I could not feel anything. My limbs had given up the strength I retained moments ago. The bruised muscles of my limbs cried out for me to rest. But I could not stop. Not when I had been given the chance to flee the clasps of the devil I called my moon blessed.
Courage welled and I pushed my feet against the bare grounds of the forest as I heaved and panted. My destination was not decided but my motive was apparent. I needed to cross the river before his warriors caught up to me or terrible, I land in his hands again.The risks were high.And the fact that my wolf was in hibernation for he had dominated her fully, ignited outrage and natural turmoil inside me. So vastly. He had demolished so much of me. My breath was unequal but I could not risk it for I was so near to my path. Just needed to cross the river and my scent would be mixed with wolves of another pack. I just hope the weed Dextra had given me worked for a few more days till I decide what I need to do next.Pebbles pierced through my soles, the blood dripped down my forearms as I ran with all my might. My eyes hastily searched the area when I heard soft waves of water cascading down the rocks.Eventually.I run carelessly with bleeding limbs. I had been running for the past few hours. I hadn't truly believed the location Dextra had given me of the next pack but the deeper I ran into the forbidden forest, the more I feel it... the taste of my freedom.Freedom that had been yanked through my hands by the nefarious barbarity of my mate. The one who was supposed to protect me was the one I was seeking protection from. Why? Why did he have to be my mate?Were my longings of wanting a mate who loved me and cherished me wholly was so much that the moon finds it so unfair for she cursed his existence upon me. My thoughts shattered, a wild wind blew past my flesh making me shiver. A few more steps and I was near the shores of the river that flows south. I scrunched my shoulders to my ears at the glacial wind. It followed me into the thickening trees that grew darker the further I endeavor. The setting sun was casting the sinister shadows that turned every rustle that the wind made into an imagined threat.Sweat beaded at my hairline as the pain in my body deteriorated. The soft sound of running water should have been a gift, but it served to be a new way, for now, I had to sneak into foreign lands. When a rushing river came into view, it didn't take long before I spotted another side. I didn't waste any time before making my way toward it.My body hurled in relief whilst the cold flowed through me, causing it to break out in goosebumps. My finger touched the cold water and I held back the urge to shiver and back away. I needed to cross it. Xerxes's wolves were a lot swifter and if I kept lingering in his territory, it would be a matter of time when I would be again in his clutches.Shaking my head, I sagged a deep breath before dipping my leg into the water. My teeth soon began to chatter violently. Clenching my jaw tightly to seize the motion, I quickly moved further. The river was shallow, barely reached my shoulders and that was quite beneficial since I only had to swim to a certain distance before I reached the opposite side.Feeling relieved that I no longer was fenced in his region, and now that my little wavering odor was washed away, it was difficult for him or his wolves to trace my imprints. Kneeling on the ground, I took deep breaths, the air around me seemed changed now. But the pain resonating through my sides was jaw-clenching. It was my limit now. I couldn't take it any longer. I barely had any stamina left to walk.My breathing was now trivial, more refined and the cold wind now had started to leave glacial impacts on my flesh.Pushing myself, I tried to regain my posture yet it only resulted in me landing on the ground again. This was it. The pain was too much to bear. And that was when I started feeling numbness creeping its way down my legs, and my torn, wet clothes indecently clung to my body. Losing the battle with my mind, I surrendered on the ground. The moment my head touched the ground, my body went limp and darkness was soon followed but the sudden snap of a twig to my right had my senses on high alert and with a groan of frustration and pain, I managed to pick myself up from the cold wet ground.I cautiously looked around, the limited light moon provided was the only source since it was already dark. Just as I was about to turn right, then another snap of branch paralyzed me in pure horror. My heart started pounding so hard that it was all I could hear.That one snap triggered the worst moments of my last few months repeatedly. My breathing now had started to come out in short raspy gasps. All I could think about was my tormentor.I slowly turned around, shaking badly from fear that I thought my body may have vibrate mode. I felt weak without my wolf.What if he found me? What if he was standing behind me with his evil smirk? Was he here to torture me more? Was I ever going to escape his hell?Once I was facing the direction the noise emanated, I immediately stopped inhaling. My body was immobilized as I stared at the front. Standing a few feet away from me was a man with light hair and sharp dark eyes. He had