Lost in an ocean of despair, tears stream down my face like rain. My sore body trembles with every sob, the pathetic sound echoing in my aching head. “Take me…Alpha…give me your pups…please.” I wail as memories of my night with Ace replays in my head. It can't be. I could have sworn it was Alpha Xzen with me that night. I could have sworn I'd never let anyone touch me except him. I'm so foolish, so blind, shameless desperate omega.Regret and shame tightly suffocates me, crushing my soul. My mind is trapped in a darkness so profound so that I'm numb to everything else. The world around me fades away, inconsequential.I curl in on myself as my surrounding blurs into nothing. All I can is this pain so great that my heart bleeds, my self-loathing burns under the weight of my mistake.If only I wasn't born like this– a shameless omega. I'm slave to my heat. A whore for any Alpha. A shame to any pack I find myself in. A failure…a reject.My heavy thoughts swirl like a jumbled mess pull
Dust rises as the surface of the dry earth is pounded with my small paws. In my wolf form I devour the distance. Two moons have passed since I fled Blackvine. I've been careful, using my sharp nose to detect areas possibly taken by rogues and being careful not to trespass into another pack. Thanks to my previous hikes with my dad, I know how to survive in the wild. But the further away I am from the pack the tougher it gets to survive. I've got to avoid multiple traps and keep my ears up. One mistake can cost me my life. But I won't stop running until I'm sure I'm safe. The forest envelops me in its serene embrace - towering ancient trees stretch towards the sky, their green leaves rustling softly in the gentle afternoon breeze. Last night, I hid in a thicket. My senses had been on high alert for any sign of pursuit. At night the darkness serves as my shield, and I don't move until dawn's warmth creeps over the horizon. I press deeper into the soil, my paws silenced by grass and
I shake my head, my body too stiff to move along with her. "No, I can't be pregnant. It's not possible." I whisper, my tone stricken with fear. How can I care for my child when I can barely find any food out here. I'm good at running, not hunting. Maybe I should return. Maybe I should beg and take whatever I can get from Blackvine. But my child will grow up to be rejected, an unwanted member in the pack just like their mother. I can't allow them face such shame. I can't be pregnant.Sarah's expression remains calm and relaxed. "Have you ever had sex with a man, child?"I hesitate but she nods all the same, her eyes filled with understanding. "Then you can be pregnant. Once is all it takes, child. And your symptoms, the vomiting, weakness - they all point to pregnancy."I find it hard to swallow, feeling like I've been punched in the gut. I'm not ready to be a mother. I can't do it. The old woman watches my stomach for a while before she glances back up at me. “You are lucky you a
Xzen's POVI slump forward, head in hands, trying to process the chaos within still brewing within me. "Summon Hanna," I order, my voice barely above a whisper.I'm still angry but I'm more hurt than mad now. No matter how hard I try to ignore this feeling within me, I sadly can't ignore the desire to ensure she's fine. I've not had the chance to talk things out with her. After mom slumped two nights ago I've been so occupied. I've had no room to accommodate the hurt I know might come from Aura's explanation. Why hadn't she come to me? Why did she choose to hurt me so deeply. Hanna enters, guilt and fear etched on her face. "Alpha Xzen?"I lift my head, eyes searching hers. "How's she?" I ask, trying to keep my emotions in check. Hanna hesitates, "I...don't know, Alpha."My brows furrow as my frown deepens, incredulous. "You were ordered to stay with her. What do you mean you don't know?!"Hanna takes a frightened step back, "Aura's been missing, Alpha. Two moons ago, she…she van
Xzen's POVI just might have made the biggest mistake of my life. I'm such an idiot. How did I not notice? How on earth did I not notice the one person who owns my heart was missing. I've been so blinded by rage. “I'm so sorry. Aura, I'm so sorry.” I think to myself as I trudge through the dense underbrush. My wolf eyes scan the east side of the north border for any sign of Aura. My Omega. Alone, defenseless. I'm such a fool!The sun beats down on my back, frying through my fur and beneath my skin. The discomfort it gives me is barely noticeable, dulled by the turmoil brewing inside of me.We've searched all day, and every step forward feels like two steps back. I pull away from the group of six, Ace included. The mere thought of him infuriates me but I keep my anger on a leash. Too occupied with the troubled thoughts swirling in my head, My senses are on high alert as I move. My nostrils flar with each breath I take in. I'm determined, desperately searching for that familiar s
The midnights cold sinks into my exposed body, limp from fatigue. My chest heaves with exhaustion. My icy hands throb in agony, the rough metal chains biting steadily into my skin like razor-sharp teeth. I tug uselessly at the painful restriction, desperation fueling my struggles.I can barely feel my hands. Thick trails of dried blood lines my arms from the cuts made into my wrist by the chains. Each heartbeat slowly yet surely becomes painful. "Please...let me go," I whisper, my voice cracking.Fear claws at my heart, boldly threatening to consume me. Goddess, don't let me die here. My unborn child relies on me for protection. "I must escape… my precious pup depends on me." After what Sarah did, I'd doubted anything truly was within me but whenever I place my hands on my flat tommy I don't know how but I can feel it. There's a little assurance that I've got a little me in there, somewhere. Right now I want to feel it. I want to assure them I'm still here. To assure myself they
Xzen's POVMy senses are on high alert as I shift, taking a step forward. I move slowly, sniffing around me. The harsh wind carries a mix of scents, but I'm focused on one scent– Aura's. Ace from afar spots me and races down. If I wasn't so eager to find my omega, I would have ordered Ace to stay back. The mere sight of him annoys me to no end. As I approach, I notice a small entrance, partially hidden by the shadows and some burnt woods. Ace rushes in and glances back at me, his eyes gleam in the dim light before disappearing inside.I step in with practiced caution. My wolf's senses efficiently guide me through the partial darkness. The air inside the room is stale, but one scent stands out. Thankfully it's not too faint but it's definitely a day old. My heart races as I realize she was here, and recently at that.Desperately my gaze sweeps the small space. A black pot, a bowl… the shade looks newly made. Some parts of it is incomplete. But that's no what drags my attention. A w
The wounds on my body are partially healed on the surface due to the blue gel the healers used on me last night. Yes my injuries look healed on the outside but on the inside they are just as fresh. The door to my cell is pushed open as a gentle voice interrupts my thoughts. "Miss Aura, please follow me."Without struggling, I allow the maid with a scar under her chin escort me, flanked by two guards. Their bruising grip supports my weak, sore limbs. I'm taken through unfamiliar walls. All my stay in Jakpounders Pack, I'd never been to the pack house. My parents had been rightfully scared to let me even catch a glimpse. If I could go back in time, I'd save them all the pain they went through for me. I'd run away or probably let myself drown. I'm taken to a bright chamber, soft floors and white walls merched with brown sofas. As we move, I tremble, anxiety coursing through me. The guards slowly let me go and step back to the door. I look around my heart pierces when I notice th