Chapter Comment ( 3 ) Chapter 3 The Deal Earlier That Day Dominic's POV " You know what this means , don't you Dominic ? " His lips curve into what might charitably be called a smile , showing teeth like a shark . " Fucking my sister and giving her chlamydia . That's grounds for exile . Not to mention losing your Beta position. " Alpha Sterling's voice cuts through the chamber like a blade . My stomach drops , cold dread flooding my veins . He sits on his throne above me , and I'm kneeling on stone that feels like ice against my knees . " Alpha , please , I'll do whatever it takes " " Whatever ? " He chuckles , the sound like grinding glass . " Good . I want your daughter . " " Moira ? " " I want her as my personal fuck toy . To use however I want , whenever I want , however rough I want . In exchange , you keep your position and your comfortable life continues unchanged. " His eyes gleam with dark hunger . " She's eighteen tomorrow , isn't she ? Legal . Perfect fucking timing . " The throne room seems to shrink around us . Sterling leans forward slightly , and the full weight of his Alpha presence crashes over me like a tidal wave . Every instinct screams at me to submit , to grovel , to give him whatever he demands . ' My daughter for my position . My worthless daughter for everything I've worked for . ' Moira has never been anything but a burden . A reminder of her dead mother , a constant source of irritation and expense . She contributes nothing to this family except pain and aggravation . But my Beta positionthat's everything . The respect , the power , the comfortable house , the deference of lesser wolves . That's what matters . That's what I've built my life around. " She's yours , " I say , and I'm surprised by how steady my voice sounds . 21:26 1.27 % < Chapter 3 The Deal Get 5 > Menu Sterling's smile widens , predatory satisfaction rolling off him in waves . " Excellent . I knew you were a practical man . " Relief floods through me , warm and intoxicating . My position is safe . My life can continue exactly as it has . All it cost was one worthless girl who was nothing but trouble anyway . " Tomorrow evening . After her birthday . " He waves a hand dismissively . " I expect her delivered to my chambers by eight . " " Of course , Alpha . " I can already feel my hands itching for the satisfaction of it . ' One last chance to teach her some respect before she becomes Sterling's problem . ' " Good . You're dismissed . " I rise to my feet , my knees protesting after kneeling on the stone . As I turn to leave , Sterling's voice stops me . " Dominic ? " " Yes , Alpha ? " " Don't disappoint me . The threat hangs in the air like poison . I nod once and walk toward the doors , my legs steadier now that the deal is done . ***** The fresh air outside the pack house feels like freedom . I open the mind - link to Victoria first . ' Princess , I have something special for you .' ' What is it , Daddy ? ' Her voice practically purrs through the connection , sweet and eager . ' Your sister is being given to Alpha Sterling tomorrow . As a gift . ' I can't keep the satisfaction out of my mental voice . ' But first , we need to make sure she understands what her life is going to be like . I want you to be in charge tonight . ' ' Really ? ' The excitement in her voice makes me smile . ' I can do whatever I want to her ? ' 21:26 1.43 % < Chapter 3 The Deal Get 5 > = Menu ' Whatever you think she deserves , sweetheart . You know her better than anyone . ' ' This is going to be so much fun , Daddy . I have so many ideas . ' 'I knew I could count on you . Get your brothers ready. Make sure they know you're running the show tonight . ' ' Leave it to me . ' I expand the mind - link to include the boys . ' Boys , listen up . Victoria is in charge of tonight's ... family activity . ' ' Finally , ' Tristan's voice comes through , eager and cruel . ' What's the occasion ? ' ' Moira is being given to Alpha Sterling tomorrow , ' Victoria cuts in , her mental voice sharp with authority . ' But first , we're going to have some fun with her . And I'm running things tonight . ' ' About time someone put her in her place permanently , ' Marcus adds . ' What about Jaxon ? ' Tristan asks . I pause . Jaxon has been ... distant lately . Uncooperative . But family is family , and this is too important . ' He'll participate . Victoria , make sure of it . ' ' Don't worry , Daddy . I'll handle him . ' I close the connection and start walking home , my steps light for the first time in weeks . Everything is falling into place . Sterling gets what he wants , I keep what I need , and Moira finally serves a useful purpose . 'One last night of fun , then she's Sterling's problem forever . ' ***** Moira's POV I can't believe what Jaxon just said. 16100 < Chapter 3 The Deal Get 5 > Menu The words echo in my head , each one hitting like a physical blow . My legs give out , and I sink into the chair across from him , my whole body trembling . ' Tomorrow . They're giving me to Alpha Sterling tomorrow . ' " That's why I had to tell you . " Jaxon's voice sounds hollow , distant . " You need to run , Moira . Tonight . Before they " " Before they what ? " The words scrape out of my throat like broken glass . His face goes pale . " Dad's planning something . For tonight . Victoria's in charge . " He can't meet my eyes . " I heard them talking . They want to ... have their final bonding session with you . " The library spins around me . The safe haven of books and silence suddenly feels like a trap , the walls closing in . ' One more day , ' I'd told myself this morning . ' Just one more day and I'll be free . ' I was so wrong . Tomorrow isn't freedom . Tomorrow is the beginning of a nightmare I can't even imagine . Chapter Comment ( 3 )