The Beast's Possession

**Bane pov** Bane pov

The fucker was insane. Watching his actions through the thin veil of darkness made me sick to my stomach. Not only was he insulting and demeaning everyone in his way, but now, he also resulted in beating innocent women.

"Acting as if you're better than me," the beast grumbled as soon as he stepped outside Zion's house.

I couldn't help but snicker at his words. I was by no means a saint, but I knew I could be if I really tried to be better. I had tried and proved that I could be, if only for Aife.

"Again that annoying incubator. Tell me, why are you so obsessed with her? Was the pussy so good, so damn addicting that you're willing to collapse and roll over on your back to bare your stomach now? Like a fucking dog, begging to be pet and scratched? An Alpha, he says. Fucking disgusting."

Ignoring his words was becoming increasingly more difficult with every minute that passed. Being stuck with him had always sucked major ass, but now that he was in control, it was even worse.

Truth be told, the biggest issue I had was the helplessness I felt. I didn't have any idea how to fight against him, how to force him back into the hole he came from or even how to plan it all since he could hear every thought I had. "That's right and ain't there a shit thing in hell you can do about it. Face it, Bane, my boy, you're with me or against me - everything leads to the choice you'll make."

I didn't want to be with him. Since day one, I had always been against him, even in the moments of weakness when he took over me.

"Are you going to talk to me? Stand up and be the man you've always pretended to be? Or am I on timeout right now, being punished with spiteful silent treatment? Tell me, how big of a man do you truly feel by acting like a petty bitch?" He kept taunting me, ignoring the looks he was getting from the pack members as he passed by.

Sadly, I had noticed how used to the situation all people had become. They knew what the monster was capable of so the most they dared to do was steal a glance at what my body had become.

"I don't have anything to discuss with you. Alphas don't lower themselves to the same level as the scum of society," I replied, feeling a little better for finally voicing my thoughts.

Arguing with the bastard was a dangerous game. Too dangerous even. There was no saying how he could react or what consequences that might follow my actions.

Just sitting trapped inside my own mind had to be the greatest punishment I've suffered through. The fact alone that I couldn't help the innocent people this bastard tormented was breaking down every bit of fighting spirit I still had. The more he did, the weaker I felt.

"You're not much of an Alpha anymore, or are you?" He said and immediately started laughing.

I couldn't help but wonder where was the imaginary line he drew for enough. When enough was truly enough for this monster?

Goddess knew how much time had passed since he took everything I held dear from me. My pack, my body, my home, thoughts, dreams and most importantly - the woman I loved. He took it all, yet still acted as if that wasn't enough for him. Every day, he used each chance he had to torment me, to force me deeper into the endless pit of desperation by abusing my people, by ridiculing and beating my best friend to a pulp.

I believed that Zion's strength and resistance was what annoyed this fucker the most - no matter how much he roughened up my best friend, Zion still spat in his face and demanded me back. If this wasn't proof of how amazing and loyal a friend he was, I didn't know what could be.

"You're getting ahead of yourself, Bane. Stop focusing on everyone else but you. Must I remind you that it's you that has a problem?" He growled, forcing me out of my thoughts.

Without thinking, I agreed with him. "You're right. A pest problem."

We both knew whom I was talking about, but the fucker gladly ignored my remark and went off on another tangent while I did my best to block him out.

Deep down, it disgusted me to know he too shared moments with her. Every touch, caress, kiss and intimate moment we shared - he was there too and that pissed me off beyond limits.

"Oh, stop whining like a virgin bitch and look at everything from a more positive angle. Bane, you're about to be reunited with your best friend. Isn't that exciting? Aren't you looking forward to that?" He laughed.

The last thing I wanted was for him to get close to Zion again.

"That's exactly why I'm doing it. You don't want me to and you're still not breaking in your resolve, I need you to understand it's about time you give up and let me lead this shitshow you call a pack."

The only thing that was somewhat positive in my situation was that he never hid his plans. Like the idiot he was, dude had an insanely big mouth, he just couldn't keep it closed and hold off information.

He wanted the pack, he wanted the power, he wanted to kill the Goddess to take her influence and for some reason, he needed me for that.

I couldn't help but wonder what was the role I played in his plan. Surely, it had to be important if he was so desperate to hold onto me and ensured I didn't fade away. What if...

"There, look at you Mister big head, you finally figured it out. You're an important pawn in my game, don't downplay your importance."

"Weren't you the one who constantly claimed I didn't have one?" I broke my walls and laughed at the absurdity of his words. "You contradict yourself, old man. Now, I think you have completely lost your mind. You can't take what isn't there."

I could feel how he shook his head and amusement surged through his entire being. "Stupid boy, I pity you for lacking basic understanding when it comes to your own being. She pitied you, idiot. She sent you a savior, Selene blessed you with a mate. Now, tell me, smartass, how is that possible if you really don't have a soul?"