《 Aurora's pov 》
The packhouse was awfully quiet even though it was already past midnight. It was very strange. Usually, there would be the howl of a patrolling wolf outside every five minutes. But tonight, it was complete silence.
I turned over in my makeshift bed. It was very cold tonight. It didn't help that I had water spilled over my body earlier. Even though I had a warm shower a few minutes ago, it didn't quite help my case.
I fisted my hands together and brought them to my mouth to blow. It was a miracle I wasn't dead yet or had gotten frostbite.
I groan lowly when I fisted my throbbing hand too tightly. I should've really begged Gomery to allow me to pick some herbs to create a healing balm. I was afraid the color of my hand would stay so red.
"Maybe it would've been better if I was dead," I whispered but my heart leaped when I heard the sound of approaching footsteps. Whoever it was, sounded in a hurry.
Maybe it was Gomery, she did look like she wasn't satisfied with my punishment tonight. Maybe she came back to give me more.
The thought had my heart quickening and my bones turning cold. I didn't want to feel the pain tonight, my throbbing hand was enough for me to bear.
I held my breath when my door is thrust open and the silhouette of someone familiar enters the cramped small space. This is when I wished I had those senses like the wolves.
From what I could tell, the person was certainly female. And as they neared the breath I had been holding lets out as Cassandra's face pops into my vision.
"Cas- " I started but she cuts me off quickly while looking behind her.
"No time to talk, we need to get you out of here, now." She whispers in a rushed tone that spiked my fear.
I force myself to sit up, wincing when she grips my badly throbbing hand. She snaps her head down to my hand and sniffs. "What did they do to you?" She growls, the gold in her eyes flickering in the dark.
" It doesn't hurt that bad." I lied. I had unwrapped the wet cloth I had on since the Luna was repulsed by the sight of it.
Snarling Cas fought to control her wolf. "Ro, calm down," I whispered. I didn't want Cas to get into trouble for the sake of me.
"We need to go now Aurora," Ro demanded, her eyes growing golden until it suddenly diminishes.
I'm confused by her urgency. "Did something happen to Ama?" I whispered in fright and let her help me rise to my feet.
"No. I will explain on the way. But for now, keep your voice low and walk as quickly as you can." Cas whispered and pulls me out of my room.
"I don't understand," I whispered looking around the empty halls. The entire place was dead silent. Unusual. I know for certain there are mated couples who love to mate at this time and disturb others' sleep.
She rushes me downstairs and I fought to keep up with her rushing footsteps. "Cas what's going on?!" I urged her to answer me.
Since Cassandra and her parents were deemed the omegas of the pack, they were not allowed to sleep inside the walls of the packhouse. They were allowed to come in and do chores, eat dinner but that was about it.
So seeing her so late here was raising alarming questions in my head. The entire day she had been acting strange. And she hadn't shown up for dinner tonight too.
"Cas please tell me what's going on?" I pleaded as she quickly led me to the back door.
"It's time for you to be free Aurora. They'll kill you if you don't get out of here." Cas rushes out and stops to pick up a small little backpack. Even though it was small, it looked like it was filled with many things.
"I know there is more to say Cas. I can handle it, please tell me." I begged, looking over my shoulder in fright that one of the wolves would see us.
She was pulling me towards the back woods. The very woods the wolves have always tried to avoid.
Looking at me over her shoulder then the huge packhouse behind me, Cas finally told me everything. "I overheard Alpha Raphael talking with Luna Lisa. She can't bore a child for him Aurora. They were going to use you. He was going to force his seed inside you."
I can't remember what came first if it was nausea or stilling fear. Either way, I knew that I was doomed. I could feel the blood leaving my face and the pounding of my heart which was agonizing.
"We need to go right now if you want a chance to escape. The Valerian root doesn't last long on wolves but it will give you enough time to escape the territory." Cas urges as she pulls my numb body towards the thick foliage.
"That's why you were acting this way earlier," I whispered, finally understanding why she didn't come for dinner. The broth was dosed with a sleeping aid. It was a good thing Gomery hadn't left the scraps for me, or I would be one of the sleeping ones too.
Cas nodded, kicking up her speed with a sprint I fought to keep up with. Even though she was an omega, she was rather quick on her feet. "I can't stay there and watch them kill you Aurora. You don't deserve what he's trying to bestow on you."
