Without giving myself a chance to think twice and ignoring my wolf’s desperate protests I ran and threw myself over the cliff. I expected a hard, painful impact, maybe even death. But of course, nothing ever went the way I planned. Instead of hitting solid ground, I plunged straight into a raging, ice-cold river below.The water was brutal. It sucked me under with force, and its currents dragged me deeper. I barely had time to gasp before I was pulled under and tossed around like a ragdoll.Kicking hard, I tried to swim back to the surface, but it was almost impossible. The current was too strong, and the cold water rubbed against my raw injuries and scratches, sending sharp pains through my body. Ignoring the numbing sensation spreading through my limbs, I fought to keep my head above the water. Gasping for air, I looked around desperately, searching for land and I was relieved when I realized I wasn’t completely surrounded by water. If I had been, I knew I wouldn’t survive for
Logan walked toward me until there was barely any space left between us. He bent down to my eye level and glared at me, his intense gaze burning into mine. I clenched my teeth together, trying not to react to his scent. As much as I hated him, he still smelled maddeningly good, and it took everything in me not to throw my arms around him like a fool.“I will not repeat myself,” he said coldly. “Both of us are heading back to the pack right now. You’ll see the park doctor to patch you up, and then you’ll get ready for the annual Moon Goddess celebration and run.”“That will not be happening,” I replied stubbornly, shaking my head. “I’m not going back with you. I’m not a member of your pack, and I see no reason why I should participate in your celebrations or your stupid run. Run along to your people and leave me alone. Is that so hard for you to do?”I knew I was pushing my luck, standing there defiant and exhausted, but I didn’t care. Nothing, absolutely nothing would make me return
“Do you hear me?!” he barked.“Yeah, sure,” I muttered, picking myself up without looking at him. I turned away and started walking, feeling the heat of his glare burning into my back. I knew he didn’t expect me to stay silent. He expected me to argue. To fight. But I was too tired and uninterested for that.Before I could take another step, he grabbed me roughly by the arm and began dragging me back toward the pack.“If you’re going to reject me,” I said bitterly as soon as we stepped onto pack grounds, “at least tell me why.”He tossed a pair of shorts and a singlet at me, clearly not interested in answering. I caught the clothes, put them on but stood my ground. Maybe it was foolish. Maybe I was setting myself up to get hurt again. But I needed to know. I deserved to know.I already had my guesses. I was a rogue, an outsider, weak, but still, I wanted to hear it from him. Maybe it will make sense to me this time. “If you think I’m going to explain myself to you,” Logan said coldl
"Run as fast as you can because if we catch you, you're coming with us." I heard one of the rogues sneer as he chased after me. I ran as fast as my legs could but it felt like it wasn't enough. “They can't catch up with me. I can't escape my former life just to end up in the hands of rouges. I've been hiding pretty well for a year, hiding my scent. How did they find me?” I thought to myself. "We can do whatever we want with her." Another one laughed out loud. "It feels so good to see a rogue that's a girl. I can smell she's not from any park. What a good find!" "We're all rogues, we don't have to run from each other. You're just a lone wolf wandering around. Join us and you'll be safe." Another one chimed in. I tried to block out their conversation as I ran faster. I tried so hard to change into my wolf, but it wasn't working. "Please, please. I need you!" I spoke to her mentally, but nothing happened. I felt sharp thorns cutting my face and legs, causing me pain. I co
I've not run for a minute when a hand grabbed me by my neck from behind, making my head snap back. I screamed in pain, my head fuzzy.That was when I felt it, the sparks. I could feel electricity on the part of my neck he was holding. It felt amazing and made my toes curl. I hit his hand and I jolted from the sparks. The scent I smelt earlier surrounded me strongly and I could feel my wolf going crazy inside me, trying to come out. My hands pricked as I tried to stop him from choking me. I struggled to open my eyes and the moment I saw his face, I let out a gasp. He had curly long hair that was styled in a stylish way. His face looked like it was carved by angels and his cold gray eyes stared at me with no emotion. He was very handsome. My wolf was trying to communicate with me, but since it had been so long since she spoke with me, I couldn't hear her well. After so many trials of trying to connect with me. I heard it, it was very faint, but I heard it. "Mate." My wolf whispered.
