WE ARE EACH OUR OWN DEVIL,

AND WE MAKE THIS WORLD OUR HELL.

~ Oscar Wilde.

MALIN'S P.O.V.

**FLASH BACK**

I quickly grabbed my keys and sprinted towards the doors; I needed to get out of here!

My legs began to ache, as I pushed my legs down the staircase to the main foyer practically jumping off all of them. Looking around I noticed several wolves around; ah fuck it must be lunch already taking a deep breath I set my feet on the last step.

Spotting a gap between the crowd, I pushed my legs towards the exit I was so close to the door; until a certain wolf appeared in front. I had no time to stop, my eyes growing wide at the impending impact I braced myself pushing my shoulder forward into the Gamma's side.

The Gamma wobbled on his feet from the impact, his eyes narrowing onto mine, but I had no time to explain. He was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Finally reaching the door I slammed it open, the door bounced back hitting the column beams outside. The warriors situated at front tensed at the impact, scanning for any danger I nodded in response to assure them it was all good. Or in other words not to link the fucken Alpha.

Spotting the Black SUV in the corner, I began to trek towards it reaching the handle I pulled it open and slammed it shut a bit too harshly. I quickly pushed the keys into the ignition, the car roaring to life taking over any silence that had once filled the air.

I gripped my fingers tightly on the wheel and pushed down hard on the accelerator, the car jolted up right answering my wish, of escape.

I passed through several clearings that surrounded our land, I looked up into the rear view mirror to see the pack becoming a distant blur.

My grip never once loosened on the wheel; I may have gotten away now but he still managed to taunt me through my memories.

The anger I felt rippled through me, lighting all corners of both my mind and heart.

"You disgust me".

"You're incompetent".

"You don't deserve the title and I will..."

But what hurt the most was his final words "You're useless... a major disappointment".

My breathing quickened, as I replayed his words in my head. I shook with anger, hurt and rejection. The feelings becoming all too overwhelming, If possible, I tightened my grip even further onto the wheel in a suffocating death grip.

How could he say that? I mean I know I've been quite difficult to handle with my reckless behaviour but, "useless and disappointment", I don't think I deserved to hear those two words, heck no one did.

The remainder of love and care I felt towards him dissipated at that moment. I idealised my brother so much when we were growing up, I always looked up to him.

But ever since he became 'Alpha Vincenzo' he changed completely, he was not the fun-loving brother who would cover up my tracks or play along in my childish games.

He was controlling, tempered, calculative and just a purely cruel man. He took pleasure, in seeing wolves around him cower away in fear; he held such a powerful aura it was hard to be near him and not feel intimidated.

He had a reputation amongst everyone, the wolves knew him, as the strongest Alpha, my father knew him, as the greatest Alpha other than himself.

I knew him, as a nightmare. Those negative and toxic thoughts that continually cycle through your mind; you try your best to shake it off, but it is so deeply embedded... you simply can't.

Well, a nightmare I cannot shake off, I relive it every day and night making me suffocate in his mere presence.

May the Goddess help his future mate.

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I had got to caught up with my thoughts, almost passing the dazzling sign, the lights illuminated the exterior making the bar stand out to any passer-by's. Turning off the ignition, I reached for my wallet and jumped out of the SUV.

A guard stood at front, he looked rather intimidating dressed from head to toe in black, sporting a form fitting suit which emphasised the overgrown biceps and muscles he had.

I walked closer and stopped in front of the guard he stood well over six foot; his head bent down in attempt to scan my face.

"Identify yourself", his gruff voice let out, matching that of his look.

Taking a deep breath, I craned my neck back to reach his eyes, tapping into my wolf senses I let my eyes shine to its true nature, of deep orange.

Satisfied with his search, he grunted the guard turned his back to me, pulling out a key card to scan, he tapped the card against the metallic plate. Soon enough a click filled the air, the heavy door began to open revealing complete darkness.

A small smile began to appear on my lips as I made my way through the door, the door clicking shut behind me, leaving me in complete darkness.