Suddenly halting beside a huge pine tree she turns to face me breathlessly. But under the soft glow of the crescent moon that shot through the branches, I noticed her gleaming sad eyes. She was about to cry and I wasn't far behind her.
"This is where I stop Aurora. I can't go with you. I need to be there for my father in case-
She swallowed the painful whisper that tore my heart. I nodded in understanding and sniffled with emotional pain.
"I can't leave you here alone Cas. They'll punish you for helping me." My voice is broken with tears of sadness.
She sighs shakily, looking at the path towards the packhouse. "I'll shower as soon as I get back to ward off your scent."
I shook my head. "That will not help you. They know we are friends and will torture you about my whereabouts." I cried. I didn't want to leave her here alone to suffer the same fate as I. These wolves were ruffles and untamed with hatred.
"Listen to me Rora," Cas's fingers held the sides of my face. "I have survived seventeen years, I can survive plenty more. You should know it'll take a lot to break this omega." She laughs with a watery smile.
"Hey don't worry about me okay? I promise to not give up, but you must promise me that you too, won't." Pulling away from me she smiles. "You never know, down the road, I might join you wherever you are."
I nodded, smiling. This was painful. The thought of leaving her here alone was painful. Removing the bag off her shoulder, she hands it to me. "I packed some of my clothes in there and some girly essentials. Made sure to put a few of those sneaker bars you love so much."
Smiling gratefully, I choked up a sob. "Don't cry Aurora, this isn't goodbye forever." She promised, sighing as she turns around to face the thick foliage. I had no idea where to go, or how to avoid stumbling on Alpha Xavier territory. I didn't want to die by his hands after hearing how brutal he killed rogues. I wasn't a wolf but I was sure he'd not spare me regardless of my specie.
"Take this and don't look back. I've been trying to get information on Alpha Xavier territory and overheard my father talking about taking the left course to avoid stumbling on his territory. Not sure if it's right but you could at least give it a chance." She whispered, pointing to the left.
"You're wrong." A masculine voice made both Cas and I gasp in shock and fear.
《 Aurora's pov 》Whipping around, I nearly shriek when my eyes fall on Peter's naked form. It was clear that he had just shifted back to his human form, surely he wasn't just walking around naked?Tearing my eyes away and looking at Cassandra's terrified face, I realized we were utterly fucked."To avoid stumbling on Xavier's territory, you need to go right. It will take you to no man's land. " Peter continued. "And you better hurry up whilst you at it, Alpha Raphael must be stirring in his sleep."Shocked and confused that he was helping me escape, I turn back to face him but avoid his little Peter down there. His eyes are not on me though but on Cas. "Nice trick with the Valerian root. Too bad I'm familiar with the scent." Smirking slightly he turns to give me a look that said you need to hurry."You were never here and I have not seen you since morning. Neither have I seen Cassandra." Shifting back to his charcoal wolf form, Peter
《 Aurora's pov 》The name of the alpha every wolf seemed to fear made me feel as though I had just walked into my own death. My heart pounds quickly with no indication of slowing down soon.How could this be? I followed what Peter had told me......Unless he lied and betrayed me.Oh, Cas.I only hope that you're okay.Feeling the tears blur my vision, I stagger back in shock and fright. "This must be a mistake. A terrible mistake." I whimpered, looking between the wolves.Would they spare me?Probably not."Please. I mean no harm." I pleaded for them to listen but knowing wolves, they'd not listen. They were vicious animals and from what I've heard about the pack members of the Crimson Moon, they were evil just like their Alpha.Ignoring me, Samuel turns to Eli. "She smells like a familiar pack. She must be a spy. We'll take her in for questioning. If Alpha finds her useless we wi
《 Aurora's pov 》His commanding tone brought on a wave of fear, yet something else stirred. I wasn't sure.His voice was gruff, masculine, like it had gone through so much during his time on earth. And as my eyes lift, they fell into pools of amber. I wasn't sure if it was fright that caused my intake of a sharp breath or if it was the sharpness of his jawline and the plump lips that lined into a frown. He was very tall too, I had to crane my neck to look at his face properly.His aura screamed what everyone talked about, deadly and calculating. But what they failed to have mentioned was how devastatingly handsome he was for a cold-blooded murderer. They also had failed to mention how young he looked too. He didn't seem to be older than the age of thirty.He took a strong step towards me, his dark midnight hair weighing down by the rain. I flinched, not able to keep the fear off my face any longer. I was now facing the infamous d
