53

Ella’s POV

I barely manage to get out of the door leading to the basement, before I supported my weight on the door, unable to move any more. I felt like I was struggling to breathe.

Alpha Klaus’s hands touch my shoulders as he stands in front of me.

“Just breathe, you’re ok, Ella. Just breathe” he says softly.

I look at him and whisper breathlessly “What the hell did he mean by that?”

He shook his head “I don’t know. But whatever he said was only meant to make you panic. He’s playing with you, don’t let him”

Something told me; probably his cold voice, that he really wasn’t playing at all. He was telling the truth.

The truth will make me wish I was dead.

I take a deep breath and try to compose myself.

“Are you okay?” asks alpha Klaus in concern.

“Yeah. Let’s just get out of here and check on Sara” I say in a strained voice.

As we begin walking towards Joseph and Sara’s place, a question comes to my mind.

“Where was Sara shot?” I ask alpha Klaus tensely.

“She was shot twice