Seducing the alpha

TRIGGER WARNING: Violence against women, Abuse, intimidation

That bitch Margot got another catch!” Words spat out with venom and laced with vitriol

I’ve become so used to it that I don’t react anymore, I’m painfully aware of the fact that I’m not wanted here.

It’s been so long since I’ve heard my name spoken positively that my past life feels like a dream, those sweet days full of love, care and happiness and a home that no longer exists hurts me to my core.

As I walk down the long corridor I am greeted-if you can call it that-by looks of disgust, hatred and by the same whispers and mocking gestures

“Look at her…how many dicks do you think she had to suck to get to where she is today”

“Definitely a lot! Look at that skank”

“Ha shit I’ll take her for a spin”

Usually for the most part, I’m left alone—ignored—by everyone here….well almost everyone. There’s only one person here that constantly yells about how much they hate me and how much of a “bitch” they think I am

Ugh I sighed I just want to have one peaceful day—I’ve been on the hunt for three weeks straight—I found myself speed walking or at least I tried to until I felt a firm hand grip my shoulder and pull me back.

Typically I would’ve been able to dodge that, but I wasn’t able to and quickly found myself crashing to the ground followed by the sound of snickers and “serves you right bitch” in all directions

The force of the impact was enough to cause my head to spin. I knew that there was only one person that had the nerve to openly attack me—Jason Sunderson—aka the leaders son and the person that hates me more than anyone else here which is an achievement because everyone hates me here.

I was covered in dirt, scuffs, scratches and could feel the bruises forming. I winced in pain as I tried to get up, only to be pushed back down by one of Jason’s groupies. A scruffy somewhat muscular man that looked to be in his mid 20’s said in a mocking tone “Who told you to get up” while Jason stood there with a smug smirk on his face

Finally Jason spoke “Aww Gigi you don’t look too good” his words dissolving into laughter with each word.

Until the door to the office swung open and the leader walked out with the same dominating aura that always surrounded him.

I could see Jason flinch when the door opened, and his tough guy act dropped immediately. Weak bastard I muttered under my breath.

“What is going on?” The leader says with indifference while standing against the wall

“N..Nothing..Da..I mean leader…Margot fell and we were helping her, right Margot?” Jason said while glaring at me and attempting to hide the malice that he was radiating.

I just nodded in response because there’s no way that the leader doesn’t know how I’m being treated and his lack of action proves that he doesn’t care.

“Hmm wonderful, Margot come to my office” Said that leader before turning around and going back into his office. His secretary trailing behind him.

Suddenly a hand comes into view and I realize that Jason is standing there with his hand outstretched waiting for me to take it.

What is he planning? I knew that whatever it was, It definitely didn’t come from the heart nor did he have any good intentions but I took his hand anyway because i just wanted to get this over with as quickly as possible

I was right because the second I took Jason’s hand I found myself being yanked with such force that If I didn’t brace myself, my wrist and potentially shoulder would’ve been dislocated

I winced from the searing pain that radiated throughout my arm and Jason leaned in and said “Your days are numbered” and made sure to bump my already injured shoulder as he walked past me. 

I knew that reacting would only make things worse so, I begrudgingly took it.

I managed to collect myself before going into the leaders office. He’s an extremely particular man and has a deep disdain for unseemly appearances which is surprising and ironic seeing as we are bounty hunters and getting dirty is unfortunately part of the job.

Shadow, it’s always good to see you.

The leader calls me shadow and his son calls me Gigi, I should be upset about it but then again I am glad that they aren’t tarnishing my name with their filthy mouths.

You’ve successfully completed another hunt, and in record time, good job. Says the leader with an odd smile, something about him smiling at me puts me on edge.

Thank you leader. I try to at least sound somewhat enthusiastic, but it’s hard especially since this type of work is exhausting.

Shadow, come one now we are practically family you don’t have to call me leader. He says but I know he doesn’t mean it, I’ve learned my lesson from the past and I will never allow myself to be that naive and broken little girl ever again.

I don’t say anything so he moves on, and finally brings up what he’s wanted to since this contrived conversation started.

Don’t hate me for this but I have another task for you, he says trying to seem apologetic but it falls flat.

Him and his son are more similar than they are different I think trying to not roll my eyes.

It’s fine what is the task? I ask just wanting to get this over with

Are you aware of the Allred pack? He asks almost as if I’m supposed to be unaware of the largest pack in North America…who does he think I am?

Yes I am aware of them. I say almost robotically.

“Wonderful are you aware of their leader; Alpha Derek?

Yes I am aware of their leader, now I am getting confused as to why he is asking me rhetorical questions and why he is asking about their leader.

“That makes things a lot simpler” He says with a grin.

Every time he makes that face I know that whatever my assignment will be it’s going to be bad and I could potentially die.

I want to punch him, but know that I wouldn’t be be able to even touch a hair on his head without being sliced to pieces.

“I need you to get close to him, get information out of him and then subdue him”

I blink several times, hoping that I somehow heard that wrong….but alas I heard it right.

I know that I have no choice but to accept it but I can help but ask one question.

What exactly do you mean by get close to him? I hope that It’s not what I think it is….

“Shadow you know what I mean, you are an attractive woman and should be able to seduce whatever man you’d like to” He says with a smug smile.

The only thing that I can think of is the fact that I’ve been reduced to just a pretty face after dedicating so many years to being the best bounty hunter.

I swallow my growing angry and agree to take the assignment.