I followed James down the winding corridors of confusion, hoping that one day I would be able to recognise each hallway and find a way out of this place. He watched me from the corner of his eye as I searched for signs or directions once more, but as always their were none; no indication of where he was taking me. I sighed, defeated as I lowered my eyes down to the ground, knowing somewhere within me that I couldn’t escape this place, and that I would remain here until I met with the gods. Possibly the worst thing was that I would only know about the changing when they brought the cage, and I would be forced inside again, to change forms in captivity, somewhere where I could not run free.
I slowed my pace down, bumping into the three guards that followed us, each one despising me for what I was. The guard I had collided with scoffed and shoved me forward, forcing me to move. But my legs wouldn't cooperate, and I stumb
“Because I am the second in command here, and anyone that’s sees Allec has to go through me first.” He explained reluctantly, not wishing to reveal that he wasn’t the one in charge.“Why?” I asked, confused as to why they had such a strange system.Stephen tapped his fingers on the a desk, seeming to grow increasingly annoyed with my questions. “Because that is the way things are.” He said finally.I frowned, still confused. “But who made them like that?”“I did. Everyone has to go through me.” He announced, smiling coyly. “but that is enough talk on the subject, let’s take a look at your medical.”My frown deepened, “what medical?”
I gasped, unmoving as the guards teased towards me; their eyes locked onto mine. I winced when the first guard struck me across the face, laughing as he brutally threw me over his shoulder, my stomach crashing against him. I squealed in pain, tears falling from my eyes as I remained limp, too afraid to move. What other choice did I have? If I had moved, Stephen would have shot me and I would be dead. Surely I made the right choice...Allec watched me from where he coward behind his desk, his eyes locked onto the blood that seeped through my shirt; his skin paler than usual. He quickly ripped his eyes away from the red liquid and turned towards Stephen; suddenly serious, seeming to conquer his fear.“What do you think you are doing Stephen? I am in command here.” He asked commandingly, straightening his back and squaring his shoulders.&ldq
The elevator doors opened suddenly, minutes after we had stopped on the floor of Stephen’s office, I had begun to believe that we would be trapped in their; or perhaps even plummet to our deaths. But no such thing happened and I was shoved violently by the guard, forced to exit the metal box that moved between floors of the facility. He led me down the wide corridor and towards the office I knew that I would probably die in, after all; the girl before me hadn’t been seen since that day. What happened to her, and would Stephen conspire with his men to show me the same fate? Or did Stephen have something else entirely planned for the girl who could heal his wounded soldiers whenever he pleased? Not that I would.The doors to Stephen’s office opened and I was surprised to see him sat at his desk, how had he beaten us back? I thought that he had to dispose of Allec's body?
I fidgeted on the cold metal table, nervous as the woman pulled up my white shirt to reveal my stomach, a small bulge informing me that I was truly pregnant and that I would soon here the heartbeat of my unborn child. Stephen stood beside me with a wide smile spread across his lips, he was also waiting for the scan to commence, his eyes locked onto the strange black screen. The woman doctor smiled down at me, attempting to sooth my panic, but it barley worked; my heart racing in apprehension. What if the child had no heartbeat? What if it was already dead?“Are you ready 627?” she asked, placing an unusual gel onto a smaller machine that was wired to the black screen.“Just get on with it.” Stephen snapped, anxious to get it over with.I sighed, nodding my head; knowing that my child would never meet its father. Nor would it ev
“You revealed our telepathy. We all heard you.” Nathaniel growled slightly, pushing away his tray.I gasped, they all heard me? How? Our telepathy doesn’t reach that far. My eyes widened as a thought suddenly struck at my mind, it was like Stephen said, I wasn’t like the others. I was stronger. More powerful. But why? Was it because my grandfather was an alpha? Did he pass something down to me?Nathaniel stood. “You have nothing to say in your defence?”I looked around in panic, the whole room had stood along with Nathaniel, their eyes blazing with fury as they watched me. I stumbled to my feet, fear gripping my every muscle. What are they going to do?“Wait I called.” Both silently and aloud. “I am with child! An Alpha’s child!”
I know that James had killed my sister, but I suspected that had something to do with the orders he had been given not at all what he wanted. Yet, I couldn’t help but wonder why he was protective of me that once after my nightmare, did he know something was off? Could he tell that I had been traumatised? Well, this whole facility had traumatised me in a way that I would never be able to recover, the events that took place here would always have a place within my mind.Stephen took a step towards the centre of the room, his eyes now focused on the female doctor. “How long until she is born?”“Seventeen-to-twenty weeks depending on the mother and baby, but I would like to order a C-section so that we can monitor both baby and mother throughout as well as ensure a safe birth.” The doctor decided, turning to look at me as she continued. “627 it would
The small towns scent was vulgar and sickening, the smell of rusted metal and heavy smoke circling the bitter icy air, entrapping me in its folds. I groaned, attempting to shake away the queasy feeling in my stomach, though it only proved to make matters worse and I heaved; lurching forward. My partner in the annual run stopped suddenly at the sound of my distress, turning back to gaze in my direction as I had seemed to have fallen behind. Blowing out a long breath, I watched the condensation seep from my lips, forcing myself to concentrate on anything other than the putrid smells; wondering briefly how to people lived here with the ghastly smog looming all around them. The world continued to change, bringing new smells and rules that I had not heard of before, though why, I was unsure.To me, the way that things had been almost one hundred and fifty years ago seemed completely fine, if not perfect. At least, that was
My sister cackled with laughter as she loaded our belongings onto the elegantly carved sledge, her shoulders shaking as she fought to catch her breath. I tugged the store door shut as I followed her down the street, wondering why she had gone completely mad, and if I myself had caused it.It took several hours for us to make it home, the conversation between us bare and simple, as though we could hardly wait to be free of one another. Which of course was true, I couldn’t stand being around my sister for more than a few hours, our foolish bickering always driving my mind towards anger. Something not one of us could allow, anger made us dangerous, to everyone. Mortal or immortal.We delivered the cart to those whom we had been ordered, our paths once again parting ways as my sister returned to her own hut, preparing to cook for when her mate arrived home from the hunt. I turned