Chapter 12

Alpha Rex pov

Katherine didn't look as happy as I expected her to be. Right from the first day she stepped foot into our pack as a rogue, her only greatest desire that she had made known to us repeatedly; even until It became her walking siren, like a reminder to us all and most especially to me, was the fact that she hated being my mate and wanted to "explore the world while belonging to no one" as she put it, living the way she wants. I thought taking Theodoresusan's idea would help build a relationship with Katherine, no matter how long it takes but she had this wall so strong around her and I feared not even I could bring it down or gain her trust. So I decided to do what I believed was right, I believed it was best to let her go and let her live her life to the fullest, she insisted she wanted it instead of letting me keep her in my pack. If I forced her, it would make it seem like I was caging her since she didn't want to stay... The other best option was to let her go.

Funny thing was that I still understood her, even though I had known her for quite a short time. I understood her to want to belong to no one, her desire to go wherever she wanted because growing up in a monastery made me understand and gave me the ability to relate to half of what she had gone through; the pain, the torture, the hatred for the moon goddess and her parents that abandoned her for no reason only to make her suffer. So I was going to let her go if thatsusan's what she so much wants for herself because I wouldn't want to be a part of the people she hates forever. Even though deep down, I wanted to feel that feeling called love and be loved by someone too.

Once Violet and Theodore left, I met her eyes with my gaze and I was surprised to see the fear and plea in hers. She was silently begging me not to let her leave because her pride wouldn't let her speak, "I'm not ready to leave" she said with an empty voice, trying to sound tough but I still caught her eyes before she got rid of any sign of emotion that was there. I sighed and ran my hand through my hair, this was a hard nut to crack; a tough case to solve. "You said you want to be free so thatsusan's what I'm doing for you Katherine, letting you go" I replied and she looked at me angrily but her eyes were shaky like she was panicking.
"So you'll just let me go? After saving me? After making me believe that there may be kind people in this life?" She yelled with her voice sounding like she was close to tears.

"Thatsusan's not why I'm letting you go, Katherine…" I tried explaining to her but then she interrupted, her voice filled with anger "fuck you, Rex if no onesusan's ever told you I'm going to say it to your stupid face! You are a shitty Alpha, Alphas don't run from problems, they don't shift responsibilities. Instead, they tackle it themselves but look at you, you want to let me go because I refuse to be your mate. After all, I refuse to belong to you. Well, news flash Alpha fucking Rex, thatsusan's what happens to someone whosusan's been traumatized and tortured her whole life, I face reality and see things for what they are because life has never been a bed of roses for me so don't expect me to open up to you at once like you're some knight in shiny armor. Anyone can be a villain" she stopped and took a long breath but I was even too stunned to speak, I just sat there staring at this woman that had just put me in my place. People hardly put me in my place in this pack because not to brag but most times I'm right so not even Violet or Theodore put me in my place except they believed it was necessary and that hadn't happened in a long time now.

Then I understood why the moon goddess chose her for me, I thought Violet was something else but Katherine was more than that… she was feisty and I could see the fire in her eyes from her burning rage… she feared no one "you see this" she added gesturing between the two of us "it can't work, we can't work so I guess rejecting you had bruised your ego and now you want to let me back out there into those dens you call packs" she finished and slowly stood up, her eyes still on mine till she was now standing above me "it was nice meeting you Alpha Rex, I'll leave your pack now. You should pay me for those clues I gave you too" she spat every word at me with venom and stormed out heading towards her room.

I didn't know what to do, I just sat there looking dumbfounded after Katherine had just given me the lecture of my life. I was even more confused and didn't understand it all. Was I meant to keep on trying with her until she opened up to me? Was telling her she had a choice to leave for another better pack a mistake on my part? That was what she wanted though. I groaned and threw my head back to ease the incoming headache but it wasn't helping. This was serious, far more than I thought it was. Katherine was strong-willed, stubborn, and held her pride dear to herself; even after all she had gone through in her former pack. So I knew nothing else would make her waver, this was little compared to what she had experienced all her life. Suddenly Rex started getting agitated in my head and I
I got the message immediately.

What Katherine needed was someone that would try and place him or herself in her situation and see eye to eye with her… understand why suddenly changing packs was making her lose her temper. She needed someone to calm her down and probably change her mind about leaving. I only brought the option for her to leave but considering where she was coming from, she took it like I was asking her to leave and I realized I shouldn't have done that. Rex nudged me on to quickly do something, I sighed before standing up to find Katherine wherever she went to.

