The dark sky rumbled above the dense woods. Cool breeze swept across with slight drizzle of rain dancing with it. One or two wigs broke beneath my legs every now and then as I ran with my heart in my mouth.

My legs hurt from almost half an hour of running, my lugs burned from my labored breathing, but I didn't stop. The howls and cheerings were long gone from my earshot, meaning I was far enough from them.

But I wasn't stopping. I would only when I was out of the pack border. Which wasn't far from me.

And then I would be free from this pack. Free of him.

Another drop of tear rolled down my cheek.

He must've marked her till now.

My lips parted as a sob threatened to come out. My heart clenched with pain.

I hate you, Vin! You promised to always be with me! To protect me!

I wish I could shift. I would be long gone from this pack land if I was in my wolf form. I didn't want to stay here for another minute.

I forced myself to run faster.

But a sudden rustle from somewhere around me made me stop in the track. I glanced around.

The atmosphere suddenly went eerily quiet.

Another sound of a twisting twig made my head snap to my right. Again, no one.

Who could be there? Everyone was at the ceremony.

Not giving it a thought, I started to run again. But a growl so ferocious it shook the earth beneath me halted me. The sudden pressure in the air made my heart stop.

A chill ran through my spine. I knew the pressure in the air. The dark aura claiming the atmosphere.

My body shook with fear. No, it couldn't be. He couldn't catch me.

Clutching my duffel bag tightly, I sprinted. With everything in me, I ran so fast the trees beside me became blurred. My heart drummed beneath my rib cage.

I wouldn't let him catch me. I wouldn't…

Another growl shook the woods before I was tackled on the wet ground. A gasp of shock and pain left me. Raindrops started hitting the earth with its utmost force as I turned around and met with a pair of glowering red eyes.

The huge black wolf stood over me with its nostrils flaring and sharp canines flashing under the night.

My throat dried, my heart drummed in my chest. Fear shook my entire body with the cold rainfall hitting my skin.

"Y-you…"

A snarl made me flinch. Big black paws with murderous nails ready for killing slammed on the wet ground on both sides of my head. I clenched my eyes shut with the monster closing in on me.

No! I wouldn't fear him! He wanted me to leave him alone, right? Then why did he stop me?

Still shaking from cold and dread, I managed to utter, "L-let go of m-me…I-I will leave forever, please…"

Before I could finish, warm hard fingers wrapped around my throat, choking me. I gasped. Hot breath fanned my cheek as I opened my eyes wide.

Instead of the giant monster, the very naked wide shouldered man hovered over me, so close to me. But his red eyes and sharp canines told me he was still in control of his wolf.

The grip on my throat tightened with his form shaking in rage. Red eyes almost turned black, the vicious black veins spread around his temple and eyes. My insides froze with dread.

"YOU WILL LEAVE ME?" Each word came out as a suppressed growl, a sound much like an animal more than a human. Then a sinister tiny smirk tugged at the edge of his lips as he stopped near my ears. "Unfortunately you can't, my little butterfly. Because…" His hot breath hit my neck, raising goosebumps across my skin. "You are stuck with me for the rest of your life. Whether you want it or not."

Sudden rage surpassed my fear as I tried to push him away. Tears blurred my vision. He couldn't push me away one moment and say such words the next. I wasn't his plaything!

"I will leave! You can't stop me or force me to…"

Before I could finish, a scream left my mouth as sharp canines pierced my neck, deep enough to take my breath away. In that exact moment, I heard him in my head.

'By force it is then.'

I writhed underneath him in pain, to make him let go, but he didn't. But soon the pain started to vanish before a soothing hum ran through my veins, as if lulling me to sleep. A sense of desire, serenity and dizziness hit me at once, so hard it felt difficult for me to keep my eyes open.

I fell limp beneath him.

Through my half opened eye lids, I found him retreating. A look of craze, lust and something dark clouded his almost black eyes.

"Let me see how you leave me, butterfly…" His deep rough voice came out as a grated whisper.

I tried to shake my head in my daze, to tell him off. But I couldn't even move any of my limbs.

'Mine.'

He licked the wound in my neck, making me tremble in pleasure.

Moving down my body like a predator, he grabbed my legs and spread them for him. A breathless gasp left me in embarrassment and shock. The end of my dress was clung to my mid thighs due to unforgivable rain. My heart lurched in my throat when he came closer to my very private part and took a deep sniff. Another growl shook the earth, before his canines sank in my inner thigh.

'Mine.' His voice was so dark and deep, resounding again in my head.

I whimpered again, but this time it was only for pleasure that rushed through every cell of my body like tiny jolts of current. Then he moved up and stopped above my abdomen. His now black eyes met my almost closed ones, and he growled again.

"Mine!"

He sank his teeth in my abdomen.

***

The first thing I heard when I was back in my consciousness was the sound of crickets. Lots of it, as if I was in the middle of woods.

