Alpha Dominic
Chapter 7

Dominic's POV Miserable...

That's how I feel right now. You know that feeling when you start thinking about the choices you've made in life and you start wondering what your life has come to?

Well, that's was how I felt after she ran away from me. My blood was boiling in rage. My body was shaking in rage and lost every ounce of control and I turned back to the beast and power-drunk Alpha.

Carl was my only link to her and I kept him locked in my dungeon, torturing him for her location every damn day. But he maintained his story, he said he has no idea where she could have gone. He admitted to giving her some money to last her for some time, but that was all we could get out of him.

Dwayne had kept to his promise. He had rallied some warriors and searched every city from New York to Washington, searching every town for her but it seems like she fell off the surface of the earth, they just couldn't replace her. I must confess, she is so smart to have evaded my warriors for over six months. I don't know how she did it, but I admire her courage and I wish I had met her, even once. I want to see what she is made of, I want to know the wisdom behind that beautiful face. I know I said I didn't want her, but I couldn't help asking myself, would she have accepted me if I asked her to rule by my side?

With the way she ran off without second thought, running as far away from a monster like me, I'm guessing that she would have spit in my face if I had caught her and told her that I want her to be my queen when I eventually become king. She is feisty and strong and brave, I wondered how fun it would have been if I had her here with me. I'm sure she would never bend to my will easily, but with careful monitoring and training, I could bend her to my will and mould her into a strong queen that would make me proud. I searched for Bethany for almost six months. I cursed the moon goddess over and over again for making it impossible for one to forget about his mate. This is the very reason why I never wanted her. The moon goddess is just a lovesick puppy. She loves a happy ending and that is why she blesses every wolf with a mate. But she never stopped to think of repercussions and she never asked for our permission. She simply gives you a mate and you have no choice but to accept her. That's bullshit! I wonder why everyone thinks I'm a brute when our dearest moon goddess is even worse than I am.

Because of Bethany's disappearance, I am now forced to live my life with a heavy heart. My heart aches whenever I think about her. I have no f*****g choice, I couldn't let one girl that u don't even need to mess up my plans, I had to give up on searching for her, it is obvious that she doesn't want to have anything to do with me, it's better if I purge it out with other activities. At first, I found solace in the picture frame that I had taken from her house and I keep it close by always. Her beautiful smile on the frame always makes me feel happy but after a while, I discovered that I was getting addicted to it, I couldn't sleep without holding her picture close to my heart.

That was so crazy and stupid. It's the curse of the mate bond and I blame the moon goddess for turning me soft. I stopped my men from searching for her and I had to put her frame far away from me, that way, I could try and forget the warmth and peace of mind that I felt when she was close to me in her father's pack. I spent every night with a w***e to take my mind off her, I can't be controlled by a stupid bond. I won't be distracted from my dreams, I've got a destiny to fulfil.

I pushed everything about Bethany to the back of my head and I focused on defeating the remaining packs and bringing them all under my banner. At least, I'm certain that I won't be distracted from my task again, the moon goddess gives only one mate and mine had run away like a scared little cat, so there is absolutely no woman that could get me so riled up and frustrated like Bethany. I can now focus on my plans to become the first Alpha King, the very first Alpha to challenge the Lycan king, Ashford. The Lycan King has refused to recognize my authority, he has not responded to my challenge, but my spies have informed me that he is planning an attack. He has some spies within my walls and I've not been able to fish them out. My spies are working on a plan to plant a bug on his phone so I can monitor his calls and replace out who he has been contacting from my camp. It's a difficult task, but I'm sure they will eventually replace a way to get me exactly what I want, meanwhile, I still have some more packs to conquer, I need everyone in line so when the time comes when the Lycan king decides to attack us, we'll be ready.

I did not face much resistance from the few remaining Alphas. They have heard about my conquest and they knew that they have no choice but to heed to my command or face utter destruction. The few Alphas that tried to fight to defend their packs did not succeed, so the others didn't even try too hard, they only bargained a little and I considered their request like the good leader that I am. When everything is back in order, every Alpha would be restored back to their packs after they swear their allegiance to me. I would be the first Alpha king and every other Alpha would answer to me.

For now, though, all the Alphas that I have defeated are in the Alphas court. I built a huge mansion that befits their status, it is built like a packhouse with ten storeys and I placed them all in it, watching them closely so they don't make a wrong move. The location is secure and no one can go in or out of that building without my permission. Their phones were not taken from them, but we planted bugs on every phone so all their communications are being monitored. Yeah, I know It sounds like prison, but it's nothing of the sort. It's more like a paid vacation and I'm sure they would thank me for it someday. Right now they are still struggling with the idea of having me as a king, but when they see the benefits of having an Alpha king, they would thank me for setting them free from the bondage of the Lycan King.