I could feel my heart break into pieces as I heard the words come out if his mouth. My mate just rejected me. I looked into his blank eyes as he let go of me and I just crumbled on the floor, My wolf howling in pain. “What…What did you just do?” I cried out, placing my hands on my chest, breathing heavily. He smirked as he looked at me. “I told you, I'd rather let you wish for death than kill you. You will die from the pain of having no mate and it will be slow and agonizing.” “How could you be so evil? The moon goddess didn't make us mates for no reason. You should have just killed me!” I screamed out. “Sulking and shouting won't fix anything. Now stand up, we need to leave.” He replied, looking bored and uninterested in whatever I was saying. “What do you mean by we should leave? Haven't you done enough? I'm not going anywhere with you.” I said, hugging my legs to my chest, sniffing. “You really think I reject you and just let you go?” He laughed coldly. “You might not be o
“How dare you speak back to me! You filthy rouge. Don't you know what you are in this park? You're nothing and you're about to live your worst life ever here. You're going to die and I'll make sure it's by my hands.” I smirked, spitting out the blood that was forming in my mouth and glared at her, not backing down. She got more furious and growled at me, claws coming out of her fingers, ready to attack me when Logan grabbed her by her waist, nuzzling his nose in her neck. “Calm down Valerie, you don't need to get angry because of a bitch like her.” “You need to punish her, Logan. Did you see the way she looked at me? I'm sure she plans to do something evil to me later. I don't like her and I want you to kill her immediately, right now!” Valerie whined. I rolled my eyes as I watched them, disgust evident on my face. Logan looked up at me, angrily his eyes changing colors. He growled and stalked towards me. “How dare you disrespect my mate and Luna of my park? He yelled, making
“What do you mean by that? What mistake did I make by coming here? How do you even know my name?” I asked, curious, confused and disturbed. “How did you get in here? Show your face, you coward.” I said, trying to act stronger that I look.I stared at the man squatting in front of me, trying to figure him out but I couldn’t. His voice sounded familiar but I couldn’t place where I heard it from. “You’re in no position to ask me questions, rogue. You came here at the wrong time and if you think you can ruin my years of hard work, you’re wrong. I’ll kill you before then.” This park is no place for you to be and if you think you can have the alpha as your mate, you are very wrong. Rogues are to be killed and soon, you will be!” He said, his hands tightening around the cage bars with rage. “Can you just explain yourself better? I have no idea what you’re talking about and how did you know we’re mates? Who exactly are you and—?” I didn’t complete my statement before he was away in a
“Do you hear me?!” he barked.“Yeah, sure,” I muttered, picking myself up without looking at him. I turned away and started walking, feeling the heat of his glare burning into my back. I knew he didn’t expect me to stay silent. He expected me to argue. To fight. But I was too tired and uninterested for that.Before I could take another step, he grabbed me roughly by the arm and began dragging me back toward the pack.“If you’re going to reject me,” I said bitterly as soon as we stepped onto pack grounds, “at least tell me why.”He tossed a pair of shorts and a singlet at me, clearly not interested in answering. I caught the clothes, put them on but stood my ground. Maybe it was foolish. Maybe I was setting myself up to get hurt again. But I needed to know. I deserved to know.I already had my guesses. I was a rogue, an outsider, weak, but still, I wanted to hear it from him. Maybe it will make sense to me this time. “If you think I’m going to explain myself to you,” Logan said coldl
Logan walked toward me until there was barely any space left between us. He bent down to my eye level and glared at me, his intense gaze burning into mine. I clenched my teeth together, trying not to react to his scent. As much as I hated him, he still smelled maddeningly good, and it took everything in me not to throw my arms around him like a fool.“I will not repeat myself,” he said coldly. “Both of us are heading back to the pack right now. You’ll see the park doctor to patch you up, and then you’ll get ready for the annual Moon Goddess celebration and run.”“That will not be happening,” I replied stubbornly, shaking my head. “I’m not going back with you. I’m not a member of your pack, and I see no reason why I should participate in your celebrations or your stupid run. Run along to your people and leave me alone. Is that so hard for you to do?”I knew I was pushing my luck, standing there defiant and exhausted, but I didn’t care. Nothing, absolutely nothing would make me return
Without giving myself a chance to think twice and ignoring my wolf’s desperate protests I ran and threw myself over the cliff. I expected a hard, painful impact, maybe even death. But of course, nothing ever went the way I planned. Instead of hitting solid ground, I plunged straight into a raging, ice-cold river below.The water was brutal. It sucked me under with force, and its currents dragged me deeper. I barely had time to gasp before I was pulled under and tossed around like a ragdoll.Kicking hard, I tried to swim back to the surface, but it was almost impossible. The current was too strong, and the cold water rubbed against my raw injuries and scratches, sending sharp pains through my body. Ignoring the numbing sensation spreading through my limbs, I fought to keep my head above the water. Gasping for air, I looked around desperately, searching for land and I was relieved when I realized I wasn’t completely surrounded by water. If I had been, I knew I wouldn’t survive for
