Roseline’s POV My heart shook as I journeyed through the bushed, thick woods, going as far as I could. The urgency of the situation propelled me forward, my instincts screaming at me to run, to escape. I had not passed the pack borders for long, and I knew that the haunting howls of the wolves were a constant reminder that they were chasing me, their fierce determination fueling my own adrenaline. Rayana, my loyal wolf companion, stayed close by my side, her eyes filled with determination and a hint of worry. We had been through countless battles together, but this was different. This was a dangerous mission, one that I had to undertake alone. Rayana understood that, and as we ran through the thick bushes, her paws and my feet became bruised from the thorns that mercilessly tore at our flesh. Pain became a distant sensation, overshadowed by the need to survive. My mind was a whirlwind of emotions and thoughts, each one threatening to consume me. Fear, doubt, and a surge of determin
Roseline's POV Flashback continued. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest as I ran through the dark alleyways, my footsteps echoing against the damp concrete walls. Every fiber of my being screamed at me to keep going, to run as fast as I possibly could. My life depended on it. I had stumbled upon something dangerous, something that could cost me everything, and now I needed to reach Tyler and let him know. Tyler was the only person I trusted in this treacherous city. He had always been there for me, a constant presence in my life when everything else seemed to crumble. When I finally found him, he promised to devise a plan that would ensure our safety and give us a chance to escape from the clutches of those who sought to harm us. But as I approached Tyler, his expression told me that something was off. His eyes, once filled with warmth and kindness, now seemed murky and distant. There was a sadness in them, a heaviness that weighed upon his soul. I couldn't help but ask him
Roseline's POV "You mean Liam can harm you too?" I asked, my voice tinged with worry. Tyler's silence spoke volumes, confirming my suspicions. I didn't need words to understand the gravity of the situation. A mixture of fear and determination welled up inside me. If Tyler was also at risk, it meant that our escape was not just a matter of freeing myself, but a battle for both our lives. Liam's reach extended far beyond what I had initially realized. No one was truly safe from his sinister grip. The weight of the impending danger settled heavily upon us, threatening to engulf our hopes and dreams. We were trapped in a dangerous game, caught between the desire for freedom and the lurking shadow of Liam's wrath. But we couldn't let fear paralyze us. We had come too far to turn back now. Tyler's eyes met mine, silently conveying his commitment to protect me, to ensure my safety at all costs. It was a bittersweet realization. As much as I longed for our escape, the knowledge that his li
Tyler's POV Liam's voice echoed through the dimly lit corridor, his words laced with a mixture of caution and threat. "I am trusting you for the last time, Tyler," he said, his gaze locked onto mine. "But if you betray me, if you prove that my trust was misplaced, I will not hesitate to bring you down. And I will not hesitate to hurt anyone you're trying to save." His words hung in the air, heavy with the weight of consequence. I could feel the tension building, threatening to shatter the fragile alliance we had just formed. My mind raced, searching for the right words to ease his doubts, to convince him that his perception was flawed. "Liam, you have to understand," I began, my voice tinged with urgency. "I didn't betray you. Everything you're perceiving is a distortion of the truth. I've been fighting for Rosaline's safety from the very beginning, just like you." Liam's eyes bore into mine, searching for any sign of deception. The stakes were high, and he had every reason to be c
Liam’s POV The matriarch of the house, her piercing gaze fixed upon me, asked where I was going in such a hurry, her voice laced with curiosity and concern. I could feel her apprehension as I stood there, trying to find the right words to explain my sudden departure. Strange occurrences had taken place within the walls of our ancestral castle, and I knew in my gut that I had to return to it, to confront the enigmatic forces that lurked in the shadows. Tyler, my trusted companion, stood nearby, his eyes flickering with curiosity, yet revealing nothing. I maintained eye contact with him, searching for any hint of recognition or reaction to the news I was about to share. But there was nothing. No sign of guilt or involvement. My instincts, so reliable in the past, were failing me. Was it possible that Tyler had no hand in these mysterious events? Could it be that Rosaline, my beloved, had planned to escape on her own accord? Confusion swirled within me, entangling my thoughts like a de
Roseline's POV I knew that I was already exhausted after running for about 20 minutes. The wolves who were chasing me had not given up the chase, and in this human form, I wouldn't be able to outrun them for long. The Highlands of the wolves bustled the entire night intermittently, and for a few seconds, I could feel a sense of peace, while the exigency of death drew near me and urged her to keep moving. The moon hung high in the sky, casting an eerie glow on the dense forest around me. Every step I took seemed heavier than the last, and my breath came out in ragged gasps. My heart pounded in my chest, matching the rhythm of my rapid footsteps. The howls of the wolves echoed through the night, growing closer with each passing second. I could hear the leaves rustling behind me, a clear sign that they were closing in. I dared a glance over my shoulder, and my heart skipped a beat. There they were, a pack of five wolves, their eyes glinting with hunger and determination. Their sleek
Tyler’S POV The chill of the night only made matters worse for my worrisome mind. The cold wind made a strong whirlwind around us and I seemed to be the only one who wasn’t ready for what the night had in store. I couldn’t even tell what Liam would do once he got his hands on Roseline, it was very likely that he would strangle the life out of her with his bare hands. The powers that came with an Alpha King were in full display tonight, Liam had an army to marvel at. At the moment, I couldn’t even count them, it seemed like Liam had gathered the whole pack under him in search of one lady, it seems I won't have my way this time around. That was quite absurd to me, but I couldn’t say anything at the moment, not for now, the time wasn’t just right. A part of me feared for Roseline for the first time in a long while, a part of me wanted to take her away from all this, but deep down, I knew I wasn’t any better than Liam. I looked sideways and I saw the intent look on Liam’s face, his eye
Roseline’s POV. The night came, I had dreaded the night time and finally, it covered the sky and loomed around me like a cloak of doom. Not even the moon was out, I couldn’t make out a single star in the sky, the smell of death hovered above me. I could feel it above me, I could feel it around me and I could feel it beneath my feet. Death, only death, its stench was intoxicating. I have never felt like this in my entire life, the feeling of knowing the cold hands of death was creeping up my spine but there was nothing I could do about it. I accepted it as my fate, right from the time the Onyx Blood pack was under threat and my father had made the decision to seek the help of Liam, I had a feeling that my life won’t be my own anymore from that moment. I was used as collateral, it was my destiny to save the pack and my family, I had accepted it then. Thinking I could cope with it, thinking Liam wouldn’t be so cruel and wicked to me, but that wasn’t the case. Here I was again, I never