Flee!

"Wait for me, Brady, please." Jasmine shouted at the top of her voice as she struggled to zip up her small bag.

She growled and dashed out of the house pulling it along without her when the zip refused to budge. Realising that no one had waited for her, she ran behind them as fast as her legs could carry her.

She was still confused as to why they were fleeing and since no one was talking even though she had repeated the question, she chose to leave the matter until later when they were settled. That was if they answered her.

Living with them, she was used to not getting answers from them especially since they thought her too inquisitive. A smile twitched on her face when Dylan popped up in her thoughts.

Only he had made her feel comfortable. They had done more of knowing each other. Although she still felt sore, she felt content. Pushing the thoughts of Dylan away, she increased her pace.

Jasmine's brows arched in confusion when she saw her father whisper some unheard words to her brothers and they turned on the left path which led into the bush. 

She couldn't hear them because they were far ahead of her and her heavy bag wasn't helping matters as it weighed her down. She followed after them onto the left path.

Why were they going through that lonely path? It was a dangerous route out of the Pack and the Pack members never passed it. Were they in trouble? Her heart raced at the thought of it.

It wasn't easy running on the crooked path with her belongings. She wished she could stop. She was almost out of breath and could faint if she didn't pause for some breath.

Holding a tree for support, she paused to catch her breath. They ran faster and none waited for her nor did any turn around to see how she was faring.

"Wait for me, please." She yelled, summoning her remaining strength and running to meet up with their fast pace.

The early morning sun had just risen in the blue sky and it illuminated the lonely path, bathing it in a warm yellow glow. 

She resumed running after them and was almost catching up with them as they turned to their left. They were almost at the outskirts of the Pack. Maybe she could find out why they were running there.

The sun's rays scorched her as she ran with all her might. Suddenly she felt something hard beneath her feet. Jasmine swallowed and almost moved her leg but paused, taking in her surroundings.

Her eyes widened and she gulped heavily when she realized what she had just stepped on. It was a border landmine. While running she had forgotten that they were hidden there to ward off strangers.

Deep fear coursed through her because she knew the outcome if she raised her leg. If she dared move one step, she would blow up into pieces.

How come she hadn't seen it? It was because she had been too focused on meeting up with their pace. She raised her head to see them still running. None of them had noticed she was in trouble.

"Papa, please I am in trouble." She screamed for help.

Jasmine let out a relieved sigh when she saw her father pause in his steps. Her brothers and stepmother did too. He turned around and regarded her with a look of confusion etched on his face.

Then suddenly realisation hit him as he stared at her transfixed to one spot. He shook his head and turned to the rest of her family members. 

"Papa, please hurry." Jasmine waggled her hands at him while wondering why he looked at her like that.

"This is where we part." 

Jasmine's lips parted in shock when she heard those words from the man who called himself her father. His words pierced her heart.

"What did you say?" She stared at him in shock and hoped that her ears were playing games on her.

This had to be a joke. All her life, they made her feel unwanted but it had never gotten to the level of deserting her.

"Goodbye Jasmine. I guess this is for the better." Her father said and turned around walking into the tunnel with her half-brothers and her stepmother whose eyes shot daggers at her before following them into the tunnel.

"Pap-" She choked on the word as a lone tear rolled off her cheek.

Was this it? They were leaving her alone, not caring to explain what was going on or trying to help her. She clutched her gown tightly and her bag fell on the floor with a plop. She was exhausted.

At that moment, she knew her father had hated her and all he was waiting for was a way to dispose of her. This was the perfect opportunity. 

Why did it hurt so much? She thought she had trained herself to be immune to their betrayal but she was wrong.

More tears formed in her eyes as she watched them exit the tunnel. It was all like a dream. However, she didn't have to wait for too long when she heard voices behind her.

"I can see some footprints, it means they aren't that far." 

She looked more confused as she heard them converse while approaching her. She turned around, hoping they were here to help her but she couldn't help but feel a pang of nervousness in her.

"Did they really think they could kill the Alpha King and escape? I can't imagine what would happen when we capture them and take them to the new Alpha." 

Jasmine let out a loud gasp when she heard the guard. She suppressed her voice with her hands but it was too late, they had seen her because they were now closer.

"I can see someone in the woods. Hurry!" A voice said.

"She looks like their daughter."

Her heart thumped faster. Everything was happening fast and she couldn't wrap her head around it. They had finally caught up with her.