I searched everywhere I suspected she would be but didn't find her but I wasn't going to give up though, I stopped for a while to think then it occurred to me that I didn't check her room. I quickly raced there and knocked on her door before stepping in. Everything was everywhere… in disarray and she was packing the things we bought for her during her stay into a bag aggressively, it was obvious that she was still furious. "Go away," she said in a low voice and sniffed before she quickly wiped her eyes. I was behind her but I saw it, I couldn't help but feel sorry for her.

I shrugged and stepped forward while she still shoved clothes into the bag "I can't, not while you're still mad at me" I replied and she froze before she turned and faced me. Streaks of tears were evident on her face and her eyes were puffy already "I said… go away!" She repeated more firmly this time "you don't have to go, Katherine, I won't force you to leave, this place is also your home too" I said and she grabbed a pillow then flung it at me "leave me alone Rex, just get out" she screamed this time and threw the other pillows on the bed at me one after the other. I quickly went closer to her and held her hands gently to calm her down but she struggled with every strength and lord knew she was really strong, even for me the king Alpha. I pulled her closer and hugged her hoping this would help calm her down then I caught a wisp of her scent and I couldn't help but drag it in… It was intoxicating and calming. She felt tiny and rather fragile in my arms even though she was still trying to fight me off her.

I realized I was enjoying this because it was better than the awkward way she always caught me gawking or staring at her whenever I got distracted or entranced by her. It was better than the times she just stared at me blankly and never gave any reaction to whatever I said to her… it always made me feel like a fool, being the one she chose to always ignore. I felt I'd rather squabble with her all the time than have no relationship with her, seeing her angry was also a display of emotion and it was better than nothing. I smiled and nuzzled my face in between her neck and shoulder "you don't have to leave if you don't want to" I whispered trying to soothe her. Instead, she shoved me off her with a hard push and it sent me only a few feet back "don't you dare touch me again" she warned and grabbed her bag filled with her things then flung it at me. I quickly caught it and growled before pushing her against the wall.

If she didn't want it the gentle way then I was going to go rough her. It was Rex that was controlling me now, my wolf eyes now showing and staring hard at her with an intensity that she shivered and looked away from my eyes "so you think you've got the temper?" I roared but she didn't reply. I grabbed her face by the chin then forced her to look up at me. At that moment, the air shifted between us. The room wasn't hot but I felt hot, Katherinesusan's eyes were wide and my gaze moved to her lips… they were apart too and she was breathing hard just like I was. I suddenly felt the urge to kiss her, to mark her and make her mine. "Katherine" I growled as my gaze remained on her lips, I was trying to control myself but her scent and wet lips were messing with my head.

"Someone is losing himself uh?" She teased and smirked and that almost broke the last straw for Rex but I quickly held him back, "don't tempt me, Katherine, cause you don't wanna know what I'm thinking and all the things I could do you right now, right here" I snarled, our faces now few inches away from each other and I heard the tiny gasp that escaped her mouth. It was my turn to smirk because I knew she could feel it too… this tension between us, in this proximity "now who is losing herself?" I teased back and she scowled at me. I couldn't help but laugh as I released my hold on her and stepped back, that was the cutest I had ever seen her and it was something I wouldn't mind seeing every day.

I knew she was expecting something to happen between us but I wasn't going to do that. She deserved more and I believed in falling in love and getting to know someone before getting intimate, so I was going to gain Katherinesusan's trust and love before we did anything. I read her report after she was scanned at the hospital when she got to our pack and knew she was raped and I was aware of how traumatizing it would be for her mentally. I still wanted her and I was going to make her realize she was worth more than that, I was going to give her the life and love she deserved.




CHAPTER SEVEN

Katherinesusan's pov

I was still shaking, trying to catch my breath after Rex almost kissed me. It was a close one and I thought I was going to remember everything that did to me once Rex touched me and probably have a panic attack but instead, I felt safe and didn't want him to take his hand off me… I wanted him. I gasped wondering how moods could change in such a short time like it didn't even happen… but it did and it was intense. I looked at him where he stood opposite me, his werewolf eyes were gone and he wasn't staring at me angrily anymore, his eyes were still intense but they looked tender this time. For a moment I wanted to run back into his arms and initiate that hug he gave me but I had my pride, I wasn't going to let my guard down.

