It was him.The subordinate to my abductor. He peered down from the window and I could see the corner of his mouth twisting up.Luckily I was able to jump on a roof. Then he jumped right after me, his boots hitting the surface with a dull thud that vibrated through my bones. My lungs burned as I scrambled forward, slipping down the slanted tiles until I managed to leap off the edge. I landed on the dirt, knees aching from the impact, but I had no time to pause. He came right behind me, heavier and faster, but I was desperate.The air was sharp against my skin, carrying the distant scent of pine and damp earth. I pushed forward, weaving between trees as branches scratched at my arms and face. For a moment, I thought he would grab me, drag me back inside like a rag doll. Then, unexpectedly, his voice cut through."Wait!" he called.My body tensed. I ignored him, forcing my legs to move faster, but his footsteps kept closing in until he was only a few strides behind."Listen to me!" he s
Raina povHe let go of the strap around my legs, then had the blindfold taken off my eyes.He received a phone call and his expression became restless.So he walked off leaving the door open. The other dude stayed back, eyes glued to me.I continued with my tactics. The act of taunting him and saying annoying words to irk him.He shoved his hands into his pocket and placed it across his ears then he snarled at me before walking off while closing the door.At this moment I knew this was my opportunity to escape. There was no frame on the window though.I tried my best to loosen the straps on my wrists. I twisted my hands several times, ignoring the excruciating pain that cut through my wrist. Warm moisture ran down my hands and I knew I was bleeding. I inhaled sharply, realizing what I had to do. This was not a movie scene, I was not the kickass heroine who would always manage to make her way out of difficult situations. There was no one coming to help me. I was on my own. And I had
Lucien povMy head felt fuzzy, my body numb. My eyes closed and opened, it became peppery and all I just want to do at the moment was to sleep.Fuck!I've been sedated.“That would help put him to a deep sleep.” The doctor said.“For how long do you think he's going to sleep?”“24 hours.” I heard the doctor’s response.“Once it's at the 23rd hours I want you to come inject him again.” I could hear Magnus voice over my head tho it was distant.I drifted into darkness, unaware of my current situation or environment.~~~Waking up, I saw my father sitting beside me with attorney Rode who had on a smug expression deeply etched into his face.I know I've really been a bad son and don't really deserve my father’s love. Despite my wrongs he’s still cares about me. Always on the watch out for me.I owed my father a greater gift for his endless kindness and affection towards me.“The alpha said you could be released based on your contribution to the tournament and…” Rode was going to utter mo
Raina povThe sound of footsteps leaving the room resonated in the air. And now? It was just me against the world.I refused to believe that Lucien was hurt while at the correctional center. My heart was beating rapidly under my chest. Lucien.I mumbled his name under my breath, dolor gripping me at the moment.Oh no, please… dear goddess, please keep him safe.Lucien, you're strong and safe. I know this sadist was just trying to know my weakest point.Maybe when he mentioned Lucien, I just had to pretend like he didn't matter to me. I just had to pretend like Jac was all that mattered to me.I just wanted to say hateful words about Lucien, then the idiot would have no choice but to let Lucien.‘What if he tends to hurt Jac?’ a small voice in the back of my mind whispered.I hesitated a bit, pursing my lips before I shook my head.No way! There’s no way he’d hurt Jac, and if he does, then Jac should understand the importance of sacrifice. If he truly loves me, he won't be angry.Soon
Lucien pov“Keep your threat to yourself until you heal. But would she ever be found?” Magnus’s words hurt me like hot oil was being spilled on my body. And there's nothing I could do.I hated this. Everything that was happening to me at the moment. The helplessness and everything. That I can't talk irks me to the core. I grunted, blood almost shooting out of my eyes as I tried to push myself up.Pain shot up in every inch of my body, but the pain was incomparable to the rage I was feeling within me that I failed.I failed in protecting my lover, my mate. How is she feeling at the moment?I couldn't help but ponder while still gritting as I tried to plop up on the pillow.Magnus just stood there, gaping at me.“Did you really lose your voice, or are you just pretending?” I’m yearning to yell at him. Drag his head, dip my fingers into his eyes, rip open his throat. Anything to cause him endless pain before he breathed his last.Finally, I was able to prop up against the pillow, but t
Raina povI raised my legs forth to feel the air and depth. My body shivered as cold air brushed against my legs.A scream tore through my throat as I jumped and my feet hit the cold floor, tension gnawing at my nerves.It felt as if the world had paused for me; my heart thundered under my chest, beating rapidly in my ears, blood shooting in my veins, threatening to burst open.Someone took off the blindfold from my eyes, and the sounds of clapping filled the air, with hysterical laughter filling the air.It took me several minutes to process that I had just made a fool of myself by jumping from a one-foot step in the middle of a courtyard.My eyes squinted as I tried to adjust to the direct sunlight and air. Then, it darted towards the direction of the clap to see a man who was covered in a helmet, a black tunic, trousers, black gloves, and black boots that almost reached to hide the kneecap.He was so well shielded that I couldn't even detect a glimpse of his body, but he had a larg