“Slave?” I asked, widening my eyes. "No, sir. I'm not a slave. I'm looking for medicines or herbs. I'm looking for anything that can heal my people. Our people."
The stranger laughed. It wasn't a normal laugh. It wasn't pure debauchery. It was a sound that made me tremble and maybe my knees would fail if I tried to stand up. However, the man didn't seem at all willing to let me go. On the contrary, he was nowTaking it into the military barracks, we were followed by all the other men."Do you even know where you got into, little girl?" asked the stranger, showing yellowish teeth as he smiled widely. I felt the evil, I felt the worst intentions he showed to have, and I almost emptied my bladder. "Your people would never compare to mine. We are what you fear. And you are food for us. You're nothing but fresh meat now."A long time ago I had learned to fear men. With the lack of food and the increasingly uncertain days, men showed their true faces. There were no laws to protect women. No authority stood between us and the impulses of men. And being there, surrounded by an entire community of big and grumpy men, I knew I wouldn't be safe."Please," I begged when the man let me go and I stumbled into the place. Now the circle of people was even bigger. Eyes of all colors, with that intrinsic evil in their irises. I watched those people, in search of authority. In search of anyone who believed my word. "I need to... I want to talk to your superior."Silence has been established. Not that those people seemed to talk all the time. Not that any of them made any sound. And I thought I was even more in trouble asking for that. By invoking the right to talk to anyone other than those people.But then I felt it. It was something on earth. Something that made the ground below my feet tremble. For a moment, I thought about taking refuge and protecting myself from the disaster of nature that would be coming. But it wasn't a disaster. And it was not natural at all.My eyes turned to the entrance to the shed, where the circle of people had opened a tortuous path as if pushed sharply to the sides. And maybe they had been, since now a man had appeared among them.Or rather, a creature with a human body and much bigger than any ordinary person. A creature with a beauty that no human would be able to flaunt in those years of misery. The dark hair framed a strong and angular face, contrasted with eyes of significant gold and reached the wide and strong shoulders.I lost my voice. For some reason, I couldn't move as the unknown approached. And that instinct that asked me to run now begged me to kneel and ask for mercy for a quick death.He was lethal, and, unlike the others, he didn't need a gun to make that clear. He was frowning and didn't need faces to show it. And I staggered when he covered the sun on the horizon line with his silhouette and stared at me."Why is a human lost in my pack?" he questioned, performing that same head gesture that everyone else had done before. In a way, the gesture was more animalistic made by him. "Or, if I heard well, why is our human food still alive enough to speak and make demands?""Pack?" I asked almost in a scream. I watched those people. There was not the slightest sign of hair. I imagined that the werewolves were more like the old college books.Cold shock swept me away. My eyes widened and fear ran through my body. A pack. Werewolves. Humans who were no longer human. Or maybe they were, until the next full moon, which would reach its peak that night. In theory, much was said about the influence of the moon on wild instincts, and I knew that despite being reportedly dead, I could not give up.I would use my last moments of life to achieve my goal.The new stranger decided to ignore my presence and just glanced at my captor, and the man stiffened as a sign of respect.“Take her to the warehouse. Remove the skin, and a few pieces of meat, and hang the rest for our wild friends. Not everything in human flesh is pleasant to eat, you know." The commander gave me a look from head to toe. "Although I doubt that at least some piece of this human will act to appreciate after seeing them eating so much sand and pollution. Just have fun with the toy sent by the stars, and don't delay.""What were you looking for here?" I asked no one in particular.I knew how stupid that was. Given the information about those people, I should have been smart enough to run away and not look back. I was skeptical, but I was seeing with my own eyes that those were not ordinary humans. And the fact that only the man who had captured me, and the new tall stranger were speaking, made me aware of an absolute hierarchy.The arrogant man kept ignoring my presence."Cook your tongue with vegetables to take to the puppies, since it can barely contain this annoying human voice, who knows, maybe they'll talk earlier?"There was a tense murmur of agreement, and something told me about those people - or creatures - being there passing through or also looking for something. Not even the death threat prevented me from grabbing the wide arm of that authoritarian man, holding it with both hands.Surprise echoed among people, but the man merely moved his eyes to me. The golden glow seemed to turn red for a quick moment, but I did not pay attention to this fact, as I struggled with fear and faced the risk."Listen here, you Neanderthal, I'm an asthmatic with serious problems of arrogance. I studied for years of my short life to get to this point: where I find an answer. People are dying. There is hunger and fear where I come from. If I will be enslaved at the end of this day, at least I demand to know what is there inside this barracks so that the stars would send me here.""Stars don't speak," he said, arching an eyebrow."They spoke this time."The stranger just watched me for too long, so he gave a snorting giggle. The sound gave me goosebumps, but it wasn't out of fear."Your stars sent you to the wolves den, sweetie. There's nothing in there but us.""No medicine?"“No.”"No weed?".“Nothing.”I felt frustrated and shocked. I let go of the stranger's arm and looked at the s