I maintained a stoic posture and returned his gaze with a glare to show him he couldn't intimidate me but instead, he smirked. The man was smirking! I scoffed and folded my arms over my chest "whatsusan's so funny?" I interrogated and his smirk grew into a smile "be at the training ground by 6 am tomorrow and do not provoke me, you saw what it does to me" he replied and my eyes went wide. How could he say that without feeling embarrassed?
Hesusan's shameless. I thought to myself "I'm still leaving your pack" I retorted as he walked out of my room "not happening" he answered and stopped by the door then turned to face me "I've changed my mind, I'm not letting you leave anymore" he added and walked away after closing the door.

Dinner went quite well, except for Violet and Theodore kept on exchanging looks between themselves after watching me and Rex for a while. I was sure they knew about what happened between me and Rex in my room because their eyes teased me whenever we looked at each other. I rolled my eyes "would you both stop acting so immature?" I yelled and dropped my cutlery on the table, Violet was smiling at me but her eyes weren't… she wasn't nice to me right from the day I came into this pack
"She yells at us with the same mouth she almost used to kiss the Alpha," Violet said and it didn't sound like a joke, it sounded more like she was trying to start a baseless story in the pack and make me look like a hoe that was already forcing herself on the Alpha. Theodore whispered in Violetsusan's ear but she didn't even look at him "you should mind what you say" I said through clenched teeth.

"Or else what?!" She challenged and my anger got the best of me as I banged my hand on the table, ready to go over the table and fight her… if I could.
"I wanted to kiss her Violet, whatsusan's it to you?" Rex interrupted our argument and turned to look at Violet from where he sat at the head of the table. Theodore just watched with rapt attention, looking entertained "Katherine didn't try to kiss me, I did so don't start rumors Violet" Rex warned her then looked at me and winked I got you, he told me when he linked our minds. I didn't smile back, I just stared at him as he stood up and left for his room.

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Morning came and I woke up, the rays were already streaming into the room from the little space the curtain didn't cover. My room was still a mess because I was too tired to arrange it last night and because I couldn't stop thinking about my almost-kiss moment with Rex. I didn't like him, I even hated the fact that he was my mate. Most girls would normally adore the fact that their mate is the king Alpha but for me it was bad, that meant could easily find me because Rex was the most known and feared Alpha in all of the packs and that threatened my safety. I knew would make sure to find me and make me pay for pushing him on those shards of glasses and one day, I knew I would have to tell Rex my reason for leaving my pack. My mind kept on running a thousand miles until I fell asleep, this time I had no nightmare.

I got up from my bed and took my time to arrange my room and place everywhere in order. I took a shower and dressed in the clothes that were given to me to wear for the daily morning training. My heart was erratically beating fast at the thought of meeting Alpha Rex at the training ground. Ever since he declared his want for me and how I provoked him into losing control, I didn't know how I was supposed to act around him anymore… and it seemed a bit scary and exciting, strangely. I stared at myself in the mirror and smiled in satisfaction at my reflection. I quickly brushed my hair and rushed out to the training ground… I knew I was late already.

I got there and Violet was training with Theodore. Rex came in not long after I did and came to stand beside me where the weapons were kept "good morning" he said cheerfully and picked a sword before looking at me with a smile plastered on his face "slept well?" He asked me but I just stared at him "whatsusan's the cause of the happy mood this morning?" I asked curiously and he shrugged "nothing to bother you about" he replied and walked away. I stared at him until he got to a training spot and choose a partner then began sword fighting. I just shrugged and picked a sword too, ready to learn to sword fight.

I got to a training spot too and a guy came over, I smiled at him and wielded the sword "hey" I told him and he smiled back then recognition set in his eyes and he laughed "oh shit, you're here" he said and I was confused "what?" I asked "remember me? I was among the people that found when you got into our border" he explained but I still couldn't remember him.
"It was rather shocking though, to find a werewolf turned into a naked girl" he added as he wielded his sword and chuckled. I didn't hear him chuckle, his words already blinded me with rage "excuse me?" I said "you heard me the first mate… letsusan's fight," he said carelessly like he didn't just make fun of me.

