Chapter 5

Capture

I made an effort to resist, but Ronan's hold was too tight. To protect me from Alpha Blackwood's onslaught, he drew me behind him.

However, before we could get away, a pack of wolves with bright eyes sprang out of the darkness.

Ronan squinted and bared his fangs in a snarl. The word "traitors," he growled.

The wolves, Ronan's outlaws, surrounded us, their teeth clenched in anticipation.

I made an effort to resist, but Ronan's hold was too tight. His gaze was fixed on mine as he drew me in.

He said, "I'm sorry, Aria," in a whisper. "I didn't mean for this to happen."

But the wolves struck, their jaws snapping fiercely before he could speak another word.

In retaliation, Ronan twisted and turned his body to protect me from the group.

However, there were too many of them, and soon Ronan was overpowered by the weight of the pack, which pinned him to the ground.

I tried to fight free by screaming, but it was too late.

With their teeth clenched in anticipation, the wolves surrounded me.

Everything became dark after that.

My head was hurting and I was laying on a hard, chilly floor when I woke up.

A pair of hands shoved me back down as I attempted to sit up.

Something said, "Easy, Aria," in a whisper. "You're safe now."

A person towered above me, his eyes shining in the low light, as I turned around.

"Who are you?" In an attempt to break free, I demanded.

The figure grinned, the corners of his eyes crinkling. "My name is Kael," he said. "And I'm the Alpha of this pack."

A wave of panic overcame me, and I made an effort to get up.

However, Kael seized me and held me in place because he was too fast.

He snarled, "You're not going anywhere, Aria," "You're our guest now."

I fought him, but Kael was too powerful.

Then I caught a glimpse of Ronan, standing in the dark, staring at me.

"Aria," he said in a scarcely discernible whisper.

I attempted to fight free after feeling a wave of optimism, but Kael kept me close.

"Ronan," Kael snarled, his enraged eyes blazing. "You're not welcome here."

With his gaze fixed on Kael, Ronan stepped forward.

"I'm not leaving without her," he growled.

Kael grinned, amusement glimmering in his eyes.

His words were, "We'll see about that,"

The area then descended into anarchy, with the sound of snarling and growling resonating throughout the space.

My heart was racing with panic as I was trapped in the centre.

Everything became dark after that.

My head was hurting and I was laying on a hard, chilly floor when I woke up.

A pair of hands shoved me back down as I attempted to sit up.

Something said, "Easy, Aria," in a whisper. "You're safe now."

Kael was standing above me, his eyes shining in the low light, as I turned around.

"What do you want from me?" In an attempt to break free, I demanded.

Kael's eyes wrinkled at the corners as he grinned.

His words, "I want to show you something," "Something that will change everything."

Kael then dragged me to my feet and escorted me out of the room into an unknown and gloomy future.

Ronan was standing in the shadows, staring at me as we went.

"Aria," he said in a scarcely discernible whisper.

I attempted to fight free after feeling a wave of optimism, but Kael kept me close.

Everything became dark after that.

I woke up to find myself in a vast, dark chamber with a pack of wolves around me.

Kael was standing next to me, his eyes bright with anticipation.

He replied, "Aria, this is the pack," "And we've been waiting for you."

I attempted to fight free after feeling a wave of panic, but Kael held me firmly.

Then I saw it—a big, old-looking book—open on a table close by.

The phrases, printed in large, black lettering, remained readable despite the yellowed and worn pages.

"Aria, this is the prophecy," Kael

Kael said, "Aria, this is the prophecy," his eyes shining with anticipation. "The prophecy that foretells the coming of a great leader, a leader who will unite the packs and bring peace to our world."

A wave of perplexity washed over me, and I stared at Kael, puzzled. "What does this have to do with me?" I enquired.

Kael's eyes wrinkled at the corners as he grinned. In his words, "You, Aria, are the chosen one," "You are the one who has been chosen to fulfil this prophecy."

I stepped back, my eyes wide with dread as a wave of terror swept through me. "No," I said with a head shake. "I don't want to be a part of this."

With a stern look on his face, Kael moved towards me. "Aria, you don't have a choice," I replied. "You are the chosen one, and you must fulfil your destiny."

My eyes were burning with defiance as I tightened my hands in a fit of rage. I replied, "I won't do it," "I won't be a part of this prophecy."

Anger flashed in Kael's eyes as his face became icy and he held out his hand. He growled, "You will do as you are told," "You will fulfil your destiny, no matter what it takes."

I stepped back, my eyes wide with dread as a wave of terror swept through me. However, everyone in the room jumped as a loud boom reverberated before Kael could take any more action.

Ronan was standing at the doorway, his enraged eyes flashing. "Let her go," he said in a low, threatening growl.

Kael's face froze, and he gave Ronan a sneer. His words were, "You can't stop me," and "I have the prophecy on my side."

With his gaze fixed on Kael, Ronan stepped forward. "I don't care about your prophecy," he said. "I care about Aria, and I won't let you hurt her."

A wave of thankfulness washed over me, and I stepped closer, staring into Ronan's eyes. I said the word "Ronan," hardly raising my voice beyond a whisper.

Before I could continue, however, Kael's eyes glowed with rage and he held out his hand, extending his claws.

He growled, "You fool," his voice brimming with fury. "You'll never take her from me."

Then, with his claws gleaming in the darkness, Kael threw himself at Ronan.

As the two wolves collided in a frenzy of snarls and snapping teeth, I shouted, my pulse pounding with terror.

However, I saw something that made my heart skip a beat as I watched.

With his eyes burning with resolve and his claws gleaming in the gloom, Ronan was retaliating.

He was also winning.

However, Kael's eyes blazed with a ferocious determination, and he hurled himself at Ronan with a loud snarl, just as it seemed Ronan was going to win.

The two wolves snarled and snapped their teeth as their bodies twisted and turned in a frenzy of conflict.

Everything became dark after that.

My head was hurting and I was laying on a hard, chilly floor when I woke up.

A pair of hands shoved me back down as I attempted to sit up.

Something said, "Easy, Aria," in a whisper. "You're safe now."

When I turned around, Ronan was staring at me with a worried expression on his face.

"Ronan," I said, scarcely raising my voice above a whisper.

Ronan grinned, crinkling the corners of his eyes. "I'm here," he informed her. "I'll always be here to protect you."

With a wave of appreciation for Ronan, I extended my hand and touched his.

However, I saw something that made my heart skip a beat as I gazed into his eyes.

A glimpse of secrets and unspoken realities.

Furthermore, I was aware that Ronan was keeping something from me that had the potential to completely alter my life.