This wasn’t part of my escape plan. I wasn’t supposed to ever come back here. Panting heavily, I muttered to myself as I stumbled across the park grounds. I was naked, injured, and looked like a complete mess. I didn’t want anyone to see me like this. But here I was, walking straight into the one place I had sworn to leave behind forever. Smart move, I thought bitterly.To my surprise, the park grounds were empty. Either everyone was gathered at the dining hall, or there was a meeting going on. That was good for me. If I moved quickly, I could slip away into the woods without anyone noticing. Ignoring the wave of nausea that hit me and the way my head spun with every step, I picked up my pace, forcing my legs to move faster.I made my way toward the kitchen and pushed open the back door carefully. The moment the door creaked open, a sharp, furious howl ripped through the air. Valerie. Shit. She was awake. My heart dropped to my stomach. Without thinking, I bolted toward the stairs, cu
CHAPTER 39“Wake the bitch up.” I heard someone growl and for a moment, I was confused.“Wasn’t I dead?”I could still remember the pain, the unbearable pain before everything went black.“I didn’t die? Is this a dream?”Before I could think further, cold water splashed over me, making me gasp sharply. I was startled, my body stiff with shock. “What a pathetic fool,” the same voice sneered.I blinked, trying to clear the water from my heavy, soaked eyelashes. I was awake fully and I could feel the burning pain in my chest, the ache spreading through my entire body.My hands trembled as I forced myself to look down.Three deep, gruesome scars ran from my chest down to my stomach, still pink, raw and slowly healing. They were swollen and ugly, and the sight of them made a small cry slip from my lips.“What a lovely sight,” the voice said mockingly.I panicked at the familiarity of the voice. .“No… it can’t be…” I muttered. “I should have left you to die,” the voice added coldly.M
My wolf was ready to fight, but I wasn’t. This wasn’t the time to act based on emotions. We were in trouble, and we needed to run for our lives,not stay and fight when I knew we couldn’t win. In fact, I would rather die than be captured again by rogues. So, I did what I was good at, I ran.I didn’t slow down. I didn’t look back. I couldn’t afford to be caught, and if I was, I would fight to death.But my wolf had other plans. She swirled inside me, fighting for control, refusing to back down. She wanted to stay. She wanted to stand her ground and fight.“Oh, it’s a female,” a voice taunted from my right, followed by another on my left. Both rogues were ugly and terrifying, their red, glowing eyes sending a chill down my spine. The sight of them dragged me back to the first time I tried to escape the rogues, before I met Logan.But these ones were different.Their eyes alone were enough to tell me one thing, that I shouldn’t mess with them.I picked up my speed, but there was no way I
Lily’s POVAfter running for about an hour, I stopped to catch my breath under a tree. I sat down and ignored the splinters of dry woods cutting into my skin. I rubbed my wrists together, smiling as the raw bruises had started to heal well. In about two days, there would be no sign that I had an injury there. These are the perks that come with having your wolf. Everything becomes different. Your senses become heightened, you heal faster and become stronger. You just become complete and I was really glad to have my wolf back. My stomach growled in hunger and I realised that I hadn't eaten. "I should have eaten before I left." I muttered to myself standing up and looking for trees with fruits. Few hours later, I hadn't found anything to eat. The fruits I was seeing looked really sus. Either they had a weird shape or colour and I was being careful not to eat something that would take my life. There was no one out there to help me if I got poisoned. It is better to starve than eat some
Lily’s POV "You've been staring at me for a while. Are you going to give me an answer or not?" He said, bringing out a small key and dangling it in my face. "I can unlock these chains and set you free if you want." "How did you get that key? Did Logan send you here to do this on his behalf? Or why exactly are you doing this? Why are you trying to help me?" I asked, curious and confused. "Why are you asking so many questions!?" He sneered as he bent to my level ahd I could tell he was glaring at me behind the mask. "Just answer the damn question with 1 yes or no." "I'll answer after you answer my own questions. You don't just expect me to accept your offer just like that. If I had agreed to say yes, I'm very sure there's a condition attached to it. I want to know why you're helping me and what you want in return.""Oh, nice. You're actually smart. Minutes ago, I thought otherwise. I'm just trying to do you a favour here. With the way the Alpha treats you, I'm sure you're tired of h
Lily's Pov. The room was very hot and I laid in my own sweat and tears. I was sticky all over and I wished I hadn't locked my windows earlier. I perked my ears up whenever I heard a sound, hoping it was Logan coming to free me but it was never him. I have waited for so long and I was starting to get tired. I couldn't just sit and wait, I had to do something. I brought my wrist closer to my mouth, and pulled on the knots of the rope with my teeth, trying to loosen it. It was very uncomfortable and my neck was hurting badly but I still continued to try. I tried to reach my wolf again, so we could combine our strengths and work on escaping together but she didn't respond. I needed my fangs badly and there was no way I could shift without connecting to her. I didn't give up because of that but continued to gnaw on the rope. I didn't know how I was going to escape from the room but I just wanted to be free from the ropes on my wrists. I chomped on the rope harder, ignoring the pain t