VANESSA

The other concubines weren't close to themselves. They have always been jealous of each other, fighting for who would be the Alpha's favorite, but because of Vannesa, they pretended to be friends.


"We all cannot keep pretending that everything is fine in this pack," one of them said.

They looked at her, trying to understand what she meant.

"Since that little thing came into this pack, she has been stealing the attention of the Alpha, or haven't you all noticed?"


"You are right, I noticed but I tried to wave that thought aside. She is here to serve as a maid but it seems she is trying to get favor from the Alpha"

"Good! Now you will believe what I am saying. I have been watching her and it's becoming irritating to me. She is a bunch of pretense."


"So what do you want us to do about it because we can't just fold our hands and watch the Alpha abandon us for that cheap slut?"

There was silence for a while before one of them raised up her hand. "I have a suggestion to make. It might sound scary or you might think it's too extreme but that's the only way out."

"Please speak up, if it is not good, we will raise another plan."

"I think she needs to be poisoned and get her bedridden for weeks before she gives up. We will find a place to abandon her and of course the Alpha can't meet a smelly woman. We will make sure she rots there."

Everyone was shocked with the idea and they all accepted the plan except one person. The only concubine that helped Vanessa.

She also regrets being in their midst but it was too late. She also doesn't like how Vanessa is being treated. She sees her as her younger sister because she is very young to pass through hell.

"Why aren't you saying anything?" One of the concubines shook her by the shoulder.

"Honestly, I don't know what to say but this is too extreme. We should let her be, afterall the Alpha has no favorite," she said.

"Are you blind that you can't see how she gets closer to him more than us?" Another retorted angrily.

"You don't have to shout at me when you are trying to prove a point. Whatever that has been agreed should be done." She replied.

They were a little bit confused because she was not being direct and straightforward. Nobody can tell if she is on their side or not.

"So, you that brought the plan should be able to provide the poison and should be able to also carry it out, we are strongly behind you," another said.

"What? Why should I be the only one to carry out the plan? I only brought up a suggestion, so it should be divided among us. Everybody must participate because if something happens, all of you will blame me and leave me to suffer."

Vanessa's friend laughed so loud, "Really? Now you get the point. Why don't we forget about this and avoid trouble, rather than putting ourselves in danger. If the Alpha get to know about this, we all know the rest of the story."

Vanessa was busy arranging her wears in her own small room, "If only I can see somewhere better, I would vacate this place."

There came a knock on the door, she looked towards the door, her heart racing so fast. "Who could that be? I need some time for myself. I have been working all these while." She thought.

"Vanessa, are you there? It's me"

She recognized the voice, "Please come in."

The door creaked open, "what's happening? Your bed is scattered!"

"Yeah, trying to arrange my clothes. I washed them."

"That's fine," she replied as she closed the door gently.

"Uhm, I wanted us to talk."

Vanessa looked at the young lady, she shifted, making a space for her to sit down on the rickety bed. "Sit."

"Thank you."

She watched Vanessa fold the clothes and arranged them in her old box. She shook her head and wished to help buy new things for her.

When Vanessa placed the box in its rightful position, she returned back to her bed, sitting and placing one leg on the bed, while the other was touching the ground.

"So, why are you here?" Vanessa asked.

"Please reduce your voice when talking, my co-concubines aren't aware that I sneaked into this place. I wouldn't want them to find out that I am being close to you."

"Okay, what is going on? Why have you suddenly become close to me? Do you have an evil agenda? Do you want to take away my peace?"

"No, don't say that Vanessa, I am here for none of those things you just mentioned. Believe me, I am different from all of them. I see you as my younger sibling. I have been wondering what brought you here in the first place."

Vanessa doesn't know if she has found a true friendship or if the lady was trying to play smart and spy on her. The only secret she wouldn't disclose is her identity because aside that, she wouldn't survive.

"Hmm, you really want to know why I am here?"

"Sure, you can count on me."

Vanessa explained everything that has happened to her in the past but leaving some delicate information.

"I am so sorry about all these. I knew that something wasn't right because anyone of your age in her right sense wouldn't think of coming here."

Vanessa bent her head, squeezing her fingers.

"Listen, from now on, I am your friend. Whatever you need, do not hesitate to tell me. Meanwhile, there is a plot against you and please try to be careful."

Vanessa widened her eyes in shock, "what kind of plot is that? Who are those?"

"Calm down, I am here to protect you. The concubines are planning to poison you and…"

She was still trying to explain other things when a knock on the door interrupted them.