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Chapter 33: Beast and Man
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Sienna’s POV“She went this way!” Someone yelled, running through the woods. I kept running, ignoring the branches and tall grasses hitting my body. I panted, my feet getting tired. I was tired, but I couldn't stop. If they caught me, then I was as good as dead. I rested behind a tree, trying to catch my breath. “I see her!” One of the men shouted. “Shit!” I groaned and continued running. Please help me. Moon Goddess. Please. I didn't….I can't anymore. Please. A sharp thorn from a plant scratched my knee, and I yelped. “Goddamn it!” “Find her!” One of the men yelled. They were closing in on me. I needed more time. I couldn't face them. They would kill me. “Dear goddess, what do I do?” I murmured, and closed my eyes for a second. I transformed into my wolf form, it was the best chance I had now and I opened my eyes. My wolf was a bright red with white undertone fur. My wolf was bigger than the regular teenage wolves and I started to run, howling with the moon. Half of the
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Sienna’s POV“Do you really think locking me up here forever is going to change my mind?” I said, and made a swift turn to see Kieran standing by the door. I had sensed him earlier. I was angry, and I hated being imprisoned. He smiled, walking right up to me. I was always amazed how soft his eyes could be. Yet, they would switch back to being dark. “You’re not a prisoner,” he said smoothly, “just… contained.”A harsh, quaking laugh burst out of my throat. “Is that what you have been calling this? A gilded cage with silk sheets? I am not a simpleton, Kieran.”His lips slightly curved upward. “No, you’re not. Which is why you should be smart enough to understand why you’re here.”I had my arms folded. “I know the reason I’m here.”“Don't you?” He asked, smiling. “You want me to be the cure for your mental illness. The entire werewolves clans know,” I spat. Kieran didn’t deny it. Instead, he moved closer to me. His gaze locked onto mine like a predator sizing up prey. “I don't see
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Sienna's POV"Get him away from me!" Kieran ordered. The bodyguards dragged Ronan across the floor. He coughed out blood, and looked at me. I was scared anything would happen to him. "He'll live," Kieran said, as if reading my mind. Kieran's men dragged him to the door, and his boots scraped the ground. Just as they were about to leave the door, something bright slipped out of his hand. Kieran hadn't noticed, he had his back turned, and I ran to pick the dagger. Kieran turned just as quickly and I hid the dagger in my palm behind me. The door closed, and it was just Kieran and I left in the room. "Are you that stupid?" He asked. "Huh?" I asked, startled. "He got in, and you didn't notice," Kieran blurted. I was aware, but I didn't have time to argue with him. I wanted him out of my room as quickly as possible so I could loosen the ventilation shaft above and get the hell out of his house. He stepped forward, and I retreated with every step he took. He smirked, having me c
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Sienna's POVIt was over. I started to feel cold. I couldn't struggle anymore. I tried to reach for the surface to get air one more time, but I couldn't. The water's current was too strong. My hands stayed up, as the water dragged me down. I felt sorry for all the things I hadn't done. My vision became blurry, and I closed my eyes. This was the end. But something pulled me up. I couldn't see it. It gripped my arm, pulling me upward until I felt the water below my head. I was too weak to see what it was. Then, I gasped desperately as the air touched my nose. The air was freezing, and the water splashed as it pulled to the sand. I had never felt more grateful to be on land. Somehow, I prayed it wasn't any of kieran's men, or I would be in bigger trouble. I had attacked him after all and escaped his packhouse. Slowly, I opened my eyes, blinking as my chest heaved while I panted. I was never going near the waters again. It was dark, and a blurry face looked at mine smiling. My eye
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