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Jane

The Alpha King’s warriors dragged me toward his black car, and I stumbled as they shoved me inside. Through the window, I could see Vishal still on the ground, three warriors holding him down while he screamed my name.

Blood trickled from his nose, and his shirt was torn from their rough handling.

“Jane! Don’t go with him!” he yelled, his voice breaking with desperation. “I’ll find a way to—”

The car door slammed shut, cutting off his words. My heart shattered as we drove away, leaving the man I loved beaten and helpless on the ground.

But what choice did I have? The Alpha King had made it clear – come willingly or watch Vishal die.

I pressed my face to the window, watching Vishal’s figure grow smaller until he disappeared completely. Tears streamed down my cheeks, and my whole body shook with fear and rage.

“What are you going to do to him?” I asked, turning to face the Alpha King. He sat beside me with a satisfied smile, like a hunter who had just caught his prey.

“I wanted to kill him,” he said casually, adjusting his expensive suit. “That lying thief deserves death. But we made a deal, and I’m a man of my word.”

“So you won’t hurt him anymore?” I pressed, needing to be absolutely certain. The image of Vishal’s bloodied face was burned into my mind.

“He’ll live,” the Alpha King replied, then his smile turned cold. “But you belong to me now. You’ll do exactly as I say, when I say it. That’s the price for his pathetic life.”

His eyes roamed over me in a way that made my skin crawl. I wrapped my arms around myself, trying to create some barrier between us.

The way he looked at me – like I was something he owned, something he could use – made me feel sick.

“Why? You don’t want me touching you?” He teased me while shifting closer. I recoiled in fear, tightening my arm around my chest. Dear Goddess, please don’t let him touch me.

“Please, don’t touch me,” I begged him, shutting my eyes as I felt his warm breath lingering at my nape. He picked up a strand of my hair and twirled it around his finger.

“I came with you willingly. Isn’t that enough?”

“Don’t be shy,” he said with a cruel laugh. “You’re my mate now. I have every right to touch you.”

He smirked, his eyes dark with intent, before slowly lifting the hem of my gown, savoring every inch as the fabric rose beneath his touch.

“Please.”

“Oh, sweet Jane,” he purred. “This is just the beginning.”

I panicked from his touch and hit him hard across the face, the sound echoing in the small space of the car.

The moment my palm connected with his face, I knew I had made a terrible mistake. His expression transformed from smug satisfaction to pure rage. His eyes flashed with the dangerous gold of his wolf.

“You dare hit me?” he snarled, grabbing my wrist so tight I cried out in pain.

“I’m sorry!” I gasped, terror freezing my blood. “I didn’t mean to! Please, I’m sorry!”

“I was going to let your little boyfriend live,” he stated, his voice deadly quiet. “But now...” He closed his eyes, and I could feel him reaching out through the mind-link to his warriors.

“No!” I threw myself at his feet, desperation making me bold. “Please, don’t kill him! I’ll do anything you want, I promise! I won’t fight you again!”

Tears poured down my face as I begged. The driver glanced at us in the rearview mirror but quickly looked away. I was completely alone with this monster, and Vishal’s life hung by a thread.

The Alpha King studied me for a long moment, his hand still poised to give the death order. A red mark was already forming on his cheek where I’d struck him.

“Are you ready to do whatever I order you to do?” He finally asked. I nodded frantically, though my heart hammered with dread at what he might demand.

“Yes,” I whispered, my voice broken. “Anything. Just please don’t hurt him.”

“You’ll obey every command without question?”

I nodded again, and he guided my hands to his cock. Instinctively, I almost pulled away, but his grip tightened, holding me in place. ‘I thought you said you’d do anything?’ he murmured, his tone both taunting and commanding.

“Y…yes…” I stuttered as I realized there was no escaping this. It was very obvious what he wanted.

He only wanted to fuck me, and I was left to decide whether to give in and let him have his way.

His grin widened as he pressed my hand against the hard bulge straining beneath his pants.

“Then unzip them,” he ordered darkly, “and suck my cock.”

What should I do? If I refused him, Vishal’s life would be the price. Yet the thought of obeying his demand made my stomach twist—I couldn’t bring myself to wrap my lips around him.

That would be betrayal. That would be cheating, and no matter the cost, I swore I would never betray my mate.

He grinned wickedly. “Go ahead, or would you rather I order them to go ahead and kill your swindler mate? Either way, I have nothing to lose. Because I already have you in my possession.”

My heartbeat increased by a thousand at his words. He did have a point. Vishal and I were the only ones at loss in this crazy deal I had just made with him.

“Fine—I’ll do it. But first, you have to prove Vishal is still alive. Show me you haven’t already ordered your men to kill him,” I said, my voice steady despite the storm inside me.

“Go ahead and confirm it. Mind-link him—you’ll see he’s still breathing. But don’t expect him to be whole. My men already beat the life out of him,” he said, laughing, the sound twisted and cruel, like the devil himself.

My eyes twitched with tears, but I blinked them back and mind-linked Mother. I didn’t want to mind-link Vishal. Hearing his voice would only make me cry and feel very guilty about what I might do.

Mother tapped in immediately, like she had been waiting for me to mind-link her.

“My daughter, are you alright? Did he hurt you? Where is he taking you? Does he plan to kill you?” Mother’s voice cracked as she hurled question after question, her sobs breaking through every word.

She had already been crying when we left the house, and it seemed she hadn’t stopped since.

“I’m... I’m okay, Mother,” I lied. “Is Vishal alive?”

“Yes, but barely. They beat him badly before dragging him away. He’s hurt, Jane. He needs a healer.”

Tears spilled down my cheeks at her words, and I severed the mind-link with a trembling breath. Rage burned through me, hotter than my grief. For every strike my mate suffered, I would repay it tenfold.

“Well?” the Alpha King demanded.

“He’s alive,” I whispered.

“Good. That means you still have something to lose.” His smile was pure evil. “Now, let’s discuss what you’re going to do to keep him that way.”

“What do you want?” I asked, my voice barely audible.

“Everything,” he replied. “Your body, your will, your complete submission. You’ll be my personal prisoner, my plaything. And if you ever disobey me again...”

He didn’t need to finish the threat. We both knew Vishal would pay the price for my defiance.

“I understand,” I responded quietly.

The Alpha King let out a low, chilling laugh that made my blood run cold. “Oh, we’re going to have plenty of fun, my dear mate. But for now… get on your knees and suck my cock like your very life depends on it.”

“Okay.” I finally agreed, slowly unzipping his pants. Dear Vishal, please forgive me for this.