"Damn it! What a mess," the man covering my mouth cursed under his breath, slowly rising to his feet, sword in hand, and walking towards me.I watched his figure, silver hair hastily tied back, his big frame visible under the black hunting gear. The sword that had just slashed the python was firmly held in his hands, its sharp blade pointed steadily towards the oncoming beast.Klaus had been hailed as the bravest hunter at the previous banquet by the alphas, but now his figure seemed so small in front of the tiger, which was like a small hill.Nevertheless, strangely, I felt a hint of security. This was the first time since my father's death that someone had stood in front of me in danger.Glancing behind me, without Alpha Klaus's obstruction, my palm touched the edge of the cliff with no cover. The fierce wind slapped my face like countless invisible palms.But I had to keep my eyes open, find the place I had been searching for.Below the cliff, beyond the sparse, slender branches of
It's so painful.How can I explain? On the shore, I could say I dropped the fireflies because I was being chased by the alphas. But then how do I explain why I jumped off the cliff while Klaus was fighting the giant tiger?"Can't speak?" Klaus chuckled lowly, his hand squeezing tighter around my throat. He tilted his head, looking at me as if I were just a helpless ant about to be squished."Ugh!" I could only manage a faint groan as my windpipe constricted again. Tremors wracked my body from the cold, and I stared fearfully into those golden eyes."No words? What's your excuse this time?" With each question from Alpha Klaus, his grip on my throat tightened further. His expression was chilling, and the suffocation made white spots dance before my eyes."I..." I tried to speak, to say something, but no sound escaped. Lying on the uneven cave floor, my fingers weakly twitched a couple of times, almost useless.The pain of suffocation made me dizzy, so when my clothes were being removed,
The moon, hanging high in the night sky, had slowly descended. The sound of the tides at the seaside accompanied by the drifting sea breeze filled this small cliff cave, yet it couldn't dispel the tension building up between Klaus and me.I could no longer pretend, fear surged as I opened my eyes. "No!" My legs struggled incessantly, tears falling more fiercely. But Klaus just looked down at me, his expression icy, his actions relentless.The cold stone wall pressed against my back, its damp chill seeping into my heart, and despair clouding my mind.I didn't want to be claimed by this Alpha. Being a slave was already the painful punishment I endured from my tragic fate. Why did I have to be pinned down by a stranger in this place?Why was fate so cruel to me? After my parents left me, I endured hunger and humiliation to survive. In front of the enemy who killed my parents, I kneeled and bowed to survive. Did I now have to continue to sell my body for a chance to catch my breath?Think
In the dark cave, Klaus and I were close to each other.His mocking tone pierced my ears clearly, and my face flushed red. Under Alpha Klaus's contemptuous gaze, the tiny hope hidden deep within me was mercilessly shattered, leaving me with only a pale and cruel reality."I... I just don't want to be anyone's slave."After a moment of silence, I lowered my head, hugging my arms around my cold upper body, and somewhat awkwardly spoke these words."Because of this, you've violated our agreement." Klaus's words were low and heavy, unlike his usual sarcasm, more like an expressionless statement. But the good thing was, he finally seemed to lose the desire to f.uck me.In the first eighteen years of my life, fate had been extremely kind to me. I had loving and protective parents, who were respected alphas within the pack. As the cherished only daughter of alpha parents, I always thought the world was perfect around me. Of course, I had seen the slaves before. They wore tattered clothes, en
Through the layers of foliage, I saw the group of people gathering in twos and threes, the torches burning brightly on the ground, blending with the unique scent of alphas, emitting a powerful aura. In this deep forest, hardly any prey dared to provoke them actively.It must be said that being able to find Alpha Duke and his group so quickly was indeed lucky for Klaus and me.After all, he had experienced drifting in the sea, then barely resting in the cave, transforming into wolf forms, and climbing up the steep cliff. Before jumping into the sea, Klaus had fought with a surprise giant python and a hungry tiger successively. Even for an alpha, after experiencing so much in one night, he was already somewhat exhausted.Wait a minute, I suddenly thought, was it really luck?I shifted my gaze quietly to Klaus beside me. His dazzling golden eyes were slightly narrowed, his breath barely audible. He lurked in the shadow of the low bushes, like a leopard waiting to ambush, patiently observ
"Kill her."When Alpha Ron's words echoed, I felt a chill creeping up from my feet. I clenched my sleeves tightly, self-mockingly thinking that I was indeed too naive. I actually believed this cunning and cruel Alpha, believed he would keep his promise to set me free.Heh, Alpha Ron obviously intended to lead me to my doom, whether I was bitten by ferocious beasts in the hunting grounds or killed by him, I had no way out."Slave, do you realize your foolishness?"A deep voice, tinged with hidden mockery, rang in my ears as warm breath brushed against them. Klaus half-squatted behind me, his strong arms and chest bringing rare warmth to my freezing body.Though his words weren't friendly, I had to admit that being taken away by Klaus and becoming his slave was my only lifeline now. Thinking this, I lowered my head, leaning my trembling body back against his chest, as if frightened by Ron's malice, seeking his protection.Klaus was surprised by my actions, raising an eyebrow as he looke
Ron spoke with a hint of implication.As the one referred to as the 'burden,' I had to endure the gaze of everyone. The group led by Ron cast malicious glances over me, especially when Ron caught sight of Alpha Klaus's clothes on me, a sinister and venomous intent flashed in his eyes.The exit of the hunting ground was not far away, and we stood in positions where we could launch attacks against each other but maintained a delicate balance."Ron, I believe you haven't forgotten our bet, have you?" Klaus noticed the unfriendly attitude of the group towards me. With a firm grip on my waist, Klaus pulled me closer to him, letting his body block out most of those unfriendly gazes.Hiding in the shadow cast by Klaus's body, I gazed blankly at his silver hair, feeling a subtle stirring in my heart."Oh, of course, I certainly haven't forgotten, Klaus. Who could forget a bet as big as two chests of gold?" Alpha Ron said cheerfully, but there was no smile in his eyes."Very well," Klaus stare
"Thunk." The sound of an arrow piercing flesh was faint yet distinct. My steps finally halted, and a tall figure blocked my path at a speed nobody expected.Time slowed to a crawl. My vision was filled with Klaus's handsome face. His sharp nose brushed against my cheek, his golden eyes gazing at me as if he had something to say.His silver hair scattered around my ears, and Klaus's scent filled my nostrils. He leaned heavily against me, his face turning pale. He collapsed on my shoulder as if he had fainted.On his back, I saw the long arrow with white feathers.Ron's arrows were made of silver, the most harmful metal to werewolves. Silver intensified our pain receptors. Even the mightiest alphas would briefly lose control of their bodies after being hit.For us in this crisis, that brief moment determined victory or defeat.I used all my strength to support the collapsing Klaus, letting his head rest on my shoulder. His chest still rose and fell with breath, and at this moment, the g