothing-nothing."

"Nothing? Gab, you look like a hurricane has hit you! Your hair is a mess, and your clothes are torn!" Eury inquired, perplexed.

I bent my head before responding, "I was feeling heated last night, so I went outside to cool off. I considered leaving the palace and going to the woods. I didn't anticipate being chased by a wild animal, " I lied to my friend.

Eury's eyes widened as a result of what I said. "Gab, why did you leave the palace and go to the woods? What you did was extremely dangerous!" Eury gave me a sermon.

I remained silent as Eury preached to me.

"Next time, don't leave the palace to avoid putting your life in danger! Let's walk inside the room, and you need to prepare yourself since we need to be inside the palace right now. Veronica was seeking for you earlier, but I told her you were sick," Eury gave the order.

I only nodded to my friend. We walked inside the room together. I moved swiftly to get ready. We entered the palace together after I completed bathing and changing my clothes as a maid and went straight to the kitchen to make lunch for the Alpha King family.

"Let's move faster, Gab. Because the other maids were sent to buy supplies for Prince Javier's welcoming celebration, we will now serve Alpha Bernard's family," Eury informed me.

The remaining maids in the palace were busy preparing the dining area and placing the food on the dining table as a result of what Eury said. Alpha Bernard and Luna Gladys entered the dining room exactly when we finished.

Alpha Bernard sat in the center of the dining table, with Luna Gladys on his right side.

I returned to the kitchen to retrieve the last meal that we would prepare, but they forgot to put it on the dining table.

Alpha Bernard and Luna Gladys' son arrived just in time when I returned to the dining room.

I came to a halt, my eyes widening. While looking at Alpha and Luna's son, I accidentally let go of the food I was carrying.

Everyone turned to gaze at me as a result of what had happened.

'This can't be happening!' I thought to myself as I stared at the man who was also staring at me.

'Was the man last night Alpha Javier? Does it means he is my Mate?' I questioned myself, unbelievable.

"Please understand Gabriella, Alpha Bernard, Luna Gladys, she is in bad shape, so she accidentally threw the food," I heard Eury apologize for me to the Alpha and Luna.

I couldn’t take my eyes off Prince Javier. I can’t believe he was the one I was with last night, the guy who declared I was his Mate!

"If she isn't feeling well, why is she still working here? She should be sleeping to recover from her illness," Alpha Bernard was the one who inquired.

"She insists on serving you today, Alpha Bernard, and what we know, there aren't enough maids available today, " Eury explained.

Alpha Bernard cocked his head to the side, "No, I don't think so. She is in desperate need of rest!" Alpha Bernard made a statement.

I know that Alpha Bernard turned to look me in the eyes, but I still fixed my eyes on Prince Javier.

"It's Gabriella, isn't it?" My attention was drawn to Alpha Bernard.

As I looked at Alpha Bernard, I bowed her head slightly.

"Alpha Bernard, please accept my apologies for the current predicament. I'm going to go get some more food and clean up the mess I made," I expressed my apologies for what I had done.

"There's no need to apologize, Gabriella. Return to your room as soon as possible to rest. Don't mind the trash, and I will order someone else who will take care of it," Alpha Bernard answered me.

I shifted my gaze to Eury. In response, I was signaled to follow Alpha Bernard's instructions.

"Thank you for taking the time to consider my situation, Alpha Bernard," I said in my appreciation.

"Assist her and make sure she is taken to her room in good shape. We don't know what will happen to her while she's walking," Alpha Bernard instructed Eury, who dutifully carried out the command.

Eury and I returned to our respective rooms at the same time.

The man who kidnapped me last night was the son of Alpha Bernard and Luna Gladys, as he had already claimed me last night! I can't believe it! How did that happen to me?

I, on the other hand, saw that Prince Javier was wearing a grimace on his face as I was looking at him earlier. Prince Javier seemed to dislike me, and I had the sensation that he did. Last night, his blue eyes were filled with longing, in contrast to what I saw when his eyes appeared to be those of a tiger intent on killing me.

"Gab, what happened to you was strange. Why did you throw the food out earlier? We only serve the Alpha Bernard family once in a blue moon, and you destroyed it for us," Eury reprimanded me after she enquired.

"Please accept my apologies, Eury. Possibly because I was exhausted after avoiding the wild beast last night, I dropped the food earlier," I had played a trick on her.

Eury murmured with a pursed lip, "Gab, I believe that is the case. The reason why it was unbelievable is that you are one of the most tenacious maids and one of the most careful about everything that happens inside the palace." Eury agreed with my point of view.

"So, today, just relax and unwind. Alpha Bernard is good and kind because it other alphas, I am sure that they will undoubtedly make you suffer even more as a result of your error!" I just smiled at what she said.

