9 LIVES

ELENA POV

I knew I shouldn’t trust her. But at that moment… I didn’t care.

'I want to live.' I said to myself.

Dominic’s voice echoed behind me. “You are lucky Sir Leonardo wants to save you. Take her to his car.”

The Gamma’s grip wasn't tightened on my arm. That was it! My only chance to escape. I looked around and no one was looking at me anymore. They all concentrated on the party like what was happening to me was nothing to them.

I twisted suddenly and slammed my elbow into his chest.

He staggered and I ran away.

Gasps erupted behind me. “Catch her!” Dominic’s voice thundered.

My bare feet hit the cold floor, then on the gravel. I followed the grass path that will be easier to get out of the mansion.

I didn't stop running. The night air slapped my face, as I ran more than my weak legs could carry me.

I didn’t stop for a bit. Branches scratched my skin as I ran blindly into the darkness.

Then..A howl came. My blood froze, I turned.

Wolves! Dozens of them already took the bus path chasing me.

My heart nearly stopped. “No… no… no…” I whispered, forcing my legs to move faster. I tried begging my wolf to come out so I could run faster but she refused.

I turned to the mansion direction and saw Dominic on the top floor. He was watching me with his favorite snipper I bought for him. He uses it to hunt rogues..

Lilliana beside him, she was smiling at me. She already knew I could see from afar.

My chest tightened in betrayal…my family was hunting me like I was a dog.

I turned back and continued running.

Bang! A sharp pain exploded in my leg.

I screamed as I collapsed, my body slamming into the ground.

Warm blood soaked through my skin.

Fear exploded in me, but I just didn't want to die. I was carrying Dominic's child. I don't want to lose my baby. I want to live!!

Tears blurred my vision as I forced myself up, my injured leg trembling violently.

I limped forward, dragging myself toward the red car.

Every step felt like fire tearing through my flesh.

But I kept moving. Telling myself. “Elena, you must live!!”

I reached the car, hands shaking as I unlocked it with the key card.

I fell into the driver’s seat and slammed the door shut.

My fingers fumbled with the ignition…

The engine roared to life. I drove out instantly.

The mansion disappeared behind me as the road stretched into darkness.

My breathing was unsteady, my hands soaked with my blood on the steering wheel.

Two white trucks coming at my back, flashed their headlights.

It was right behind me. My heart dropped.

“They are chasing me…”

I pressed harder on the accelerator.

The car sped up very fast. It went too fast. I reached for the brake….it didn't work.

My stomach dropped. I pressed again. Cold flooded into my veins.

“No!!..no… no, no…”

My hands shook as realization hit me like a slap. The brakes were cut.

Lilliana!! This was her plan all along..

A sob tore from my throat. “I’m going to die…”

My vision blurred with tears, but I forced myself to stay conscious.

Think!! Think! What to do?

My hands trembled as I grabbed my phone.

I thought of the person who I broke his heart. I was scared he wouldn't pick.

Cassian The mate I rejected.

I called him. It rang once.

He picked up instantly..

“Uncle…” My voice broke. “I… I can’t stop the car. The brakes..they’re gone. They’re chasing me…”

He was silent.

For a second, I thought..Maybe he wouldn't want to save me.

“Elena, I am already on my way to the mansion..I heard what happened.” he said.

My heart shattered. “Why…?” I whispered, tears falling freely now. Why are you coming to save me…after everything I did to you…?”

His voice soft. “Elena, be calm. I am on my way. You only have to drive into my car. I am closer to the mansion. So focus on the road. When you see me just drive into me and Everything will be fine.”

I sobbed bitterly. “No…no…I can't let you die to save myself.”

My grip tightened on the wheel. The trucks got closer. Their Lights blinded me.

“I am sorry Cassian…” I cried. “I can't let you go down for me.”

I caught the call and threw my phone out of the window. I turned the car and crashed into the road rail.

The ringing pain in my head cut deeper than my bullet wound. I noticed I couldn't move my legs..it was struck. While I saw blood gushing out between my legs.

The door suddenly opened and it was the smiling Lilianna.

“You have 9 lives. this bitch!! You are still not dead.” she said smiling.

She pulled me out and I laid flat on the floor. I couldn't feel my body anymore.

She bent down, playing with my hair. “Elena, don't blame me for wanting you dead. Not my fault you treated my brother's impotency secretly and got pregnant. I want to be the Luna and ruler of the pack. That's my mission coming back to the Bloodmoon Clan. You have to die for me to rule. I can't accept any new member in the family.”

Something inside me broke completely. My chest rose and fell rapidly as panic consumed me. So this was the real reason why I had to die. But I couldn't say a word. My throat was stuck and my voice had disappeared.

She said, with her sweet and innocent voice. “Go to sleep Elena, in your next life avoid the Alvarez family.”

The pain was so much and I was losing consciousness.

Suddenly I saw a figure running towards us.

A very familiar figure. It was him!! Uncle Cassian ran in my direction.

I smiled. “He really came for me….”

Lilliana tried to run away as she saw them, but His hungry wolves bounced on her. While I shut my eyes to the darkness……

“””””””

Suddenly, air slammed into my throat again.

I stood up with a scream. “Kill her Uncle Cassian!!!!”

My chest rose and fell wildly as I looked around.