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Kailey’s POV"Order!" the sentinel’s voice boomed, I stood there trembling, my legs barely holding me up. The weight of the chains on my wrists and ankles was nothing compared to the crushing fear inside me. Every little movement made the chains clink softly, the sound echoing in the silence of the massive courtroom. I felt the cold bite of the metal digging into my skin, but that was nothing compared to the burning stares of the people around me.The dress I wore hung loose on my body. It was plain and worn, but it was the cleanest thing I had worn in days. It covered most of the bruises scattered across my arms and legs, but no dress could hide the fear radiating off me.Before me, sitting on a high platform, was Alpha Mark. His presence was like a storm cloud, heavy and dark. His cold, unyielding expression felt like it could slice through me, but it was his eyes that terrified me the most. They burned with a fury that made my blood run cold. If he could, I was sure he would leap fro
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Kailey’s POVI sat on the cold stone floor of the cell, my knees pulled up to my chest. My chains rattled every time I moved. Tears streamed down my face as I thought about everything that had happened.The trial was delayed. That was something, at least. A small sliver of hope. Maybe, just maybe, there would be a miracle. Maybe I wouldn’t be executed.But as the moments dragged on, my mind spiraled. Memories flooded in—memories I had tried so hard to bury.Kyle.His face surfaced first, along with the sharp pain of betrayal. My ex. The one I had given everything to. The one who had looked me in the eyes and told me I was his world. And yet, he had turned around and marked someone else.“Kailey, you’re just an omega,” he had said that day, his voice cold and dismissive. “I can’t be tied to someone like you. I have to think about my future.”We had been together for years. Years of laughter, dreams, and promises. And in the end, none of it had mattered. He had chosen another. He had marked h
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Ezekiel’s POVThe car pulled up to the front of the pack house just as the evening sun dipped low on the horizon. My hands gripped the armrest as I leaned forward, eager for the ride to end. The moment the car came to a stop, I swung the door open before the chauffeur could even reach it.“Sir, how was your journey?” the chauffeur asked, tipping his hat as he stood aside.“Fine,” I replied curtly, not bothering to look at him. My mind was already elsewhere—on Kailey.I hadn’t seen her in days. My father had sent me to handle a dispute in the neighboring pack, claiming it was urgent. But I knew the truth. He’d done it on purpose, sending me far away so I couldn’t intervene. Kailey had been imprisoned, accused of things I knew she hadn’t done, and he’d used every opportunity to keep me out of the picture.I didn’t care about the disputes I’d resolved, the alliances I’d had to navigate, or the endless, meaningless formalities. All I wanted was to see her.As I stepped out of the car, I saw hi
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Kailey’s POVThe room felt colder than usual, though I was sure it wasn’t just the temperature. The chains on my wrists and ankles had long since become unbearable, but the sight of Ezekiel walking into the courtroom made me feel lighter, just for a moment.But that moment faded quickly. I watched his face, searching for something—reassurance, determination, anything that told me he was here to save me. Instead, I saw hesitation, conflict.I couldn’t breathe.He stood there, tall and imposing, his presence commanding the attention of everyone in the room. The sentinel announced him, and the crowd whispered, their voices a mix of awe and curiosity.But I didn’t care about any of them. My eyes were locked on him, and his on me.For a fleeting second, I thought I saw pain in his eyes, the Ezekiel I knew breaking through the stoic mask he wore. But then he turned away, his gaze hardening as he addressed the elders.“Do you, as the future Alpha of this pack, think Kailey is guilty of the crimes
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Kailey’s POVThe words rang in my ears like a death knell.“Kailey is hereby declared guilty of seducing the future Alpha, Ezekiel. For this crime, she is banished from the pack and sentenced to be killed upon sight should she return.”I froze, unable to comprehend the gravity of the Elder’s decree. The silence that followed was deafening, broken only by the sound of my shallow breathing.I turned my eyes toward Ezekiel, desperate for some sign that he would speak up, that he would fight for me. His face was a mask of shock, his lips slightly parted as if he couldn’t believe what he’d just heard. But he didn’t move. He didn’t say a word.“Ezekiel,” I croaked, my voice trembling. “Please, tell them the truth. Tell them this isn’t true.”He met my eyes briefly, and I saw the conflict there—the battle he was fighting within himself. But instead of stepping forward, instead of saying anything, he lowered his gaze, his silence cutting deeper than any blade ever could.The Elder continued as if I
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Kailey’s POV“Someone… Someone tried to kill me,” I gasped, clutching my injured arm. My vision blurred, and I felt myself swaying. “They were here. They had a knife.”The other guard knelt beside me, his expression grim. “We were sent to get you out of here.”“You’re getting me out?” I asked, my voice shaky and laced with suspicion. My arm throbbed, blood still oozing from the gash left by the assassin. “Why now? Who sent you?”The taller of the two guards glanced over his shoulder at the open door. His face was hidden by the shadow of his helmet, but his tone was urgent. “Someone wants you dead. If we don’t move, they’ll try again. Do you want to live here or stay here and die?”“I want to live,” I replied, though doubt clouded my thoughts. “But how do I know you’re not just taking me somewhere else to finish the job?”The shorter guard exhaled sharply, clearly running out of patience. “We don’t have time for your paranoia. If we wanted you dead, you wouldn’t have survived this long.”I h
