Chapter 5: She's Mine Alone

Kyra’s POV 

Roderick punished me again for refusing him.

This time, he made sure I had nothing to eat and I wasn't allowed to step out of the dungeon.

I've been locked up for a whole day, and I was starting to feel dizzy and faint from starvation.

Sarah couldn't come and see me either.

Roderick stationed a guard at the entrance of the dungeon to stop anyone from seeing me. 

The guard stopped her and sent her back when she came to visit. I'm sure she must've hidden some food in her clothes, but she couldn't get past him.

So, I have to agree to Roderick's demand before I'm allowed to eat?

I wondered if I could die from starvation because I felt like dying at this point.

I missed my late mother. If she were alive, none of this would be happening to me. 

I cried, as memories of her peaceful face the day she passed away flooded me. I was so little then, but I could still recall that painful day. Sometimes, I wished I had died with her that day. 

"I would've slept beside you, Mom, while you held me," I said, curling on the cold floor in hopes that I could force myself to sleep with an empty stomach.

Moments later, I heard a commotion outside. 

"What's that?" I stood up and peered through the bars. 

Someone was speaking to the guard at the entrance.

"The Pack is under attack! Intruders have invaded the Pack, and they're attacking everyone!" The person shouted.

The guard whispered something back, and they both left to join in the fight.

My heart pounded in my ears.

An attack.

"What if they kill everyone?!”

But then I remembered. This was the Devil Bay's Pack. Those intruders didn't stand a chance against Alpha Roderick. I only wished someone would rescue me. I didn't want to die here.

A movement caught my eye. I squinted to get a closer look and sighed in relief when the figure came closer. 

It was Sarah, and she had a key with her. 

"Luna, the Pack is under attack,” she said, unlocking the cell with the key, “You need to run now."

I hesitated. I couldn't stay here, but I didn't want to get caught by the Intruders or Roderick's guards.

I left with her. Luckily, the dungeon Alpha Roderick had kept me in was part of the mansion. It wasn't the one for criminals or defaulters, so getting out was easy.

"They are attacking the Pack members’ homes. The Alpha has gone there with the Pack warriors. This is your only chance. Go!" Sarah advised, pulling me through the back door of the mansion.

I couldn't thank her enough for her help. I hugged her and sped through the hall without looking back. 

I hadn't gotten far when someone grabbed my arm. The stranger caged me with his hands, wrapping one hand around my waist.

When I turned to see who it was, my eyes widened in shock. 

It was Alpha Norway of Raven Creek Pack, the Alpha known for sheltering rogues. 

Norway was not as cruel as Roderick, but he was just as terrifying and dangerous.

He sniffed me, and his blue eyes shone with intense pleasure.

"So, it's true,” His lips curled up in a smile, “He did find himself a gem."

What does he mean by that?

In one swift motion, Alpha Norway flung me over his shoulder, carrying me far away from the mansion, straight into the forest.

"Let go of me!" I screamed and kicked. I struggled to fight him off, but he was too strong for me.

He dropped me on the ground once we were deep into the woods. 

"When I heard that that devil, Roderick, had gotten himself a bride, I thought he had lost his mind. But I can see why he chose you," he chuckled, pinning me down.

"He found a precious gem. But I'm going to make you mine," he said, as he tried to force himself on me.

I kicked, screamed, and pushed him off but he didn't budge.

Instead, he growled, grabbed me by the neck, and slammed my back against a tree.

"I won't hesitate to kill you if you refuse me again. I can be rough, and trust me, you won't like it one bit. You'd better relax and submit," he threatened.

My blood ran cold. It was like I was dealing with Roderick all over again.

As he attempted to undress me again, Someone slammed into him with full force, knocking him off me.

I looked and found Alpha Roderick almost in his wolf form, his claws extended, staring daggers at him. He wasted no time and attacked Alpha Norway.

Alpha Norway managed to fight back. I was in too much pain to move or fight anyone, and when Norway got an opening, he grabbed me and ran deeper into the forest.

But Roderick stopped him again before he could get far. He pulled me from Norway's grasp and threw him a punch that sent him hurtling through trees. 

  

I wanted to use the distraction to escape, but I froze when I felt a dagger in my throat.

"One more attack on my Alpha and I'll slit her throat!" 

My body trembled. 

Alpha Norway was bleeding on the ground, and Roderick left him to face the newcomer.

"Good. Now step away from..."

 SLASH! 

The sound of something slicing reached my ears.

I touched my neck, and it was still attached to my head.

I turned and watched in horror as the man’s head detached from his body, splashing blood on my face.

Roderick stood behind me, his red eyes glowed intensely, and blood dripped from his claws. He had killed the man with a speed that even werewolves didn't possess. 

He pulled me close to him and threatened Norway, "I will wipe out your entire Pack if you dare come near her again. She's mine."

His words sparked something strange in me.

I stared at Roderick, the Devil of an Alpha who had just saved me. His red eyes that once terrified me didn't scare me anymore.

It was strangely comforting.

My cheeks flushed when he caught my eyes under the moonlight. His gaze made my insides warm.

What was happening to me?