An Enemy Called Mate

ZIVA

Alpha Darwin did not appear at the party, but the Omega mentioned that he requested for my presence which means that he is in this pack.

But, I could not trust the Omega. It could be a lie. I glanced at him, and silently, he showed me a card. It was the card Alphas used as identification. The card exudes authority and power, and Alpha Darwin’s name was boldly carved on it.

Sweat dripped down my forehead, meanwhile, the Omega gestured toward the double doors that led to the entrance of the mansion.

Without hesitating, I walked toward the doors, with my hands trembling a bit. This ceremony is going to unite the two packs, and my mother will be released. But why does Alpha Darwin want a private discussion?

As I reached the door, an Omega opened the doors with a bow, maybe giving me respect because I was their Alpha’s wife. But I didn’t care, since my mother was far more important.

As I stepped outside, I realized that night had fallen, and the moon was high in the sky. I felt a chill in the air as the Omega walked towards the red, waiting car.

I followed the Omega into the red car, and the car pulled up before the tall gate. The Omega stepped out of the car, and Alpha Darwin stepped in, sitting next to me.

“The union ceremony is happening too quickly,” he spoke, “You have more tasks to accomplish before I release your mother.”

“What?! We had an agreement! You can’t just breach it and spit nonsense reasons,” I spoke, not wanting to be deceived.

“Wil you just listen?!” Alpha Darwin growled, making me flinch. I don’t have a choice anyway. He has my mother, and I can’t disobey him now.

I took a deep breath, trying to calm my nerves since I knew that if I angered Alpha Darwin, he might hurt my mother.

“I’m listening,” I replied, keeping my voice calm and leveled. I noted the way he spoke silently like he was whispering. He didn’t want anyone to hear our conversation.

“The tasks are little things. Afterward, I will release your mother and we will part ways. Just keep being Xander’s wife for now, but inwardly, take note that you are his enemy.”

My eyes teared up, Alpha Darwin was using me. Will he even release my mother after I complete his tasks?

“What do you want me to do? Poison him? Murder him?” I questioned quickly, my voice croaking.

I knew full well that Alpha Darwin was evil and that he would make some shameful plans against his enemy. All I wanted was for my mother to get out of that terrible pack, because I am terrified of what might happen if she doesn’t.

“Not that,” Alpha Darwin replied. He brought out a phone from his pocket and handed it over to me.

“This is a phone, you know how to operate it, right?” He asked.

Hastily, I cleaned off the tears on my cheeks, not wanting to appear as a weak soul. Of course, I still know how to operate a phone. He was the same person who bought a phone for me as a gift on my seventeenth birthday. Sigh… He forgot already.

“Yes,” I nodded, and he continued, “Keep me updated on anything important you see or hear from the Alpha. My contact number is available on the phone. So, you can message or call at any time you wish.”

“Alright,” I nodded, then Alpha Darwin opened the door at my side, gesturing to make me leave.

Swiftly, I walked out of the car after straightening my dress and putting on a cheerful expression on my face. Making other pack members notice my sad mood will only make things worse. So, I returned to the mansion quickly, in order to not give people an assumption that I was missing.

As soon as I reached the double doors, an Omega opened the door silently. When the doors were widely opened, I walked inside, scanning the mansion, then my gaze fell on those dark blue eyes I recognized from a distance.

Standing next to a couple, which I could visibly notice with the female’s hand clasped in the male hand, Alpha Xander gestured at me.

“Here is she,” he uttered, like he was introducing me to them. Hastily, I walked towards him, and curtsied to the couple.

“Aw, she looks so pretty,” The woman spoke, and I raised my head, forcing a smile on my face as a response to her compliment.

She wore an expensive, and stunning dress, she must be a Luna and the man next to her should be her Alpha.

Then, Alpha Xander gazed at me with a wide smile on his face, one I’d never seen on him before. Certainly, it made him more handsome. His future mate is very lucky to have him.

“So tell me…” The Alpha spoke, as he held his glass tightly.

“Will she last this time?” The Alpha inquired, causing a shiver to run down my spine.

What did he mean by that? I’m not some kind of commodity to Alpha Xander, right?

I turned to Alpha Xander, noticing the way his hands balled into fists and the fake, tight-lipped smile on his face. He managed to control his anger, and when he opened his mouth to respond to the Alpha, the Luna interrupted with a chuckle.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

“Of course,” His Luna uttered, but the chuckle sounded insincere. I’m certain that she was trying to discard the conversation. Suddenly, she exclaimed to her Alpha with excitement tinged in her tone, “Alpha Connor is there. You should introduce me to him.”

“Sure,” the Alpha spoke tartly. Meanwhile, his Luna clasped her hand around his elbow and they walked away. But my mind pondered about what he said earlier.

As soon as the couple were out of our sight, Alpha Xander walked away elegantly.

“Wait…” I muttered, striding towards Alpha Xander in order to reach him. But he didn’t even turn around or flinch like I was talking to him.

I needed answers to the arising questions in my mind. Will I die in this pack or what was the Alpha trying to say?

I walked faster… I didn’t even walk, I took long strides, calling Alpha Xander quietly, so that I wouldn’t draw other people’s attention.

Split!

Suddenly, I heard a splitting sound. Goodness, was that from my dress?!

I turned around, trying to check if the sound was from my dress, then I noticed that my dress was ripped from my upper hip to the hem!!!

. I’m dead…

Hastily, I pushed my hands to the back and tried to use them to cover my exposed underwear, but they could not cover it fully. An idea struck my mind. If I return to my room, I can change my dress.

I glanced at my room which was on the upper floor of the mansion. It was far away from my side, and the crowd was before it. I can’t reach there without anyone spotting I and my ripped dress.

I gazed at everyone in the mansion, my eyes searching for Anji. As I continued to search and stay at a spot that was far away from the crowd, my gaze fell on Alpha Xander. He was speaking to some men, whose presence exuded power and dominance.

They should be Alphas too since an Alpha cannot speak to someone of a lower rank in a union ceremony.

“Alpha Xander,” I whispered, calling his name, but he didn’t even move or turn around. He continued to chat, without noticing me one bit.

Gosh, I cannot even mind link Anji because of my wolf that I can’t feel. I don’t even know if my wolf exists. Should I say Alpha Xander’s name loudly then?