After the doctor had finished patching me up, he ran a few tests, but told me that it was all routine. Though I doubted that sticking a sharp thing that he called a needle into my arm and taking blood from me was routine, I sighed, steadily being carried back to the strange room they continued to leave me locked in. Why must they treat me this way? I wasn’t a danger to them or anyone else. I was just a wolf when the moon was full, not all of the time like some others from the village, I couldn’t change at will; to do so took a great skill, one that I never possessed.
“You oddly quiet 627. What is the matter? Missing your alpha?” James mocked, opening the part of the wall that allowed you to enter what I believed to be my cell.
“Yes.”, I responded sharply, crossing my arms as he placed me onto the floor.
He smiled sa
I woke from my nightmare in a cold sweat, quickly searching for Terious, but he was nowhere to be found. I shook my head, my eyes unable to adjust to the florescent light, my heart pounding. I had lost where I was for a brief moment, the cell around me butter and cold as I pulled the blanket tighter around my shoulders; tears welling up in my eyes. I wanted to go home above all else, and yet it seemed like an impossibility, I would never see my family again. I almost couldn’t comprehend the thought, and the fear I felt at the knowledge that I was completely alone in a place I hated with all my heart and soul.I jumped when the wall opened, bolting to an upright position on the rough bed, my heart thumping recklessly against my ribcage. A single stranger walked in, his brown eyes distant and uncaring. Who was this man? And more importantly, what did he want? He was short, with small shoulders and a square jaw. His feat
“She will answer.” James promised, laughing wildly as he continued. “All you have to do is ask Thomas.”Thomas nodded, adjusting his clipboard as he read through what he had already asked, clearing his throat before he began. “What place did you have amongst the pack?”“I was the alpha's mate.” I whispered honestly, showing them that I could cooperate as I kept my head low.“So you were to bear his children?” He asked, following up on his earlier question.I nodded, briefly glancing towards them. “Yes. I was to be the mother of the future alpha.”“I see.” He uttered, jotting down what I had said. “And how did you come to be the alpha's wife? Was it arranged?”
I bit my bottom lip and shook my head. “It is hard to explain. We are simply different than we are in our human form.”“Then we shall have to research it more when you change.” He informed me harshly, quickly jotting something down on the clipboard.“What?” I gasped, shuffling back on the ground.“The changing is on the days of the full moon correct? So we shall bring in a cage and take what we need from you.” Thomas smiled savagely, taking a step towards me as he spoke.“You can’t do that!” I screamed, shaking my head as I was unable to believe such a thing; they can’t just put me in a cage! Surely that is against human laws?!“Watch your tone!” James shouted in return, viciously slapping me acr
I nodded, but said nothing as I cried, fearful of changing in such a place, especially when I had no control over where I could go. I had never changed in captivity before, nor have I been forced into a cage. This was all new to me, and I feared it above all else. I could do nothing to stop them, and yet I barely tried. Was I a cowered? Or was I making to right choices that would endure my survival here?“This is for our wellbeing as well as yours.” Lisa smiled, looking through the bars at me as I cowered. “Their is no need to be afraid. We will not harm you when the full moon rises.”“How do I know that?” I whispered, wiping the tears from my cheeks.“You have my word.” She responded, watching as the three men who brought in the cage left, leaving just her and James behind.
