Aimee’s P.O.V I had never been this scared in my life. So scared that my heart was pounding so loudly I swear it echoed through the still forest. So scared that Ella’s hands were bruised from how hard I was clutching them as we ran, dodging over branches and roots. Our breaths were ragged, and our legs were sore, but we didn’t dare stop. We both knew Alpha Logan wouldn’t easily give up on finding us. Last night when we tried camping under the stars, we didn’t get up to thirty minutes of shuteye before his scent permeated the air, alerting me to his closeness, and we picked up running again. I glanced at Ella, who was trudging beside me, and flinched. Her eyes were sunken and red-rimmed, but that wasn’t what scared me. It was the emptiness in their depths that terrified me. Ella was in shock from everything that had happened, and no matter how many roast squirrels I tried to feed her, she didn’t open her mouth. Sensing my gaze, she lifted her head, and I pulled my lips in a small sm
Aimee's P.O.VIn panic, I turned my head to look at her, only to find her totally asleep. Lifting her into my arms, a chuckle slipped out of me. “I found us a shelter, Ella. You’re going to be safe!” Quickening my pace, I reached the cavern in mere seconds. Gently, I dropped her by the entrance and checked inside. Thankfully, it was empty and spacious enough for us. From the moth-eaten blankets and pots, I could tell someone had once lived here. “Perfect,” I murmured under my breath and went back outside. I carried Ella back into the cavern and she almost fell from my arms. “I’m so tired.” She murmured sleepily, her eyes shut tightly. She was so fragile, like a porcelain doll that could break at any moment. “I know, Ella,” I said into her ears. “Me too.” Rising to my feet, I grabbed a few empty bottles from the corner of the room. “Just hang on while I go fetch some wood for a fire. I’ll also wander a bit to see if I could find a stream or something to get water.” She only murm
Logan’s P.O.V I looked at the girl before me. She wasn’t crying or screaming, but I could tell she was out of her mind with terror. “Leave us,” I said to Damien without looking at him, and he quickly sprung to action, leading Ella and the other men out of the Cavern. “You ran away,” I said once the space was empty. I held her chin up, forcing her to look me in the eyes. “Now, good girls don’t run away, do they?” “I…I don’t know.” She choked. “You don’t know?” I smirked. “Well, you are about to find out.” “Okay,” she whispered and looked away. What? This wasn’t how I’d imagined her reaction. She was very calm. Did she not understand the gravity of her situation? Ah, she must be in shock. Shocked by the betrayal of her new acquaintance. I was surprised at my inclination to tell her not to hate Ella, that it wasn’t entirely her fault. That I was the one who threatened to kill Ella and send her butchered head as a gift to her pack if she doesn't comply with me. The poor thing was s
Aimee’s P.O.V The next morning~~ Everyone was right. The rumors were true. Alpha Logan was a psychopath, and unfortunately, I was the latest addition to his harem. He had kidnapped me, humiliated me, and now he wanted me to bear his child or stay with him forever. I felt like a caged animal, left with no choice but to sign the damn contract. But one thing was clear in my heart. He could be a monster and imprison me, but I would never love or submit to him. Clenching my jaw, I stared out the window, ignoring the pain in my wrist and the contract in my lap. Because of him, my neck still throbbed from where he had choked me. I wished I could rub the purple marks on my neck, but the handcuffs prevented me from moving my arms. I could still feel the imprint of his fingers on my skin, burning like a brand. My eyes drifted close as humiliation fired through me. How could I have reacted so shamelessly when Alpha Logan degraded me? The wetness between my thighs was physical proof of my sha
Aimee’s P.O.V Strong arms reached out to break my fall and I blushed a bright crimson when my lips grazed his as I looked up. Fuck, Kira was right. He’s so handsome. Wait what was I thinking? I shook my head to snap out of it. “Put me down, Alpha Logan.” My voice came out harder than I intended. “Oh.” A wicked smirk pulled at his lips and suddenly, my back slammed on the floor. “Ow!” I groaned as pain shot through me. He actually dropped me. What an asshole. Scowling at him, I picked myself up, rubbing at my lower back. “Stupid ass.” He arched a brow. “What was that?” “Nothing.” I bit out, looking away from him. My breath caught in my throat as I realized we had gotten to his mansion. That was why I bumped into his back. Bloody hell, it was stunning. With cream marble columns and red velvet curtains, it was nothing like Alpha Tate’s mansion back at crescent Pack. “Close your mouth or you might catch flies.” Logan’s breath brushed my ears and I jumped. My cheeks heated as I r
Logan’s P.O.VAgony. Darkness. Fucking intense. It hurts so fucking bad.My small yet callused hands shook badly as I wrapped them around the silvery bars, gritting my teeth as agony shot through me. “Let me out!” “Let me out!”Stop yelling. Kevin-my wolf- said weakly. I don’t have any energy left. So fucking hungry.I ignored him and rattled the cage with force ripped from the depth of my soul. “Let me out!”“Dear child.” Her voice broke into my screams and I went rigid, hating myself for the hopes in my heart.I watched with anticipation as her feet came into view before she lowered herself to the level that matched my cage. “Please…” Despite myself, I begged, making my eyes go round like a puppy’s. No one could resist a child’s pleas…right?My heart thumped painfully as she kept staring at me until…Her hands reached through the bars and cupped my face, stroking softly over my dirtied face. “Hmm…But you forget an important detail. You can’t fool me with that sweet gaze. I know the
Logan’s P.O.V“Coffee?” I arched a brow and he nodded gratefully.After glancing at Damien who stood at the doorway, I waved Mannes to a seat and then busied myself with the coffee machine. Soon the smell of fresh espresso filled the air and I passed him a mug, taking my seat across his.He took a huge gulp of his drink before setting it on the table. “I’ve got bad news.”I stared across my desk at him, running through an array of worst-case scenarios. The man I hired to lead my covert team in the far north wouldn’t even meet my eyes. Usually, Mannes was so direct, an alpha himself; his eyes stared through a person—making the man even more intimidating than his massive size.“Tell me.” I finally said, placing my elbows on the arms of my chair.“Your brother broke out of jail and is at large, sir.” The guy’s face flushed slightly. “I’m deeply sorry for our failure. It’s unforgivable that we let Bruce slip away. We take full responsibility, and we’re ready to accept any punishment you d
Aimee’s P.O.V Over the next few weeks, I saw little of Logan. He had left for his office before I woke in the mornings and did not return until late evenings. He seemed busy and left me out of the pack affairs. I mused dryly as I recalled the times I came across him on the porch or in the corridors. Once he became aware of my presence, he’d rush off like he was in a hurry and pointedly ignore me. Although, Alpha Logan had books delivered into my room and sent flowers every morning, with beautiful handwritten notes that barely had any words but strangely was enough to make my heart tingle while reading them. There was a time I was taking a stroll in the garden and some of his guards leered at me. A low growl resounded in the air and let's just say, I never saw them ever again. Did he kill them because of me? And why did that thought make my pulse race like a stallion on meds? I knew I should be horrified. Alpha Logan might have killed his own men for just looking at me. But, and I mi