The Auction of a Cursed daughter.

Do you know the best part of being a werewolf ? You probably thinks it's about that Strength, speed, and heightened senses that come naturally, and shifting between human and wolf form which is as effortless as breathing or probably you think it's about Wounds that heal in hours, sickness that's a foreign concept, and mind-linking that allows silent conversations no human could ever understand.

But then, you might be wrong.

Is there anything better than that assurance that you must be loved? People do crazy things to keep a lover who sometimes end up leaving , but a werewolf doesn't need to go through that hassle for love.

Before your birth, the moon goddess already paired you up with your soulmate, usually called your mate. So the moment you come into the world, your connections are entwined but Invisible untill you turn the ripe age of eighteen.

Then even if the whole world despises you , there's still that one person that'd look deep into your eyes and confess how much they can't live without you.

At least, that's how it's supposed to be but fate doesn't really play by any rules. Infact, it defaulted so much in the life of Raine Anthony, who was born as a dusk wolf.

Dusk Wolves are rare and often feared werewolves born during an eclipse. The pack leaders believe they are touched by both the light and darkness, making them unstable and unpredictable. Some myths even say they are cursed by the Moon Goddess, while others claim they are destined to bring balance between warring packs.

Unlike normal werewolves who shift at will, Raine struggle to control her transformations. The first time she attempted, She flickered between human and wolf form unexpectedly, and ended up getting stuck in a painful half-shifted state.

Her scent constantly shifts, it's usually not steady which makes it difficult for pack members to know of her existence. Right from her birth, she's been hidden, locked away and disowned by her own father.

The moon goddess was probably not satisfied with the curse she placed on Raine that she also made her mute. She could hear but there was no means for her to voice out her own thoughts. She couldn't tell if she was born that way or it came suddenly but what she was sure of was that she'd nec

"Bring her in!" Gemma's Anthony's voice roared at the back stage.

Raine walked in. With a tiny smile. All her struggling, her weeping and her wailing when she was abducted ended the moment she was told that it was her father that had sent for her.

She stared innocently at her father, looking closely for that warmth, that smile that nod and assurance that would certainly prove to her that he cares. And that all those years he was just really so busy to visit his own daughter.

To Raine, as long as she's loved by her father or atleast her existence is acknowledged by him, even though no one else loves her . Even if the moon- goddess also denied her a mate. She was fine with just her father's love as she's not going to live that long anyways. Not with her constant sickness and weak wolf.

"Papa.." she said those words she had practiced all her life, Seeing her father meant that she was saved or will soon be saved. . The rope that tied her hands to the back didn't bother her anymore. She ignored the men that brought her and ran to embrace her father even though his gaze wasn't inviting at all but poor Raine just believed that men barely smiles. That he was happy to see her too but just wouldn't express it.

Honestly she understood.

Not until the hands she had hoped to wrap around her in an embrace pushed her heavily to the cold floor and grabbed her hair painfully to look up at him.

"Don't be delusional little girl!. I Gemma Anthony, disown you as my daughter. I have no use for you and it's time to discard you. Don't be too sad. You've been dead to me all along and you should have never been born!"

Raine's brows drew together in confusion. She wasn't believing what her father just said.

She looked at her mother who was holding back her tears with two hefty men at each side of her arms gripping her forcefully.

" Your daughter just wants to be loved like every other child. Please don't do this Anthony, if I tell the world about you, no one would want you as their Gemma anymore even your rouge pack where you are an alpha would abandon you"

"Go ahead and say what you want Katherine. I have a lot of children from my mate and I don't need an extra who's even a weakling. Go on tell them she's the Gemma's illegitimate daughter? Who would believe you? "

"Just let her be then.. I promise not to pester you about her anymore. I'm sorry for bringing her up again and threatening you with her existence. We just needed money. Raine deserve quality education like other kids."

"It's too late Katherine. You brought this upon your own child"

Raine immediately fell on her knees with her tears soaking her father's shoe, she opened her mouth to plead for a chance but words just wouldn't come out of it. Tears welled in her eyes as she vigorously shook her head, her whole body trembling. Hearing those conversations broke her so heavily that she felt her heart being reaped out of her chest.

What's so wrong with wanting your father to recognize you as worthy? To Love you and acknowledge your existence even though he does the opposite in public? All Raine needed from her father was a hug of acceptance.

But she still haven't understood how much wicked the Gemma is.

The Gemma crouched in his feet and forceful raised Raine's jaw. " I told you, there's absolutely no need to be sad about this Raine, What would you have me do? Keep a time ticking bomb in my bloodline? I have other children and I need money badly, selling one of my old stock isn't a crime. Besides, I'm not sure about you being my biological kid! You are cursed don't you know that? Your mother didn't hint you about that? Being born during the eclipse it's a very big curse that whoever associates with you is doomed. Don't worry, I will keep it a secret from your new owner "

"Old stock? Anthony! She's just a child" Katherine cried.