"I need you to repeat what you said to me… mate!" I told him and let my sword drop to the ground. I knew my anger was leading me but I wasn't planning on letting a man mock me and get away with it. He saw my countenance had changed and his smile vanished "it was just a joke, you shouldn't take it so seriously" he replied and I didn't know how or when but I found myself marching towards him with fury, invisible flames shooting out of my eyes. "And a fucking joke this will be to you too" I retorted and knee balled him. He groaned in pain and fell to his knees in pain. Once I had him on the ground in pain, I felt my anger slowly dissipate from my chest and I felt lighter… then I noticed the eyes and stares, everyone was staring at me. Not with scorn though, they were shocked and I was reckoning that maybe they had never seen a lady knee ball a man.

I looked around and my eyes met Rex, he was smiling. I couldn't handle the stares and whispers so I walked away from the scene. I guess no training for me today, I thought and sat under a tree to calm myself down. I didn't regret hitting the guy that mocked me. It only felt right to defend me in any situation I found myself in as long as I had the chance to. I had been abused for a long time and tasting freedom now just released the wings I had clasped for a long time so I was ready to fight anyone that pissed me off. A shadow of a person suddenly stood in front of me and I looked up, it was Violet. "Are you here to yell at me?" I asked and looked away but she sat beside me "Nah, you did the right thing. I heard the whole conversation and I agree it was annoying so he deserved that hit" she told me and I laughed "I honestly wasn't expecting that" I told her considering how we always disagreed, I guess she was like me too… she wouldn't let any man mock her and get away with it.

"I'm beginning to like you," I said "same here Katherine" she replied and we laughed then silence ensued for a while before she stood up and stretched her hand towards me "letsusan's go and eat breakfast," she said, I took her hand as she pulled me up towards her then we walked back to the Alphasusan's quarters. On our way back we talked quite a lot and I found out we had many similar interests, "Katherine I want to apologize for what I said yesterday, I know I passed my boundaries. Rex is your mate" Violet told me and I smiled "itsusan's fine, we're cool" I replied to her and took her hand. She smiled at me "itsusan's nice having a female friend, now I won't have to hang out with Theodore all the time" she said and we laughed.

Alpha Rex pov

To say I was proud would be an understatement when Katherine knee-balled Sr, one of the guards and ground trainer. I heard the whole conversation when he was mocking her for being naked and I was beginning to lose my temper too, I was about to walk toward him and give him what he deserves for making fun of a woman and my mate at that but Katherine had handled the situation perfectly and placed him In his place. I was proud to have her as a mate and my want to have her just kept on increasing the more she showed her temper and what she could do with it. A brave woman that was capable of protecting and handling herself whatever the situation… I guessed that was my type because I loved everything I kept discovering about her, I loved it.

When Katherine left after knee balling Sr, I walked over to him and knelt in his front then grabbed a fistful of his and pulled his hair back so he could meet my gaze "Sr, do not speak to women like they're objects… especially if shesusan's my mate!" I growled and his eyes went wide after what I said sank in "I apologize, Alpha Rex, I made a mistake and it wouldn't happen again" he apologized with fear in his eyes "I forgive you" I said tugged my hand off his hair "but you're to patrol alone for two weeks" I added and walked away towards my quarters not even bothering to see his reaction.

Only Katherine was on my mind after she walked away from the training ground because I saw Violet leaving too after her. I kept hoping they wouldn't fight with each other. I entered the kitchen to get what to eat for breakfast only to see Katherine and Violet chatting and laughing with each other "what a relief, I thought you'd both have each othersusan's heads by now" I said as I poured myself coffee in a mug and I met Katherinesusan's stare, it was blank but not empty. I didn't know what it was but I was feeling more linked to her as the days increased… Violet noticed the mood in the kitchen had changed and quickly walked out like she had something to do.




CHAPTER EIGHT
Katherine's pov

There are two reasons why I don't like the whole mating and marking idea.
First, is the strong pull you feel towards the other Person and two is the underlying concept of submission. Completely giving myself and trusting in someone scared me more than I let on. I've been broken before. The truth is I'm scared of being broken again.

Adrenaline was coursing through my veins as I took a few hesitant steps toward Rex. The fact that he had taken a shower before coming to the dining room didn't help either. He smelled fresh and clean. Immediately, his scent overcame my senses and I breathed in sharply to take it in all. It was husky and somewhat strong yet sweet and sharp in a delicious way and the abundance of it made my knees grow weak.

