Chapter 4. Alpha Rolan's Visit

Hermione

I straightened the skirt of the short dress I was given to be worn as a uniform by Beta Hugo, feeling uncomfortable because of its length. My slender thighs were exposed and as I followed him towards the field the eyes of hungry and lust-filled men feasted on what they could see.

"Can I get another uniform? This one is too short." I summoned the courage to request for another dress.

"You aren't allowed to make demands so keep your mouth shut before I do so." He said, his voice cool and unbothered which made me wonder if he had feelings at all.

"But I'm the Alpha's personal slave, and I don't think he'll be happy that other men can see what belongs to him..."

I cringed after the words left my lips. I didn't belong to anyone and once I could reawaken my witchcraft then I'll hunt Alpha Rolan down and return to my people.

"Don't say anything else to me until we get to the field." He ordered, ignoring my question.

As we got to the field, I saw some of my pack members walking around with tiredness glaring from their expressions. Alpha Rolan didn't just make me his slave, he made sure that my people suffered the same experience.

My heart bled at the dirty and exhausted sight. The women who were tiling the hard ground looked like they would faint any minute. When a woman with a cub at her back raised her head and met my gaze, I saw the silent pleas for help.

I quickly looked away or I'd burst into tears, which was the last thing I wanted. "Stand here." He said curtly and went ahead to meet someone.

Whispers went around as I waited for Beta Hugo, some of them were filled with spite and hatred. The others were filled with pity as they didn't expect me to work in the field. I ignored all the side talks, keeping my head high in pride as I walked towards Beta Hugo, who was conversing with a middle-aged man.

He had this greedy undertone and a grim smirk that showed that he was in trouble. I had to find a way to get out of here fast or I'd lose my mind.

"Is she the one?" He asked with a gruff voice and licked his lips as his eyes caressed me from head to toe, nearly peeling off my clothes at the same time.

"She is the one. Make sure that she works very hard and no one disturbs her, that's the Alpha's order."

I scoffed silently. So the Alpha cared about me very much to ask no one to give me troubles, yet he acted like a beast when we were together. I just hoped that the man ogling at me like I was a piece of meat he could devour would listen, or I'd teach him a lesson myself.

Beta Hugo left, while I stood aloof waiting for the man's orders.

"My name is Vito, and you'll be working on that portion of the field." He pointed towards a large mass of dry land which the sun shone on heavily.

I never had to work in a field as the Alpha princess, I only oversaw the workers. Being a field worker was going to be hard, but I had to do it because I'd trained myself to endure every hard task.

"Alright, Master Vito," I replied and began to head towards the field then I stopped, realizing that I'd have to work with some equipment. "What do I work with?"

"There are some hoes and rakes over there, take one and do a good job, or else you'll be denied lunch." He threatened.

"Yes, sir." I agreed, walking towards the direction he had given me.

I began to make a mental calculation on how I'd finish tiling the ground before noon. It was over three plots which I was very sure needed more than two people to effectively weed it.

There were tractors and plows in sight, and some of them were being driven by the members of the Layon pack. My only choice was to bend down and begin to work on the hard-caked soil.

HOURS later, I heard a whistle behind me, then huff. I rose slowly, feeling the wicked heat of the sun on my bare thighs as my gown rode up almost to my waist. I turned around and found Vito's eyes glued to my thighs.

I cleared my throat and kept the hoe aside, waiting for him to break the silence.

"You are doing a good job, Hermionee." The wrong pronunciation of my name caused my ears to itch.

"That was pronounced wrongly." I corrected him without mincing words.

He waved it off, "It doesn't matter. Your name has no worth over here, after all, you are nothing but a slave." His tone was mocking and teasing, but I kept a straight face, even though I badly wanted to grab him roughly by the neck and warn him never to talk to me in such a disrespectful manner.

"I'm almost done with my portion for the day." I pointed out, pursing my lips as he stared at my hard work in disappointment.

"You cleaned up fast. Who could tell that you were this hardworking." He said, then took a cursory glance around like he was trying to ensure that no one was in sight, and then he closed the distance between us. "I can make things really easier for you in this field." He licked his dry lips as he did earlier in the morning.

"What do you mean?" I asked, feeling slightly suspicious.

"Oh! Come on, girl." He chimed, "I expect you to be smarter than this."

I entwined my fingers at the front of my skirt and then blinked. "You speak in riddles, how do you expect me to understand?" I asked with a shrug.

"Let me have a taste of you for a few minutes, it will be real quick." His hands caressed my arm which has a repulsive effect on me.

Bile rose in my throat at the sight of him. What on earth made him think that I'd allow him to have anything to do with me? His bulging stomach made him look shapeless, and his bald head gave his face a clownish appearance.

"A taste of me?" I bit back my chuckle, then shook my head in disbelief.

"Is there anything wrong with that?" His expression fell at my question.

"Unfortunately, everything is. I am the Alpha's.... sex slave." I said in a rush because of how degrading the knowledge was. "So what do you think Alpha Rolan will do when he finds out about your offer?"

"He doesn't need to know about it." He added desperately.

I felt a presence behind me, then he pulled away, his head bowed which caused me to turn around.

Alpha Rolan stood behind us with his hands folded at the back. He had a mean disapproving scowl on his face which could make the weak heart faint, but I was far from being weak even though everything was against me.

"What is going on here, and why isn't she working?"

Vito raised his head, his eyes shimmering with fear. "She was trying to seduce me, Alpha, so that I'll make her work less tedious." He blurted, then flashed a taunting glance at me while my lips parted in surprise.