Mercer the Bastard Child

12

Ever since the incident, Vance hasn't left my side at all. Not even for a second. He could follow me to the bathroom and wait out the door, he would shower with me, eat with me.. every single thing. I was never alone. But the one thing that was better, he was more gentle with me now more than ever.

"Vance... those pups.. where are they?"

"Here. I did not want to travel no longer knowing you're here. Vulnerable. I can't trust anybody with you." Vance gently kissed my neck.

"Vance maybe those pups should stay here. There is nothing worse than raising them to hate their old pack, their parents." I was getting those pups whether he wanted them or now. I wanted them. If we were to put them in an orphanage than they might be treated like I was. They had no fault, I can change their destiny. Make them like us. Powerful.

"You want pups." He growled lowly. I nodded carefully and cling to him. Maybe if I cuddle up to him he'd relax a bit. I kissed him softly then pulled back. "Now you're just sucking up to me."

I pouted, I needed to play my game right if I was going to get what I wanted. "Think about it. We can be parents."

Vance held onto my shoulders tightly, I winced. It was a tight hold on me. "Why? Do you want a mate who can give you pup? Am I not enough." He growled lowly, his eyes flashing. "Tell me Mercer. Answer. Me."

I felt tears. "N-no. But I want to.. have a family with you. My mate. They don't deserve to be kept in an orphanage, suffering-"

"But you deserved that? To be starved and beaten. Left out in the cold!?" Vance growled even louder, his wolf now more in control. "I could kill what's left of your family! They hurt you, they broke you beyond repair." I took a deep breath as he put his hand on my throat, but not tight enough to choke me.

"Vance.. please calm down. I didn't mean to make you upset." I mumbled as tears fell down my cheeks. "I just want to make you happy. 8 can't get pregnant.. I can't give you pups." Vance gave me a glare before he stood up and left the room, but not before commanding Vito to watch over me. But he refuses to let Vito step a foot inside the room. Vance also forbids me from leaving the room. I was being kept prisoner rather than being treated as his mate.

Here I was alone with my thoughts. I opened the door to come face to face with Vito's back. Following instructions like a faithful Beta should. I go towards the window and look around. Underneath the window is Mack Lynn and Joseph, guarding as well. I look towards the woods and notice Vance taking his close off. Then I see a female following right behind them. A gasp escapes me as they have some interaction and she takes her clothes off as well, they both transform and run into the woods. My heart shattered a bit and I took a deep breath. 

Remember Mercer, things are not always as they may seem. 

I decided to explore the room. I started with his book shelf. I grabbed a book and read a few words. I found myself entertained by it. There was nothing else to do. I laid back on the bed and continued reading it. It was fascinating. It was a twisted tale called Red Riding Hood. I looked outside and noticed it was sunset. Vance was not back yet from his run with.. Melissa. I opened the front door again and still see Vito. 

"I'm hungry." I state. "Am I suppose to not eat?" 

"I will get a servant to bring you food." Vito mind linked with one of the pack members. I rolled my eyes and slammed the door shut. I could have gotten my own food. Decided I could entertain myself more by bother Vito. 

"I should take my wolf out for a walk." Vito ignored me. "You know technically, I am your Alpha because I am mated to your Alpha." 

"This is a rouge pack, you're not even considered a Luna. You have no authority over me or anyone else in this pack unless Vance tell's us to listen to you. You hold no power here except to make a good wife to our Alpha." I looked up at him in anger, my hands trembling. I stepped back and slammed the door shut, I heard a thud aside from the door shutting. I quickly opened it and see Vito on the ground. A plate dropped and I see one of the servants looking at me with wide eyes. He backed away as Vito's eyes glowed with his wolf. 

What the hell just happened? 

The servant picked up the shattered plate and put it on the tray before running off. Vito stood up and growled lowly in his throat. "I don't know what happened." I admitted. Vito told me to get back in the room. I didn't think twice about it before shutting the door gently and going to my bed. It was dark outside and Vance was not back yet. Neither was Melissa.