All Chapters of The Wolf Within : Chapter 1 - Chapter 4

Ariel's POVI could loudly hear my heart's rapid beats as I raced frantically for my life. I will definitely be dead if I get caught by them. I'm in the middle of a thick forest with no clue of where I'm going. My whole body still hurt from the intense beating I got earlier on but that was nothing I wasn't already used to, as long as I could get far away from them, I'm fine.After running for what felt like forever, I hoped that I had given them at least a day's journey before they could ever find me. Somehow they always did, no matter how far I ran. I finally stopped and sat underneath a huge tree glad that it could provide some shade from the scorching sun as I tried to calm myself down. I hear movements from behind me and quickly spring to my feet, fear gripping me as I dreaded the thought of already being found by them. I steady myself behind the tree while quinting my blurry eyes trying to get a better look at who was approaching me.“Who are you?” I say, internally begging eve

Zayn's POV Ariel quickly moves her face away from me, clearly avoiding my gaze while looking at everything except me. From her actions it's clear she doesn't want to talk about it.I don't want to force her to do anything, she'll tell me when she's ready so I quietly step away from her not wanting her to feel uncomfortable anymore.The door barges open as Lucian and Ryker stride into the room, their expressions a mix of urgency and mild apprehension.“Do you two ever knock! Or is barging in a new form of respect I should be aware of?” I yell at them trying my best to control myself in front of Ariel.If she wasn't here, I sure would have let Venom handle them. Lucian clears his throat, rubbing the back of his neck sheepishly."Apologies, Alpha, but this is important.""And we figured you'd rather hear it now than later."I cross my arms, my tone subtle yet sharp."I’ll decide what I’d rather hear. Speak, then, and make it quick. You’ve interrupted Ariel’s rest."Ariel shifts slight