“Don’t just stand their!” Thomas shouted, his tone commanding. “Begin testing!”James laughed when the medical staff jumped out of their skin and propelled into action, seeming as though they had all been dazed by me in my wolf form. They pulled various tools out of their bag, including a large needle, though I highly doubted that they had the courage to come near me with such a thing.“first we need a sample of the creatures blood.” James told them all, gently pushing the one forward who held the needle.“Yes sir.” The young woman responded, her skin smelling of winter and wild berries.I growled, baring my teeth as she approached, seeing now as the opportunity to use my telepathy. “Don’t you dare.” I projected onto her mind, her eyes widening
“James don’t be cruel. She is simply our best option. And the only one who has shown potential.” Doctor Vishal snapped in return, gallantly protecting my honour, for reasons I didn’t know, but appreciated.After all, I wasn’t a dog. I was a wolf; and I was proud to be who I was, no matter what it brought me. I was part of a pack, I had a place by my alpha’s side and he had one by mine; and that was how I liked it.“I can’t tell you anything.” I murmured, praying that they wouldn’t make me as I wrung my hands nervously.“Yes you can. You are safe here.” The doctor attempted to reassure me, his eyes wandering towards the ground.I looked down at my bruised arms, not believing him for a second. “No I am not, I was safe at home be
I stood in the glass tube, tears streaming down my cheeks as the others around me stood shocked, their eyes wide; each one unable to comprehend what had just happened. I slid down onto the ground, my heart thumping in reckless motions against my ribcage as I screamed at the others to help, to do something. But they were just as trapped as I was, mute and alone in single tubes of isolation. What could any f us possibly do to stop what had just transpired? Nothing. We were defenceless in a strange place where we knew nothing of the people around us and what they were capable of.I suddenly regretted what I had done to the woman named Lisa, if I had stayed calm my sister would still be alive. I was solely responsible for her death, and now I must live with it. Whether I could or not, I had no choice. Perhaps James would kill me also should I cross him again, but I would welcome it, the release from my binds.
I glanced between the guards and empty tables, wondering who else are in here, and when they would arrive. Unsure what to do, I stood frozen in place for a long time, my legs shaking from strain. I was starving, and I wanted to go towards the fenced off area where a woman was waiting with a tray of food, only my legs wouldn’t cooperate and they buckled under my weight; forcing me to slam into the ground.I lay flat on my stomach, whimpering in agony as the doors opened again and my own people began pouring in, each one wearing the same white clothes. The guards suddenly perked up and formed them into a long line, but these wolves weren’t from my home, no, they were from other packs. I had only ever heard stories of other tribes around the world. I had never actually seen someone who was outside my own people.I lay utterly still on the ground as two men approached me, the oth
I know that James had killed my sister, but I suspected that had something to do with the orders he had been given not at all what he wanted. Yet, I couldn’t help but wonder why he was protective of me that once after my nightmare, did he know something was off? Could he tell that I had been traumatised? Well, this whole facility had traumatised me in a way that I would never be able to recover, the events that took place here would always have a place within my mind.Stephen took a step towards the centre of the room, his eyes now focused on the female doctor. “How long until she is born?”“Seventeen-to-twenty weeks depending on the mother and baby, but I would like to order a C-section so that we can monitor both baby and mother throughout as well as ensure a safe birth.” The doctor decided, turning to look at me as she continued. “627 it would
“You revealed our telepathy. We all heard you.” Nathaniel growled slightly, pushing away his tray.I gasped, they all heard me? How? Our telepathy doesn’t reach that far. My eyes widened as a thought suddenly struck at my mind, it was like Stephen said, I wasn’t like the others. I was stronger. More powerful. But why? Was it because my grandfather was an alpha? Did he pass something down to me?Nathaniel stood. “You have nothing to say in your defence?”I looked around in panic, the whole room had stood along with Nathaniel, their eyes blazing with fury as they watched me. I stumbled to my feet, fear gripping my every muscle. What are they going to do?“Wait I called.” Both silently and aloud. “I am with child! An Alpha’s child!”
I fidgeted on the cold metal table, nervous as the woman pulled up my white shirt to reveal my stomach, a small bulge informing me that I was truly pregnant and that I would soon here the heartbeat of my unborn child. Stephen stood beside me with a wide smile spread across his lips, he was also waiting for the scan to commence, his eyes locked onto the strange black screen. The woman doctor smiled down at me, attempting to sooth my panic, but it barley worked; my heart racing in apprehension. What if the child had no heartbeat? What if it was already dead?“Are you ready 627?” she asked, placing an unusual gel onto a smaller machine that was wired to the black screen.“Just get on with it.” Stephen snapped, anxious to get it over with.I sighed, nodding my head; knowing that my child would never meet its father. Nor would it ev
The elevator doors opened suddenly, minutes after we had stopped on the floor of Stephen’s office, I had begun to believe that we would be trapped in their; or perhaps even plummet to our deaths. But no such thing happened and I was shoved violently by the guard, forced to exit the metal box that moved between floors of the facility. He led me down the wide corridor and towards the office I knew that I would probably die in, after all; the girl before me hadn’t been seen since that day. What happened to her, and would Stephen conspire with his men to show me the same fate? Or did Stephen have something else entirely planned for the girl who could heal his wounded soldiers whenever he pleased? Not that I would.The doors to Stephen’s office opened and I was surprised to see him sat at his desk, how had he beaten us back? I thought that he had to dispose of Allec's body?
