AriezelThump. Thump. Thump.Each kick hurt, the pain blooming in my legs as he stepped on me. I was too weak to fight it, too tired to avoid it.“Stupid bitch.”“Whore.”“Useless.”I let his words float over me like clouds. Even through the void of nothingness that I saw, they remained potent.Finally the hits stopped and relief hit me. I hadn't shed a tear throughout. I had learned not to in the time that passed.“Look at you. So pathetic.”I heard the sound before I felt the warm wetness on my face. He had spit on me. Still my eyes remained closed. “You'd better make sure this place is clean before anyone comes. That's all you're good for anyways.”His words entered me, yet I stayed still even as his footsteps retreated.The moment the door which sounded so far away shut, I waited for a few more seconds before attempting to rise up.Each part of my body twinged with every shift. A particularly sharp pain spread across my shoulder. I used my equally bruised hand to check it, feelin
“You are pregnant"PregnantMy eyes opened to see nothing but darkness. I relaxed once I remembered that I was in the living room, resting.I was still reeling from the news when I returned back home and Derek was still gone. I layed on the couch and fell asleep in tears.My exhaustion was so much that I fell asleep and woken up in the evening. My stomach growled in hunger, but I couldn't eat until Derek was present. The last time I did he almost forced a teaspoon down my throat in anger.I had no idea what had changed in him since he got the alpha position. My childhood friend turned mate who treated me with kindness and love had become a monster.And now?My arms wrapped around my belly with his child. Our child. What was I going to do?All I hoped for was that the pack doctor hadn't told him the news yet. Just this one mercy would be enough.So lost in thought, I slipped into sleep once more.I was woken up by a loud sound. Alert, I opened my eyes to find darkness. It was already
ARIEZELThe walk through the forest seemed endless, but after what seemed like an eternity, I finally stopped and turned back. There were only rounds and rounds of trees filled with darkness, even from above, I couldn’t see a hint of any of the pack buildings.This was it.Turning around, I ran as fast as I could, the adrenaline taking over me as I let the trees blur with the speed I ran. As I let my body lead me farther off, only one thought echoed in my mind.I was free.I was finally free from the months of abuse. I was free from the pain and aches and pretending. I was free from the indifferent yet pitying stares the Pack Doctor gave every single time he saw me. I was free from watching the man who used every chance to break me in both body and mind be so adored by the rest of the pack, ignorant of his actions. I was free from the insults, the curses which he ingrained into my mind.Finally, finally, I was free.Hours later after I exhausted myself from running, I rested on the ba
ARIEZELMy lids felt heavy as I forced them open. My entire body ached, all the bruises and pains from my body making me groan against the cold ground.Cold?I forced my eyes open wider, adjusting to the sight only to find that my surroundings were dim. I wasn't in the forest anymore.Looking down at the cold surface I was on, I saw the stone tiles. No, I wasn't dead.And I definitely wasn't in the forest anymore.The place was mostly dark, the only source of light came from above me on the wall. Finally, I could see much clearer. Only a few meters away from me were bars. Long metal bars that went from ground to ceiling. My belly hurt from hunger and the pains and weakness ailed me, still I managed to stand and move forward to touch the metal bars.I was in a cage? No. A cell.I looked around me. There was nobody else in sight. When I saw the duffel bag of my belongings I let out a sigh of relief.Where was i? Most of all, how did I get here?I tried recalling what I remembered bef
AsherSeeing that slight smile on her face brought a ton of aggravation on my end. I still couldn't believe it.This was my mate. My true mate.“Asher?”Serena's voice came again beside me, a different kind of reminder.I had a mate already.Serena had spilled the beans before I could speak, and now, this woman who was my True mate knew I was with someone that wasn't her.So why did she look relieved and happy?I had no idea why I was acting out this way. I had no intentions of mating with her, true bond or not. I already had Serena. Yet still, the twist of annoyance at looking at her face continued.I turned away, even passing Serena as I walked out of the prison. Serena followed me, calling out my name.“You.” I called out the first guard, seeing the initial fear in his eyes before he came closer to me.“Yes sir.?”“Release her and send her to one of the rooms in the pack house.” I orderedHe nodded sharply “Yes sir.”After signaling the other guard to follow him, the two guards pa
AriezelI shuffled through the murky darkness, unable to see or hear anything. It felt like i was floating in a void.But I didn't mind. Not when everywhere was so, so warm.I snuggled further into the warmth, wanting to stay for plenty while longer.A sharp feeling came and suddenly the warmth was gone replaced by a sharp chill that grew every moment.The cold slowly brought me out if the abyss, and i felt myself rise up…up…The light hurt when my eyes cracked open. It took time for the brightness to dim while I noticed the two shadows.Moments later, when my eyesight was clearer, I understood.It was day and there were two people standing above me.It was two women who looked my age. One held a stern gaze with brunette hair whilst the other was a dyed an electric blue, as whimsical as her smile whilst looking at me.The memories came rushing back and I raised myself up, prepared for anything.They made no move as I did, sitting up and pulling myself further from the blanket which th
AsherThe almost sickly sweet floral scent wisped through my nose the moment I opened the door. It was a welcoming presence for everyone who stepped into this place, and a warning for others repelling them from stepping away. I entered the room with ease, shutting the door behind me.It may have been a warning for others, but not for me.The place was dark, very little light emanating from the windows. Despite that, the air remained fresh, probably even more refreshing compared to the forest.That was the wonder of this place. One would call it magic. In a way, and i suppose it was.Tiny tinkling sounds came, becoming louder and louder as footsteps emerged. I straightened to my full position, ready to meet her.A figure emerged from a smaller room and came towards me, her frame becoming more and more visible every closer she got.Fully decked in silver jewelry with a deep blue robe, the high priestess looked up with a smile.“Welcome, Alpha Blackwell. What, may I ask, brings you here
Ariezel“Aagh”Bile left my mouth, yellow saliva spattering on the porcelain sink I held onto with all my strength.Once the nausea had gone down and the sink was free of any traces of my vomit I slipped down, practically kneeling on the ground.I groaned against my arm in the small bathroom I had stormed into. There was nobody here, but I still tried to remain quiet, careful to not let anyone hear, lest they asked me any questions. The nausea and dizziness had grown even worse over the few days I had stayed in this pack.Whether due to lack of nutrients or my pregnancy, the food I ate wasn't enough, and almost every night I found it hard to fall asleep with the growling in my belly. If that wasn't the case then whatever I had left in my belly was expelled at anytime of the day due to morning sickness, leaving me tired and weak The work I did in the day didn't help. The exhaustion and constant hunger and dizziness took a toll on me, and I found it harder and harder to work every d