Chapter 2 The Alpha King

"All hail the Alpha King!"

The head pack guard at the entrance made a loud announcement, alerting everyone that their king was entering after a victorious event. The Moon-Eyed Pack accepted their defeat according to the decision, made by Alpha Artemis. They couldn't afford to lose any more pack members. The damage had gone beyond control already.

Hades stepped in, his chest rising heavily in anger. All Alpha Kings follow some strange protocols including the part that they are bound to allow their opponents to prove themselves. If it weren't for his protocols, he would have demolished the entire Moon-Eyed Pack from the Earth.

All of his pack members had their heads bowed down. It was against the rules to keep their heads high in the presence of their Alpha King. Nevertheless, he had bad manners along with a hot temper.

Angelina, the favorite mistress of Hades stared at the entrance with a tight smile on her face. She held a high place in the castle because she was the only girl who was asked twice to get on his bed after his mate's death. Hence, the castle envisioned her as the next queen of Red Darkling. Her eyes followed behind his back, scrutinizing him slightly in confusion.

Edwina was dragging the captive behind him. Covered in painful iron chains, Cohen was there inside the courtroom. The scene shocked everyone including the rich clothes on Edwina's body. Before turning into a prisoner, she was the precious princess of Moon Eyed Pack, the next leading female Alpha of their pack, next in line after Alpha Artemis. Even though they had their doubts crawling inside, no one dared to speak in front of Hades.

Edwina kept sinking her teeth further, deeper into her bottom lip until they turned red. After she was whipped back into her valley, her body became painful. Each time, the chain moved around her body, she had a feeling of skin getting torn off. But she had to keep her cries down. If Hades figured out that she was painting, he would do it more to send her to hell.

Hades marched over his iron throne, meeting Angelina midway to hear her exciting voice,

" Congratulations, my king."

Hades smirked, staring at the woman who served him well at night,

" Thanks, Angelina. We have bigger goals ahead."

The king had a mysterious tone behind his outspoken words. Angelina eventually furrowed, wondering what had happened in the war that he was beaming with happiness. After his mate's death, he happened to forget how to become happy again. Deep sorrows and loneliness always surrounded him.

Angelina pulled her eyes back on Hades who stood several steps away in chains. Her curiosity was nerve-wracking but she still waited for Hades's words to save her life. Hades didn't like disobedience and Angelica was the best example of obedience. That's why, she was his favorite mistress.

Hades took over his throne, his eyes wandering around with a cold gleam. He could detect the curious atmosphere between his pack members. Without beating around the bush anymore, he announced raising his voice,

" It's a pleasure to let you all know that the moon-eyed pack has submitted themselves to us."

This time, the pack members cheered, knowing that it was allowed to show their happiness in front of Hades now. One of the oldest members greeted him, giving a big smile,

" Congratulations, my king. Finally, our Luna Queen's death is avenged. We trust you and know that you will be winning."

Hades raised his hand in the air and they all stopped cheering instantly. He continued bringing his eyes back to Edwina who didn't show any sign of respecting his presence,

" However, I gave Alpha Artemis a chance to prove himself innocent. But I have brought a tool in exchange for his words."

All of those members became extremely curious and some of them were caught staring at Edwina, questioning. Edwina pressed her lips harder to keep her rage in control. As an Alpha, it was intolerable for her to endure their accusing eyes on her. In the past, whenever she went around, everyone greeted her with respect and submission.

Edwina's lips curved upwards, letting his eyes crawl over to Edwina with disgust. His voice was laced with hatred deeply,

" Meet my new slave, Edwina Rookwood, the daughter of Alpha Artemis."

This took everything to break the shell around Edwina's Wolf. She considered it the most disrespectful address from someone. Even though Edwina was wrapped in a chain, her wolf made an animalistic growl, stunning everyone present.

Edwina's head was raised high, her chest rising heavily in anger. Her eyes were glowing more, indicating the fact that her wolf was ready to fight back. The most shocking person inside their courtroom was probably Angelina.

No one ever raised their head in front of their king! But this princess was challenging their king. She found it disgusting and disrespectful. Besides, all the pack members were present at this time.

Angelina made a request, snapping her eyes back on Hades,

" My king, can I beat her?"

Hades was already tearing Edwina's flesh apart mentally. His dark eyes were swallowing her whole as she tried to impose threatening action even in her captive state. He responded with an arrogant scoff,

" Of course, Angelina. She is my slave, my property. You have rights to her."

The other members bent their heads lowly as Angelina raised her head high and marched over to Edwina hastily. Edwina gave her a glance like nothing. Her unaffected stare infuriated Angelina more.

Blowing her cheeks out in anger, Angelina slapped Edwina's cheeks harshly. Edwina's cheeks tingled in pain as her face moved to the other side. Angelina's wolf talked with pride loudly,

" No one disrespects our king. If you don't want any more beatings, bow down to our king."

Edwina clutched her teeth together to bite back her harsh response. No matter how many times, she tried, her wolf didn't agree to bow down in front of this monster king. Hence, she remained silent without bending her head low.

Angelina's lips trembled together speechlessly. She must admit that this princess had a lot of guts. She even dared to disobey King Hades in front of their entire pack repeatedly.

Angelina blurted, raising her hand in the air,

" You...."

She was going to slap Edwina again when Hades's raging voice interrupted her action,

" Leave her to me, Angelina. She is a stubborn ass. Haven't you heard of it before? Only an Alpha can tame an Alpha."

Angelina swallowed her anger bitterly and glared at Edwina before walking away. Hades's expression was darkened in anger. Until now, he had never encountered a woman who didn't fear him even after receiving his harsh treatment. His ego was hurt and he was determined to change her mind.

Hades stood up from his throne, yelling at the members who were watching the show silently,

" Get out Everyone. Cohen, give me that iron chain."

The members all took an immediate leave as no one wanted to be the victim of their king's anger. After passing him to the chain, Cohen waited at a corner for his order. To Cohen's surprise, Hades's next command rolled out of his throat,

" LEAVE!!"

Cohen nodded leaving them alone in the courtroom. After all the doors were closed from outside, Hades walked down to Edwina who stood there like a puppet.

His infuriated voice bounced off the high walls,

" Whipping doesn't get your thoughts on the right path, isn't it, Edwina Rookwood? But no worries! I know how to make you bow to me."

Edwina finally showed a reaction. Her blank eyes stared up at him with hatred as she blurted out involuntarily,

" You aren't my king."

Hades stepped forward until their faces were just a few inches away from each other. He gritted his words out, growling furiously,

" I am going to make you regret this stubborn mouth of yours, Edwina. You will learn how to obey me. You will learn how to obey your Alpha. Do not expect any sort of sympathy from me because I have gotten rid of love from my heart from the day, your father killed my mate. Now, I am going to humiliate you before whipping you again and again."

Shock flared from Edwina's eyes as he heard his next command ironically,

" Get on your four, now."

Her lips trembled together in disgust but Silas's Next words left her with no choice,

" Do not think that I can't attack your pack, again. You don't want to see your father's blood on my hands, do you?"

Edwina shivered at the thought of her father's death. Even though the truth wasn't clear to her, she couldn't take the risk to her pack's safety. After tripping on her feet a few times, she finally surrendered, getting on her knees to please him.

Hades's lips formed into a satisfied smirk as he walked behind her slowly. His words echoed inside the ro

om coldly,

" Show me your ass, Edwina. I want to see how you will bleed after this whipping."