When the two of us walked into our room, I hurriedly changed my clothes and sat down on the bed. Eury said goodbye as I lay down on the bed because Eury had to return to the dining room to serve Alpha Bernard's family for lunch.

I sighed as I lay on my bed, contemplating my situation. I was staring up at the ceiling of our room at the time, thinking about what I had learned earlier.

'If I am Prince Javier's Luna, does it imply that my life will improve if what he said last night about me is true? I will no longer be an Omega when he announces to all of the Bloodlust Pack members that I am his Luna?' I began to formulate questions in my mind. "I'm not sure what to ask," I said.

'If I'm chosen to be Prince Javier's Luna, I can now bring back the Blue River Pack!' I cracked a grin because of what I thought. I hope that Prince Javier will claim me so that I will fulfill my promise to my parents!

"If that will happen, I will track down the former members of the Blue River who have dispersed throughout the Kingdom, and I will resurrect our Pack that my father previously led!" I said determinedly.

Unbeknownst to everyone, I was eight years old when I managed to land the Bloodlust Pack with the help of a member of our Pack.

At the time, I was a member of my father's Blue River Pack, which he had founded. Many members of our pack perished as a result of the sudden invasion of Rogue werewolves more than twenty years ago when the pack was destroyed entirely.

The Blue River Pack was still in its beginning, and as a result, our territory was limited, with fewer than two hundred active members. Due to a lack of warriors and the large number of Rogue werewolves who invaded, my parents, who were trying to protect our Pack, died.

Because it occurred at an unexpected time, the other Packs did not respond to give assistance or express concern. In response to the devastation wreaked by the Rogue werewolves, a slew of werewolf packs have formed in order to deal with the Rogue werewolves. The other packs had fulfilled their missions, and the entire Lyrous Kingdom was now at peace!

It was difficult for me to open my eyes since I was in pain and exhausted from what had transpired the night before, as well as from my hunt for an escape route in the woods earlier. Unbeknownst to me, I had fallen asleep with a smile on my lips and was already asleep.

The sound of Eury's voice shaking my shoulder shocked me to consciousness. When I opened my eyes, I was greeted by the sight of my friend's face.

"Can you tell me how you're feeling right now, Gab?" Eury asked me immediately when I opened my eyes.

"I am feeling a lot better now," I answered her question.

"I know that you hadn't eaten lunch yet, and I knew you hadn't eaten breakfast either," Eury continued, "so I brought you your meal here," she informed me.

"The food has been set out on the table for you. You will eat while I take a bath, allowing me to get some rest. I'm so exhausted today," Eury instructed me, that I just answered with a simple nod.

"I'm sorry. I wasn't able to assist you today," I apologized to Eury.

"Gab, please don't bring it up. You can relax in it because we all know you are the most responsible of all our maids here at the palace; therefore, you deserve to rest," Eury responded to me with a smile.

"Eury, thank you so much for your help. Don't worry, and I'll make sure to repay the favor once the opportunity presents itself," It was my turn to express thanks to my friend.

"You know what I'm looking for, Gab; I'm looking for a handsome and high-ranking werewolf!" Eury shared a joke with me, which resulted in our giggling.

The last thing Eury said to me before going to the restroom to the bath was, "All right, eat, and I'll just take a shower."

I rose to my feet and walked towards the table in our room where Eury had set my dinner when she walkthrough through the restroom.

Three knocks on the door of our room interrupted my eating, which I was enjoying pleasantly at the time.

I fixed my focus on the door to our room. I was bewildered as to who had knocked because there was no one knocking on the door in our room at the time.

I pushed myself to my feet and walked over to the front door to unlock it. When I opened the door, my eyes widened when I saw a man standing outside our room, waiting for me. I swallowed my saliva as I cast a glimpse over him. It was Prince Javier!

I bowed my head to give respect, "Can you tell me what I can do for you, Prince Javier?" I asked him.

Prince Javier looked around the room with his eyes before he looked at me.

"Come with me," Prince Javier whispered to me, speaking in a deep and calm tone.

Prince Javier walked away from me. I didn't hesitate to follow him out of their quarters once I finished his work.

We walked around to the side of the palace, where Luna Gladys' magnificent butterfly garden could be found.

"Prince Javier, why have you summoned me here?" I inquired, puzzled, why he brought me here.

Prince Javier confronted and accosted me. Because of his solemn demeanor, I bit her lower lip really hard.

"Let's settle this once and for all," Prince Javier said to me.

"Could you perhaps elaborate on what you mean, Prince Javier?" I asked.

"I, Javier Jacques, the future Alpha of the Bloodlust Pack, have rejected you as my Luna!"