Chapter 4: The Escape

Kyra's POV 

“What took you so long?” I asked as I watched the cell gate being opened for the Alpha. You said you would be coming back the next day to question me, but it's been two days already. 

“Other pack matters,” Came his short reply that made me scoff. Other packs matter. We would be destroying this pack soon, whether they were having other issues or not. 

“So the information I need,” he asked. 

“How am I sure they got to the Red Sky Pack?” I asked, and he brought out a piece of paper. I took it and opened it. It was Helen's writing, I knew her writing when I saw one. 

“We're so sorry, Gamma Kyra. Sorry, you had to face this great sorrow alone. We have gotten to the pack safe and sound. May the good goddess cause your soul to rest. Don't be scared. We shall see in the next life.” 

When I was done reading it, I let out a dry laugh. 

“There is a secret tunnel from the land of Gall to the Red Sky pack.” He looked at me like he didn't believe a word I said, and I rolled my eyes 

“You won't see it because it's underground. Do not look at me like that. Do you think we would allow our enemy to see our secret passage?” I asked. 

“And if you're lying?” He asked. 

“My pack already thinks I'm dead. If I am lying, you can come finish me off.” I replied.

“Austin!”

“My lord,” A soldier came running in. 

“Gather as many soldiers as you can and march to the Land of Gall. We are attacking the Red Sky pack tonight.” 

“Yes, sir!” The man ran out, and I raised a brow. 

“Do you think you can attack a pack that already knows you're coming?” I asked him. He squats down to meet my eyes. 

“Yes. Their Gamma is here in this pack, so they had no one to lead them. And I will be going with more than three times the army that went when you were captured.” 

I gulped, “My warriors will slaughter you all. They will—”

“Shhhh,” he shushed me, placing his finger on my lips, my heart skipped. He said, “You know your people have lost, Kyra. Your army is nowhere close to mine. Your weapons are not as strong as ours either. The best you can do for them from here is pray.” 

“If you're not scared, release me, let me fight with my people if I don't chop your head off,” I spat, my eyes burning with flames. 

“No, Kyra. You're my…” He paused, his blue eyes holding gaze with me, soft and calm, until he replied, “Prisoner.” 

He stood up while I sucked in breaths. 

“Get my armor ready! We're going to war!” He yelled as he marched out. 

He was going to? 

My heart continued to race even after he had gone. I released breaths and lay down to do as he had asked. Pray. Right now, I could only pray. 

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I didn't know how I slept, but the next time I woke up, the sun had given way to the darkness. The place was silent, with no noise from outside, and no patrol. No lights from outside the window. Did he take every single guard as well to battle? I wondered. 

Picking up a stone, I threw it outside the cell, but there was no sound. I did it again, but everywhere remained silent. 

Was I dreaming? 

Pushing myself up, I walked over to the cell and checked the lock. Bringing out a small piece of metal I had twisted from the roasted chain, I tried to unlock the padlock to the cell. 

I learned this skill as a child and have been using it, I hope the locks in Red Sky Pack weren't different from the ones in Moonlight Pack. 

Just then, I heard it click, and I froze. It unlocked. 

I gave myself a high five before opening the bolt as slowly and quietly as possible. I walked out of the cell only to see one guard who was sleeping. 

I shook my head, he wasn't only sleeping, he was drunk because there was a bottle of alcohol beside him. Alpha George does have the best army. 

I walked out of the dungeon and sneaked carefully back into the forest. The guards on patrol didn't take notice of me as I fled. 

The wind ran with me, causing me to smile. I knew if I ran all night, I would get to the pack before evening tomorrow. 

Lucky for me, I got there early. Didn't sleep a wink, yet still energized. I was going to meet my love, Prince Roan. I could imagine how worried he could have been about me. I also know Prince Roan; he must have tried to come to rescue me, but the Alpha wouldn't allow it. 

I walked into the pack barefoot. Everything was normal, buying and selling, eating and drinking, laughing and talking. 

Yes… I wouldn't dare to betray my pack by giving our enemy the secret passage into the pack. 

I was on my way to the pack house when I heard my name and turned to see two men training. One said,

“She is dead. Now, Brendon will take over.”

“I cannot be more pleased. Allowing a woman to lead us, that was hell,” the other replied. 

“Brendon had prayed for her death before the battle,” the first man confessed, causing the other to burst into laughter. 

I clenched my fists. I wish I could rip their throats out. But Prince Roan first. Prince Roan first. 

I turned and walked away. 

The royal pack house was quiet. The guards didn't question me like they used to. Maybe because I was dressed like a slave. No one questioned me, making me wonder if I had turned invisible.

I reached the Prince’s room, but there were no guards there. My frown furrowed, whether he was in or not, there were always guards standing by his door. 

It was when I moved closer that I stilled. 

I swallowed and slowly pushed the door open. 

“Ah. Yes. Yes. My prince, faster,” the moans filled my ears. My blood ran cold. Tears rolled down my face as I remained frozen in the spot. 

The voice. I couldn't see the lady's face, but I knew who it was. 

Helen.