Gemma Anthony scoffed and threw his daughter's jaw out of his grip " An eighteen years old is a child? "

He walked slowly away from Raine and stood impermissible close to Katherine while staring at her huge boobs and kissable lips. He tried to kiss her but Katherine threw her face away.

" Right, you wouldn't let me have you again" he said and withdrew a little.

"Katherine think about it, Your pain started the moment you decided to go against my wish and keep her , You are doomed because you are with her. She's a cursed child, think careful and you will realize that your pain and mystery started the moment she was conceived. You have suffered a whole eighteen years and I'm like that savior, extending my hand to grab you out of that pit of mystery"

Katherine spat on his face, his men tried to fight back but he lifted his hands, signalling to let her be " You've become a monster, Anthony. But please don't hunt your daughter too. Do you even know her name?"

"Who cares, she's getting a new name anyways and I'm going to place her as a curse to one of those rivals of mine inside".

"Just let us go please We will run far away, I swear you wouldn't see us ever again" Katherine pleaded, her heart was hurting her badly. She blamed herself for being a mistress to Gemma Anthony.

"Take care of her" Anthony said and dragged Raine like a dog into the auction hall.

The entire crowd erupted in cheers at his presence.

Raine's stomach twisted as she glanced around, her heart hammering in her chest. The faces before her were that of powerful Alphas, their Betas, and wealthy bidders, all gathered for the most anticipated event of the year; The Werewolf Gathering Auction.

This was the third time such an event has ever been held, drawing in some of the most ruthless and influential figures in the supernatural and human world. Here, money held the absolute power, and there was nothing, absolutely nothing that couldn't be bought for the right price. Sex slaves? Gold? Relics? Estates? Luxury cars? Weapons? Even the living, breathing souls were bartered away like mere objects. Humans and werewolves alike were sold without hesitation, their fates are always sealed by the highest bidder.

Raine's blood ran cold as she processed what was happening. She always loved her father even though she only have heard about him and today that's their first encounter, he's already selling her off. Her mother had told her he was a very busy man fending for a big pack. And on her birthdays. She'd send her gifts and make her think it was from her father.

I mean who wouldn't love such an intentional father and wish one day, he's busy schedule would end and they would live happily ever after?

Her father, the esteemed and merciless Gemma Anthony, stood proudly at the podium, his voice echoing through the vast hall with authority.

He had been the orchestra of these auctions for years, and he ensured that the most valuable commodity fetched the highest price.

Her fingers curled into fists, her nails digging into her palms as she fought against the rising panic. How could he do this? Humiliate and reject her like this? And without batting an eye, selling her off . Raine swallowed hard, her pulse became erratic as she met the hungry gazes of the bidders, each of them assessing her like old perverts. She knows exactly that they would turn her into their sex slave.

"We have a special one today. You can call her Orange" Gemma Anthony had said after thinking of the perfect name for the only orange haired girl in the pack.

"600 dollars" someone declared.

" She's still breathing ! That price can't even get you any dead human !" He snapped without an ounce of guilt.

" She could die on me any minute. I'm offering so much because of how pretty she looks. And tender and her unique hair suites her. I could cut that and sell. I won't promise go easy down there though"

People laughed at his comments and he waited till everyone calmed before he continued "I'd only promise to give her a grand burial "

"60,000 dollars!" Alpha Gabriel voice echoed from behind and everywhere became still. No one dares to drag price with him because he eventually gets exactly what he wants and he could make you pay so high that you will go bankrupt and later on, steal the prize from you.

Raine's heart pounded in her chest as she processed the number. 60,000 dollars ; wondering if she was worth it.

Her father smirked in satisfaction, clapping his hands once. "Well, well… looks like we have a winner," he drawled. "No one else dares to challenge Alpha Gabriel?"

The room remained still. No one would dare.

"Sold," Gemma Anthony declared, slamming his palm on the podium.

Raine's mind raced. She couldn't let this happen. Her fate was already horrible in her father's hands; what awaited her with a stranger could be even worse.

Her gaze darted to the guards flanking her, their attention momentarily focused on Gabriel as he stepped forward to claim his prize. Since she has been sold, the rope around her wrist was cut loose.

A sudden loud crash rang through the hall. The chandelier overhead swayed dangerously, glass shattering as it slammed into the ground, scattering debris and plunging part of the hall into darkness.

It was as if the moon goddess was smiling at her again. Raine didn't hesitate. She twisted her wrists, using the distraction to yank free from the loosened rope. Ignoring the sting of her skin.

Then she ran.

"Get her!" A furious voiced rashed out.

"Don't be in a hurry. She won't be able to leave this place anyways" The Gemma assured.