Six

Elana.

It was midnight and everyone had gone to sleep.

I picked up my small travel bag and climbed out of my window with the rope which I had found.

When I successfully made it to the ground, I rolled the bottom of the rope and threw it up into my room through the window to avoid drawing attention.

I made sure to lock my door before I left.

I stayed low and crawled till I reached a safe distance from my house. And then I ran.

I ran because moving at this hour was a very risky thing to do. There were a lot of insane wolves lurking about and hopefully, I didn't get seen.

I stopped by a tree stump to sit for a bit and catch my breath.

So I was really doing this? I’m going back to that man.

He’s going to ruin my life. I just have to come clean and tell him who I am.

The daughter of a Gamma should not be anyone's slave.

I took a sip of water and got back on my feet to continue my journey.

About 10 minutes left.

I was walking at a slower pace because I didn’t have that much energy. But for some reason, I felt like I was being followed.

I heard a crunch behind me and I snapped my head in the direction to see what it was.

And I wish I didn't turn around. I froze in my tracks as I locked eyes with a figure that stood about 8 feet away from me.

They had the same structure as the person from yesterday.

“W-Wh-Who are you?” I mustered up the courage to ask.

They didn’t reply but started moving closer to me inch by inch.

No way I’m sticking around to find out who they are. I turned around and ran.

And as if the moon goddess was in my favor, Tally showed up. “Elana, who is that?”

“Tally—I don’t know—and I don’t think—I want to find out!” I said, trying to catch my breath as I ran.

“Switch,” is all Tally said before taking over. She held the bag in her mouth as we ran.

The person’s wolf followed right behind us. My heart was floating in my stomach all through.

Silver Moon territory was visible from where we were, and so I was relieved a bit.

Just as we were about to reach the territory checkpoint, I stumbled on my feet and fell to the ground.

Tally had disappeared again. I knew she wouldn’t be able to take us so far considering she’s a weak wolf with not much strength.

“Stay away from me!” I said, picking up a long stick from the ground and turning around to defend myself from the stalker.

But there was no one there. I bent over, placing my palm on my knees to catch my breath. My skirt was messed up and I was dirty.

Guess I’m returning how I left. I picked up the bag and went into Silver Moon territory.

The guards didn’t even ask who I was. Just wait till Alpha Alex finds out.

I called a transporter, and they took me to the Alpha’s mansion.

The memories of my time here came rushing in. And that night…

“Thank you,” I said, paying the transporter for the ride and arranging my outfit.

I walked over to the mansion gate with my bag hung on my shoulder.

“Stop. Who are you and what do you want?” One of the guards asked.

I recognized him. It was the same guard that accompanied the other man in brutally and disrespectfully pulling me here for punishment.

“Are you serious?” I said, rolling my eyes. “Let me in. Your Alpha sent for me.”

The guard immediately burst out laughing and his co-worker joined in. “The Alpha sent for you? And why would he seek the presence of a slut like you?” he snorted.

How could they mock me like that? Didn’t they know who I was?

Before I could defend myself, a strong pair of arms appeared from behind the guard, strangling him.

“Did you make her a slut?” Alpha Alex asked, squeezing the guard's throat with his fingers. His veins looked like they would pop out any moment.

I didn’t even notice when he came outside the gate.

“Answer me, did you make her a slut?” he asked again, his tone vibrant with anger.

“N-N-No sir,” the guard replied barely. Almost suffocating.

“Now you are going to take her in for a change of clothes and escort her to my room, understood?” he said, still choking the guard who was almost lifeless.

“I SAID DO YOU UNDERSTAND?” He asked, tightening his grip.

“Hmmm..hmm,” is all the guard could let out, attempting to nod and tapping Alpha Alex’s hand to spare him.

He finally let go, and the guard fell to his knees, hands on the floor gasping for breath.

His co-worker stared in shock. He’s lucky Alpha Alex didn’t get to him.

But why would he torture someone for me? He didn’t even speak to me, just ordered the guard and left.

The guard got up on his feet and motioned for me to pass by him. “After you ma’am,” he said, rubbing his neck with one hand.

That’s what I thought,

I let out a snort and took the lead to the mansion.

*******

I smoothed out the dress I was given as I waited for Alpha Alex to open his room door so I could go in.

The dress was really pretty. A yellow floral short sundress that fit my slim body perfectly.

The door opened, and I walked in, it shut behind me and I turned around to an intimidating Alex.

“You requested my presence?” I said without wasting any time. He looked me up and down, no emotion written on his face.

Ignoring my question, he walked over to his bed and sat on the edge. “You had the audacity and courage to dare run away from me.”

“Yes. Yes, I did. And I am wondering why I was threatened to return," I said, crossing my arms. “What do you want from me, sir?” I asked fearlessly.

“Don’t call me sir,” he said with a serious tone. Then bent his head and raised it back up laughing.

Is this man mad?

“You really thought you could run away from me that easily?” he asked, chuckling.

“Well, I did. And I will do it again,” I said as a matter of fact.

“Look who’s back here again,” he said, countering my confident statement.

He’s right. Look who’s back.

“What do you want?” I asked in a more serious tone.

He got up from his bed and walked over to me. I took slow steps back until my back hit the door, and I was trapped.

Sweat trickled down my forehead as his hands made contact with my waist. He slid his hands slowly from my waist to my ass under the dress and groped it.

I let out a gasp and held his hands to stop him. “Are you scared of me, love?” He asked, clipping my wrists together at my back and holding my waist with one hand.

I looked away to avoid eye contact. “Look at me,” he said.

I looked up at him, into his eyes and my heart immediately sank to my stomach. “You’re too old for me,” I finally said, my voice quivering.

He chuckled and then smiled at what I said. “That’s not a problem. No one’s going to know. Besides, I don't look a day older than 20,” he said.

To be fair, he did look quite young. But it was still forbidden to love or be loved by someone almost my father’s age.

“It's almost bright out. My father will find out sooner or later and it will be over for me. Please, I can’t do this,” I pleaded. I wanted it deep down, but it was too much to risk.

“Your father will answer to me then,” he said, pressing his bulge against me. A small moan escaped my lips as his hands made their way back to my behind.

“I said I can’t do this…my father,” I reminded him.

He bent over, so his lips were at the same level as my ears, “So tell me, love, who is your father and why is he an obstacle?” he asked.

He may be an Alpha and my father a Gamma. But the alpha of a pack can even be weaker than an omega in another pack.

“My…father is Edward Felony White. Gamma of Crystal Moon pack.”