Wider

Chapter 8: Wider

Eris*

The food sat in front of me, untouched. It smelled good, rich and warm, but I couldn’t bring myself to eat it. Every time I looked at it, my stomach twisted. I didn’t trust it. I didn’t trust ‘them’

I could sense the alpha lurking behind my door. I could smell his strong presence. It was like a heavy weight pressing down on me, reminding me that I wasn’t safe here. I was trapped.

The day dragged on, but the knot in my chest only grew tighter. Every passing hour felt like a countdown. The sun had set, and darkness had fallen over the castle. That’s when I knew—I had to leave.

Now or never.

‘This could be our chance,’ she whispered. ‘We can’t stay here. We need to run. Get out.’

I agreed with her. Staying here would only bring more trouble, more pain. I couldn’t be caged again—not by him, not by anyone.

The window was my only option. It wasn’t too high up, but the fall would sting. Not that it mattered. I’d had worse.

I climbed onto the ledge, glancing back at