18. A Wrong Turn.

CHLOE.

[At the mansion]

"I hate you, Alpha James!" I muttered under my breath, still in shock from what James had done at the hospital.

How dare he expose my secret to his whole pack, making me look like a freak and a weakling.

I felt humiliated in front of everyone... And for no reason other than to assert his dominance over me.

I despised him greatly. He was nothing like Jake, my sweet and gentle boyfriend who had loved me for who I was.

I longed to return to him, to resume our love story because I knew he must be missing me too.

I locked myself in my room, ignoring the knocks on the door for the rest of the day.

I didn't want to face anyone. I just wanted to be alone, to cry and grieve over my horrible day.

Oh goddess, why was I wolf-less at my age? Why was I born without a purpose? Why was I so different?

I wept into my pillow, wishing I could flee from this nightmare Dad brought upon me. I Wished I could go back to my old life, where I was happy and free.

I counted the days unti