Chapter 4

 

Kara's POV...

 

 

Walking away from the dumb herbalist that thinks he knows best, I tried to figure out what to do next. His words rang in my ears, and I refused to give in to any of it. I would live the way I want; only the evil ones of the world can enjoy the best things in life. Being evil is the only way people would fear you and know better than trying to cross you. I love being evil, and I won't stop now just because of a few challenges. This will pass, and my thoughts will come alive with all my enemies getting to their ruin. I will stop at nothing to bring an end to all of them. 

 

The goddess and herbalist can go fuck themselves for all I care. Evil is the only thing that makes this damned world go round. I enjoyed the peak of power with my evil thoughts and decisions. And I would get to enjoy all of that again in a matter of time. I am not going to give up on it now.

 

Beginning my journey with no destination in mind had me feeling quite frustrated. After wandering for hours, I decided to rest in a cave. As I got closer, I noticed a glowing light in it; peeking inside, I found a girl there with her arms wrapped around herself, looking scared as our eyes met. She curled up against the wall of the cave. 

 

"Who are you?" She questioned in a shaky voice. 

 

I almost laughed in her face. If I truly intended to hurt her, she wouldn't have stood a chance with how weak she sounded. 

 

I raised both of my hands to show her I meant no harm. "Don't be scared; I also came to seek refuge in the cave. I didn't know someone was in," I said to her, settling into the cave. 

 

I have no intention of leaving just because she feels scared. I'm too exhausted even to move an inch further as it is. None of us said anything as we got lost in our thoughts, staring at the fire. 

 

"Are you also homeless?" She asked meekly. 

 

I looked toward her, nodding in response. "Yes, I don't have anywhere to go, and nobody seems nice enough to take me in." 

 

"It's how things work around here; nobody is ready to help a stranger. For all they know, you might be a wanted criminal." 

 

Her response made me furrow my brows. "are you?" 

 

"What?" She blurted. 

 

"Are you wanted? How did you end up all alone here?" 

 

"I could ask you the same." She retorted, sounding more courageous. 

 

I stuttered, "I was sent out of my pack, and I have nowhere else to go." 

 

The girl paused, "I'm not a criminal, nor did I commit any kind of atrocity. I ran away from my abusive father, and since I do not have any contact with our relatives, I have been wandering the woods for days." 

 

My eyes trailed her battered body; it made my wolf wince. Her father is nothing short of a beast. The scars on her body look so deep and tormenting. She is obviously more innocent than I am; it's no longer surprising that she seemed scared upon my entry. Taking a deep breath, I lay down and turned my back to her. I am too exhausted to keep up with any kind of conversation as it is. 

 

***

 

My eyes fluttered open at the ray of light shined upon my face; it was morning. I sat up, clearing my itching throat. I looked around the cave. The girl was nowhere to be found. Stepping out of the cave, I stretched my stiff body. Despite the uncomfortable ground I slept on, this felt like the best sleep I have had in a long while. I leaned against some piled-up rocks, thinking of what to do next. 

 

One thing is majorly important, and that is a place to stay; there is no way I could devise a sane plan to get back to my place next to Logan if I keep jumping from one cave to another. It was driving me nuts. I would rather die than not have my revenge on Alexa, Simon included.

 

How could I have almost forgotten about that low Beta, Simon, who seems to have a personal vendetta against me? He is one of the reasons I am stuck in these damn woods!

 

The mere reminder of how he thinks so highly of himself gives me more reason to live and fight until the end. They would be forced to see me in a different light and pay homage. 

 

My thoughts halted when I saw the girl approaching me with two wild fruits in hand. She has the most beautiful, piercing green eyes I have ever seen. With a sincere smile on her face, she handed me one of the fruit. 

 

"Here, I couldn't get more than the two. Good morning," she said politely. Without waiting for my response, she pounced on her share of the fruit and ate it hungrily. 

 

I turned away from her and did the same. It tasted heavenly; it felt like I had been starving for ages. We ate quietly, and I realized she doesn't really talk much. 

 

"Where do you intend to go next?" I asked her after we had cleared out of the cave. 

 

She shrugged, "I intend to keep moving till I find a place to stay. I'm sure there would be someone generous enough around here who wouldn't mind taking me in." 

 

"Is it okay to join you? I am also in desperate need of a place to stay." 

 

"I don't mind. I was about to ask if you would be fine with joining me. I feel positive that we would find someone with a good heart." 

 

Her mention of a good heart made me roll my eyes. People with good hearts are only pretentious fools, and I believe people would always want something in return for whatever help they have to offer. Fortunately for me, I have the right charm to woo anyone to do my bidding by exchanging what I have. I wouldn't have to worry too much about getting help. As for her, I doubt if she would last for long with that much innocence. 

 

"Whatever you say. Let's make a move on it now. Before it gets late." I said, making my way toward the east. 

 

She nodded, keeping up with me. "what is your name?" She asked. 

 

"Kara. How about you?" 

 

"Keisha." 

 

I hummed, "Good for you, Keisha. I hope we find a home soon before we both turn rogues." 

 

I shivered at the mention of turning rogues. That isn't a good look on me, and I hope I never have to experience something as horrifying as that. 

 

As we walked further into the woods, the day turned into noon, and the dark cloud caught up with us. I was beginning to lose interest in going further, and just when I was about to tell Keisha we should call it quits, she called out my name. 

 

"Kara, look!" She pointed at a spot. 

 

Raising my head to look at the direction she was pointing, I don't think I have ever felt so much relief in a lighted house as I did at this moment. 

 

"It's a house," I said with so much emotion. 

 

"And a lighted one at that. People live there!" She grinned. 

 

Without a word, we nodded at each other and walked towards the house. We have finally found a resting place.