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
Erika's POVAfter breakfast, he carried me in his arms and walked out of the house. He insisted on carrying me because of my injuries. Goddess knew how embarrassed I was.He put me in the back seat of his SUV and then he went to the driver’s seat.Don’t you need to work? I mind-linked him."I’ll be with you today." He said as he started the engine.Like my personal guard? I mind-linked him."Oh yes." He chuckled. It was the first time I heard him chuckle. "One of the advantages of being my Luna is that you get accompanied all the time."Sure. I mind-linked him and forced a smile, although I was cursing inside that this "advantage" made escaping all the more difficult.The little joke lightened the atmosphere. Now it seemed that I could also be a good actress.While he was driving, I looked out of the window and watched the outside. It was the first time that I saw the surroundings carefully. We passed what seemed to be the training ground, which was much bigger than the one in my form
Erika's POVThat was ... unexpected.He apologized to me.I didn't know how to react because I was also violent on him.Before I mind-linked him anything, he pulled meHe bought some other dresses for me and some necklaces to match the dresses. Now I understood that he tried to make up for me in this way.After shopping, he took me for lunch."I’m happy that the Moon Goddess made us mates so that I could take good care of you. Honestly, I enjoy it," Derek said as he cut the steak and fed me.We were in a fancy hotel with someone playing violin behind us. It seemed quite weird because most of the time we were together, we were either fighting or keeping silent. Now I realized that he was taking me out on a date.Soon a waiter came up with a bottle of red wine.He poured a glass of wine for himself and began to drink.I want a cup of wine. I mind-linked him."No, you can’t." he rejected flatly.Why? Was he so dominant that he wouldn’t even allow me to drink alcohol?"Because of your inj
Erika's POV"Well, we don’t want to hurt her. It’s the safest way." The Gamma explained.Sure, and you chose the most humiliating way. I interrupted him through mind-link.He looked shocked by my words and then turned to Derek."She is Erika, your Luna." Derek said and walked ahead."I’m sorry, Luna." The man apologized immediately. Much as I didn’t want to admit it, being the Luna earned me much