Chapter 06

AMARILLIS POV:

It was way past nine o'clock, and instead of heading back home, I found myself aimlessly wandering the dark, deserted streets. I felt useless and incompetent after struggling with the tasks assigned to me all day. Everyone at the company seemed so brilliant, and I couldn't help but wonder why Louise had chosen me despite my lack of any special skills.

As I meandered through the gloomy alleyways, I couldn't help but think about my true identity. My heart raced as I realized the dangers that lay ahead. I knew that Darius would not take kindly to discovering my secrets, and I feared what he might do to me. The thought alone was enough to make my stomach churn.

"I don't think I should take this position," I muttered to myself, "Darius will undoubtedly find out my true identity, and I don't know what he'll do to me."

My wolf's snarls only added to my already mounting anxiety. She was still seething with anger at me for not being truthful with Darius. I tried to strike up a conversation with her, but it seemed like we could never agree on anything.

"How long are you going to stay angry?" I grumbled, "Can't you see that he won't hesitate to kill us if he finds out the truth?"

But her retorts only grew more vicious. "Let me out!" she yelled, "I'm sick of listening to you all day and need some fresh air."

Taken aback by her sudden outburst, I tried to reason with her. "What's gotten into you? Now that you've found your soulmate, you don't need me? But remember, we are one. We can't survive as two."

My words only seemed to make her angrier, and I couldn't help but feel the weight of our tense relationship bearing down on me.

The place was bustling with people, but my wolf didn't care. She wanted out, and she wanted out now. I tried to reason with her, but she was too restless to listen. As she attempted to come out without my permission, I knew I had to act fast before anyone saw me. Without hesitation, I sprinted towards the nearest forest and kept running until I was deep inside.

I couldn't comprehend why my wolf was so agitated. We had never faced any conflicts before, not even when I decided to become a rogue and run away. As I continued to run, the path became rockier, and the darkness made it hard to see.

Finally, I stopped and took a deep breath. Before I could finish my sentence, a searing pain ran through my body as my wolf forced her way out. She howled loudly, demonstrating her dominance over me. I winced in agony as she showed no mercy. she was out with full control over us as she howled louder, demonstrating that she owns me as much as I own her..

My wolf was unhappy because I hadn't shifted into my wolf form in months, and she had a valid point. I had been too afraid to shift, for fear of others smelling us. But today, I let her do whatever she pleased. After quite some time, when she was no longer furious, I apologized for neglecting her needs.

As we sat under a large tree, enjoying the cool breeze on our skin, I realized that I had been overreacting.

She howled, "I'm also sorry for shifting without informing you. It must be excruciatingly painful for you."

"I'm alright," I said with a smile.

Nothing had happened to us since the moment she came out, and it had been an hour already. My wolf and I had come to an understanding, and I was grateful for it.

Just then, we heard the howls of many wolves in the distance. We knew we weren't alone, and it was time to be cautious.

It was not a promising indication. Something wasn't right, and we both knew it's either we would manage to live another day or die without anyone knowing what had happened to us.

As I ran through the woods, my heart pounding with fear, I knew that danger was closing in on me at an alarming rate. It was four male wolves who were pursuing me, and it was clear that they knew that I was a rogue.

I tried to keep my thoughts focused on finding a way out of this mess, but my wolf couldn't help but speak up. "I'm sorry, Amarillys. This is all my fault. I shouldn't have acted so recklessly. You were right, as always."

I didn't have the time or energy to argue with her. We needed to find a way out of this and fast.

We raced through the woods, trying to lose our pursuers. But just as I saw the light at the end of the forest, a powerful male wolf leapt out in front of me.

It was Zixin, and I knew that we were in serious trouble. He howled, and the other wolves closed in around me, forming a tight circle.

My heart was pounding in my chest, and I knew that there was no way that I could fight off four wolves. But I couldn't give up, not yet.

I took a deep breath and braced myself for the inevitable attack.

I was trapped in the middle of the woods, surrounded by a pack of wolves. Panic set in as I realized there was no escape. Suddenly, a wolf charged towards me from behind, but I was quick enough to dodge his attack.

Before I could acclimatize to my surroundings, all four wolves pounced on me at once. I knew I had to act fast to survive. With razor-sharp claws, I fought back mercilessly, plunging them into their delicate flesh. The wolves whined in pain as blood began to flow.

