Cast Out to Freedom

Bang…!Brute force hurled me out of the car. From behind me, piercing laughter and cheers erupted.I staggered to my feet as the cold, damp air of the forest crept down my spine. Goosebumps burst all over my skin.In the darkness, crimson eyes began to glow.Beasts! Countless of them!"No…!" My teeth rattled with terror. I spun around and lunged for the car door, wanting to climb back. Yet, my efforts were met with a loud slam.Those inside, safely hidden in their steel fortress, treated me as nothing more than a joke for their entertainment. No one cared whether I could make it out of this accursed forest alive or otherwise.Growl…Around me, low growls rumbled.The beasts stepped out from behind the bushes, one after another. Their fangs glinted with a cold, cruel light, as if they were already at my throat.I was a fighter. I had always been disciplined in my training. Yet, I knew that I had no chance against so many Beasts."Open the door! Let me in! Please!" The B

The coldness in Lucian's eyes and his cruel sneer felt like a hard slap across my face. It was so painful, I could barely breathe.The first time I met Lucian was at Julian's Alpha Succession Ceremony.After the ceremony, Julian introduced me to everyone. Just then, someone called out, "Julian, is she your mate? Your future Luna?"Julian didn't answer; he neither confirmed nor denied it. I knew what being a mate meant, and my cheeks flushed slightly."If she's not your mate, does that mean I have a chance?" A tall, handsome Alpha came over with a smile—Lucian. His pack and Julian's were allies, and the two had grown up together. If Julian was the composed prince, Lucian was the charming playboy who made women swoon.Lucian took my hand and kissed the back of my hand lightly. "Remember me, Violet. I'm the Alpha, Lucian."For a moment, I became the center of attention, caught between the two dazzling Alphas in the room.The music started, and Lucian gave me a gentlemanly b

The moment Claire heard they were going after me, a hint of ruthlessness flashed in her eyes. However, it was instantly and flawlessly masked by fake concern.Her eyes were red as she sobbed, "Violet… Is she still angry at me? Where can she possibly go after leaving Julian's pack? Things could get dangerous if another pack mistook her for an intruder! It's all my fault… Please, bring me along to help you look for her!"She put on an anxious act, insisting on coming along.Julian and Lucian exchanged glances. As they saw that familiar pitiful look, their old habit of softening toward Claire took over. After all, they had grown up with her.Claire had moved away with her father to another pack when she was ten, but protecting and caring for her was something they had been conditioned to do since childhood. Julian and Lucian ordered their men to search for me, then led Claire inside the manor to comfort her.In the end, Julian and Lucian didn't go searching. Instead, they only sent

When Julian and Lucian saw Claire, a flicker of panic flashed in their eyes. But instead of letting go, they only tightened their grip on me.That was the last straw for Claire—she exploded.She tried her usual trick, clutching her chest and coughing dramatically. "Ack! Wheeze! Julian… Lucian… Worrying about Violet is making me… It's making me feel sick again… Please, take me to rest…"This time, it didn't work. Julian didn't even look at her and just barked at his subordinate, "Help Miss Beaumont get some rest."Claire froze in disbelief. Panic washed over her face. Her usual routine had failed! She tore herself away from Julian's subordinates. With a pale face, her eyes darted frantically between the three of us as tears welled in her eyes. "Lucian! Why? Can't you see it? She hates you! She doesn't even like you! Why are you still chasing after her like an idiot?" Her voice rose to a shrill scream. "Don't you both love me? Why is it that the moment she leaves, you're both