Isla's POV: "No, thanks. " He chuckled, " Seriously? I am one of the best trainers out there. I genuinely want to help you because your aura gives me powerful energy. You should practice and learn more about yourself. "His voice had turned serious and I gave him a nod. "I don't want to be strong. I just need to learn basic training. "He shrugged off, " Well, that shouldn't be too difficult then. Can you shift almost immediately? " I shook my head and mumbled, " It takes time. Because I don't shift often. I got my wolf four months ago. "Somehow, talking to him didn't give me anxiety. Instead, I liked how calm he was about getting to know me more. "Then, you should learn about shifting in a few seconds. Once you can link with your wolf, your senses in human form will heighten too. " I was at loss of words because I didn't want to continue the conversation with him. He was a complete stranger to me who was also Alpha Caden's enemy. "Thanks for your suggestion. " I began to walk
Isla's POV: I had crossed the borders half an hour ago but his words filled with venom still stuck to me mentally. I had no plans of running away from the pack. I just wanted to get some alone time. I wanted to feel the nature and let my wolf run free in the wild. Alpha Rigor was correct about one thing and it was connection with wolf. In my Primal form, small matters didn't hurt me. My predatory instincts were high on alert and i could hear even a small sound from a few kilometers away. Relax. That's what I wanted to do. I sprinted through the forest, feeling the wind in my fur and the earth under my paws. I dodged the trees and leaped over the rocks, enjoying the thrill of the chase. I was not hunting for prey, but for freedom. I wanted to escape the noise and stress of the pack, and reconnect with my wild instincts. 'We can hunt a rabbit for lunch. 'Riley said. 'No, not now. 'I answered with a heavy heart. I reached a clearing, where a stream flowed gently and a waterfall c
Isla's POV: My wolf was whimpering in the corner of my head. She was helpless, in pain, and losing her strength because of the wolfsbane. They had taken me to a far distant place. I could only wish for Alpha Caden to find me. However, severe punishment he would give me, it would be better than to be eaten alive by the vampires. I felt a hard wooden surface under me and heard low mumbling voices around me. "Just tell him. We brought her here according to our deal. "Another one snorted, " Exactly. I don't want any trouble from Caden. If he got to know that we kidnapped his mate, then he would go feral. "Who were they talking about? I crawled a little and my head hit the hard surface, making a loud sound. "Slow down, little wolf. Your man is about to take you from here. "I whimpered and my throat had dried again because of the screaming during the whole ride. My senses had weakened and I couldn't distinguish between any scents around me. But I heard footsteps coming near me whi
**T. W- Physical and sexual Violence**Isla's POV:"Why? " I demanded. He chuckled and shook his head, looking at me again. Something was off. So much different about him. I couldn't put my finger on it. But he was not the same Hayder I left. "You should be happy. I brought you back."I shot him a quizzical look and asked again, " I don't belong to this pack. And you know that, Alpha Hayder. "He shrugged his shoulders as if what I just told him didn't matter to him at all. He continued to stare at me. His lips curled into a small smile. He looked so lost and out of his mind, to be honest. "You can't leave this pack! That was a terrible mistake and I amended it. Get that straight into your head. "My hands were still tied to the chains and I couldn't even get away from his hot breath falling on my lips. He seemed to be enjoying our situation. "I am cursed. " I reminded him. The curse was the only thing which would make him stay away from me. He frowned and gave me a mean look.
Alpha Hayder's POV:I stared at my reflection in the mirror, feeling a wave of anger and humiliation rising in my heart again. I could still hear Caden's words ringing in my ears, mocking me for losing to him. I clenched my fists, feeling the blood rush to my face. He insulted me, threatened me and left me alive to carry the shame forever. 'He took Isla too! ' Warg, my wolf, appeared in my head. 'She's right here with us, Warg! 'I shouted back.'Her heart and mind are in his pack. ' He snorted. I slammed my fist into the mirror, ' I don't want her heart! 'I heard footsteps behind me and Amelia's thin frame appeared in the broken mirror. "What… happened? " She asked, stuttering. She could barely keep herself standing on her weak legs. I saw how her cheek bones had sharpened more and there was no fat on her face. Whenever I would tell people that she was losing lots of weight, they would say that it's good for her health. But now when I looked at her, in that red gown which used
Isla's POV:I dreamt of Alpha Caden after Hayder had left me locked in the room. He was so angry and was about to kill Hayder when I woke up to the sound of a woman waking me up. Her back was turned at me and I hissed in pain when the chain burnt me again. My wounds were healed and I could move properly. "I brought you food. Would you like water first? " She asked, vibrantly. "Can you take me to the washroom? I really need to pee and clean myself. " Her smile vanished and she grew nervous. "I won't make it difficult for you. " I gave her a reassuring smile. Well, it was the truth. I couldn't escape and neither did I have the power to fight them off. I could only wait for someone to rescue me. "Do you promise? " She asked. I gave her a nod and smiled to reassure her. She was so unsure of letting me out of the chains. "But just a few minutes. " I waited for her to remove the restraints and stretched my arms to help the blood rush through my veins. The bruises had turned violet
Alpha Caden's POV:"What the fu*k do you mean you couldn't find her anywhere?! " I grabbed the soldier by his collar and pushed him into the wall. I had been waiting for them to come back with my mate. I knew she was upset and had run away into the woods. But I wasn't expecting her to take so long."Calm down, Caden. " Beta Mikasa said entering the chamber. " If I don't see her within half an hour, I am going to behead all the men present here. Including you, Mikasa. " Mikasa asked the men to leave and locked the door behind himself. I didn't want to discuss anything with him now. 'I want my mate back! 'Ezekiel roared. "Listen, I know you are angry and you just want to kill everyone but you need to control yourself. " I growled, " I am going crazy without her. My head hurts. I feel like someone is stabbing me in the heart. Her scent is gone and I can't mind-link with her. Mikasa, I have never felt so helpless in my life ever! " Mikasa took a sharp breath and asked me to sit do
Isla's POV:My eyes were glued on the terrified frame of Amelia who was standing beside the window. I could feel the blood trickling down my neck from the small cut on my cheek. "I didn't mean to hurt her, Hayder. She was talking rubbish about you. " Hayder snorted, " She can say whatever she wants to. Who gave you the permission to come here? "She sobbed, " I wanted to talk to her. "He stalked towards her with predatory steps and his eyes fell on me once. His frown deepened as he stared at the blood on my face. "What if I wouldn't have checked the cameras? You would have hurt my Isla! "Shock fell over me and I felt my heart thundering against my chest. He had set up cameras in the room! Everything made me nauseated. "I am your mate! " Hayder was quick enough to jump on her and grabbed her by the throat. Her feet dangled in the air a few inches above the ground. "You were never my mate! Do you think I don't know who your real mate is? Huh? "Amelia struggled miserably in his