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Alex“No. I can’t, there’s no way I can leave without Martha,” I said with an air of finality, succumbing to my fate.Geri’s face screwed up into an irritated frown, and before I knew it, he slammed his fist into my gut, just right where my healing wound was.“Ahh,” I groaned, my eyes widened in shock and pain, as his punch sent my body reeling and quaking with agony. Blood slowly dribbled down my mouth, as well as my stomach, where the wound opened up once again.I could barely see Geri’s shocked expression from my blurry vision, but I managed to notice his confusion through it all. I took a few minutes to recover, thanks to my regenerative powers. But I knew I had some explaining to do. Geri must have sensed that something was off, given my reaction and the amount of bleeding. His punch shouldn't have caused that much damage.Thankfully, he didn’t choose to comment or ask what was going on. Instead, he dashed past me and went straight to my room, with quick, determined steps.I fol
MarthaAs Star entered with a tray of food, my heart felt lighter. Seeing her filled me with happiness and I was so glad she was there.I couldn't help but watch as she made her way toward my cell, her face betraying a mysterious and unreadable expression. It was quite perplexing, considering how animated and expressive she usually is.She stopped right in front of the cell. Just when I was about to say something to her, to tell her how glad I was to see her, she beat me to it.“You are such a failed Luna,” those were the first words that left her lips and it stunned me. Her stony expression and intense glare rendered me completely speechless. I was unable to utter a single word in response.“How could you keep the truth from me? No, how could you keep the truth from the whole pack? You were hiding something life-changing, keeping quiet like it was all a game!”“I hid it because I am Luna! Because I’m married and have responsibilities! What did you expect me to do in that situation?!”
AlexRight after Lucian left, the guards immediately made a barrier right in front of my cell, with wicked grins on their faces. I paid them no mind though, instead, I looked at Martha from my vantage point through the cell and managed to catch a glimpse of her.“Are you really a member of the Dark Fur Pack? You don’t look all that to me,” one of the guards commented, eyeing me up and down cockily.“Exactly, him being part of the faction is bullshit. People from the Dark Fur are beasts. He looks more like a cub to me,” another one said, and I spared him a quick glance before looking away. He was very scrawny and weak for a guard. It made me want to snort.“Nah, I can tell that he’s one of them, he has that outlandish look in his eyes. Besides, I don't think he will be crazy enough to impersonate a Dark Fur when one of them just died here, right?” Another guard quipped. “My main question is; how did a fucker like you get a mate?”The rest of them snickered as if what he said was remot
Martha“Since you know such a technique? Why haven’t you tried it on yourself and escaped?” I asked curiously.“Well, my powers aren’t sufficient enough for a job like that,” Morgan replied, with a hint of sadness in his voice.“What do you mean?” I inquired, feeling puzzled.“After Lucian killed her and imprisoned me here, my powers grew dormant over the years in this cold cell. Having abilities doesn’t mean that you harness them on your own. You can train and train until you’re weak and weary, but the major impact in how you build your abilities, all depends on your mate. The stronger your mate bond grows, the more powerful you become,”I blinked, trying to process his words. That made a lot of sense. I got my ability after I recognized Alex as my mate, so it would make a whole lot of sense that they were attached to him. It reminded me of Val as well. Her powers have also been passive after she lost her mate, which explains a lot now.“There is one condition attached though, if yo
“See you…whenever,” I waved at Geri with a smile.He rolled his eyes and gave me a three-finger salute, before driving off, back to the Red Moon Pack. I was worried about him, but I knew that I cannot force him to leave Star behind. “So, where's the location now?” Morgan asked in his deep, gruff voice.“River Bed. That’s the safest place to lay low for now. It's one of the Packs that majored in commercial rather than brood, so It’s the perfect place to hide for now before we think of another plan,” I explained.“Good call. Well, I can find you when I want. I wish you both the best of luck. Don’t get caught,” Morgan smiled.“Wait, what? You’re not coming with us?” Martha frowned, mirroring the same feelings I had. “Unfortunately, I can’t.”“Why not? Isn’t it dangerous to go back to where you came from? Why don’t you just follow us and hide until the heat dies down?” She insisted."That's so kind of you. I'm grateful that I could finally break free from that dreaded dungeon. And Marth
MarthaBy the time we finally made the decision to depart, the sun had already risen. Alex and I had indulged in waves of blissful ecstasy throughout the night, making it impossible for us to have embarked on our journey. Moreover, we needed a few hours of rest to catch our breath and regain our strength, which further influenced our decision to delay our departure."Hey, are you alright?" Alex leaned down and whispered. He was ready to shift, but I could hardly budge. "Do you think you can manage to walk?"I groaned and struggled to sit up, uncertain if my legs would obey my commands. "I don't know, they feel numb and unresponsive," I honestly replied.With his support, I managed to get on my feet and take a few steps, but I felt completely drained. It was as if he had drained all my energy. I didn't even have enough strength left to shift, which was a major issue since we needed to leave urgently.“I don’t think I have it in me to move,” I groaned aloud."Alright, we can't just stay
AlexBeing able to change my appearance effortlessly has become as natural as switching between different packs. Blending in with the crowd is like a superpower in this harsh and treacherous world we live in. It's all about survival and staying one step ahead. Martha's attempts at disguising herself were…amateur at best, but I could understand and sympathize with her. Unlike me, she wasn’t used to hiding and running away from people, so I had to guide her in this process. “Here, put this on,” I handed her a wig, a blunt bob to be exact, for her to cover her hair with. Her long, shiny hair was too conspicuous and I didn’t want to take any chances. I also couldn’t bring myself to tell her to cut her hair; she was already going through a lot and it would be bad to put her through more.“A wig?” She examined the synthetic material.“Yes, they might identify you with your long hair, or not, but we’re not taking any chances,” I explained to her. She nodded in understanding and began to a
I paced around the room, biting my thumb in frustration. Alex had been gone for an hour, I didn’t know about his whereabouts, and he was acting strange as well before he left.“Where could he be?” I muttered to myself, feeling frustrated by the minute. It wasn’t like I could go look for him too, it was way too dangerous, and I’m not even sure if he’s safe right now.Did I do something to piss him off? Was I perhaps being too clingy? I felt confused and hurt. Was I too desperate and starved for attention? Maybe I pushed him away with my clinginess. That had to be it, otherwise, there was no reason for him to leave like that.All my insecurities began weighing down on me once again. Being with Lucian has made me disconnect from relationships emotionally, so I won’t be surprised if my inept behavior scared him away.I glanced at the messy bed of ours, covered with clothes strewn around the covers and the floor. Maybe cleaning up will help take my min