The rest of the pack were left in their territory I know that they are not threats because they do not have the means to betray me, besides my warriors patrol the boundaries and no one leaves without permission. They are free to go about their usual activities as long as they don't try anything stupid. I'm sure they wouldn't try anything stupid, they know the laws. By werewolf law, the conqueror of a war gets to decide what happens with the pack. They saw me defeat their alpha so they know that they now belong to me. I was lenient enough to let them live their lives as free men, some would have turned them into slaves and treated them cruelly. They owe me a debt of gratitude and that is why they never tried anything stupid, I own their very lives. When I gave up the idea of searching for Bethany, I released Carl also and I sent him back to the pack, but I sealed off every exit and I blocked every hidden path that he could escape from. There is no way I'm letting him reunite with my mate, my Bethany. If I'm going to spend the rest of my life without her, he would also face the same fate. Yeah, I'm mean and grumpy, I know that already. You can sue me if you want, I don't really care. Misery loves company. If I'm going to be misery, then he is more than welcome to share that fate with me. I had the urge to snap his neck and end his miserable life but I just can't do it. He did nothing wrong, he only fell in love and tried to save his lover because he thought she was in danger. It's not his fault, it's the fault of the moon goddess for not giving him his mate.

"That's bullshit and you know it! You haven't killed him because you don't want to offend her. You know she is coming back to be with us and you don't want her to get upset because you killed her lover. That's why you left him alive and that's why I haven't killed him myself, I don't want to offend her too." Scott would always remind me of the truth that I refuse to admit to myself or anyone else. Sometimes it infuriates me when he tells me the honest truth that I just wouldn't admit. If he wasn't my wolf, I'd punch him in the face for always reminding me that a part of me still hopes that Bethany comes back to us, I hope she is safe wherever she might be.

I put Carl on strict surveillance and I got reports on his every move. To my greatest surprise, he never tried to escape, not even once. He went about his normal activities, just like the rest of the pack. That was so unexpected, I thought he would go searching for her once he left here, but he didn't make any move to go after her. I discovered that he always comes to my Castle to visit someone, trust me that sparked my curiosity, I just couldn't look the other way, so I dug deeper into his affairs and I discovered that Carl had found his true mate while he was in my dungeon.

Before my attack on any pack, I always try to bring the Alpha on board with my plans. I try to get his lands without bloodshed and I try to make him see that all would benefit when I become king. Some Alphas understand my reasoning and they bend to my will without much struggle, but some, like Alpha Robert Delaney of the Blue Crescent pack, Bethany's father, never listens. That's why I used brutal force to make him listen to me. There is one Alpha that showed me so much wisdom and understanding, he is Alpha Gerald Patterson of the Blood moon pack. The blood moon pack is one of the most ruthless packs before I conquered them. Alpha Gerald is ruthless and strong and he is respected by all. I was expecting a strong defence from the Blood moon pack because his warriors are thought and well trained. But Alpha Gerald showed me the extent of his wisdom and thoughtfulness when he never lifted a sword to fight against me.

Gerald fell in line without so much as a bargain for more power under my reign. His Wisdom humbled me to the core, and I gave him preferential treatment because he is a wide Alpha I still kept him under strict surveillance like I did the other Alphas, but I trust him completely and sometimes when I need advice on important issues, I send for him and we discuss it over dinner. His warriors are now mine and they serve me wholeheartedly. I made his only daughter, Harriet, a Sentinel in my service. I had plans of mating with her because it would please me if she bears me heirs to my throne. I had eyes for her but all that stopped when I found out that have a mate. It was quite shocking to discover that Carl is mated to Harriet, I never imagined that.

I have always known that Carl is destined for greatness. When I initiated that fight with him, I saw his skills and I knew that he only needed training. With proper training and supervision, he could be a great Beta or Alpha. But why is he always replaceing himself with Alphas daughters? First, it was Bethany, now it's Harriet, is he trying to force me to kill him? Why is he always getting on my nerves, are there no other girls out there, why must he be chasing the same girls with me, that's unacceptable. His only luck is that I no longer have any romantic interest in Harriet, I stopped liking her the day I found out that Bethany is my mate.

It's so funny how he suddenly lost all interest in Bethany after spending some months with Harriet. That's the effect of the mate bond, it makes you do things you never thought you'd ever do, you think only about your mate and how to please her. See what it did to Carl, the same Carl that fought tooth and nail for Bethany. He doesn't even think about her welfare anymore, he hasn't even truer to contact her to see if she was okay, he just forgot about his feeling for her. That's so stupid. The mate bond sucks, I never want to be in that position, or do I?

