SANDRA's POVI stood outside the entrance of John's pack, my heart racing with anticipation. I had to find Ruth and convince her to come back to Michael. Maybe then, my brother would finally approve of my relationship with Edison.I took a deep breath and stepped inside, scanning the area for any sign of John. That's when I saw him, running towards me with a look of desperation on his face."Sandra, thank goodness you're here," he exclaimed, grasping my arms. "I've been searching everywhere for Ruth. Do you know where she is?"I hesitated, taken aback by his intensity. "Actually, John, I came here to talk to you about Ruth. I want to convince her to come back home."John's face fell, his eyes clouding over with confusion. "What do you mean? She's not here. She left a few days ago, and I've been searching all over Japan for her."My heart skipped a beat. What? That wasn't what I was expecting. "Oh no, I had no idea," I stammered. "I hope she hasn't gone to...you know...Vincent's pack."
Vincent's POVSandra and John exchanged a wary glance, but I could tell they knew they needed my help. I was the only one who knew these woods well enough to track Ruth down."Fine," Sandra said finally. "But if we find her, you have to promise to stay back. We don't know what kind of state she's in."I nodded, my heart racing with anticipation. "I promise. I just want to make sure she's safe."John nodded, and together the three of us set off, following the scent of Ruth through the forest.As we walked, I couldn't help but think about what Rebecca had said. Was I still in love with Ruth? I didn't know. All I knew was that I had to find her.The sun began to set, casting long shadows across the forest floor. I could feel the tension building between us, the air thick with unspoken words.Suddenly, Sandra stopped, her head cocked to the side. "Do you hear that?" she whispered.I listened, and soon I heard it too - the sound of running water, and something else. A faint rustling, like
Sandra's POVI trudged back to the pack, my heart heavy with disappointment. We had lost all hope of finding Ruth, and I desperately needed her back. She was the only one who could help me convince my brother to approve my relationship with Edison.As I walked to my apartment, I noticed some omegas staring at my scars. I tried to ignore them, but their whispers followed me. I saw Michael approaching and attempted to avoid him, but he caught up to me."Ruth!" he called out, his voice loud and urgent. I walked towards him, trying to cover my scars with a veil. "What are you hiding?" he asked, his eyes filled with curiosity.I hesitated, unsure of how much to reveal. "It's nothing, Michael," I said slowly. But he wouldn't let it go. "Let me see for myself," he said, pulling off the veil.I stood in shock, unprepared for his reaction. "Oh my goodness, what happened to you, Sandra? Who did this to you?" he asked, his face etched with shock and concern.I stammered, trying to explain. "I we
Ruth's POVAfter eavesdropping on John and his mate's conversation, she threatened to leave him unless he chased me out of his pack. I couldn't be the reason for their relationship problems, so I teleported myself out of John's pack without his notice. John had been kind to me since I joined him, treating me like a friend and caring deeply for me.I teleported back to school, having missed a semester and needing to repeat all my courses. But I didn't mind; I was determined to do my best. As I walked into the school campus, my friends were amazed to see me again after a few months. Emily and Sarah approached me, concerned."Hey, Ruth! Where have you been?" they asked."Sarah said you know you have a lot to catch up on," Emily added."I know, guys," I replied. "But I need my job back, and I'm sorry about what happened last time. Michael found out about my last job, which you guys helped me find, and I almost put you in trouble." I said remorsefully."It's fine, babe," Sarah said friendl
Michael's POV:I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw Ruth walk into the coffee shop. I had been searching for her everywhere, and finally, I had found her. I could feel my heart racing with excitement and anger. Why was she avoiding me? Didn't she know how much I loved her?As I approached her, I could see the fear in her eyes. She knew I wasn't going to give up on her. I needed to talk to her, to make her understand that I wasn't going to let her go without a fight."Ruth, we need to talk," I said, my voice low and commanding. I could see her friends watching us, but I didn't care. This was between Ruth and me.She sighed and followed me out of the coffee shop. I could feel her hesitation, but I knew she needed to hear what I had to say."Ruth, why are you avoiding me?" I asked, my voice firm but gentle. "We need to talk about ourselves, about what happened. I know I made mistakes, but I love you. I want to make it right."Ruth looked at me, her eyes searching. I could see the uncert
I stepped out of my car and drive into university campus, and I glanced through the crowds for a glimpse of Ruth. Sandra had told me she was here, and I had to see it for myself. I had to know why she'd left the pack without a word.I walked through the hallway, I noticed a group of students gathered around a bulletin board, admiring a flyer for an art exhibition. My eyes fixed on a painting that seemed out of place among the others - a beautiful, haunting piece that seemed to capture the essence of the forest. I felt a pang of recognition, and my heart skipped a beat as I realized it was Ruth's work.I followed the signs to her dormitory, my mind racing with questions. Why had she left? What I s she doing here? And why was she still hiding from me?I knocked on the door, and a moment later, Ruth opened it, looking hesitant. "John," she said, her voice barely above a whisper."Ruth," I replied, trying to keep my tone neutral. "Can I come in?"She stepped aside, and I entered her small
Vincent POVI paced back and forth in my office, my mind racing with worry. Ruth had been missing for weeks, and I had no idea where she was or if she was even safe. I had tried calling her, but her phone went straight to voicemail. I had tried tracking her, but she seemed to have vanished into thin air.Just as I was starting to lose hope, my phone rang. It was John, "Vincent, I have some news," he said, his voice serious. "I found out where Ruth is. She's at school, trying to start a new life."I felt a mix of emotions: relief that she was safe, but also angry at myself for how I have abused her while she lives in my pack. "What's going on, John?" I asked, trying to keep my cool. "Why did she leave?""It has to do with my mate, Vincent," John replied. “She said it has something to do with the argument that happened between my mate and I. She doesn't want to break my relationship with my mate. And she's trying to move on."I felt a pang of guilt, knowing that I contributed to her un
RUTH’S POV I stood in shock, my eyes fixed on Vincent as he revealed Michael's deepest secret. The room seemed to spin around me, and I felt a wave of embarrassment wash over me. I was the topic of town, a laughing stock. Michael, the man I loved, didn't want to mark me as his mate. Instead, he wanted to keep me as a secret mistress while he marries another woman."Ruth, please," Michael said, his voice low and urgent. "Let me explain."But I this was beyond explanation. I felt stupid for believing him, for trusting him. I shook my head, trying to clear the cobwebs."No, Michael," I said, my voice firm. "I want to be left alone. You've betrayed my trust, and I don't know if I can ever forgive you."Michael's face fell, and he looked at me with pleading eyes. "Ruth, please," he said again. "I love you. I want to make it right."But I was unmoved. I turned away from him, my heart heavy with sorrow. "Just leave me alone, Michael," I said. "I'll return to the pack with you when I can for