Charlotte POVMy her beat was beyond my control as I watched, trying to plot a way of another escape, but had no idea, and I ended up whimpering.I began crawling away, fear not permitting me to stand."Take her back to the tent, let's end this at once," someone said from behind me, startling me.I turned abruptly only to see Alpha Jesse blocking my escape way from behind."Jesse, please don't do this to me, I did nothing wrong," I pleaded in fear, shifting towards him when his boys began approaching me.He only glanced at my terrified self once, before he turned his back and walked away, leaving me to be handled by fate.I stood up to run, but was pulled back to the floor by his boys. After their discussion, while I still remained on my knees, fearful of taking control of my entire being, they pulled me up to my feet roughly before dragging me back to where I had run away from.They weren't being considerate, they all had boots on, but I was bare footed, and sharp lawn stones contin
Charlotte POVI now belonged to another family and pack. I hadn't opened up to them about what happened to me because I didn't want unwanted sympathy or a rejection.By the way they communicated and dressed, it was clear they were from a different time, almost medieval.When asked about my past life, my family, and pack, I pretended not to remember. I lied, claiming memory loss, and inquired about the green field pack, which they found amusing, calling it weird. They had no idea that such a pack like mine existed.Mr. Alan was a hunter, his wife a seamstress, Ashley attended college, and Zayden, the son of a hunter, managed a part-time business.I wasn't lucky this time because they weren't wealthy. But, honestly, I didn't care about riches. The warm acceptance into their family was more than enough for me.After I had passed out, all I could remember was finding myself in this home.Mr. Alan said he saw me in the woods while hunting. He had thought I was dead and intended to bury my
Ashley POVCharlotte walked past us, and picked up a bucket of popcorn before settling herself on the gray couch-like seat.We noticed her as she stuffed her mouth with popcorn, watching my makeup process. She observed me from head to toe, and I'm sure she'll be thinking I'm an ancient Cinderella because of how I'm dressed. She always complains that I'm just like her pain-in-the-ass sisters, and I'm among the Cinderella doll girls. Though she couldn't remember much about who they were since she's suffering from memory loss. I averted my eyes from her to the floor-to-ceiling windows, watching the snow descending outside, covering everything in snow. It's winter season, and Charlotte was pretty excited about it since I told her that our summer seasons could be pretty hot sometimes.A fire hearth built into the wall in the corner of the room provided heat and kept it warm, with all the windows closed due to how cold it was outside. That's why she could stay naked because the house w
Ashley POVShe stared at me as though I'd lost my mind, and I smiled within myself. She then asked, "Is that why you're dressed up like a doll, like an ancient Cinderella, just to catch your Alpha's attention? What if he doesn't notice you? You'll end up feeling bad and crying your eyes out, won't you? If I were you, I wouldn't do that. I'll just sit here and chew popcorn, watching the snow falling outside since there's no phone or television here."I observed her before shaking my head. She seemed boring; here, I was thinking she'd be excited about coming with me."What's an ancient Cinderella?" My question paled her face, her mouth fell open, and the popcorn she had just shoved into her mouth all fell to the floor."You don't know what Cinderella is?" She asked, and I shook my head. She looked even more bewildered. She must be thinking she had died, and this is her afterlife, but it's all a prank. We're the hunters' family, and we behave differently from the rest of the pack. But I
Charlotte's POVOut of all Ashley's words, the only thing I paid attention to was the television.So they truly have a television? I knew they were playing a prank on me in this house.How could they hide their television from me? What else could they be hiding? Phones or an air conditioner?I'll definitely figure that out, but right now, I need to have my bath and watch the television.This is my chance, and my day, because I wouldn't be as bored as before. But why an Alpha program out of all channels?I sighed before heading downstairs, grabbed my breakfast, and ate in my room before having my bath.Ashley has gone with her mum, and there was a lockdown for all the males of the pack, except the hunters.Mr. Alan has gone hunting, leaving only me and Zayden at home.I heard him giving a strict warning to Zayden after he didn't accept to follow him for hunting, but I didn't eavesdrop on their conversation.I walked out of the bathroom with a white towel wrapped around my body.I didn'
Charlotte's POVAs I was about to sit, I heard his voice, and my head snapped in his direction."You actually brought popcorn with you? My room isn't a cinema."His words sent chills down my spine. After glancing at him, I sat down, wary of his intentions. I couldn't fully trust him; he wasn't my biological brother, and I had learned not to trust anyone easily.Without responding, I sat down, and the scene on the television screen captured my attention.Maidens dressed in different attires were assembled on a field, standing in a queue. Snowflakes weren't falling on them because they all had fancy umbrellas covering them. It seemed like they were just about to start, which meant I arrived just in time.Trumpets and other instruments started playing, and the maidens began to dance to the rhythm. I rolled my eyes at the sight.Each endless line of ladies belonged to different packs, and they wore different attires and had distinct dance patterns.As I watched and chewed my popcorn, I
Charlotte's POVZayden and I exchanged glances. He wore a serious expression, and I couldn't help but burst into laughter.The one the program was set for couldn't find his mate. "Unfortunate," I muttered and stood up to leave.Approaching the door, I grabbed the handle and tried to pull it open, but it was locked."Zayden, come and open up, I'm leaving.""Where to?""Ashley's room, of course. Be quick, I need a cup of water."He stood up, turned off the television, and approached me. I stepped back to allow him to open the door. However, instead of opening the door, he leaned against it, crossing his arms over his chest."What are you waiting for? Open the door and stop staring at me like that!" I complained. My fear of the young man standing in front of me began to return, and he flashed me a sinister smile."Charlotte, how about I make you frightened of me?"He started strolling toward me, and I retreated."W... what are you talking about?" I asked, my voice trembling, my face grow
Charlotte's POVI immediately shot up, my vision spinning as I scanned the room, spotting the two young men engaged in a heated fight.Everything unfolded in slow motion, giving me the opportunity to slip on my panties hanging at my legs. I hurriedly pulled down my shirt with trembling hands, my head spinning with nausea.The previously locked door was now open, so I dashed out of it, fearing for my safety among the fighting men.Just as I was about to run through the door, a painful growl startled me, and I turned to find an unknown man, his face obscured, holding a knife buried into Zayden's head.I sprinted through the corridors, then down the stairs, aware that someone was in pursuit.I rushed up the stairs to Ashley's room, but a cold, chilling voice filled my head. "Stop right there, and don't move!" the voice commanded. Though I didn't want to stop, his authoritative tone compelled me to freeze in my tracks.My heart raced, and I looked back to see the same medieval demigod Alp