Two months after his release, Carl came to me and offered to train with my warriors and serve me. I was so speechless. I knew this day was coming, I had always wanted to train him myself because I saw potential in him, he is made for greatness, but I never thought he would concede to my rule because of a woman, it's just not right. I could see his mate standing by the corner, I could see the eagerness in her eyes as he knelt before me and begged to be taken into my service. "Sorry Carl, I can't take you in. You don't fit in here, you don't have the right motivation." I told him abruptly.

"Please king Dominic, I want to do this, I want to be strong enough to defend my family, I would do anything you ask my king," he pleaded eagerly.

"Am I really your king Carl? If my memory serves me right, a few months ago you once told me that you'd rather die, than swear fealty to me, what changed Carl, why am I your king now?" I asked him sarcastically.

"A few months ago, I was just a merchant in a pack, I was misinformed about your agenda. Our Alpha never told us that you asked him to see down quietly before the attack, he never told us about your plans for our future and he never told us about the plans of King Ashford. I'm sorry for believing what I was told without investigating.

The few months spent in your dungeon has been an eye-opener for me, I wish to be part of your dynasty, my king. I wish to help you win this war and free our people from the Lycans." He explained sincerely. I could tell that he is saying the truth. My warriors have reported to me that the reason I'm loathed in some packs is because their Alphas never told them the truth about this war, they never want to move out of their pack houses because of their greed. They are willing to sell me out if it means keeping their titles as Alphas. I tried to tell them that everything would go back to the way it used to be, I would return them back to their pack houses as Alphas, but right now, I need to establish my dominance and join all our forces to win this war. Some Alphas understood, but some wouldn't just listen to my voice of reason, so I just took it all forcefully. This war is more important than their pride and arrogance.

I was looking at the sincerity in Carl's eyes, I knew he really needs this training. Harriet must have told him the truth about me and he now knows that I'm not the real villain here. I could see the regret in his eyes and I know that he still hasn't forgotten about the matter between us. He hasn't forgotten about my fight with him for Bethany, and sorry to say, but I haven't forgotten about it either. I decided to make things a little bit difficult for him, he can't have a happily ever after, not after separating me from my one true mate. I know I can't deny him this request, neither can I separate him from Harriet, but I could at least make him sweat it a little, I won't make it easy for him, not one bit.

"Fine. I accept your apology. I would personally oversee your training, you have great potential Carl and it would give me great joy to explore it. I only have one question for you Carl, Where is my mate?" I asked him with a voice laced with sarcasm. I saw the flash of regret in his eyes and I knew that I'd opened up old wounds, but for some reason, I felt happy to see him this way, he should never have dated my mate and he should not have helped her escape.

"Am sorry for separating you from your mate, my king. With your permission, I would give your warriors some hints on how to replace her for you. I know some of her favourite bang out spots, they may bump into her if they search in places that she loves to visit." He confessed honestly. I could tell that he has really changed, he is even willing to help us replace her, which is so unexpected.

"I was only checking to see if you are willing to obey my every command. There will be no need for all that, I don't need her in my life, she would only distract me from my true purpose." I told him brusquely. Carl trained under me for eight months and I'm proud of the man he has become. Together, he and Harriet make a great team and they are both generals leading my best warriors to war on my behalf. They are not just my best war generals, they are also the closest I have to having friends. I'm happy to have them around

me.

Two weeks ago, we fought off the first of King Ashford resistance. The lycan king has been silent for so long, he has been acting nonchalant to my challenge. But after I conquered the last of the lone Alpha's, he finally reacted to my threats and he sent his warriors to attack us. The lycans are way stronger than us, they are stronger and faster but with our population, we were able to defeat his warriors with little losses on our side. It is rumoured that this is just the least of his warriors and he is planning to send more in a few weeks, but this is a big win for us because it is our first victory against the Lycan king. I sent some of my warriors to the human side to get some pretty girls so we can party and celebrate our victory. Those pretty strippers do know how to be the party hard. I would have gotten some omegas to do the job but that would be setting a bad example to the Alphas, I want to rule fairly, so the best way to do it is to rule by example. No omega should be treated unfairly and every she-wolf must be shown respect. These human girls, on the other hand, decided to work as strippers so we'll simply pay them to make our party fun and pleasurable. I really can't wait to pick a pretty damsel to worm my bed for the week, it's going to be so much fun.