Amidst The Curse: The Heartless Lycan and His Deadly Mate

SERENITY

“P-Please… Spare me, please? C-Can… can you please disobey my father on this? You can't strip me! Just… just wash my face. Please, just let me rinse my face with water so I can remove the dirt in my eyes," I begged as I stepped onto the bathroom floor.

“Don’t worry. We had no intention of following his orders. We will not engage in that," one of them stated, and I let out a deep breath of relief.

I had no idea that someone actually felt a hint of sympathy towards me. They dumped an entire bucket of water onto my face and handed me another one to rinse off the stew splatters that covered my face.

I quickly rinsed my eyes completely until I could see clearly once more. Even though the pain still lingers, I was overjoyed to be able to see once more.

I faced the guards, smiling broadly, ready to express my gratitude, but I wasn’t able to do so because the sound of the bathroom door squeaking open.

Vivien was positioned directly by the entrance, wearing an expression of anger.

“What are you doing, huh? You went against my father, the Alpha!” The sound of her voice echoed within the walls, causing the bodyguards to immediately drop to the ground, begging her not to inform on them.

Every single one of them was terrified to the very depths of their being, trembling intensely.

“Do you realize the consequences of your actions for him? Oh no, someone will demise, for sure! Every guard follows the Alpha's orders without question. And that will make you alive!” She shouted loudly, and I remained frozen in place.

“Vivien, can you spare this one for me, just this one time? I kindly request that you refrain from doing this to them. Feel free to penalize me, but please refrain from involving innocent individuals in my wretched existence.”

“No way! I won't let anything prevent me from informing my father! I'm happy to have someone to testify!" She let out an annoyed breath, and I glanced over to find Ophelia smirking mockingly at me as she entered, gracefully moving her hips beneath the elegant gown she had on.

A surge of anger rose within me as I met her gaze. ‘That was my mother’s most favorite gown. How could she wear it just like that?’

The shimmering jewels encircling it, along with its exquisite and costly craftsmanship, rendered it truly extraordinary.

I felt annoyed when I saw Ophelia, that demon, wearing the dress, acting as if she’s the real Luna of this pack, but all I could do was mope sadly because there was nothing I could do.

“Luna, could you please... we are just...” One of the guards started to plead.

“Continue with your task! Undress her immediately as we observe!” Ophelia interrupted, giggling and putting her arm around Vivien's shoulder, giving me a self-satisfied expression.

I furrowed my brow, questioning whether I had heard her correctly. It seems like my ear transmitted an incorrect sound to my brain for processing, or my brain didn't interpret the message accurately.

One of these events must have taken place, as it is impossible for it to be true.

“Yes, go on! Complete the task immediately!” Vivien giggled and took out her cellphone.

The guards, driven by instinct to protect themselves, stood up and faced me with serious expressions that indicated they were unwilling to hear my pleas on this occasion.

“We apologize, but we don't have any alternative.” As they advanced, one of them whispered quietly.

“V-Vivien, no, please? Do you plan on seeing me unclothed?” I stuttered when I noticed her pointing her phone's camera at me.

My eyes burned with tears and they flowed like two streams as I reluctantly shuffled my feet, praying that my worst fears were not coming true.

Ophelia suddenly started laughing, while Vivien chuckled and gave me a self-satisfied expression.

“Yep! My school friends would be thrilled to see you bare, unclothed! Perhaps it could persuade a few boys in my class to spend an evening with you. As I can tell, dear princess, you have a strong desire for sex, right?" Vivien spatted with a smirk on her face.

The words she just uttered were incredibly repulsive and revolting, causing me to almost vomit.

“What? How dare you! Please, stop! Refrain from making physical contact with me.” I alerted the royal guards, but they completely ignored me and continued their actions as if I hadn't spoken at all.

I attempted to run away, but I was immediately apprehended and forcefully pushed against the wall after taking only a few steps.

The three guards had become extremely cruel and completely ignored anything I said. Two individuals forcefully seized my hands and legs, using their strong arms to immobilize me completely.

The final person grasped the top of my dress, and as I let out a scream, he forcefully tore it, exposing my bra.

“No, please! Stop! Please!” I let out a loud cry, but nothing came to a halt.

Everything unfolded like a terrible dream when my dress was ripped apart, splitting into two pieces, revealing my underwear in the process.

Ophelia and Vivien erupted into another mocking laughter during the recording.

“This video is going to be the ultimate sensation on the internet. And a more fitting consequence for the wickedness you inflicted upon this pack! Dad is going to really enjoy this!"

Vivien chuckled, and those remarks felt like painful blades stabbing my heart. I couldn't forget her laughter; it lingered in my mind like creatures in the darkness.

The men were removing my garments and would soon proceed to my bra. I sensed a throbbing pain in my head, and my heart tightened with intense anger as I fought fruitlessly to release myself.

I squeezed my eyes closed, and my teeth started chattering with fear as I anticipated what was going to occur. It would be a major embarrassment, and my life would be forever altered.

‘How can I possibly face them once my nakedness becomes widely known?’

I clenched my hands into a fist, but I was helpless as the two strong guards pressed them against the wall.