My gaze fell on his huge figure and I couldn't help but travel a little back in time. The feel of his body pressed against mine…
I swear this man is pure lava. He wore a white t-shirt that contrasted to his skin color and hugged every muscle in his upper body. The sleeve firmly captured his arms muscles and his veins popped with every movement he made. His sweatpants were grey and tight, showing his powerful legs and figures, not to mention his pants hung dangerously low on his buttock bride which sent a ripple of foreign emotion through my veins. He was hot and sexy as fuck and I was sure any insane woman would die to be in his arms.
'May I?" he asked, pointing to the variety of dishes on the dining table. Violet had insisted on going all out. There were eggs, bacon, waffles, toast, sandwiches, pancakes, milk, cream, Nutella, banana, and some strawberries.
'Yes," I breathed out, my voice coming out barely above a whisper.
'Thank you,'' he muffled before filling his plate with pancakes, waffles, bacon, eggs and when I thought he was done stuffing his plate, he grabbed the Nutella bar and strawberry bowl and pulled them to his front.
'That's a lot" I gently scolded him.
'I know right? A man has got to eat to keep fit" he replied without tearing his gaze off from his plate while I stared in awe. He did this thing where he dipped a strawberry inside the Nutella bar then whipped cream and flipped his tongue, sucked, bit, and chewed that one act sent by heart beating a thousand times in a second. It was insanely hot.
A gasp left my mouth but I quickly covered it with a fake cough. He smirked. The fucking bastard smirked. Maybe, just maybe he was doing it on purpose to see my reaction. Well, if he wants to play games, I'd very much indulge him.

'You haven't touched your food since I got here. Are you not hungry or is my presence a bother to you?" he asked. His raspy voice brought a blush to my face since he was the only one that had ever bothered to ask about my appetite. The truth is, I've mastered eating just a little, regardless of the quantity or variety of food I was served, courtesy of my former. Back there, we were only allowed to feed once a day and that was only in the afternoon. Most times, we eat half of whatever we are served and leave the rest for the evening…breakfast is the most important meal of the day, they say but was never applicable to us. The only slaves' opportune to eat breakfast were the ones that did the morning dishes, whatever scrub remained was officially thetes, but of course, you would pray to not get caught.
'I'm not hungry, 'I simply replied. He looked like he wanted to press further but for some reason, his words never came out. He only shrugged and continued to savor his food.
Suddenly he growled slightly before dropping his cutleries on the table. Curiosity got the best of me and I asked. 'What is wrong?" I questioned, teeth tugging on my bottom lips.
Only he did not answer me, which hurts because I had expected him to. Rex wordlessly stormed past me, a look of pure fury clouding his gaze. If I hadn't known better I would have faulted his change of attitude to myself I knew better. This was Alpha fucking Rex. My psyche lord.

Approaching heavy footsteps made me look up. It was Violet running down the stairs like the roof was on fire. I instantly stood up. 'What is going on?" I asked but neither fuming Rex nor worried-looking Violet answered me. 'I'm talking to you fuckers…fucking answer me" I snarled but that was all it was to them…an empty snarl.
'Under no fucking condition should you leave her side, I'll go over and see things for myself," Rex said hurriedly, before walking to the door. He stopped a few steps away from the exit and walked jogged back to me. I never imagined what he did next. He bent down to my head level and planted a slippery lingering peck on my forehead. Without giving me time to comprehend what he had just done, he picked my hands from my side and gave them a small but firm squeeze. 'Please, for this one time don't be stubborn and do what I say okay?" he whispered.

I nodded in affirmation and he was gone like he was never here.
'What the hell is going on?" I turned to face Violet.
'Nothing much … just some baseless rumors hovering around town" she answered

I laughed. I laughed so hard that I doubled over.
'That's the shit of an excuse, is what you can come up with? And you expect me to buy it? Really, Violet?" I inquired, all previous traces of humor gone from my face.
'No I expected you to chew on it" she replied with the same words I used on her in our previous encounter and I scowled 'That face of yours won't work on me young wolf. So I advise you to sit your ass down and chill. Ten minutes of awkward silence passed between us and it felt like ages since Rex left. I tried so many times to mind link him but it just wouldn't connect.
'Gosh! This is so fucking frustrating. I want to…" Violet cut me off after she must have read my mind.
Violet shook her head 'mm..mm you aren't allowed to leave my sight"
'Who said anything about leaving your side?" I asked and Violet arched a brow questioningly. 'We could go together. Rex never said anything about not leaving the packhouse after all…and I will be stuck with you all the time"
Violet shrugged then offered a smile, undoubtedly pleased with my idea... 'What do you say to shopping then right after Starbucks. It's just some few minutes' drive from the mall." she asked sweetly.
'Uh, I know what shopping is but I don't know what you mean by Starbucks. Is that supposed to be a name or a place?"
Her eyes widened in shock. Violet laughed but there was nothing malicious or condescending in the sound. 'Thatsusan's insane! You mean you've never eaten at Starbucks? She asked, surprised.
'So, it's a place I wasn't entirely wrong" I chuckled but I stopped when something snapped in my brain. 'Are you by any chance referring to the place where those insanely nice pizzas, fries, doughnuts, and chicken nuggets are sold?"
'Yeah," she grimaced. 'So you've been there?"
'Nope" I replied popping the p
'Okay, but you've eaten their products?"
'It depends on your definition of eaten"
'What do you mean?"

