Victoria’s POV I woke up in bed wondering how I got there. I did not recall anything. My mind was just like a blank canvas. The door was knocked, causing me to jump out of my skin. “Good morning, beautiful Victoria. How are you doing?” Alex. I laid back in the bed and felt my body at ease as I realised it was him. He made me feel safe. I liked to be around him. “What happened?” I frowned as he came over and gently touched my forehead. I felt nothing but realised a plaster was across my head. “You fainted, and your head hit the ground. The doctor said that you were going to be just fine. Victoria, do you recall the conversation beforehand?” He rested his eyes on me and pursed his lips together, waiting for me to respond. I shook my head and shrugged my shoulders. “No, I don’t remember?” I sighed, wishing that I could remember whatever it was that he was talking to me about. “Ok, let me explain.” He took my hands in his an
Alex’s POV I hated that Eliza had been on my land and dared to frighten my mate, my Luna. Who did she think that she was? Did she believe that I would choose her over my fated mate? Stupid fool. Now she had escaped with the help of some joke within my pack. She would be sorry; they all would. That was a promise. How dare anyone treat me like a fool and go behind my back like that. Once my men had found her, she would deal with me. Eliza would never be Luna material. I would die for my mate and my pack. She was nothing to me, just a crazy whore. “Ethel, what do you suggest?” I asked my mate's grandmother as we entered my office and sat down to discuss things while Victoria rested upstairs. I had my beta go and check on her regularly; I liked to ensure that she was ok. Well, I..” Ethel started to say, but my mind was suddenly elsewhere. “Alpha, Victoria is not in the bedroom, and her clothes are gone.” My beta came through the mind link to
Victoria’s POV I woke up with a start and realised I was surrounded by darkness, reaching for the lamp on my bedside table. I was shocked to find it not there and toppled out of bed, causing a harsh growl from the other side. Alex? It did not sound like him, and it certainly did not smell like him. Panic began to set in, and my mouth went dry as a desert. Where was I? I hoped and prayed that I was not back in that horrible pack house that Alex had rescued me from. He was my mate. My hero. “Get back into that bed.” I heard an unfamiliar voice demanding of me and then footsteps as he exited the bed and came to my side. I was still lying on the floor, trying to understand what was happening to me. Then I felt two big strong arms pulling me up, and I was thrown back onto the bed as tears started to brim up in my eyes. I had no idea who this was and why I was there. Alex was
Victoria. I feel sick. How could these crazy lunatics think I would be so good for them? I mean, I don't even know them, but not only that, I'm far too young to be carrying a pup for myself, let alone anyone else. The only pup I would be carrying is that of mine and my mates in the future. I look around the room and wonder if I can squeeze out from the little window. I don't have much time before Daryl or even Stacey returns to check on me. I have quietly thrown my legs over the edge of the bed. I managed to get up. Nervously walking over to the window, I see a balcony. My heart is beating like crazy in my chest, and I feel the urge to get out and run as fast as I can, never come back. I need to find my way back home, back to my mate, my Alex. I was trying hard not to scream as I felt myself falling off. I would hit that ground, knowing it would hurt like hell. Shut my eyes tight and wait. Slowly, I opened my eyes. I looked around and notic
Eliza’s POV That stupid grandmother of Victoria. Meddling old bag. She had to poke her nose in and try and destroy my plans; nope, I was not going to allow that to happen. Who did she think that she was? Well, I would soon get her out of the way forever. Luckily my good friends had helped me to trick the silly out bat, and now she was temporarily out of the way. My friend Shane knew some crazy wizards who would do anything for a bit of money. Silly fools. I was not quite sure what I would do with her yet, but for now, she was not a problem. Suppose it wasn’t for her getting in the way. None of this crap would’ve happened. She is the one to blame, after all. Alex just needed to be reminded that I was his better choice. Not some scabby lower-than-low tramp like Victoria. What could she possibly offer someone? She was nothing, whereas I was perfect. With my looks, my high rank of being the daughter of an influential and well-
Alex’s POV I was confused, dazed and unsure what was happening. My head hurt; it was pounding so much that I wondered why my Wolf had not healed me. “Where am I?” I called out and then realised I was chained up to the wall with heavy metal chains that rattled loudly when I moved. I roared with anger and frustration. No wonder my Wolf had not healed me. These chains were keeping me from being able to communicate with my Wolf. “Is anyone there” I called out again, but the only thing that returned to me was my echo. I could not remember how I had gotten here or how. My mind was a blank canvas. All I could do was remain seated on the floor of this dirty room and pull the small blanket over my body, which barely covered me. I must have fallen asleep at some point due to suddenly being woken by the door being flung open. Someone then yanked me, and I had never felt so weak. It was as if the life within me was being pulled out slowly
Victoria’s POV They were getting closer, and suddenly Stacey fell to her feet, landing on something sharp that pierced through her dress and skin, causing her to let out a horrible blood-curdling cry. It sent shivers of dread all down my spine. “Go. Victoria, go. Please.” She begged me, crying her eyes out as she tried to stop the bleeding. I can’t leave you.” I shrieked, trying to help her, but she was bleeding through her dress and getting weaker by the second. “Go. That’s an order.” She growled lowly. I shook my head and wiped my tears as they fell down my cheeks. “I am dying.” She whispered. “Run, Victoria, save yourself.” She yelled after me as I ran off into the dark forest. I did not even look back. The ferocious howl echoed all around, signalling they were getting even closer. It must have been almost an hour before I finally reached a long road. Nobody in sight. It was as if it were all deserted. I felt like I neede
Victoria’s POV My vision was all blurry from my tears. I was so mad. How did they do this to me? I lost everything. Alex was mine but not anymore. It hurt so much that he didn’t recognise me. Stupid Eliza! She had undoubtedly worked a number on him. How dare she. I needed my grandmother. “Get out of here and don’t return, you filthy rogue.” Alex’s words had almost killed me, still echoing in my mind. That’s why I was running as fast as I could, not sure where I would end up, knowing that staying here would be no good for me. Soon enough, looks like a small city, and I gasped. This was not just any city. It was a human city. I didn’t know much about it, except we werewolves kept away. I was here now; I couldn’t just turn around unless I wanted to die, of course. Shuffling my hand in my pocket, I went down the road, keeping my head down, avoiding contact with anyone. Many people were walking around, laughing and joking