Corinna's POV
My tears fell as Emma led me out of the Alpha's room.
"Corinna, stop crying! Every she-wolf goes through this once."
Even though she probably meant well and wanted to comfort me, her words only made me cry harder. How could she possibly understand that in such a short time, I had developed feelings for the Alpha? How could she grasp the pain of realising that he had used me, without any feelings in return, knowing that as soon as he found his Luna, he would discard me? Had she ever faced a situation where she had to live alongside those who would also share the male she had fallen for so quickly?
We returned to the room with the wooden tubes, now filled with clean water and three Omega she-wolves waiting for me.
“Were the Alpha satisfied with you?” Emma asked me, but I just cried and said nothing.
"Corinna, answer me!" she commanded, but I found myself unable to respond. I had no desire to share anything about the time I spent with the Alpha. However, when I saw her nod to the Omegas, I felt a sense of unease about what was coming next.
They surrounded me in an instant, grabbing my hands and forcing them behind my back.
Emma stepped to me and forced me to stand astride. My eyes widened in surprise when I felt her two fingers entering my v****a, only for a second to let her observe the fluid that still oozed out of me slowly.
The fluid on her fingers was mixed with my blood from losing my virginity and the Alpha's semen.
She took a cloth, wiped her fingers clean, and tossed the cloth into the fire in the fireplace.
"Corinna, you need to learn to answer me. Suppose you don't know that, I will find out what I want to know regardless. From now on, you belong to the Alpha, and you must follow my instructions. If you treat him well and obey me, you will have a good life here; otherwise, I won't be able to protect you from the dungeon. Do you understand?"
She asked, and I nodded in agreement. "Get her cleaned up, and then she can go to sleep."
She ordered the Omegas and left the room. The omegas led me to the tube and ensured I was thoroughly cleaned before I received a normal, white fabric nightgown. Then, they led me to my bed. However, the other she-wolves in the room were waiting for me, fully awake.
"Are you in pain?" Gia laughed at me as she got out of her bed and walked over to mine, after the omegas had left.
"Please, just leave me alone," I said quietly, but it seemed she didn’t care about my words. Instead, she sat down on my bed.
"The Alpha prefers rough s*x. The braver you are, the more he will appreciate you. The more he appreciates you, the better your life will be here." She chuckled. "You look like an innocent little she-wolf. I hate to say this, but if I were you, I would start helping out the staff in the kitchen or with cleaning. I don't think the Alpha will find you useful for much longer. I heard you were Emma's gift to him, so he will likely keep you for a while as a token of thanks to Emma. However, if you don't change, then being a servant is still better than being in the dungeon."
She patted my shoulder and returned to her bed. However, as soon as she lay down, I heard her laughing with the other red-haired girl. I turned around and covered myself completely.
The following day was no different. The food was the only positive aspect of this experience. Although we could eat anything, there were limits to what we could consume. Emma told me we couldn't gain weight to remain desirable for the Alpha.
The day felt uneventful. We had access to a portion of the castle, which included a small balcony where I could catch some fresh air. However, my heart clenched when a light breeze carried a familiar, sweet scent my way. I realised that the Alpha must be nearby. I was confused about my feelings; I didn’t understand how I could fall for a wolf who wasn’t my mate and who only used me and kept me captivated. But it happened, and the worst part was that I knew my heart would shatter later that evening when he would invite someone else to spend time with him in his room.
What Gia told me was hard to believe. Even though losing my virginity was painful, he was gentle with me, ensuring that I enjoyed being with him despite the pain.
"Corinna! It's dinner time," I heard Emma calling me inside. I stood up and walked to the dining room.
I hated to listen to the others. Obviously, because I was new, they kept telling stories about who had done what with the Alpha in bed, and that just made me feel worse and more jealous.
As evening fell, Gia and the red-haired one, known as Kitty, tried to determine who the Alpha would choose for the night. So, we were all taken aback when Emma entered the room and beckoned me to join her. Gia looked deeply into my eyes, and if a she-wolf could kill with a gaze, I would have perished right then and there.
The procedure I needed to follow was the same as the day before; the only difference was that I didn't have to wait this time. Once I was ready, they put a purple nightgown on me, and Emma led me to the Alpha's room.
My heart raced as if it wanted to leap out of my chest at the sight of his muscular back, standing on the balcony with a cup of wine in his hand. Emma nodded, as if acknowledging the Alpha. I reminded myself that they could communicate through mind-link, which meant they knew their wolves, unlike me.
I didn't understand why the Alpha remained motionless on the balcony even after several minutes had passed since Emma left. Remembering his kindness from the night before gave me the courage to approach him.
As I reached him, I placed my hand gently on his shoulder, but he turned around immediately and stared at me. I quickly withdrew my hand, as his expression conveyed a hint of anger.