chapter 4

CHAPTER 4

I was dragged out of our compound down to the pack house with my hands tied at my back.

I managed to pull off the rope before any if the warriors could notice and as I did that, I pushed the warrior holding me and then... I ran as my legs could carry.

I love wild life so I wasn't new to the forest life.

I had one thing and that was run and survive.

I'm not going to be taken as any mate to any one, I would choose who I want to be mated not and not any one choosing for me.

I ran and I became so tired, I never wanted to give up but my eye lids felt heavy and then I gave into the darkness.

Soon became unconscious, I didn't or couldn't hear anything clearly apart from distinct chatters.

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~~~~I don't know how many buckets of water were poured over me but I know it must have been a whole lot since it could snap me back to life. 

My palms meet somewhat rocky later as I straighten up, a sneeze instantly coming out through my lungs and out my nostrils as the dusty wind blows past my face.

I looked around me and instantly, my memory became rewinded. 

A cave- They had caught me and despite my unconscious state, they thereafter locked me up in a dark cave! I can't believe one's heart can be so hard as a rock. 

Damn!

"Hurry and let's get her out."

A rough voice snapped and I knew I was doomed when the two royal guards from earlier reached the cave's gate and turned the key in the iron lock.

I jerked up to my feet, tears stinging my eyes as I pointed out a finger at them.

 "Don't you dare come close!"

"You fucking piece of_"I could hear them strolling tauntingly towards me, a raging cuss word emitting from one of them.

"I'll go for her, Ace."

Soon enough, one of them volunteered to manhandle me, tossing me over his hulky shoulder before silently walking out of the warehouse, the rest of the trio trailing behind us.

He walked in darkness for a while before light kit up and gardens were revealed before he was walking along the concrete hallway leading us into the backdoor that had already been left open.

"Where are you taking me?"

I slurred, and he stopped. He grunts but doesn't answer and continues walking.

 Frantic steps could be heard as the door was opened up for our entry.

 Damn, I am not prepared to face the Alpha. Not now, perhaps never!"

Put me the fuck down."I howled, my instincts kicking in. And like the butthead my captor is, he still furthered ignoring my protest. 

Kicking one foot after the other temperamentally, I started pulling at the scape of his hair."You brat_" he screeched. 

Anyways, I was dragged to the pack house.

My eyes came in contact with the alpha, I stared at him with so much hate. He's the dumbest being I've ever known.

" You're dad's disobedience and selfishness brought about his death." 

"You're the selfish one here!" I screamed out.

"Aha ah watch your tongue little one." 

"And I don't? You would have to kill me the way you killed my dad, right? " I asked him.

This time I was no more scared, he can kill me for all I care what's my essence if living after all.

I felt a sting on my face, the slap was so hot that I spat out blood.

"Torturing me won't stop me from talking." I said and gave a mocking smile.

"Take her back to the dungeon, she would stay there till the  alpha of crystal claw pack arrives with he's son, Zain!" He ordered the guards.

Hearing he's words made me shiver, the thought of being mated to that Zain of a person is really scaring the wits out of me. I want a mate that I would love and not the other way round.

With that I was thrown into the dungeon like a forbidden being.

I can't even imagine how my life took a huge turn in a space of twenty four hours.

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Few minutes later, I heard the door creaking then came in sounds of footsteps.

A silhouette came into view and then the appearance of a bulky werewolf could be seen. He grabbed me by the hair and drew out if the dungeon.

I'm treated worse than a slave right now. 

I was taken to a room where I was dressed in a white gown decorated with petals and gold flowers. My brown hair was plaited in a loosed braid as some strands fell over my face. I looked quite seductive now because some parts  of my cleavage was exposed. Gold hair stones were added on my hair.

I couldn't care about all these because I was still angry and hurt both physically and emotionally.

"Xena!? I'm so sorry, I never knew my dad could do something as outrageous as this." Jace held my hands and apologized.

"It's not your fault." I told him and gave him a weak smile.

"Where are you taking her to?" He asked the servants with me.

"To the alpha." They responded.

"Which alpha?" Jace questioned.

"The soon to be Alpha of the crystal claw pack." A voice which belonged to none other than my alpha responded.

"The alpha vixen's son!? But that why?" Jace queried him.

"Stay out of this son it's none of your business. Now let's go." The alpha ordered them to bring me forth.

While all these where happening I just stared down at my feet as tears trickled down my cheeks.

My life is like a living hell now.

When I raised my head up... I meet something fascinating but I was too lost to pay attention.

"Oh there you are prince Zain, welcome y'all."

Ohh wait... It seems to be that this handsome stud here Is the prince Zain the son of the ruthless alpha Vixen.

And then... Lustful eyes!