I laughed. It was a laugh of despair because I no longer knew how I had gotten into that mess. All that moment seemed like a weird dream and I would soon wake up in the cold accommodation in the middle of the field, with more dust to hit the covers and having a day of pure heat in the tight rooms of college. That didn't seem real."I can't explain myself in ten seconds," I replied with a frown."You wasted five of your time saying that, take good care of your next words.""My name is Stella and I'm an astronomer," I decided to introduce myself, to at least win more than ten seconds. It seemed to work because the Alpha sketched a slight shock when dilating his pupils. Around us, the silence was present. "I study the stars, and I found coordinates following the constellations of the zodiac. Or rather, some constellations, because there were many others that I didn't have time to translate.""And what did the moon say to you?" he asked, letting go of my chin. "Duntied did the moon agree
As the pack led me deeper into the wilderness, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. The Alpha had let me go, but why? And what was he hiding?My questions were soon answered as we entered the ruins of an abandoned city. The pack moved swiftly, guiding me through the empty streets and alleyways. But as we approached the center of the city, I could sense that something was wrong.The pack suddenly stopped, and the Alpha turned to me, his eyes narrowed. "I can't let you go," he said, his voice low and menacing. "Not now."I tried to protest, but the pack surrounded me, blocking my escape. And then I heard the sound of approaching footsteps. A group of humans, armed with guns and weapons, emerged from the shadows, led by a woman who seemed to be in charge.The Alpha growled, his eyes blazing with anger. "What is the meaning of this?" he demanded.The woman stepped forward, her eyes locked onto me. "You took one of our people," she said. "And now we're here to take her back."The Al
As I approached the cabin, I couldn't help but feel a sense of relief. It was small and dilapidated, but it would provide me with shelter, at least for a while.I pushed open the door and stepped inside, my eyes adjusting to the darkness. The cabin was empty, save for a few pieces of furniture and a small fireplace.I set down my bag and began to explore the cabin, searching for anything that could be of use. I found a few cans of food and a water bottle, and I set them aside, grateful for the meager supplies.As I sat by the fireplace, warming my hands, I couldn't help but think about what had happened. I was alone, in the middle of nowhere, with no way to contact the outside world. The Alpha and his pack were still out there, hunting me.But despite the fear that gripped me, I knew that I couldn't give up. I had to keep fighting, to find a way out of this nightmare.And so, I began to formulate a plan. I would gather supplies, try to find a way to signal for help, and most important
As we entered the pack's den, I couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and nervousness. I had followed the Alpha here, leaving my old pack behind, but not all of the wolves seemed happy to see me.The Alpha had vouched for me, but some of the wolves still harbored doubts. They had just been in a fight with humans, and the last thing they wanted was to take in a stranger who could bring danger to their pack.As the Alpha led me to a clearing, I saw a group of wolves gathered there, including some who had argued against taking me in. They looked at me warily, and I could feel their eyes scanning me for any signs of danger.I tried to remain calm and composed, not wanting to give them any reason to doubt me. I knew that I had to be patient and earn their trust over time.The Alpha spoke up, addressing the concerns of the pack members. "I know that you're worried," he said. "But Stella is not a threat to us. She has proven herself to be a loyal ally and a skilled fighter. She can help
As we continued our journey towards the pack's dwelling, I spent my days studying the moon's influence on the pack's strength and transformation. I was fascinated by the intricacies of their curse, and I couldn't help but wonder if there was a way to break it.As we walked, I overheard some wolf girls talking about a wolf who was waiting for the alpha. They whispered about how he would be furious to learn that his mating was not among them, but instead, a filthy human.Their words stung me, but I knew I had to keep my focus on my task. I couldn't afford to let my emotions get in the way of finding a cure for the pack's curse.As we approached the pack's dwelling, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe at their ability to survive in the wilderness. The pack had built their homes into the mountainside, using the rocks and trees to create a natural fortress.I was led to a small hut on the outskirts of the dwelling, which was to be my home for the time being. From there, I could hear th
I sat under the stars, my notebook and telescope by my side. It was my safe haven, my escape from the world around me. As I gazed up at the glittering sky, I felt a sense of peace wash over me.But my solitude was short-lived. I heard footsteps approaching, and I turned to see the alpha making his way towards me. I couldn't help but feel nervous as he sat down next to me, his presence so powerful and overwhelming."Good evening, Stella," he said, his voice deep and soothing."Good evening, Alpha," I replied, trying to keep my voice steady."What are you doing out here all alone?" he asked, his eyes scanning the stars."I'm studying the stars," I replied. "I'm an astrologer.""A really astrologer?" he repeated, clearly intrigued."Yes," I said, feeling more confident now that we were discussing my passion. "I study the movements of the stars and the moon. It's fascinating to me, the way the universe works.""I've always found the stars to be mesmerizing," the alpha said, his eyes still
It was another lonely night in Alpha Randall's pack.I had been studying all day, and my head was throbbing from the lack of answers. No matter how hard the alpha tried to make me feel part of that group of people, it was evident how I didn't fit in. I was still a prisoner, and my human friends depended on my return with a cure that I had no idea what it was yet.I found myself alone in a secluded corner, absorbing the shadows and whispers that permeated the air, much like the stars twinkling as if whispering a secret to the illuminated sky. The scent of pine trees and damp earth enveloped my senses as my fragile human ears strained to catch any sound.Suddenly, muffled voices caught my attention. Curiosity piqued, I decided to approach silently and slink through the shadows. In the distance, I glimpsed a small clearing where several wolves were conversing in hushed tones.Intrigued, I hid behind a large tree trunk and focused on catching the whispered words."Are you sure about this?