I gasped, unmoving as the guards teased towards me; their eyes locked onto mine. I winced when the first guard struck me across the face, laughing as he brutally threw me over his shoulder, my stomach crashing against him. I squealed in pain, tears falling from my eyes as I remained limp, too afraid to move. What other choice did I have? If I had moved, Stephen would have shot me and I would be dead. Surely I made the right choice...Allec watched me from where he coward behind his desk, his eyes locked onto the blood that seeped through my shirt; his skin paler than usual. He quickly ripped his eyes away from the red liquid and turned towards Stephen; suddenly serious, seeming to conquer his fear.“What do you think you are doing Stephen? I am in command here.” He asked commandingly, straightening his back and squaring his shoulders.&ldq
“Because I am the second in command here, and anyone that’s sees Allec has to go through me first.” He explained reluctantly, not wishing to reveal that he wasn’t the one in charge.“Why?” I asked, confused as to why they had such a strange system.Stephen tapped his fingers on the a desk, seeming to grow increasingly annoyed with my questions. “Because that is the way things are.” He said finally.I frowned, still confused. “But who made them like that?”“I did. Everyone has to go through me.” He announced, smiling coyly. “but that is enough talk on the subject, let’s take a look at your medical.”My frown deepened, “what medical?”
I followed James down the winding corridors of confusion, hoping that one day I would be able to recognise each hallway and find a way out of this place. He watched me from the corner of his eye as I searched for signs or directions once more, but as always their were none; no indication of where he was taking me. I sighed, defeated as I lowered my eyes down to the ground, knowing somewhere within me that I couldn’t escape this place, and that I would remain here until I met with the gods. Possibly the worst thing was that I would only know about the changing when they brought the cage, and I would be forced inside again, to change forms in captivity, somewhere where I could not run free.I slowed my pace down, bumping into the three guards that followed us, each one despising me for what I was. The guard I had collided with scoffed and shoved me forward, forcing me to move. But my legs wouldn't cooperate, and I stumb
I glanced between the guards and empty tables, wondering who else are in here, and when they would arrive. Unsure what to do, I stood frozen in place for a long time, my legs shaking from strain. I was starving, and I wanted to go towards the fenced off area where a woman was waiting with a tray of food, only my legs wouldn’t cooperate and they buckled under my weight; forcing me to slam into the ground.I lay flat on my stomach, whimpering in agony as the doors opened again and my own people began pouring in, each one wearing the same white clothes. The guards suddenly perked up and formed them into a long line, but these wolves weren’t from my home, no, they were from other packs. I had only ever heard stories of other tribes around the world. I had never actually seen someone who was outside my own people.I lay utterly still on the ground as two men approached me, the oth
I stood in the glass tube, tears streaming down my cheeks as the others around me stood shocked, their eyes wide; each one unable to comprehend what had just happened. I slid down onto the ground, my heart thumping in reckless motions against my ribcage as I screamed at the others to help, to do something. But they were just as trapped as I was, mute and alone in single tubes of isolation. What could any f us possibly do to stop what had just transpired? Nothing. We were defenceless in a strange place where we knew nothing of the people around us and what they were capable of.I suddenly regretted what I had done to the woman named Lisa, if I had stayed calm my sister would still be alive. I was solely responsible for her death, and now I must live with it. Whether I could or not, I had no choice. Perhaps James would kill me also should I cross him again, but I would welcome it, the release from my binds.