Allyssa's POV.The head slave assigned me to clear the garden, buy more like the secluded part of it and honestly I am very grateful to have something that will take my mind off the latest happenings.I readily go to the garden, but I can't help but shake off an uneasy feeling, a chill creeps down my spine and I shiver. It's not even that dark yet but I already feel scared.There is a pungent smell around this area, and I cannot explain it, but it smells acidic and just wrong, exactly the way the mystery man smells.It's weird that I can now smell it, and it's creepy that his smell is hanging around this place. What if he pops out of the bushes and drags me away.Now that I think about it, this place looks very secluded and ominous, the hairs in my arms stand on end, fear clawing its way through my chest.I spot the heap of garbage that I am supposed to dispose of and walk towards it, this should be easy.Get garbage, dispose of it, get the hell back to the slave quarters.I breathe i
Allyssa's Pov.I take hold of Talia's hand. I need to tell her exactly how I feel about this whole situation "I have to tell you something, hear me out before you blow me off, I feel like Belinda is up to something, and it isn't something good, also there is a strange man that is going around wreaking havoc, he has tried to kidnap me many times." I explained."But I got lucky, it has been on my mind for days and I just needed to tell someone. So yeah, this is me telling you to be careful, I have a very bad feeling about Belinda." I finish and huff out a breath, waiting for Talia to laugh at me and tell me that I am just paranoid to be thinking all this nonsense.But Talia does not react like that, instead she grabs hold of my arms and whispers " Someone tried to kidnap you?! Why didn't you tell me?! How could you hide such a thing from me?! " "Calm down Talia, see, I am fine, I got lucky a few times now, maybe the universe is finally turning around in my favor, also , I did not wan
Allyssa's POV.My hands are shaking and I ball them into fists. She should not have this effect on me, but she does, and in all honesty, I am terrified of her and whatever she has planned.Not long ago, I told Talia to be careful, that Belinda was dangerous, but now, it looks like she is spinning a web and I am about to get trapped.My heart hammers against my chest, and I feel bile rising at the back of my throat. What if Belinda or her spies actually heard what I was saying to Talia?The thought unnerves me so much that goosebumps creep up my arm. I cannot shake the feeling that Belinda has something planned, like she is up to something and she has a trick up her sleeve that I do not know of. Again that feeling, like I'm prey, about to get trapped by a monstrous predator.I waste time, dallying around, doing absolutely nothing, Talia has been my excuse, but she needs rest, I can't go bothering her while she is hurt.After about an hour or two, I start picking my way to Belinda's
Allyssa's POV.I watch the person move away, their shadow disappearing, my heart hammering in sync with their withdrawal.The incident of the past days flash before my eyes and the strange man immediately comes to mind. I try to calm my nerves, it may just be a regular pack member, I really hope it's just a pack member. I may be overreacting, but then again, It may be Belinda, and what if she caught me here and bashed my head in or did something even more gruesome to me? Or worse, what if it's the mystery rogue man, what if he actually succeeded to catch me here, in this secluded area and finished his job.Sheer luck can't last for very long and I just hope that I make it out of here, the shadow has receded, I peep around, but there is no one in sight, a string of what ifs pass through my head. What if they are waiting ahead, to ambush me and take me by surprise?What if I don't make it out of here?What if it's the mystery man and I cannot escape this time?What if…… I shake off
Lance's POV.The events of the past few days flash through my head, my thoughts have been filled with them for the past few days, the fire, Talia, the footsteps, Allyssa.Allyssa… I am very sure that Allyssa is Innocent in all this and someone out there is trying to frame her, make her look like the culprit, maybe because they thought no one would believe her, maybe for other reasons unknown to me, but I definitely believe that Someone is trying to frame her, make her take the blame for something she did not do.But the question is, what would they stand to gain from Allyssa being blamed, who exactly did Allyssa offend that is out to get her blood in this gruesome manner.The thoughts race through my head like water flowing through a river and I squeeze my eyes shut, when was the last time I had a semblance of peace?But then again,that is the least of my problems. I know that I can protect her from whatever danger is lurking, I just have to find a way to approach her and talk to her
Allyssa's POV.I woke up after a very troubled sleep, my eyes had barely closed for two minutes and then it was morning and I had to get up and start working.Taking a quick shower that drove all the grogginess away from my body, I hastily shoveled morsels of food as I prepared to go for and do my duties for the day.I'm halfway through with my food when I feel a tap on my back, I turn slowly and come face to face with the Head Slave, she squints at me and I bow my head."I saw you breeze past me yesterday without greeting me, that was disrespectful, why did you do that" She says with venom in her tone." I am sorry for my actions, the Alpha had sent me on an errand and I had gotten in over my head" I reply and she narrows her eyes more." I knocked on your door, you did not answer " She continued and I scoffed. More like broke open my door and scared the shit out of me.But if course I don't say that, instead I smile and say "I wasn't inside Ma'am, I promise you" she looks me ove
Lance's POV.After trying, and failing to talk to Allyssa, it's safe to say that I'm a little… ruffled, she did not even give me the time of the day, making up excuses to not talk to me, I'm a little perturbed.'I'm sure she has fallen for another male, she will not give us the time of the day, and can you even blame her?' My wolf replies, snidely.'She hasn't ' The growl that escapes from my throat is vicious and dominant and I honestly don't know where it came from.If my wolf is trying to aggravate me, then it's totally working out because I am now clenching my fists and grounding my teeth to powder.'Oh? I'm sure she has, while you had her, you didn't cherish her, and now? Look where that has gotten us' He adds.'I. Said. She. Hasn't.' This time I'm ready to punch something, but what can I do against my own wolf?'I say she has, otherwise why would she be running from you, and what are you even going to do about it, she doesn't even want to talk to us' This time, his voice is whin
Lance's POV.Dylan was wrong. I could run through the whole town three times and Allyssa would still be on my mind.Sweat drips from my body as I return to my room, my mind is still filled with images of Allyssa's smiling face, smiling with that guard. It makes me want to punch something, but I know even that would not help.What I need to do is talk to Allyssa and clear up the misunderstanding between us. But, I also don't know why all these crazy feelings are coming all at once.Maybe it's because I had neglected and disregarded the mate bond for a while and now it had come back stronger than ever, my heart hurts, the longing for Allyssa had grown stronger and I think I might actually be close to obsession. 'Well, at least you know that one thing, but now you don't even know how to approach Allyssa.' My wolf tips in on my thoughts and I feel like I might scratch my eyes out if he doesn't stop goading me.'So it left, and came back stronger?' I ask, just for clarification.'The mate