a sinister smirk on his face. The smirk was never good, it always brought me suffering.With a sudden shot of terror streaming through my body, I ran. Resisting my injuries and pain. I ran like my life depended on it because it certainly did.It was a false hope 'cause I had only managed to take a few steps before I felt a heavy influence from behind. The man tackled me and I tried not to fall on my ribs, I just couldn't afford to break anymore.His full weight crushed me under him. The stench that was waffling off him made me puke. I used every bit of my power to thrash against him, but it barely affected him. It only pissed him off more whilst he let out a threatening growl.Growl? Wolf?Why didn't I sense his presence before? Were my senses too molded with the herbs he used on me that I couldn't even identify a wolf in this forest?"It would be better if you stop struggling. The fun we are about to have wouldn't be pleasurable enough for you." He leaped his tongue over the flesh of my cheek.Oh, no. I didn't escape one monster to fall into the hands of another. I was not going to get raped by another wolf. I thrashed against him, shaking my body side to side while trying to claw him."You fucking wench!" He yelled so loud that my heart shuddered with terror. Sitting up, he straddled my torso and before I knew it, lifted his hand to strike me across my cheek my mouth instantly filled with warm, familiar, coppery, metallic blood whilst he grasped my jaw in a harsh grip. My breathing hitched as he brought his face closer to mine while his grip on my jaw hardened."I'll fucking make you experience hell." He slammed my head back to the ground, causing black dots to appear in my vision.A loud growl was suddenly heard in distance, a lot more intimidating and threatening as I barely turned my head to the source of the sound, still struggling to focus my vision from the impact.I could make out what appeared to be a giant wolf. A massive, golden-haired wolf with dark eyes looking our way. I couldn't help but whimper more and more. All the facets, combined with pain and terror made me shiver.Still struggling to fight the dizziness, I felt the man on top of me tense. And faster than my eyes could follow, the wolf lunged toward us. A scream tore out of my mouth as I shielded my eyes with my hands as I waited for him to tear me into pieces for invading. But all I felt was weight lifting off me and something wet prickling my flesh. My vision was blurring, the fatigue and pain had taken over me fully and my eyes darted in and out of the darkness. The last thing I felt was something feathery touch caressing my skin before I fully skim into unconsciousness."The wounds are lethal. Although there isn't any major injury superficially, her ribs are bruised internally, she needs rest to heal." "Why she's taking longer to heal?" I tried to open my eyes but found it to be a struggle. Two diverse voices fell upon my ears as I tried to recognize them, they were distant like someone was talking outside the door. Obliviousness washed over me and all the memories came wrecking into my head. The escape, the woods, the golden-haired wolf before I blacked out. My lids felt heavy whilst they quivered from my perseverance, just to remain shut. "I don't know, Alpha. I can sense her wolf but there's hardly any sign of her existence." I felt my coarse eyes open slowly, just to shut again from the bright lights above me. After a little struggle, my eyes finally adjusted to the brightness and I was able to look around. I was lying in a hospital bed, wearing a light blue gown, the walls were bright white and
It was just a flash when my eyes damped as the scene before me etched a harsh and brutal image I could never forget. When my body jerked violently, my sobs were squeezed by his hand over my mouth whilst I felt hot flames of fire licking against my skin. My body jerked again as I felt his arms circling and wrapping around my waist and my flesh pushed up against his."Tell me what I want to hear, blossom." His hot breath rasped against my skin I felt burning sensations erupting through my veins. Confining my legs securely around his waist, my body jerked again. I felt him so deep inside me, I could feel him in my stomach. I let out a strangled wail of both pain and ecstasy as his fingers dug into my sides.Sweat dripped down our naked flesh, I couldn't tell if it was from the fire surrounding us or the intense way he was molding my skin to his accordance.I felt his claws drag down my back as he pumped deeper. A terrorized scream rippled through me
Lies were always meant to give rise to pain and anguish with every ounce of self-detested that one could feel. I suddenly felt the same. And probably this was the reason why I despised Alphas this much. The power, the command, the intimidation they held, I was too naive to grip. My past had been a crucial subject of conversation for me, not that I was scared to open up, but I was frightened of the aftermath that truth would bring. The pain, the sufferings, the hatred. What was I supposed to tell? That these were what my moon blessed gave me? That his fingers had inflicted these marks of ownership, his claim over me?"I told you, I fell." This time, my voice was calm and the tone was more stable. He didn't seem to grip the lie I fed him instead he gritted his teeth, I could see the muscle of his jaw twitching and with a vague shake of his head, he retreated his hands. The sudden lack of warmness in his body brought a cold gush of wind to settle over me.Hi
