Hundreds and Thirty Six

BETH'S POV

Life can be quite comical if you ask me. Only a few weeks ago, I had been on an attempt to run away and escape the palace but I decided against it because I found my mate, only to be in the same condition again, with almost the same purpose.

"Why will you do this? Isn't it going to cost you your job or life?" I asked Steve, a bitter taste surging from my throat at the thought of him getting caught for this. This is practically treason and we all know how someone who commits treason against a pack is treated.

"No, not If I can get you out of here indicated" He replied, keeping a plate filled with cooked rice. "Eat up in a hurry and let's leave" He added.

"Are you coming with me?" My voice was filled with so much vulnerability and I hated that he recognized it right away. This was the first time we were actually speaking directly to each other and what I should be doing was cherishing the moment and not getting all emotional.

"No...." He swallowed hard. "No you know I can't.