Forty-two

Casper’s car finally stopped in front of the pack house and my heart felt like it weighed heavier than normal. My breath was unsteady, I didn’t want Casper to notice that.

“Go on in, it’ll be fine.” He said with a warm smile.

I returned his smile, trying to hide my fear. The uncertainty of what Alpha Keegan could do scared me. The worst that could happen was that he was going to kill me; I didn’t think I had done anything that worse that could lead to my death. I didn't want to be scared, but I had no control over my emotions at this point.

“Goodnight,” I said and got out of his car.

“Do you need me to go in with you?” he offered.

I shook my head. “I’ll be fine. I’ll just sneak back in. See you later.” I waved at him and shut the car door.

He hesitated before zooming off. A heavy breath left my chest as I turned and headed in through the back door again, wondering why no one was guarding here.

The moment I opened the door, it was very dark inside, but the lights suddenly turned