Erika's POV He jumped up and tried to slash my head with one claw. He was indeed very strong and he could knock out a strong adult wolf with one blow. So I turned around and ran quickly. I climbed on a wall, flipped in the air, and stepped on Steve’s one eye hard and my nails left two long wounds on his face. I landed on the ground safe and sound. "Traitor!" I mind-linked him. At my words, he revealed a sly smile on his face. "It's really you! Why did you give me the wrong map? Did you know how many people died because of you?" His words gave me an emotional breakdown. "Because I should be the Gamma without you!" He mind-linked me as he launched another attack with a roar. I fell down and rolled on the ground to avoid his attack. "What a fabulous challenge! Steve is hurt heavily but he keeps attacking. He really has an incredible tolerance for pain," the host said. I rolled to the corner of the ground and got up. Blood was all over Steve’s face and neck. But he still le
Erika's POV A bunch of men got out of the car and went toward the entrance, with two men in the lead, Charles and the man who was supposed to be the alpha of the Blood Moon Pack. But he didn't look like a monster at all. Actually, he was handsome. He even seemed quite debonair in the black suit and tie. Was he really the alpha of the Blood Moon Pack? It hardly seemed so. It was impossible to relate this man to a savage monster, but Charlie's respectful attitude said otherwise. And he was indeed strong and tall. I bet he was more than six feet tall. They began to exchange greetings. But I didn’t care what they were talking about. I heard that his name was Derek. It was a beautiful name. And his voice was husky and low. As a fighter, when I met a stranger, I could immediately tell how many blows he could stand. But he seemed unfathomable. As he walked closer, I saw his face clearly. He was so handsome that my heart pounded fast the instant I saw his face. It was for sure th
Erika's POV To make things worse, my wolf woke up at that moment. She asked with astonishment, "Who is this handsome guy? I haven't seen such a good-looking man. Erika, I want him!" I rolled my eyes, twitched my lips, and asked her to stay silent. I dropped the hammer down, summoned a sword, and slashed it at Derek. He didn't move the slightest until my sword touched his hair. Suddenly, he raised his hand, held my wrist, and tightened his grip. I didn't even see clearly how he did it and the sudden pressure on my hand made me frown. The sword dropped to the ground. Before I could give him another blow with another hand, he wrapped his arms around my body. His chest was like a wall. I guessed he could lift me in the air with one hand and throw me 10 feet away. Then he pushed me to the ground. My head hit the ground. I tried to get up but my arm felt weak and my head was dizzy. "Just now, I didn't ask you a question. That's a decision," he said playfully as he crouched
Erika's POVI woke up when we passed a bumpy road. But I didn’t open my eyes. I knew Derek was beside me and I’d rather pretend to be asleep than face him.I felt better after a nap. Now I was thinking about how to escape while keeping my breath steady.It was all silent in the car. I pricked my ears and listened."Oh, shit!" I heard a man’s voice. He sounded angry but he had to keep his voice low. It must be the driver.Suddenly, I tilted toward Derek and fell on his legs. It was a sharp turn. What was happening? But I still pretended to sleep. I hated to be so close to Derek, but I had a feeling that it was a perfect chance to escape.The car stopped. The driver opened the door and got out. "Wow. Mate, you sleep like a log." Derek helped me up and then he also got out.As the door shut, I opened my eyes and looked around. I was the only one in the car and the engine was still running. Yes!I peeped at the window. Derek and the driver both walked to an obviously drunk man. I guessed
Erika's POVAs I was on the edge of despair, someone caught me in his arms. It was Derek and he swam with one arm while holding me with another arm. I couldn’t help trembling because of the coldness and all I wanted now was to be brought to the land, though it was Derek who did so.Finally, we both lay on the land. I was panting and trembling while he stared at me.Before I knew it, he took off his shirt and pressed me in his arms. Naked and cold, I was in desperate need for warmth. I curled up in a ball and leaned against his chest. He put my hair aside and my neck was exposed. His breath was accelerating.Was he going to... No!I struggled to free myself from him. But he fixed my hands above my head and stared at me fixedly.His eyes turned from brown to dark and his canny could be seen. No, no, no. His wolf was in full control.He was going to mark me.As I struggled, the pressure on my hands increased. My hands began to hurt.I saw his lips getting closer to my neck but there was
Erika's POVI got a headache and felt very terrible after Derek left. I didn't know why.What was he doing now? Since he was so mad at me, he would refuse me as his mate, right? Who would want such a violent mate?Maybe he would announce it next morning. All I needed to do was to sleep. After I woke up next morning, I would be free.But I failed to fall asleep.Next morning.He didn't come back for the rest of the night. He was really mad.I got up and glanced around the house. It was much bigger than Charles’s house and it was decorated in a traditional way. I kind of liked it but I didn’t want to live here.I was alone in the house. Would anyone stop me if I stepped out of the house?I walked to the door and put my hand on the handle.However, just as I was about to twist the handle, I heard footsteps outside the door. Someone was coming. Not one man, but two men were coming.My face darkened. I walked back to the sofa, held the cup on the table in my hands, and took a sip although
Erika's POVHe’s in the bathroom. I mind-linked Gerald and pointed to the bathroom.“OK.” He nodded and began to fidget. He seemed to be restless with a stranger’s presence.So, Gerald, do you want a cup of drink? I mind-linked with a smile on my face.“No, thanks,” he shook his head immediately.“OK. I’ll make a cup of drink for me,” I said as I walked around him to the counter behind him.As I walked behind him, I threw a punch at his neck.He noticed it immediately, turned around, and avoided the attack. He was swift. But he was not a match for me. Within five blows, I knocked him out and he lay on the ground motionless.Done!After getting out of the pack house, I kept running and didn’t slow down. I couldn’t risk being found out by him again. To be safe, I chose to run into the woods again.I ran for a long time until I was exhausted. I stood still and pricked my ears even when I was taking a rest. I would be on the alert all the time until I was perfectly safe.I stopped for abo
Erika's POVI fell into a deep sleep and it was at four o’clock in the morning when I woke up. My body hadn’t gotten used to life not being the Gamma. Because of years of rogue hunting, I couldn’t fall asleep anymore. So I stared at the ceiling blankly.A lot was going on in my heart at the thought that my life had changed so much in just a few days. In the former pack, I spent most of my time in the training ground. But now, I didn’t even know where their training ground was.I closed my eyes and thought about what to do next. I couldn't summon weapons and I couldn't escape for now. I had failed several times. I might go crazy if I ever went through another swing from ecstasy to despair. This time, I needed to be super patient and made him believe that I wouldn’t escape anymore.My phone vibrated. It was a message."Erika, Are you awake now? How is it going? I’m about to start my first rogue-hunting. I wonder if I can get any advice from you. Charles announced that I was the new Gamm