CHAPTER 10RYKERI stood over the body of the dead guard and I couldn't help but feel disgusted about the entire situation. “Have there been any signs of her?" I questioned looking furiously at the man that was behind where I was.I most definitely knew what the answers were at that moment as there was no way anyone would commit such an atrocity and still hang around.“FIND HER!” I ordered. Filled with fury, I watched as the men walked away from the dungeon, I stood there for a minute trying to replay the whole scenario at the back of my mind.Her weapon of choice was still stuck into the man's neck, she could be naive and weak, but twice has this woman surprised me with how impressive she thinks.“I hope they find you infidel, I hope they do." With that, I let out a low growl and walked out.Finding sleep that night wasn't as peaceful as I had thought it would be, it was the other night since I had brought the woman under my roof filled with the heavy thoughts of her and urges fro
CHAPTER ELEVEN ROXANNE Tomorrow, my fate will be decided.His words lingered on my mind as I was being hauled to a room by the guards. They had exchanged worried glances when the Alpha asked them to take me. I overhead one saying to the Alpha, “what If she kills one of us again?”“Pee in your pants,” He had said. “She's only but a woman!”They were quiet as they dragged me but from time to time they exchanged glances. Worry was evident on their faces and frustration lurked in their eyes.I couldn't protest. I was weak and they could hurt me. Even when their nails dug deep into my skin I bit my bottom lip, afraid to utter a sound. They were still furious I killed one of their own.I was still perturbed. I knew nothing about weapons. How did I make one of a spoon? How did I kill him? I had killed someone! It was sick but for the first time I had actually done something that made people wonder.Oh Zane! Your weak sister took the life of a hefty man. He would never have believed though
CHAPTER TWELVE RoxanneAlpha Ryker?I sucked in my breath afraid to make the slightest noise as I heard him walk in. I was terrified of his presence. Even in the dark his aura was oppressive. He made me want to sprint and hide. Good thing I was in a corner where he could barely see me.Ryker strolled into the cell with an air of dominance. “What's all this incessant racket, woman? One would think a banshee had taken residence down here.”I jumped when a spider fell into the chemise of my dress. God forsaken creatures.“You're just going to hide from me?” He demanded.“I'm scared,” I said, my voice merely a whisper.“On your feet,” He instructed.I went silent again. There was no way I could get on my feet. My ankle was injured.“Listen! If there's something I hate it's silence and disobedience. You may not be able to survive here little fly,” He reached for my neck.I gasped out in shock as his fingers closed around my small neck. He applied so much pressure I was scared I was either
CHAPTER THIRTEEN Roxanne What do you do when you're behind bars?I kept looking for something to do. Something to keep me occupied. I was bored to death by the constant conversations the guards had and I could bet I could complete their last sentences.Food had been sent to me and I was allowed to take my bath but it wasn't Kara who brought food to me. I longed to see her again. She had the kindest smile and was easy when it came to me.But the people whose faces I was getting used to seeing everyday irked me. They had grumpy faces and complained when I requested for little things like a bottle of water or to use the toilet.I mean crap! I could care less if they were having a bad day. It was easy- they could quit. At least they had freedom of movement and were not confined to this devil's lair like I was.Bored to death from pacing the hellhole I was in, I took my time to observe it for the first time.You never knew how intriguing it was to watch an ant crawling on the wall until
CHAPTER FOURTEEN ROXANNE Once again I was back to the dungeon I dreaded the most, the very first. After Ryker gave out his orders the Elders became really furious and had an argument. I had wanted to thank him but when I called for him, he ignored me and walked off. The guards weren't pleased with his decision too but the Alpha didn't spare any one a glance.His mind was made up.I wondered why he had showed up again today. He wanted to punish me and I was sure his vengeance was brutal. I was worried whenever someone did the slightest nice thing for me. I wasn't used to having someone come through for me all the time.I laid still on the cold floor and suddenly remembered the cell I was in previously. The intricate designs and the diary I had found. I was curious. I wanted to know what details it contained. I needed to have it within my reach but I was unsure how.There were two guards at the door. If only they weren't dullards I would've asked them to help me get it. But they woul
CHAPTER FIFTEEN Roxanne ‘The key to freedom in your hands.’The riddle left me confused. Was it an escape? Was someone else locked up here before? Could they have possibly found their way out and left it for the next person? Was that why it was secured within the wall? Did it have too much information?I had so many questions and although I had the book with the answers in my hands, I was scared.I bit my lip as I repeated the riddle. It seemed to hint at a location outside the cell, possibly somewhere within the Alpha’s territory. The mention of wolves dancing left me curious. Could that be the key to my escape?A willow…I had definitely seen one here but I couldn't recall where. I mean, why should I keep the location of a tree in my head?I never knew it had any significance.“L.W” I whispered, running my thumb across the initials. It was a mystery I wanted to unravel.Without hesitation I wore it around my neck, feeling a sense of connection to the past. It fit perfectly and I
CHAPTER SIXTEEN Ryker Me and my beta were in a pack meeting when I suddenly experienced an unsettling feeling of unease. I tried to block it out but it ate at me. My heart began to race, and a knot twisted in the pit of my stomach, leaving me feeling on the edge. This was the same sensation I had gotten when Roxanne was in trouble with X, a premonition I couldn't ignore.“Alpha,” my beta, Miles, called as he leaned in, “you look unsettled.”“I'm alright ,” I said flatly.I knew I wasn't but I ignored the feeling that ate at me and tried to focus on the meeting.What danger could she be in? No one came close to her now as she was segregated and I couldn't come to her rescue everytime.Fuck it. I had to go.“Beta Miles, take over. I've got to go check something,” I said.He shook his head, “Alpha, I could go and check. Your presence is needed here.”“You do this when I'm not present,” I said firmly. “Do it again and give me the details when it's over.”He nodded at me,“Got it.”I hast
CHAPTER SEVENTEENROXANNE “What do you think you're doing?” He asked in a thunder-like voice.My blood ran cold at the sound of his voice. I turned to see him and there he was, standing at the entrance. His eyes were blazing with an anger I had never known and in his hand was the knife I had previously used.With a sob I backed away, almost slipping in the guard's blood. I wanted to run but I was trapped in this room and I was weak. He didn't run. He just walked toward me, picking his steps carefully but his movements were powerful and threatening. I pinned my back against the wall, tears slipping down my eyes as he approached me.His voice was menacing and each word dripped with fury.“You dare trespass in my sanctuary? Weapons in Red Moon are not for your feeble hands to touch!”Please, I begged with my eyes.My eyes darted around for an escape route and finally settled on the window. I scurried to it, dragging my weak legs as fast as they could go.I forced it open and peered down