《 Aurora's pov 》Walking wordlessly to the door I had originally presumed was the bathroom he opens it, clearly leaving blood on the handle.The sight of it made me even more queasy.I stay rooted where I am, looking around the room for any weapon I could use to fight against him. A lamp was here but what damage would a lamp do with an Alpha his size?He was bigger and looked stronger than Alpha Raphael. He was bigger than most male wolves, there was no exaggeration.I hear the sound of rushing water and few seconds later, he reappears. His eyes are on my torn and dirty dress. "Come here." His command made me swallow a cry of shock from my body's sudden reaction. A throb. A sudden throb down below.I couldn't disobey his command, not if I wanted to die. But perhaps that's why he was calling me, so I can walk right into my own death.I looked down at his hand. He had washed the blood away. But it wasn't that which had my
《 Aurora's pov 》"Alpha Xavier pleas-My own shocked cry cut me off my words. My lips part and my eyes get sucked into the amber pools of darkening lust as Alpha Xavier's fingers cup my pussy."Name." He demanded, his amber eyes dropping to stare at my opened mouth and a deep growl from his throat had me shaking, but not in a terrifying way."Wha-t?" I stammered, my tongue heavy as Alpha Xavier forced my thighs to part to allow his fingers more space."Your name. What is your name?" He groaned, pressing his fingers into my throbbing flesh.I gasp, pushing my back on the wall as if it would help me. "Aur-ora Alpha. My name is Aurora."I looked between his darkening amber eyes that reminded me of the whiskey Alpha Raphael had in his pack study. He would indulge in the alcohol as if it would magically fix his problems.I always hated the smell and the sight of it because I always had to be the one cleanin
《 Aurora's pov 》"Do you always have to be a stick in the mud brother?" Lily whined, sighing as she got off the bed and padded over to her brother.Before going out the door she turns around and winks. "See you around Aurora. And don't let this brute scare you, he's just pissy because he hasn't drank his milk yet." She stuck out her thumb towards him in amusement. She was clearly working him up, and I was certain it was a routine with the two."Lily." Alpha Xavier growled lowly with a warning that would have wolves normally tuck their tails between their legs. Lily on the other hand just giggled and walked out of the room.After her departure, the irritated Alpha locked the door. With his actions setting a new alarm in my head, I rise up from the bed, staggering slightly to my feet as I tighten my hold on the towel that blocked my naked body. It was useless because he had already seen everything."Al-pha Xa-vier," I stammered, not abl
《 Aurora's pov 》 Why am I here? I didn't know the answer to that as well. I thought I was going the right path to avoid stumbling on his pack. Only to end up in his captive. The thumb probing my center, slowly as if almost reluctantly slips out of my entrance and his touch is no longer on me. I find my body yearning for more of it even though my mind was setting alarms to stay away from that dangerous wolf. "You're innocent," He hums and I could hear the sound of sucking. Taking the chance to peek at him behind me, I redden in embarrassment when I noticed he was sucking the thumb that just moments ago came out of me. " If you were one of a vampire lord's concubine then you would surely not have been innocent. " He notes with his deep gaze set on the spot between my thighs. I clench them in hopes of stopping the intense throbbing. I wasn't sure how to stop it since this has never happened to me b
: Xavier's pov :Had the moon goddess lost her damn mind by pairing me with a strange being?Her features, they were rare. Very rare.Never had I seen eyes like hers, or ears like hers. The hair could've been dyed, but something told me it wasn't.She was pretty. I'll admit that. Beautiful even.But what exactly was she?Aurora.I tasted her name again, my tongue still had the essence of her sweet innocence. She was my mate. My wolf howled it in my head the moment our eyes met outside.But she wasn't one of us.Being mated to another creature other than a werewolf was unheard of. I am an Alpha male, my Luna is supposed to be a powerful werewolf. The girl in the room with strange yet beautiful eyes is not of werewolf genes.How can she be mated to me?Was this some sick joke?Did some witch send her here to fuck with my head and let down my defenses?Fuck she had no mark of a witc