Maybe I was…

Fluttering my eyes open, I found only darkness around me. The only light coming through the somewhat broken window was from the reddish moon. The sound of raindrops hitting the earth couldn't be heard anymore.

Where was I?

With the memories floating back in my memory lane, my heart started to beat faster.

Those black veins and eyes…

'Mine…'

'Mine…'

'Mine…'

Dread filled me as his growls rang into my head. H-he…bit me trice? Or m-marked…

Pain shot through my entire body as I tried to move. Especially my neck, abdomen and thigh. The world around me started to move. What had he done?

And why? He didn't want me anymore, so why did he stop me? Why so aggressive…

I shivered, recollecting his rage.

Heavy thumps on the ground around the room I was in reached my ears. Harsh breathing and suppressed growls followed. It felt as if…a monster was parading outside the room with dangerously slow steps.

The heavy smell of woods and fire around me told me who it was.

I trembled. W-where did he bring me? I didn't know this place. It felt as if I was in some kind of a hut in the middle of the woods.

With heavy eyelids and dried throat, I tried to peek through the broken window. A huge shadow passed, making me gulp.

H-his human form wasn't this tall but the shadow didn't look like a wolf either. It was a man, but…it wasn't at the same time.

Sharp wind pushed the window open a little more and I watched with eager eyes for another sight of my kidnapper. The pain and daze in my body threatened to shut my eyes, but I kept watching. My heart pounded in my chest. Perspiration formed on my forehead.

Then the shadow passed again and my heart stopped along with its steps.

Through the window gap, mood light shone on his form. A form of half human and… half wolf?

The tall structure stood there with broad shoulders, mostly covered with dark fur; his face mostly formed like a wolf. Something I never saw in my entire life.

A gasp left my lips. A tremor of fear rolled through me. With my wide eyes, I stared at him, his blazing red eyes staring back at me.

Those eyes…

I knew them. Loved them…

V-vin? H-he…w-what was he? W-what kind of monster he was?

With a tremble, my eyeballs rolled over before darkness engulfed me again.

***

"Hurry up! Place her food on the table and clear the room! She is going to be up soon!" A voice reaching my ears slowly pulled me to consciousness. Heavy sleep still kept my eyes shut.

"I can't believe we are serving this girl! What is she even doing here? She was supposed to be punished, right?" a low female voice said. Tone irritated.

"Shush! Keep your mouth shut if you want to live. We have to follow the Alpha's order. Forget that she is an omega," the lady who spoke first, replied. "Now hurry up!"

Furrowing my brows, I slowly opened my eyes. At the same time, the thud of the door closing echoed in the room, making my head scream with pain. A groan left me.

No one was in the room. Roaming my eyes around, I found myself in another new place. A decent room with sunlight beaming through the white curtains.

I was in a hut, right? When did I come here?

A shiver ran through me at the memory of last night. Those marks, and his turning into this unseen creature…

I sat up even with the pounding in my head. My heart started racing.

What was that? What was he? His unnatural speed, those black veins on his face whenever he lost control, his aggressive aura and the creature from last night, everything pointed to a secret he was hiding. He wasn't an ordinary Alpha, it was something more.

But what?

A wince left my lips at the pain that shot through my abdomen. The pain in my neck and thigh were almost gone. But it felt like I was having a cramp in my abdomen.

W-why did he bite me trice? Did he really…mark me? But why? Why on my abdomen?

What did that cruel Alpha want?!

Suddenly some hurried footsteps could be heard from outside, a chaos burned the mind link I had with the pack. We could feel others emotions through the bond and could sense if one wanted to communicate with the other through their minds. A bond each pack had with their members. I opened it and all I felt was panic. The pack was in panic.

Shouts and whispers could be heard from outside. I frowned.

What was happening?

Right then opening the door, a young girl walked in. I knew her, she was a girl whose family recently got accepted in the pack as new members.

"Beta sent these medicines for you. These will make you feel better," she said, her eyes remaining on the floor. Perspiration formed on her forehead, her voice trembled with nervousness.

"What's wrong? What's happening outside?" I asked, my stomach churned with worry. "The pack link is…filled with so much tension."

She gave me a fleeting glance before removing her gaze. She shuffled in her place. "I don't know if it's a rumor or not. But they are saying the GlazeMoon Pack…has declared war against us."

I gasped.

W-war?

Wait…GlazeMoon Pack was Adeline's pack, right? Then why did she declare war on us?

What was going on?

First of all, I'm sorry for being late today! I wasn't feeling good. But I didn't want to keep you guys waiting either. So here is the update. Hope you enjoyed it!

So our Alpha caught Rory and he most probably marked her? Do you think he really marked her though? But why thrice? Any guesses? And the possessiveness he showed today...🔥 I know most of you wanted Rory to leave, but maybe she has a lot to find out about before doing that.

He literally caged her in a hut and paraded around it like a mad and over the top possessive man for the whole night! Or maybe we should call him a monster? What is he?

And lastly, what do you think about the war? Why did Adeline do it?

With love,

Eva Zahan