The sounds of glass clinking as well as booming laughter filled the darkness, promising its customers that pleasure was an indisputable priority of the bar.

I continued to trek forward following the sounds. Soon enough music began to echo through the halls, a mellow base enticing enough, to encourage on-comers and establish the mood.

The burning smell of alcohol soon filled my lungs, the lingering strands of wolfsbane mixed into the air stinging my nostrils lightly. I welcomed the smell, closing my eyes briefly and inhaling the remnants which lingered in the air from the walls.

I'm close I thought, One... two... three.

I reached a set of red velvet curtains; I stretched my arm out and gripped the velour grasping it between my fingers I tugged at it revealing Moon Bar.

The sounds from earlier now raging across loudly, the glasses clanking, plates shifting and chairs creaking.

I smirked spotting the bar top, I waved at one of the server girls, this one must have been new as she neared me she smiled from ear to ear stumbling slightly with the glasses she carried.

"W-What can I get you sir?" .

"The usual".

"Right away sir", she nodded taking her leave.

I scanned the remainder of the crowd, wolves hung loose on the bar tops barely able to sit right, some occupying the booths others choosing to solo on the side stools.

The lights surrounding the bar were dimmed, creating an elusively dark yet romantic feel or rather a place wolves could wind down from the usual radiant lighting we were exposed to, from human towns. The lighting was gentler and kinder on our wolfs eyes.

Walking towards the solo seats, I reached for the wooden stool placing my wallet and keys onto the countertop.

"Here you go sir", I nodded in response my hungry eyes focused on golden liquid in front.

"Is there anything else, I can help you with sir?", ahh she was fortunate I was not in the mood, but many other wolves would have pounced on the offer and bent her over backwards. As I said earlier, she was still to fresh and naïve her smile continuing to grow.

"No", I growled out. Dismissing her and focusing back onto my drink, but before I turned around, I could see the wolves nearby eyeing the server, with hungry eyes some biting their lips aggressively.

I brought the crystal glass to my lips, savouring the first contact with the golden liquid.

I sighed once the liquid touched the surface of my tongue, alighting all my senses.

My shoulders soon enough relaxed as the liquid continued to buzz through my veins, encasing all warmth and radiating pleasure.

Soon enough I beckoned for the waiter to serve me another and another, after the third drink I could finally feel the control beginning to leave my body.

The anger which once bubbled, now sat still as though someone had turned the stove off, allowing me too cool off completely.

I turned around, trying to focus back onto my surroundings my vision becoming slightly blurry...ah I must have had to many mixed drinks.

Suddenly a gorgeous she-wolf walked past serving the other wolves, why had I not seen her before? Her beautiful blonde locks bounced lively against her back, it would not hurt to ask would it, I smirked at the thought.

Oooh she's a juicy one, Jax licked his lips in anticipation the thought exciting him far too much, he quickly took over clearing his throat.

"Psst! Hey Blondie come over here and give us that body", Jax yelled.

The faintest sound came out in response, if I were not a werewolf, I would not have heard it "asshole", she mumbled, not turning even for a second as she dismissed us.

Now that pissed off Jax and I, who the fuck does she think she is! She's only a mere server... just a plaything for us here... nothing more.

Show her then, Jax yelled.

I smirked hopping off my stool and stalked towards the little lamb who seemed to be regretting her words as her eyes grew wide.

"Too late", I whispered.

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A/N

Thanks again to everyone whose read this far! Thank you for commenting, voting and following as well.

I know it might sound boring and repetitive of me to end like this, but I'm grateful to anyone who takes the time to read my book ❤❤

Also, a slight change of plans this chapter ended up being wayyy too long so I had to split it up. Meaning you're going to be seeing slightly more of Malin before we head to the Main crew.

**This chap is a flash back of what happens in 'Expectations' and it also sets the main frameworks for part 2 ...... so stay tuneeeed the NEXT CHAPTER is when things get heated**