'Uh…" I restricted from speaking for a while but the look on Violet's face assured me to continue." and susan often come back home with these fancy leather bags and other times paper bags and disposable plastic cups with the inscription Starbucks written on some and MacDonald's written on some. And I also usually hear give orders to his drivers to get coffee from Starbucks… and yeah, I might have taken a little taste from their numerous leftovers" I answered nonchalantly but truthfully.
"You mean you never owned a full box of McDonaldsusan's or Starbuck's treasure?" Violet asked, still surprised.
"Does the leftover bags count?"
Violet rolled her eyes. "Fuck! How exactly where you treated in your former pack?"
"Worse than Angel Michael treated Satan"
"Whatsusan's that?"
"Never mind".

'Go change your clothes, we are going out".

"Right on it, mama bear" I answered with a giggle and jogged my way up to my bedroom. My initial thought of worry and panic over Rex whereabouts were suddenly gone and replaced with ecstasy.

In a few minutes, I find myself in the passenger seat of Violetsusan's car. A sleek navy blue convertible. I've always loved the feeling of the wind slapping my face. I prop up on the passenger seat, switching between carelessly throwing my hands up in the air and sticking my head out.

We had not told anyone that we left and so far, it seemed nobody had noticed that we were gone. I still wondered what it was that Rex had to attend to with so much alacrity. As we ventured further and further away from the confines of the cresent moon pack, I felt a strain on my stomach that was churning on me to go back.

At first, the feeling was mild, but it soon grew and consumed my thoughts and body. Everything in my body was screaming for me to go back to the territory but I ignored the feeling and continued to bask in the glory of my first in a long while trip.
Violet, who had been singing to the song yummy by Justin Bieber, suddenly stopped mid-verse.
The abruptness caught my attention and I turned in her direction. "What is it?" I gingerly asked.
It took a while before her response came. "Rex just mind-linked me. He is back at the packhouse and aware that we are gone. He wants us to come back to the pack right this minute. He said it is dangerous for you to be out"
"Well thank God everything has to do with me. Tell him I'm fine and that I can take care of myself" I replied. Somehow the previous words of Rex to me came playing in my head but I pushed them away from my head.
please, for this one time don't be stubborn and do what I say okay?
Violet glanced around at all of the surrounding trees and bushes as we cruised on the winding rural road. "Maybe we should head back and have one of the guards get it for us. Earlier a report came from our spies that your whereabouts have been known by the blood moon pack….." Suddenly Violetsusan's eyes numbed and her eyes clenched shut, grasping a fistful of her hair, she groaned out loud and cussed. I've never seen a thing like this before.

"Violet, what is happening to you?" I questioned frantically. The car was already zigzagging and I had no idea how to control the steering. Violet was still seated in the driversusan's seat.

"Please make this stop," I said to no one in particular.

Violet eventually stopped writhing and squirming awfully.

"What was that all about?" I asked when she was a bit calmer.

"A taste of what the Alpha has in store for me" she gasped out in agony.
Immediately guilt washed over me like a tidal wave and I thought of a way to swerve us away from the mess I created. "Let us go back..."
Violet was turning before the words were out of my mouth, the same time, a truck was coming from our back. "Watch out" I yelled but it was too late. I cursed and let my reflexes take over. The sound of tires screeching and metal crunching filled my ears until subsequently when the world blurred out from my vision.

Everything went black as commotion followed. The car flipped over and stopped in its back —Violet and I dangling from our seat belts. My vision blurred but I could hear Violetsusan's faint voice calling to me. I could neither respond nor move.

Suddenly, a furious raging roar surged from the woods nearby and my collapsing body jerked from recognition before everything finally turned black and tranqui