Elora's POV.The deafening, unsettling noises from outside the mansion sent a shiver down my spine, mixing fear with a perverse thrill. The sounds were chaotic—shouting, smashing, and the distant clang of metal—each one a reminder of the danger that lurked just beyond the walls. My heart raced, torn between an urgent need to understand what was happening and an equally strong terror of running into the rogues responsible for the commotion.Only recently had I managed to escape the nightmarish grip of a ruthless master. The memories of that life haunted me, and the thought of being dragged back into it was unbearable. I had fought so hard to break free, to reclaim some semblance of freedom, and the possibility of slipping back into that hell was a chilling thought.The urgency of the situation was clear: Master Kai had arrived, a spectre from my past with a vendetta. He had sworn never to let me go, a promise he seemed determined to keep. He wasn’t aware that I had been sold to Al
Elora's POV.Lying on my back with my eyes fixed on the ceiling, my thoughts wandered to one person: Bryce. I couldn't shake the image of him from my mind. It was hard to believe he had come here for me amidst the chaos of the war in Alpha Rohan’s pack. The last time I had checked, he wasn’t affiliated with the rogues. For him to come to me, risking so much for my sake, seemed both reckless and brave.As I recalled the situation, a pang of guilt hit me. “And now he’s injured because of me, but he won’t even let me touch him?” I murmured, feeling a deep sense of frustration and helplessness. A heavy sigh escaped my lips, my heart weighed down by the realisation that his injuries were a direct result of his sacrifice for me, and yet, he stubbornly refused any help or comfort from me.I let out a frustrated sigh, tossing and turning in bed as if I were ill. I was far from sick, but the discomfort was real. The image of Bryce’s blood-soaked arm kept replaying in my mind. I had begged
Elora's POV.“He can't be getting married to Scarlet, right? That's just a photoshopped picture, right? The Killian I know hates Scarlet so much. He wouldn't even dare to say yes to marrying her!” I declared, trying to convince myself that everything was fine, trying to act like I was okay.Deep down, my heart raced rapidly with nothing but fear, denial, and regret. No matter how much I refused it or shook my head, it was still there—the picture was still there.Alpha Killian was in his wedding suit with that bitch, Scarlet, right after I was gone. They had been planning on getting married all this time.“I knew you wouldn't believe it if I showed you, but you have to. You must! That's the most important thing right now, Elora. But it's too bad because you have handed your pack over to that beast!”“But… but he loves me!” I trembled on my feet, unable to stand, and collapsed right onto the chair behind me.My breaths came out in short, ragged gasps as I clutched my chest in regret. Wh
Bryce's POV.Making Elora, my best friend, feel this way was never my intention. Yes, I wanted her to hate Killian so badly that she'd refuse to see him again, but seeing her cry and break down like this made me feel like a monster.With my hand resting under my jaw, I found myself lost in deep thought, my brows furrowing as I let out a heavy sigh. I was focused on just one thing: how to make her see that this was the best situation for both her and me. But no matter how hard I tried, nothing was coming to mind.“What should I do in this situation?” I pondered deeply, trying to find a solution. I was so lost in my thoughts when a sudden knock at the door pulled me out of my trance. The force behind the knock was full of anger, and I could feel it in every hit. “Who the fuck is that?” I muttered as I stood up from the couch and walked over to the door. Opening it slightly, I found three hefty men standing before me. Last time I checked, I didn’t have any errands for my boys to run, no
Elora's POV.“Let me go! Let me go!” I shouted at the top of my lungs as I struggled to get out of their hold, but it was impossible to do so when they were stronger and more muscular than me.I just wanted to break free and head back to Bryce, to know how he was doing, but they were making it difficult for that to be possible.Soon, the car came to a halt, and they opened the doors immediately. We were back at the Blackwood pack. They took me out of the car, and the second my feet stepped on the cool, warm grass, I felt a sense of longing wash over me. I had been away from the pack's mansion for too long.I felt my eyes become moist for a split second. They got a grip on my hand and pulled me toward the entrance. I didn't struggle as I should have anymore.The second they got to the room, they pushed the door open and dragged me inside. The first thing I saw was his backside.“Alpha Killian…” I gasped, my eyes blinking countless times as I felt a burden lifted from me.I had missed h
Killian's POV.“Alpha Killian, you called!” Beta Dayton's voice resonated through the room the second he entered, his head bowed slightly as he showed his respect to me.I paused for a second, my eyes still fixed outside the room as my back was turned to him. I tried my best to hide it, to hide my pain, but it wasn't working. It felt like I was forcing something that wasn't meant to be.Elora never wanted to return to the Blackwood pack, and I forced her to. This broke my heart so deeply, but who wouldn't want to run away after hearing their Mate is getting married to someone else?“Alpha Killian?” Beta Dayton called out again as he took a few steps closer to where I was standing. “Are you okay?” he asked, his tone tinged with concern and worry for me.Swiftly, I turned on my heels, our eyes meeting at that moment. Mine were already red because of the tears I had been holding back as much as I could.“Alpha…” he began, seeing my dead gaze fixed on him, but I cut him off. If there was
Elora's POV."I let you out of my sight before, and every day of my life was hell. I am not and never letting you out of my sight this time! Never!" Alpha Killian's words echoed in my mind as I sat on the wooden bed, my eyes welling with tears.What did he mean by that? Was he serious, or was this just another one of his manipulations? My thoughts spiraled into a chaotic mess as I bit my lower lip in frustration. I stood up, pacing around the room, my heart pounding with uncertainty. I had expected something different after his guards took me away—perhaps even my death. But instead, Killian seemed... attached, more so than ever before. Clinging to me and claiming me like I was still his."Could it be that what Bryce told me was a lie? No, there's no way Bryce would lie about something like this, right?" I muttered under my breath, feeling like I was going insane as I continued to pace.Just as I tried to make sense of it all, the door creaked open, and a maid entered, bowing slightl
Elora's POV.Watching Killian walk out of the room was one thing, but knowing that I was going to be locked up and monitored for eternity felt like a gnawing fury on my nerves.My fingers ran through each strand of my hair as I paced around the room. Frustration, depression, and anger gnawed at my insides.“His mate? Was I considered his mate when he agreed to marry Scarlet? What stupidity is this? What reality of pain is this?” I panicked, my lips clenched between my teeth.I wanted to leave. I wanted to run as far away as I could from this madness, away from the scary world, away from the Blackwood pack, away from Killian!As I kept pacing back and forth in the room, my mind consumed with nothing but pain and anger, the sudden loud ringing of the bells caught my attention, making me halt briefly.“It’s happening… they are about to take the oath!” At that moment, my heart felt so heavy, like a burden had fallen on me, and I couldn’t help but feel broken.A heavy gasp of disbelief lef