Sold To The Alpha
Chapter 3

Aaron and Justin arrived back at the pack house just in time to revert, redress, and hurry inside before the gleaming dark silver car pulled up in front of the main doors. Staring out of his bedroom window, Aaron saw the chauffeur step out smartly and walk around to open the rear door before stepping back and allowing what could only be described as a beautiful goddess to emerge from the vehicle.

Aaron's eyes raked over this vision before him, her long blonde hair that reached to her waist was tied back in a loose braid while small curls framed her heart-shaped face. She wore a simple off the shoulder summer dress that fell to just above her knees and as she turned, her wrist glinted in the sun as the rays of light caught a thin silver bracelet.

Aaron's eyes darkened, he would not be swayed by this pretty face, she was still some b***h that had been sold off by her own family! He glowered to himself, 'is this all I'm worth, some other family's trash?!' before stalking toward the door knowing he would be summoned imminently

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Charity stared wide-eyed up at the enormous mansion that towered before her, whilst still trying to take in the magnitude of the pack house she heard a voice clear in front of her, looking toward the sound she was greeted by the sight of a middle-aged man dressed in casual jeans and a plain T-shirt that did nothing to hide the powerful frame beneath it. The man stepped toward her with his hand outstretched, 'Lady Charity I presume?' he inquired whilst looking her straight in the eye. Charity flushed a subtle pink as she extended her own hand to be shaken, 'its just Charity' she murmured smiling shyly, overwhelmed by the confidence and masculinity that exuded from the man in front of her. 'I am Jared' the man replied, smiling down at her, 'I am the Beta for the Silver Cross pack and am here to welcome you to your new home. I will summon one of the she-wolves to show you to your quarters where you can unpack before she will take you to meet our Alpha, Alistair! He looked toward the chauffeur expectantly, a few awkward moments passed before Charity realized he was waiting for her suitcases, she held up the small backpack, 'this is all I have with me' she whispered trying not to make eye contact and see the pity that she knew would be housed there.

If Jared had been surprised at her admission, he covered it well, smiling down at her, he took her backpack from her hand and gently led her toward the large oak front doors. Charity snuck a glance at the Beta as she walked beside him, all the stories she had heard of the infamous Silver Cross, she had not expected a friendly welcome at the door and was unsure what awaited her within the building in front of her.

Stepping through the doors it took a moment for her eyes to adjust after the bright afternoon sun. Slowly the grand entrance came into view, to the left was a sweeping staircase that she presumed led to the packs living quarters, to the right was a heavy set door which looked like it would lead down to a lower level, in front was various open doors showing a large dining room, a sitting room with many comfy sofas and chairs and a small corridor that she assumed led to the kitchen.

Turning to her right, she discovered Jared was looking at her smiling and she quickly shut her mouth that she suddenly realized had fallen open at the grandiose laid out in front of her. 'So you like the entrance Lady Charity?' he asked with a low chuckle, Charity blushed again, 'It's beautiful' she stammered, 'it will be an honour to work for you, Beta Jared!'

A slightly shocked look crossed Jared's face 'work for us?' he inquired, 'you are here to marry the future heir to the pack lady Charity?'

Charity started to panic, worried she had offended the pack's Beta 'I'm sorry Beta' she stuttered, 'I was informed by my family that I had been sold to Alpha Alistair and as such, I was to do his bidding, I assumed that would include the work deemed below those of the pack.' Jared looked at Charity curiously for a few seconds before throwing his head back and laughing, 'oh little one' he sighed wiping his eyes, 'we are a Pack family, we do not have servants, bought or otherwise, we all work together to keep the pack house running., Alpha obviously has his reasons for your presence but I can guarantee it is not to serve us. You will attend college with the other pack children, learn our ways, spend time with, and eventually marry our future Alpha.'

A knot that she had been unaware of, suddenly unclenched from Charity's stomach, could the Beta be telling the truth? was she really not here as a slave?

Before she could work through her train of thought, Jared gave a piercing whistle and a young girl of about 17 rushed down the stairs, her brown hair flying along behind her as she took the steps two at a time. Skidding to a halt in front of Jared she bowed her head and said 'Beta, how may I assist you?', Jared looked down at the girl smiling, 'Charity, this is Chloe, she will be your roommate for the time being, Chloe, this is Charity, a new member of our pack, please show her to your room and help her get settled. Alpha will request her presence in his office this afternoon!

Chloe bowed her head again, 'yes Beta' she replied, before taking the rucksack that Jared held forward, grabbing Charity's hand and dragging her toward the stairs talking animatedly. 'I am so excited!' she bubbled, 'I haven't had a roommate since Sarah found her mate and moved to the mated quarters!' dragging her up the stairs, Chloe headed down a corridor to the right and then through the 4th door on the left. Charity looked around at the bomb site that was Chloe's room, clothes were everywhere including the spare bed. Chloe unceremoniously gathered them up and threw them into her already overflowing wardrobe, shouldered it shut, before plonking herself down on her bed and looking at Charity expectantly.