~28~

Beryl's POV

Having a mate is an incredible feeling. The soft smiles you throw around each other, the tingly feeling in your stomach whenever they  show up, even their voices make you smile like a fool. It really is an amazing thing

But definitely not my case

Don't get me wrong I love the sound of my alpha's voice and how he looks at me like I'm the only person on his mind

But sometimes, I wish he could trust me a little more. Sure he allowed me to leave the mansion, not without a bodyguard at least. And he calls everyday to make sure I'm safe

That's where it should end

But no, it didn't

Instead I see Bloody in a black car parked in front of my house every day and follows me to the cafe and back

To say I'm pissed is an understatement. Even outside the mansion he manages to keep a hold on me

Sure, I might need protection from some psycho who wants to kill me bacause of Bruce but still, I needed space. Lucas did enough already and now I had to add bloody to the mix.

Come to think of it, Bruce never told me who he was scared of or why. Could it be an ex lover, an assassin, his father who may or may not be like mine. That would make sense. My father kills the mates of his kids so he could choose different ones he believes are more fitting, Bruce's father does the same, it's a win win

I walked out of my apartment with a box of cupcakes I baked last night and see Lucas standing infront of his car with his hands in his pocket looking laid back and wayyy too relaxed for someone who complains about me ruining his peaceful days. As if reading my mind, he casts a look over his shoulder at an all too familiar black car a few feet away. Bloody pops his head out of the window and gives a wave which I return. I head over and give him half of the cupcakes and turn to Lucas

"Finally, I can take a break with him here."

"Good morning to you too." I handed the box over to him and got in the car.

Lucas gets in a few minutes after with crumbs all over his mouth.

"Dont judge me." He wiped his mouth clean with a tissue and started the car.

Three minutes in and the car was dead silent. For some reason, all the problems in my life just swam in my head like a school of fish. My father, my brother, Mason, Bruce, and the café.

My brother and my best friend somehow were mates, that same friend was inlove with me until now and kept the fact that he knew my brother hidden from me, on top of that my father had been really quiet for a while since that night and I couldn't help but feel on edge. Everything was a mess and I couldn't put my head around it. I was usually a free spirit but things are happening. If someone had told me that my life would take a U turn three years ago, I would never have believed it.

"Damn, looks like I can't catch a break after all." Lucas voice drew me out of my mysery.

Before I could look at him however, the car shot forward abruptly leaving me to hold on for dear life as Lucas drove like a mad man high on drugs.

"Are you crazy?" I shouted holding on to the seat belt.

He gave no indication of hearing me and just kept driving. He skilfully drove the car, swerving other cars effortlessly without fear. Suddenly the car stopped.

What in the world is happening?

"Open your eyes, we're safe." I didn't even realize I'd closed my eyes.

When I opened my eyes, I realized that we were in an alley somewhere. My heart was still pounding and I felt dizzy and nauseous.

"Hey, hey, we're safe now. Breath with me, we're safe."

He kept muttering encouraging words in my ears all the while rubbing soothing circles on my back. I forgot the nausea for a second as an absurd thoight ran into my head. How was such a brute and slightly lazy guy like him so good at this?

"Your thoughts are written on your face you know that?" I rolled my eyes at him and forced myself to calm down.

"We were being chased." He looked over his shoulder and took out his phone.

"Who was chasing us?" I was getting sick and tired of the secrecy. "Lucas...."

"Not now, okay? I'll tell you la..."

A loud 'crash' sent our car summersalting to the streets. My vision blurred for a second as I tried go comprehend what had happened. To my left Lucas was covered in blood and coughing up some more.

I tried to speak but I couldn't. I couldn't even move, I could only stare at him in horror.

"L-lucas?" His eyes were unfocused, a large cut on his left eyebrow

"Dont be scared, no harm will....argh...." he couldn't finish his sentence as more blood was coughed out.

I didn't even know when my eyes rolled to the back of my head.

When I woke up I was in my room in Bruce's mansion. I winced at the pounding headache and grabbed the Advil and glass of water beside me gulping it down. I looked around confused for a second but then I remembered.

We crashed, Lucas....

Was Lucas okay? Where was he?

I made to get out of bed when a stern animalistic growl sent shivers down my spine. Right in front of me, how did I not realize that my alpha was right in front of me and looking handsome and deadly as his  glowing red eyes stared at me.

"Don't.... don't get mad, please" I tried convincing him which made the situation even worse. His fists were balled at his side and his glare didn't waver but became more menacing.

I don't think anything I'll say will calm him. He stalked towards me and gently cupped my face in his hands. They were shaking but his touch was gentle. His eyes held so much pain and anger I found myself breathless.

"Do you have any idea how fucking terrified I was to think I could lose you?" His expression etched in pain. I raised my hand to place them over his. To think someone like him can look so torn apart scared me. I stood on my toes and kissed him lightly on the lips and tried reassuring him that I was fine but he wouldn't hear it. He left with the mind that he's never going to let me leave the mansion again.

Lucas had a cast and a bandaged head, thankfully his annoying personality didn't change. Bloody was beaten to a pulp and had a mild concussion. According to him he was knocked out minutes after Lucas and I left. The car that crashed into us was found in a ditch miles away from the city.

