Free But Unhappy

POV: Ameera

My heart raced as I sprinted through the dense forest, branches whipping against my face and arms. I could still hear the enraged shouts of Alpha Keith and Alpha Kyle echoing behind me, their voices filled with anger and betrayal. I was imprisoned but I had finally mustered the courage to break free from their suffocating hold, to escape their selfish and obnoxious ways once and for all.

With a triumphant grin, I clutched the wad of cash I’d swiped from Kyle before making my daring escape. The money was supposed to be a symbol of my newfound independence, a ticket to a life free from their toxic influence. I have always known that they cared more about their own power and status than they ever did about me. It’s time for me to start being selfish too, at least that’s what I wanted.

I kept running and running as if my life depended on me getting out of this woods and boarding a train. I tried reaching out to Elaine to help me run faster, but she turned her back to me becaus