The battle was easier than I expected since they were weak wolves still in training. However, Zixin was a different story. He was the beta, the primary problem. I turned to face him, and my eyes widened as I saw him approaching.

It was too late to save myself as Zixin was right in front of me, his sharp claws ready to pierce me. He sank his claws into my legs, and I let out an agonizing yell. I pushed him away and attempted to attack his throat, but the other four wolves leapt on top of me, pinning me down.

Zixin bit my neck, and everything went dark. The last thing I remembered was the sensation of blood pouring out of my neck and losing my consciousness.

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My breathing was erratic, and my entire body ached. I felt something trickling down my leg, something sticky, but I was too numb to move and find out what it was. It felt like my body was shutting down, and I was about to drift away into a dreamless slumber. But then, a voice broke through my haze.

"Amaryllis, wake up," the voice said urgently. "We need to get away, or they'll kill us."

At first, I wanted to ignore it, to just let the world slip away. But then, fear crept in, and I forced myself to open my eyes. I was in a car, and the smell that hit me was not the usual leather and gasoline, but something more sinister. Blood and sweat.

I tried to move, to free myself from whatever was holding me down, but my limbs wouldn't obey. That's when I saw the silver chains wrapped tightly around me, making me weaker and more vulnerable than ever.

They had planned this, I realized. There was no way they could have gotten their hands on these special chains without forethought. And that thought only made my heart race faster.

"Are you all right?" my wolf asked me, concern laced in her voice.

Her question was completely irrelevant and foolish, given how terribly injured I was. It only served to aggravate my injuries further.

"We have to get out of here before they kill us," I muttered as I struggled to move.

The pain was excruciating, but getting away before anyone came looking for us was of the utmost importance. I focused on my leg, taking a deep breath to prepare myself.

As I examined my leg, I noticed a sticky substance trickling from my neck. It didn't take me long to figure out what it was and why it was happening.

I shouldn't have come here in the first place and should have stayed with Aunt Susan. But putting her life in jeopardy was not something I wanted either.

"Amaryllis, are you sure you can get away in this state?" my wolf inquired, alarm evident in her voice.

We both knew the answer, but I nodded anyway. I couldn't give up without trying. I made a decision, and just as I was about to act, the car came to a halt, and I fell down, pretending I wasn't awake yet.

I could feel my body aching as I lay there, pretending to be unconscious. I heard the men approach, and my heart rate picked up.

As the door opened, someone yanked me out. It was obvious who it was - Zixin, the Beta of the pack. I couldn't believe I had been caught, especially after I had worked so hard to mask my wolf scent. Zixin was quick to call me out on it.

"I'm not sure how she managed to mask her wolf scent, but whatever trick she pulled didn't work because here she is," Zixin stated.

The other wolves started discussing what to do with me. One of them suggested taking me to the Alpha, and my heart began to race. Daruis was known for being ruthless, and I had no doubt in my mind that he would kill me on sight.

"Inform her that you are his mate. Who knows if he will save you," my wolf spoke up, but I ignored her. It was pointless to argue with her when I knew the inevitable outcome.

Zixin made the final decision. "Put her in jail for the time being and await Alpha's order," he said, and I let out a sigh of relief.

As the man carried me to the cell, every stride felt like torture to me. He didn't care that I was hurt and continued to apply pressure on my leg.

As I lay on the hard, cold cement floor, every minute felt like a decade. Pain shot through my entire body as he flung me down. I closed my eyes tightly, trying to deal with the sudden anguish. I may be a rogue, but I'm still a living person, so how could they treat me like this? I complained and cursed under my breath.

I heard murmurs in the distance as they discussed something. Suddenly, Zixin approached me and said, "I know you're awake, Amaryllis."

My eyes flew open, and I found Zixin standing in front of me with a pleased expression. "Yet you treated me like this," I grumbled.

He looked at me in silence for a few seconds before continuing, "You're a rogue who deserves to be treated even worse than this. After you meet the Alpha, you'll thank me for treating you like this because you'll find it heaven compared to the torment he'll give you."

I kept my mouth shut. When he realized I wasn't going to say anything, he smirked and walked away, instructing the guards, "Keep a tight eye on her. I'll dispatch someone to take her to Alpha."

I couldn't believe how they were looking at me and treating me. How could they be so cruel? I knew I was in trouble, and I needed to find a way out. I just hoped I could escape before it was too late.