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Kailey’s POV“Shit!” I shouted, my voice echoing through the dense forest as the rabbit ran into the underbrush. My stomach growled loudly, a reminder of my failure.“Damn it,” I muttered, frustration bubbling over. “If it wasn’t for this stupid leg…” I glanced down at the bandage I’d wrapped hastily around the deep cut on my thigh. Blood had seeped through the fabric again, staining it dark red.It had been three days since I fled the pack. Three days since Ezekiel betrayed me, and his father’s assassin tried to end my life. And now here I was, living in a damp cave, scrounging for food like some primitive human.I adjusted the crude sling I’d made to carry my meager catch for the day—a few squirrels and a small bird. Not exactly a feast, but it was better than nothing. Survival was all that mattered now.The sun was beginning to set, casting long shadows across the forest floor as I made my way back to the cave. The spring air carried a chill, and I could feel the first stirrings of the
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Kailey’s POVMy eyes fluttered open slowly. The first thing I noticed was the sweet, comforting aroma of porridge wafting into my nose. It was such a stark contrast to the cold, blood-stained forest I’d passed out in that my mind reeled in confusion.Where am I? I thought groggily. The last thing I remembered was being chased to the brink of death by that monstrous beast. I had no idea who had saved me, where they had taken me, or if I was even safe now.I looked around, blinking as my vision adjusted to the soft morning light streaming in through small cracks in the walls. The hut I was in was small but surprisingly cozy. The roof was made of tightly woven thatch, and the walls were constructed from wooden planks that seemed patched together with care. The floor was earthen, smooth, and swept clean, and there was a faint, earthy smell mingling with the sweetness of the porridge.Near the corner of the room stood a roughly carved wooden table with a single chair. On the table was a small
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Kailey’s POVAlright, Kailey, spit it out,” Elyra said, her hands on her hips as she turned to face me fully. “What’s going on? Dreams like what?”I took a deep breath and set down the knife I was using to slice the carrots. My heart was pounding like a drum, but I had to get it out.“They’re weird,” I said finally, looking at the dirt beneath my feet instead of at her. “Like… they don’t make any sense. But they’re so real, Elyra. It’s like I’m there, living them.”Elyra frowned, crouching down in front of me so we were eye-level. “Okay, start from the beginning. What do you see in these dreams?”I hesitated, chewing on my bottom lip. “I see… a woman. She’s standing in the middle of a forest. The trees are huge, taller than anything I’ve ever seen, and there’s this… glow around her.”Elyra raised an eyebrow. “A glow? Like light?”I nodded. “Yeah, but it’s not just light. It feels warm, like it’s wrapping around me even though I’m just watching her. And she’s saying something, but I can neve
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Kailey’s POV“Your belly is already protruding,” Elyra said as she walked into the hut, her arms loaded with fresh game from her hunt. She set the catch down on the wooden counter, brushing off stray leaves from her cloak.I looked up at her from where I sat by the small fireplace, cradling my stomach. “Yeah,” I said with a little smile, rubbing the slight bump that had grown in the past three months. “It’s like it gets bigger every day.”“You sure it’s a kid in there and not just food?” Elyra teased, a sly grin on her face. “I mean, with how much you’ve been eating lately, it could be both.”I gasped dramatically. “Excuse me! You’re the one feeding me like I’m an entire pack of wolves!” I shot back, laughing. “I’m just eating what you give me.”Elyra chuckled as she began cleaning one of the rabbits. “Well, you need the food. You’re not just you anymore, remember? There’s someone very special growing in there.”I couldn’t help but grin, even as I playfully stuck my tongue out at her. “Spe
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Kailey’s POV“Oh, I don’t know,” she said, pretending to think. “Maybe I’ll slip some sleeping herbs into your tea to make sure you stay in bed.”I stared at her in mock horror. “You wouldn’t dare!”She laughed, her eyes sparkling. “Oh, I would. Don’t tempt me, Kailey. I have a whole cabinet full of herbs, and I know exactly which ones to use.”I crossed my arms, pretending to look tough. “Well, the joke’s on you. Sleeping herbs don’t work on me. I’ve got an iron stomach.”Elyra tilted her head, a playful smirk on her lips. “Oh really? Is that why you got dizzy last month after eating my mushroom stew?”I groaned, covering my face with my hands. “That doesn’t count! Those mushrooms were weird, and you know it.”She laughed harder, doubling over. “Weird mushrooms or not, you still couldn’t walk straight for hours. Don’t challenge me, Kailey. I’ll win every time.”I couldn’t help but laugh too. “Fine, fine, you win. But you’re not putting anything in my tea. I’ll know.”“Oh, will you?” she said
