CHAPTER 14

IRENE'S POV

My eyes had grown heavy and staying awake was impossible. I had succumbed to the darkness that pulled me into its cold grip.

I jerked awake with wide eyes, panting as I looked around. For the first few seconds everything looked foreign to me. I could hear noises beside me and I flinched when I felt someone touch my arm.

It was a woman and the panic on her face made me frown. Wasn’t she the enemy? Her mouth moved in a rush but her words were inaudible.

"…just calm down, Irene," I was starting to hear her little by little. "It's alright. You're back at the hotel now and Alpha Lucas brought you in." she said in a calming and soothing tone, trying to get me to lower my guard.

"Alpha Lucas," I repeated. The last time I saw him was when he charged at the rogues and chased them into the forest.

"Yes, Alpha Lucas," she said. "He's alright. He's right outside. Please calm down,"

I heaved a shuddering breath as I started to cool off. I lifted my hand to my face-

"D-Don't do that, Ir