"This dress seems kind of short." "Nonsense! It's just the perfect fit." I sighed. I realized I've done it a lot recently. My eyes keenly assessed my figure in the full-length mirror. Though the emerald fabric looked enticing on my caramel skin, it also highlighted my curves and bring out the brown of my orbs, but it still was a little conservative from the bottom. The rim barely crossed my knees. Moreover, I was glad that the neckline was more sophisticated and provided false coverage for my scars. Mikaela still hadn't witnessed them, but I was afraid of what she might think of me when she does so? "Okay then." I voiced my decision. Soothing the wrinkles out with my palms, I grabbed the flats before wearing them. "This dress used to be my favorite when I was your age." "My age? How old are you?" Confusion laced my doubts. A low chuckle filled the empty walls of the room as she twirled in front of the mirror. Her eyes set over her reflection as she assessed herself."I'm thirty-
The rest of the dinner went rather smoothly. I was introduced to some of the wolves whilst before Mikaela could make me acquainted with the rest, James had excused her. I sighed at the sight before me. Their pup had caused some trouble for them and by the looks, James looked quite displeased with his male. I felt pity for the little wolf for his eyes were squinted down with his hands crossed in front as his head hung low. It was infuriating how I couldn't hear them despite being a wolf. It felt like, the longer my wolf was in hibernation, the more senses I was losing. Kral sniffed back his tears as James stood with hands over his waist as he scolded the poor soul while Mikaela stood beside her mate with glistening eyes. What had this poor male done to deserve his father's wrath? "Kral can sometimes get hard to handle." I jumped startled to look over my shoulder. Augustus stood just behind me, his face close to the side of his face as he looked at the scene in front. His body merel
It was suffocating. Even when I tried to breathe normally, I couldn't help this lingering feeling of devastation inside me. To elucidate my sentiments at this point seemed to be difficult for me. It was supposed to be this way. I should've known the consequences. However, I was younger than Augustus, I was supposed to be the mature and wise one judging I was the female. It was shameless of me to even think about a mated male. One with a child.I again tried to take a deep breath as I watched the duo conversing silently with their eyes and emotions. Augustus had an ingenious look mauled over his features. Whereas, the younger male looked to and fro between his father and me now and then. It was so intriguing how much identical he looked to his father. Unrealistic in a way that I had barely seen any child looked as bewildered as this young male. The only difference I could point out was the innocence in his sparkling eyes unlike his father, the small pout of confusion on his soft pink l
Losing someone dear to your heart always brought enormous pain and life-long drive, a sole remembrance of devastation, plastered with hundreds of sleepless nights and restless days. I've been through it, not only when I lose my parents but also when I watched my brother dying and the worse, my moon blessed killed him. I could feel his pain surprisingly. The look he had on his face was once on mine, tears that were souvenirs of our sufferings. I wanted to reassure him, to hold his fragile body in my arms, and alleviate him that everything was going to be fine, but I knew none of this mattered, knowing neither his mother was ever going to come back nor my brother. They were gone, for different reasons, in different ways.Still, I placed my hand on his back, and before I knew it, I was rubbing his back soothingly. Despite my consolations, I felt his body tensing and he hung his head low when I noticed his fingers interlaced with each other with tear drops falling over his lap.My heart
The stars shined brighter than ever, the frigid touch of wind that once was meant to calm my soul, now made me warmer than ever and the moon, how could I not admire it, for once, I thanked the moon goddess to letting a person like Augustus come in my life. It was not a purposeful meeting of ours, but something that moon must have prepared for me, to mend the mistake of making a cruel and heartless creature like Xerxes to be my mate.And then there was this feeling, something so blissful and in-between serenity, and peace, that now finally my life was becoming a little better. The thought that I was going to flee from here too was somewhat becoming a blur, the feeling I was coming to suddenly like.Augustus stroked his thumb over the back of my hand, delicate enough to let me feel his sentiments and tight enough to not let me pull my hand away, not that I was going to but I liked this. Not to forget the smile that was still there on my lips, something so strange to me.I could barely r