Initially, they hesitated to undo my bra or lower my panties, but Vivien was eager.

“Come on, what are you waiting for? Remove her bra and panties swiftly to complete this task. I require a quality video, or else you may face the consequences from my father! Don’t worry, she’s no longer your Alpha’s daughter. She’s just now a useless slave! Act towards her as if she was just a mere trash!”

Vivien's annoying voice echoed in my ears as she cautioned them, leaving me breathless while vigorously shaking my head.

“No, no. Please, no!” I continued pleading and screaming at the highest volume, while tears flowed down my face like flowing rivers.

As an Alpha by nature, I found the sensation of their hands on my bare skin to be bothersome and repulsive. My heart was completely broken.

I had my eyes wide open, and I noticed that Vivien was pointing her camera at me. It was more than I could have expected for all the wrongs I had done.

‘Once the entire pack views this video, what remains of my existence?’

I would become a source of amusement, subject to ridicule even from the young ones.

My mind was flooded with frightening thoughts, and my inner wolf couldn't contain itself any longer, starting to escape from its cage. However, I was aware that I was no match for anyone.

Even though I had completed my shift, my wolf ended up being the least strong and could be beaten by even the lowest-ranking Omega.

This was one of the reasons why my father despised me for being his daughter. Taking the life of his partner, but I could never match the dominance and abilities of an Alpha.

“Continue! If she attempts to resist, strike her! Show no mercy to a heartless murderer like her, or else you will be caught as her partner in crime!” Ophelia joined the conversation and greeted Vivien with a smile.

Vivien responded with laughter before she left, giving me another look as if she was anticipating something from me.

Right at that moment, utilizing the collective power of my wolf companion, I managed to free my right hand from the grip of a guard and swiftly deliver a forceful punch, as well as a headbutt to the guard standing before me.

Perhaps it was a mistake to do everything I did. Perhaps it would have been better if I had remained composed and confronted my harsh destiny.

The actions I took ignited a strong anger within the royal guards, and in an instant, they started to unleash a barrage of powerful punches and kicks upon me.

I felt intense pain all over my body, and my lips were already bleeding from a forceful kick to my face. I felt a fiery ache in my stomach, causing me to whimper in agony instead of screaming.

“Enough everyone, step away from her. Instead, could someone fetch a whip made of wolfsbane? I would like to give her a few strokes before I leave for school.”

Vivien placed an order, causing my heart to race with anxiety. I still recall the pain I felt, and now I can't imagine having them once more.

The bodyguards abandoned me, leaving me in agony. However, I was aware that the pain I was experiencing was nothing compared to the agony I would endure once Vivien struck me with the whip made from wolf's bane.

I doubted my ability to endure, thus I found myself pleading for my existence.

“V-Vi… V-Vivien… please…” Getting up on my knees, I started to beg Vivien.

Despite her dropping her phone, she quickly picked it up again to capture me pleading for mercy. She laughed heartily, but I'm not bothered by the embarrassment, even if it shatters me.

The most important thing was that my life had significance.

“Vivien, please… I beg you, cease causing me agony. Could you please? I never mistreated you or caused you any harm in the past. We are not foes. Why are you now treating me differently just because you have a higher status? I kindly request that you cease...”

I cried softly, tears streaming down my cheeks while my hair fell in a messy and unkempt manner across my face.

I felt a fiery ache in my stomach, accompanied by intense hunger. Even my head couldn't prevent the throbbing sensation.

Beside the pain in various areas of my body caused by the intense beating from the bodyguards earlier.

“Poor you. But sorry, you will not be able to stop me. I take pleasure in witnessing your despairing tears. It brings me happiness and contentment. It gives me a stronger sense of being the Alpha's daughter...” She smiled and quickly hid her phone behind her.

At that moment, the guard came back holding the whip, which was crackling like hot oil.

The object had been drenched in wolfsbane and would cause my skin to rip upon contact, not to mention the pain of being whipped with it.

“Leave, you are free to go now.” As she received it from the guard, she flashed a smile in his direction before facing me.

However, the guard seemed hesitant. He appeared to have something to say to her, but he was a little afraid.

“What? Why are you still just standing there?” Vivien growled while giving a stern look, causing him to tremble.

However, he still approached and leaned in closer to her, his eyes filled with intense terror about something I couldn't discern.

Vivien heard him softly speak into her ear, causing her to recoil and shudder with a sudden gasp, her eyes widening in the same fearful shock as the guard.

“Really? Are you referring to Lycan?” I caught a faint whisper escape her lips.

I felt perplexed and gazed at them, pondering what the guard might have said to elicit such fear from the powerful Vivien.

The whip she was holding dropped from her hand in surprise when he whispered something to her.

I opened my mouth to ask and understand the situation, but at that moment, something peculiar and surprising occurred.

I detected an aroma with my nose. The delightful fragrance encompassed all the lovely things my thoughts could imagine.

The scent of vanilla and sandalwood, combined with a hint of citrus, captivated my senses and enveloped me in its powerful and comforting embrace.

“Serenity, our mate!” Bewilderment followed when my wolf suddenly howled.