Alpha Valentino

4. Tortured

Alexa's Pov

We made our way past the double doors where everyone was gathered in the courtyard, curious to have a look at the latest drama. Dustin pulled me towards the podium located in the middle of the yard and forced me to kneel down while he tied my hands and feet with some rope. I looked around for a way to escape but was just met with the curious gazes of the onlookers.

Moments later, Kimberly appeared in front of me bending down and gripping my chin roughly. "If only you acted obediently in the first place, none of this would've happened. Now you'll see who you're messing with." She smirked as she turned around and swung her hips towards the incoming Alpha Valentino. 

My mind still couldn't comprehend that he was the alpha of the strongest pack in Canada but everything settled in place as I thought back to the way he carried himself: the fire burning in his eyes, the confidence seeping through his pores and the air of authority and determination to be the best were all obvious signs that I was initially blind to. He had it all and I hated to admit it.

I looked where Kimberly grabbed his neck right in front of me and gave him a long wet kiss on the lips, which he seemed to happily return. I tried to make it seem like I didn't care but the pain I felt in my heart was indescribable and I'm sure he felt it. When two wolves are mates, they can feel each other's emotions but only if they are strong enough and in my case the hurt was like a knife stabbing my heart and I hated that he thought I was jealous. I don't want to give him the satisfaction of knowing he had an effect on me when he shouldn't and the sooner my brain realizes that the better.

I was beyond disgusted, those two deserve each other yet I couldn't control the feeling of my eyes turning pitch black at the display in front of me. I know I shouldn't care but my wolf was angry and jealous that Valentino was kissing someone else.......someone other than me. I tried not to let the sight bother me but I couldn't fool him because he broke away from the kiss and gave me a small chuckle. Ugh I hated his idiotic face, his dumb smile and his stupid look.

Our mate is supposed to love us. How can he do this to us? Why is he so heartless? My wolf whimpered.

Just at that moment, a body blocked my view. I momentarily grew happy as I noticed Jesse was kneeling in front of me. "Lexi, what is happening here? Why are you tied to the center of the podium?" He asked alarmed. In an attempt to untie my hands and feet, Jesse was thrown to the ground as Alpha Valentino stood in his spot.

"Anyone who dares try to let the girl loose will face harsh consequences." His voice boomed across the courtyard, nobody daring to move a muscle.

"Listen here, Alpha." I spat. "I am Alexa Brightley, you asshole. I suggest you engrave my name in that stupid head of yours because from this day on I will be your living nightmare."

"Alpha Griffin, let her go please. I will gladly take the lashes on her behalf." I heard Jesse speak up. I could see his wolf threatening to come out but he was keeping himself restrained.

Before the alpha replied, my voice confidently bellowed, "NO! You will do no such thing Jesse. I will take my "punishment" until the end and I will receive each and every one of those 10 lashes. I just have one favor, don't go easy on me Valentino." I spoke informally, my words laced with venom. Not saying his alpha title was considered huge disrespect especially from a stranger but at this point I didn't care. I was already in deep shit so adding oil to the fire was not going to make it any worse.

Valentino seemed pleased as his eyebrows quirked up inquisitively. He studied me for a while, his eyes displaying a bit of worry but I didn't let that fool me. He was a monster if he wanted to lash his own mate and I'll make sure to get him back for it.