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Kailey’s POVSince Elyra told me about the pregnancy, I’ve been in shock. Days passed, and I couldn’t bring myself to talk or even eat. My stomach growled from hunger, but I ignored it. The knot of emotions inside me was too tight, too heavy to untangle.Elyra had been patient, but I could see the worry in her eyes each time she glanced at me. She left me alone most of the time, respecting my silence. Still, I could hear her moving around the hut, the clinking of pots, the soft hum of her voice as she prepared food or worked on her weapons.But I stayed in my small corner, curled up on the rough bed. The weight of my thoughts crushed me. How will I survive this? I thought, over and over. Elyra has done so much for me already. How can I bring a child into this mess?Tears rolled down my cheeks as I stared at the ceiling. The more I thought about it, the more hopeless it felt. My mind wouldn’t stop replaying the past: the betrayal, the banishment, Ezekiel turning his back on me.Suddenly, I
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Kailey’s POVThe first few months with Elyra were nothing short of magical. Despite her mysterious behaviors and quiet ways, she had a calming presence that made me feel safe. I didn’t know much about her, but she never pried into my past. That was a relief. For the first time in what felt like forever, I was beginning to feel like myself again.Two months had passed since I found myself in her care. Two months of learning, healing, and slowly finding joy in life again. I was stronger now, my wounds almost fully healed. The guilt and fear that had clung to me like a dark cloud were starting to dissipate. Elyra’s hut, hidden deep in the woods, was more peaceful than any place I had ever known. No pack politics, no betrayals, just the quiet sounds of nature and Elyra’s steady guidance.She’d become more than a savior; she was like a mother to me. A guide. A friend.“My little hunter,” Elyra’s voice snapped me out of my thoughts. She stood in the doorway, a smirk tugging at her lips.I turne
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Kailey’s POVI was so scared that I started shaking, my heart thudding so loud I was sure it would burst from my chest. My legs felt like jelly, and I struggled to keep my breathing steady. "Please let Elyra be okay," I whispered to no one but the silent tent around me. Guilt gnawed at me—I had brought this beast to her doorstep, a danger she never asked for. How could I forgive myself if she didn’t survive?Outside, the growls and snarls of the beast had been terrifying. The sound of arrows slicing through the air and the echo of Elyra’s battle cries chilled me. Then, suddenly, it all stopped. No growling, no shouting, just a deafening silence that made the hairs on my neck stand on end.I swallowed hard, dread curling in my stomach. What has happened? I thought, gripping the edge of the bed tightly. Please don’t let Elyra be dead.Summoning my courage, I slowly stood up. My legs protested, still shaky from fear, but I couldn’t just sit there doing nothing. Step by cautious step, I appr
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Kailey’s POVMy eyes fluttered open slowly. The first thing I noticed was the sweet, comforting aroma of porridge wafting into my nose. It was such a stark contrast to the cold, blood-stained forest I’d passed out in that my mind reeled in confusion.Where am I? I thought groggily. The last thing I remembered was being chased to the brink of death by that monstrous beast. I had no idea who had saved me, where they had taken me, or if I was even safe now.I looked around, blinking as my vision adjusted to the soft morning light streaming in through small cracks in the walls. The hut I was in was small but surprisingly cozy. The roof was made of tightly woven thatch, and the walls were constructed from wooden planks that seemed patched together with care. The floor was earthen, smooth, and swept clean, and there was a faint, earthy smell mingling with the sweetness of the porridge.Near the corner of the room stood a roughly carved wooden table with a single chair. On the table was a small
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Kailey’s POV“Shit!” I shouted, my voice echoing through the dense forest as the rabbit ran into the underbrush. My stomach growled loudly, a reminder of my failure.“Damn it,” I muttered, frustration bubbling over. “If it wasn’t for this stupid leg…” I glanced down at the bandage I’d wrapped hastily around the deep cut on my thigh. Blood had seeped through the fabric again, staining it dark red.It had been three days since I fled the pack. Three days since Ezekiel betrayed me, and his father’s assassin tried to end my life. And now here I was, living in a damp cave, scrounging for food like some primitive human.I adjusted the crude sling I’d made to carry my meager catch for the day—a few squirrels and a small bird. Not exactly a feast, but it was better than nothing. Survival was all that mattered now.The sun was beginning to set, casting long shadows across the forest floor as I made my way back to the cave. The spring air carried a chill, and I could feel the first stirrings of the
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Kailey’s POV“Someone… Someone tried to kill me,” I gasped, clutching my injured arm. My vision blurred, and I felt myself swaying. “They were here. They had a knife.”The other guard knelt beside me, his expression grim. “We were sent to get you out of here.”“You’re getting me out?” I asked, my voice shaky and laced with suspicion. My arm throbbed, blood still oozing from the gash left by the assassin. “Why now? Who sent you?”The taller of the two guards glanced over his shoulder at the open door. His face was hidden by the shadow of his helmet, but his tone was urgent. “Someone wants you dead. If we don’t move, they’ll try again. Do you want to live here or stay here and die?”“I want to live,” I replied, though doubt clouded my thoughts. “But how do I know you’re not just taking me somewhere else to finish the job?”The shorter guard exhaled sharply, clearly running out of patience. “We don’t have time for your paranoia. If we wanted you dead, you wouldn’t have survived this long.”I h