"Are you okay?" Lucas asked the moment I entered the room. I walked over to him and sat on the chair near his bed

"I should be the one asking you"

"I'm fine, never been better. I'm touched that you care about me" he faked a gasp and winced raising his cast. I rolled my eyes and wiped away tears threatening to fall.

"Shut up asshole" I laughed and got up, stumbling as I stood. The headache was still going strong after the Advil I took. Lucas nearly got out of his bed to help me but I stopped him. He was the one severely hurt, he should be resting. Bruce was in front of me in seconds and held me before I fell. I barely noticed him carrying me before I passed out.

***

I woke up in the arms of my alpha. My eyes roamed his sleeping face, mentally storing away the memory. His chest rose and fell slowly over my hand . I allowed my hand to explore his face. The curve of his jaw, the gentle outline of his nose, the faint whisker stubble dotting his chin. He opened one eye and looked at me with utter adoration before bulging and releasing his hold

"Are you okay?" His voice cracked with fear. I didn't like how powerless he looked, it broke me to see that expression on his face. I sighed and pressed my lips to his gently. He was still for a moment before cupping my cheek and deepening the kiss. I intertwined my fingers in his hair, enjoying the silky feel of it between my fingers. He wrapped one arm around me and let it slide to my waist. His thumb brushed along my hipbone before travelling up my body and brushing lightly the bandage on my head.

"I'm fine, really." I pulled away from him and kissed his cheek. He sighed and hugged me closer

"I've been so worried." He said softly into my hair.

I pulled away from him.

"It was only a small bump. I'm perfectly fine."

He nodded and kept a firm grip on my waist. His lips left feather kisses on my arm and chest. I grabbed his chin and pulled him higher to kiss him. He deepened the kiss and flipped us.

"Bruce...." His hard length rubbing against mine had me in a drunken stupor. I need him in so many ways it's crazy. The rest was a blur of heated kisses and touches, and so much skin. I barely noticed my clothes being ripped apart. I willed myself to relax as the thick head of his cock started to stretch me. My insides burned as Bruce slowly pushed in. It hurt, even with the slick overflowing it hurt like a bitch.

My eyes fluttered shut , a moan falling out of me. It took a moment to adjust to his size. Slowly he begun to move. My breath hitched at every thrust. Bruce leaned down and started kissing me in time with his thrusts, his tongue tracing lines on my throat and and chest leaving bite marks. I could feel my belly tightening, hole pulsing and throbbing down around the hard cock that continued to fuck me senseless. I came seconds after, my body shuddering as the orgasm ripped through me. Bruce slammed into me a few times before groaning and going still on top of me. I felt myself drifting off to sleep, feeling warm and very satisfied.

VICTORIA'S POV

It should've worked! Why didn't it work? That stupid omega is still alive, damn it!

When I planned this with Ace, I imagined it going in a completely different direction. He was sure he never failed and neither did his men. That imbecile.

I walked off the balcony and went into my room where I located my phone and called said imbecile

"You said it would work" I started the minute he picked up the phone.

He didn't say anything but I could hear the unmistakable groans of pain. He was torturing them.

"You're going to kill them aren't you?" My voice shook as I heard a chuckle.

"Don't call from now on, I'll do that now." He hang up.

Then I heard footsteps rushing away from my door as fast as possible. Some one heard it. The whole conversation. Fear and panic seized my heart as I leapt from my bed to my door. I had to catch that person no matter what. But there was no one there. I ran to the end of the hallway, checking every room on my floor of the house but nothing.

Someone heard me. They're going to tell Bruce or worse, Kyle.

I ran as fast as i could to Bruce's office but it was empty. I stood there in confusion for a while. Usually he would stay in his office this time in the afternoon.

Just then, I saw Bloody with a cast on his arm. He was walking with Kyle

They were heading straight for me or Bruce's office, I don't know. They stopped beside me at the entrance of the office and a gave me a once over.

"Vicky, I've told you time and again, if you want to seduce Bruce then do it semi decently." Bloody was annoying and cruel.

Why did he have to make me realize that I was in my underwear the entire time! I loved walking around my room in my underwear. Now they must think I'm a slut.

Wait, they already think that.

I rubbed my face with my hands and sighed. When did it come to this? When did it become like this?

I didn't realize that I had passed the two alpha's and was heading for Bruce's room. I could hear Bloody call me and Kyle's burning gaze was too loud on my back. I was so lost in thought. What was happening? For some reason, I'm getting this painful realzation and fear in my heart and mind. I was just about to knock when I heard it.

Panting, moaning, faint scent of sex, and the unmistakable growls of pleasure that I couldn't even recognize.

A small laugh came out of my mouth. I walked away as quickly as I could. He would never love me. Wether Beryl dies or lives, he would never love me. I walked back to my room and slid down the door. I didnt know what to feel. I've loved him for so long. I've confessed to him many times over. He never looked at me with anything other than irritation. Irritation that quickly morphed into disgust.

For some reason, all the things I'd done for his attention felt stupid in my eyes now as they replayed themselves in my head over and over.

Bruce would never love me. On top of that, I betrayed him with Ace. Someone I know wants to kill him and yet I helped him. I dont deserve his love. I'll confess. I'll confess everything and then gladly take the bullet he will surely fire at me.

A/N

Happy new year 🎉

Also this is the longest I've ever written. I'm proud of myself *pats back*

I can't believe I wrote an actual sex scene!!!

If it's bad, I'll hate myself 🥲

See you in the next chapter 💞