Chapter Two: Caught

 Roxanne's POV 

 My eyes fluttered open and I gazed around the room that I was in. It was my room. I tried to recall how I had ended up here and the next minute, the memories began to replay in my head. 

 I jumped down from the bed to unlock the door, but I realized that it was locked. I recalled what my step father had said, the fate that awaited me.

“I need to escape,” I murmured to myself, my voice low as fresh tears gathered in my eyes. Dread pounded through me as I thought about what my fate would be if I didn’t leave immediately.

If I had any opportunity to escape it was now, and a thought flashed into my mind. I am going to run far away from this pack, but the issue was I had nowhere to go. I don't know anywhere around.

 “I don't think that should be a problem, Rose. The most important thing is to run away from this place. Do you know who King Alejandro is?” My wolf whispered to me and I knew she was right. King Alejandro is dangerous.

Suddenly I recalled my friend, Loretta, who wasn’t from the Black Flame pack. She was someone I knew from school those times that I was allowed to go to school.

 I quickly reached for the phone on the table and dialed Loretta's number. She didn't pick up at first, yet I didn't give up, because right now, she seemed like the only one who can help me. I tried her contact again and this time around she picked up at the first ring. 

 “Loretta, it's me. Roxanne” I whispered into the phone, a hint of urgency in my voice. I intentionally whispered, so no one would hear me even if they eavesdropped. 

 “Oh my goodness, Rose! Long time no see. How have you been? I thought I would never be able to hear from you again ever since your step dad prevented you from attending school.”

“Loretta I’ve gone through a lot today, I was rejected by my mate, Ethan”

 “How could Ethan do that to you? Is he crazy? He’s an asshole to do that!” Loretta said with so much pain in her voice. If only she was my sister. She cared so much about me like I was her sister even though we were not so close. 

 Their pack was way different from our pack. They don't look down on Omegas or slaves. Everyone was treated equally and most times I found myself wishing that I came from the pack instead of my pack. 

 “I’m probably cursed or something because why on earth would he leave me for Alexa who isn’t even his mate? He marked her, Loretta! He fucking marked her!” I almost yelled, but I suddenly remembered that I didn't want anyone to hear me. The more I thought about Ethan's rejection and his betrayal, the more anger washed over me, but what could I do?

“What did you say ?” Lucy gasped through the phone.

“You heard me right. Earlier today, I walked in on them having sex and right before my eyes, he marked her,” I burst into tears, sobbing uncontrollably. Who would have thought that Ethan could do such a thing?

 I had gone to his house earlier today to meet him, since he didn't come to wish me a happy birthday, but on getting there, I found him having sex with Alexa. He didn't even feel remorseful. He marked her. Right before my eyes. Worst of all, he rejected me, saying he can't be with a cursed mate. 

 Ethan had been the only person who cared about me in the pack and I have always prayed to the moon goddess that he should be my mate.

 She answered my prayers but who could have thought that she had other plans?

 “And now my stepfather wants to send me to Alpha Alejandro as his special maid. I need help, Loretta, I need to flee as soon as I can.” 

“How do you intend to do that? You are at the Alpha’s mansion, remember. You can’t simply go in and out as you wish… you may be killed.”

“I know” I answered as terror coursed through me. “But I will be in bigger danger if I am sold to the Lycan king of the Black Hills pack.”

“What!!?” Loretta yelled, recognizing how dangerous it was. Everyone knows how cruel Alpha Alejandro was and will never pray to get into trouble with him. 

“Yes, they will be here first thing tomorrow morning…. I need to run away tonight, Loretta. I'm in danger.”

 “Hell no! How can they simply sell you off like you are not part of the family? And out of every other individual that exists in this world, it’s the Lycan king? You could be killed for heaven's sake.” she said through gritted teeth. 

 “I have a plan… when can you leave the pack without being spotted?”

“Exactly 2 AM.” I answered hesitantly.

“Are you sure about that?” Loretta asked and I nodded my head like she could see me. 

“Yes, my better chances are by that time.”

“Okay then. Meet me at your pack’s border at 2 AM, I shall be waiting ....”

 Suddenly, my doorknob creaked open, prompting me to stop the conversation in a hurry as my stepbrother arrived in front of me.

“Who were you talking to?” Liam snarled with rage.

“I wasn’t talking to anyone, I swear by the moon goddess” I responded shakily, silently hoping that he doesn't push this discussion.

“Do not try anything funny or stupid, I’m watching you closely! He glared at me, before heading out. As soon as he left, I released the breath I didn't realize that I was holding. 

 I quickly gathered the little belongings I had and cautiously opened my window. I glanced outside searching the backyard, trying to look carefully, to ensure that there was no one awake. 

Luckily for me, the guards who patrolled by this time of the morning weren’t available and every other person was sleeping.

 I picked a path that would be simple for me to escape into the woods and travel to the border.

The chattering sound of crickets welcomed me as I reached the forest. Leaves moved, and twigs creaked now and then, causing me to be scared, but my urge to flee was greater than any other terror I was experiencing right now even though I was alone in the woods.

Suddenly, to my total dismay, a black SUV from nowhere rushed in my direction sending shivers down my spine.

I was confused and in total shock since I knew someone from the mansion was after me. I had been spotted even though I made sure no one was following me.

Fear enveloped me and I started running as I noticed the luxurious cars following after me.

 I swerved and changed tracks fast so that the cars couldn’t keep up with me, but I still couldn’t escape them since I was already weak and exhausted. If only I was able to shift into my wolf. I would have outrun their car. 

Suddenly one of the cars stopped, and the door burst open. I was stunned when a man jumped out of the car and changed into the largest and scariest wolf I had ever seen. This was not a regular wolf, because his speed was like a flash of lightning and it occurred to me that the Lycans were here, in our pack. Only Lycans possess such an amount of strength.

Surprised and confused at how early they arrived at the pack, I turned forward pushing Zoey to go harder even though I knew my wolf was weak. 

Like a flash, I was hooked to the tree by the wolf whom I was yet to know. I fought to escape his grip but to no avail. Instead he added pressure to his grip.

“Please let me go,” I screamed in sobs.

“I do not have time for this!” He grumbled, gritting his teeth as he turned back, not giving in to my appeals.

 “Why? Why is this happening to me? What did I do wrong?” I asked in tears, but I didn't get a response. 

“Ahhhhh…” I shouted as I felt a sharp ache in my arm. Rage washed over me as I looked towards it and realized it was a needle.

I attempted to push him off but it was in vain and instantly I began to feel drowsy and my mind turned blank.

What would be my fate at the Black Hills pack? I thought to myself . Tears poured down my eyes making it hard for me to remain conscious until I finally blacked out.