Chapter 6

What is he doing here, and how did he find me in this place? Alpha Kryptos mansion has a lot of warriors, a lot that one man won’t be able to break in. So how is Alpha Arkon in the mansion of Alpha Kryptos?

Our gazes lock as I stare wistfully at his face. For some seconds, I’ve forgotten what is going on - the fact my life is in great danger.

His face moves from side to side, and he sniffs countless times trying to figure out how close Alpha Kryptos’ men are. “We’ll go this way,” he whispers. He pulls me by the wrist and leads us through the open field. My feet hasten behind him, trying to catch up with his fast pace.

“Over there,” Alpha Kryptos’ man roars, and I hear how fast their feet become. They chase after us but surprisingly Alpha Arkon knows his way around. Seems he has been here before and through the route.

I can’t tell how long we’ve darted but our feet finally make a stop right in the woods.

“You’ve to take this off right now,” Alpha Arkon utters, reaching for my clothes.

I snatch my body away from his hold. “What do you think you’re doing?” How dare he want to strip me before him?

“Hey, Mate, W…”

“I’m not your mate,” my nose flares in anger as I gaze at him.

“This is not the time for your opinion. Our lives are in danger. Take this off,” he holds my dress once again and tears it in a flash. I try to fight him off but he’s more powerful than 100 women put together. He bends down, packing the soil, and makes to damp it on.

“What are you doing?” My brow knots as I gaze right at him. Confused.

“To fucking save our lives.”

“With this?”

“Yes,” he responds nonchalantly before applying the soil over me. “This is to mask our scent. We can’t pass through the old fool territory with our scents,” and with that, he rips off his own clothes. Also masks his body with the soil.

The soil has a strong earthy scent that overpowers a wolf scent.

“This way,” he picks up my dress, fix it in my hand. His fingers wrap around my wrist and he drags me behind him, our clothes sitting perfectly in our other hands.

The howling of wolves fills the woods as the warriors keep chasing after us in the dark. We sprint as fast as we can, and Alpha Arkon makes us hide behind a huge stone for coverage.

Masking our bodies with earth is a great idea ‘cause the warriors are unable to whiff our scents. We bury ourselves beneath the rock while our eyes watch the warriors chase ahead. They have no idea where we are, and after a few more hours, they lost us. But we are yet to get the confirmation that they are indeed gone.

Tiredness washes over me suddenly and my head tilts, resting on the shoulder of Alpha Arkon. My eyes closed in a deep sleep.

It’s dawn when my eyelids blink open, and I slowly move my head away from his shoulder. My eyes ran through the woods. “Did we lose them?” I straighten on my feet.

“Yes,” Alpha Arkon stands on his feet.

For some unknown reason, his response makes me feel free. Free from my pack, family, and the old disgusting man. However, I have no idea where we are, but I know we are far away from the home of Alpha Kryptos.

Trying to dust the soil off me, but my hands halt at a realization. I’m bare. I rush toward my dress I left on the floor and throw it on my body. Holding the torn part with my hand, trying to cover every part of me, my eyes meet with that of Alpha Arkon. He stands - bare in front of me.

I can’t help but tear my eyes away from him to the side. “Thank you for saving me. I can track down my way from now henceforth. Our paths end here.” As much as I hate his aura because of his father, I can’t overlook the fact he saved my life. I have no idea what would have become of me if Alpha Kryptos warriors had gotten hold of me.

Thinking of it, why did Luna Violeta do that to me? What crime have I committed before her that she wants my life? Thank Goddess I’m out of that home. It’s time for me to start a new life away from my pack and have a new identity.

“We head to my pack,” Alpha Arkon picks up his clothes from the floor.

“Huh?” My brow rises as I gaze at him. Questioning.

“My pack. That’s our new direction,” he confirme and I giggle hard in disbelief.

Shaking my head, “Not your pack, Alpha. I go South while you go North.”

Alpha Arkon’s pack - The Rogues, is positioned in the North. My pack is positioned in the West and Alpha Thane’s pack - The DeadMoon Pack, is positioned in the South. I know Alpha Thane is also a ruthless man based on rumors but I would rather be a slave in his pack than return to my pack, or go with Alpha Arkon.

As for the West and Central regions, I know nothing about their Alphas or the people. Things are hardly said about them.

“I wasn't asking you, Mate. It’s an order from me,” Alpha Arkon pulls me back as I make to walk away from him.

“Let go of me, Alpha. I’m not your mate, and I only take orders from my Alpha,” I snatch my arm away from his hold.

He scoffs in amusement. “You think I risked my life to save you just to let you go? You’re mine, and I'm here to claim you.”

“I never asked you to,” I hiss and start for the South. Something I hate so much is what Alpha Arkon is spitting out of his mouth. Yeah, I'm grateful for his help, but I never asked for it. Why the hell is he sounding like someone who just did me a favor?

Even with his supposed favor, I still know he’s an enemy.

I scoff hard and roll my eyes as I focus in my direction - South. I don’t know what lies ahead for me, but I will face it with my head held up high.

But as I move, I notice Alpha Arkon follow behind me. His steps match up with every step I take. Whiffing in annoyance, my feet pause. “This is not your direction, Alpha,” I turn to look at him.

“We still have a long way ahead, keep moving.”

“What do…” My voice stop right in my throat when Alpha Arkon lifts me up from the floor, placing my abdomen on his shoulder. He makes his way ahead in the South.

I hit him hard, trying to break free but it’s impossible. “Let go of me, Alpha,” I scream at the top of my voice.

“The warriors of that old rag will soon return and the sun is predicted to settle early today. We are not safe right now,” he coldly responds to me.

“I’m heading South, Alpha, and I….”

“Ssshhh!! Your voice hurts my ears,” he rudely interrupts me. Such a bastard.

I stay still, letting him carry me toward the South. Not as if I even have a choice.

After walking for long miles, he finally plants my feet on the soil. “We are closer to the boundary of the South. There is a shorter route from the South that will lead us to my pack. I know you might be worn out before we get there, but I will try to make things easy for you,” he utters and I let out a mockery scoff.

“I go nowhere with you. Our journey ends here,” I make it clear to him before ambling toward the South. I’m a little grateful that he has to carry me all the way here, but he should stop being a joker.

My lips drag in a smile as a whiff of the South soil fills my nostrils - it feels like home. My heart dances in excitement. But just then, I feel a hard hit on my neck from behind, and everything suddenly becomes blank.