CHAPTER 4; SAVED BY ALPHA ALEX

Isla's pov

I stood there in shock, unable to believe what had just happened.

My plan had failed.I had thought being taken into this pack was only temporary. I would eventually find a way to escape, return to my clan, and keep my promise to Lisa.

Instead, Alpha Alex had chosen me—a complete stranger with no pack or any history he knew,I had thought that would be enough to turn him off.

Surely, an Alpha would not willingly choose a woman he knew absolutely nothing about, but I was wrong.He was willing to take me as his breeder without knowing anything about me.

My stomach twisted at the thought.I didn't want this.

I had already spent my entire life being treated as valuable goods because of what my blood could do. Elvis had wanted me for the same reason, and now I had somehow ended up in another situation where my body was being treated like something that belonged to someone else.

I clenched my hands, forcing myself not to panic,I couldn't afford to.

“Come with me,” Beta Liam said as he approached me.

I looked up,Alpha Alex was already walking out of the hall as though he hadn't just sentenced me to a life I never wanted.His expression remained cold and unreadable.

I watched him disappear through the doors before turning my attention back to Liam.There was nothing I could do but accept the situation for now and start making a plan. The most important thing was to survive.

Somewhere in this enormous pack, there had to be a way out.I just needed time to find it and until then, I would play along.I would learn their rules, learn the layout of the territory, and figure out how to escape without being caught.

I had made a promise to Lisa, and I would come back for her.No matter what it took, I was going home.Even if I had to deceive an entire werewolf pack to do it.

The room Beta Liam had taken me to was surprisingly beautiful.After everything I had been through, I hadn't expected anything close to comfort. There were clean sheets, a comfortable bed, and several changes of clothes waiting for me.

A few minutes after Liam left, food was delivered to my room.I didn't waste any time.

I ate hungrily, practically devouring everything in front of me. I hadn't forgotten what it felt like to be starved in that dungeon, and I had no intention of going hungry again.

Once I finished eating, I changed into something more comfortable and finally allowed myself to relax.

Exhaustion washed over me almost immediately.Before I knew it, I had fallen asleep.

What I didn't know was that when I woke the next morning, I would be fighting for more than my freedom.

Cold water suddenly splashed across my face.

I gasped and jolted awake.Before I could even understand what was happening, two warriors grabbed me and dragged me out of bed.

“Wait! What are you doing?” I asked in a panic.

They ignored me, and fear gripped my chest as they pulled me through the corridors.

Where were they taking me?My question was answered when I was brought before Vivian, their Luna.

I should have expected this.

I never believed my time in this pack would be smooth, especially after the way Vivian had reacted during the selection, but this was beyond cruel.

I barely had time to look at her before she stepped toward me.

“Who the fuck are you, slut?” she shouted.

I remained silent,I wasn't going to give her the satisfaction of seeing me afraid.

Her expression darkened then her hand struck my face.The slap snapped my head to the side, and pain spread across my cheek.

“I'm talking to you,” she hissed. “Or are you mute?”

She stepped closer until her face was inches from mine.

I could feel the anger radiating from her.

“Well, if you won't say anything…”

A cruel smile slowly appeared on her face.

“Let's see how well you behave after what you're about to experience.”

My stomach tightened.She reached out and grabbed my chin, forcing me to look at her.

“Surely the Alpha wouldn't want a plaything that has already been used by someone else, don't you think?”

My blood ran cold, I understood exactly what she intended to do and I knew I couldn't let her.

I struggled as the two warriors stepped toward me, their hands reaching for my clothes.

“Take them off,” Vivian ordered coldly. “Tear them off if you have to. A slut like her doesn't deserve such luxury.”

My heart pounded violently against my chest.I tried to pull away, but the warriors held me firmly.Then

Vivian spoke again, her voice filled with hatred.“And fuck her until she dies or passes out. I don't care which. Then dispose of the body.”

My entire body went cold at her words.

“I refuse to share the Alpha with anyone,” she spat.

My clothes were already half torn, and panic began to overwhelm me.I couldn't let them do this.My fingers curled into fists as I considered using the little magic I had left.

But if I did, they might discover what I really was.They would see my bunny features and find out I'm from the Beast clan. I intended to keep that secret as long as I could.

I couldn't risk exposing my identity.Just as one of the warriors reached for me again, the door suddenly burst open.

Everyone froze,I looked toward the entrance.Alpha Alex stood there his expression was terrifyingly calm.

He didn't say a word he simply walked

toward Vivian.She barely had time to react before his hand struck her across the face.

Slap!

The sound echoed through the room.

Everyone went silent.Vivian staggered to the side, one hand flying to her cheek as she stared at him in disbelief.

I stared at Alex too,I had never seen anyone strike their Luna or partner before and judging by the expressions on the warriors' faces, neither had they.

Alex's eyes were cold enough to make the entire room feel frozen.

“What the hell did you just order them to do?” he demanded, his voice laced with anger.

“I didn't mean it,” Vivian stuttered.

Her voice trembled, but Alex didn't seem interested in hearing her excuses.

His hand struck her across the face again.The second slap made Vivian stumble backward, clutching her cheek as she stared at him in disbelief.

Alex didn't even spare her another glance.

He bent down and lifted me into his arms.I stiffened immediately, surprised by the sudden contact.His hold was firm but careful, as though he was making sure I wouldn't fall.

“No one touches what's mine, Vivian,” he said coldly.

His eyes finally settled on her.“Let this serve as a warning.”

Vivian's face paled.

“I think I've been too lenient with you over the years,”he said.

His voice became even colder.“Don't appear anywhere near my room or my office until I tell you otherwise.”

Vivian lowered her head, unable to argue.

Alex didn't wait for a response.He turned and carried me out of the room.I remained silent, still trying to process everything that had just happened.

The moment we stepped into the corridor, I noticed a woman walking close behind him.Something about her immediately caught my attention.

She looked different from the other women in the pack.There was something strange about her presence, something that made me feel as though I had seen her somewhere before.

Then I noticed the faint aura surrounding her.

A witch.My curiosity grew, but before I could ask anything, Alex continued down the corridor with me in his arms.

He eventually took me to the pack doctor.The moment we entered, he carefully lowered me onto one of the beds.

“I want her examined,” he ordered.

The doctor immediately nodded.I looked at Alex, still confused by everything that had happened.

I had expected him to be angry with me.Instead, he had rescued me and I couldn't understand why.

Especially after he had just called me his. Maybe I was overthinking things. He probably didn’t want damaged goods, especially when the future of his heirs was at stake.

The pack doctor, William, examined me carefully, checking the wounds on my arms and the bruises left on my body. But after only a few minutes, his expression changed.

He stared at my skin in disbelief.“What?”

I looked down.The wounds that had been visible only moments ago were already fading.

My skin had healed almost completely, leaving behind nothing but smooth, unmarked flesh. The healing was happening so quickly that even I was surprised.

William continued examining me, clearly fascinated by what he was seeing.

His gaze lingered a little too long ,almost like he was checking me out and drooling.

I shifted uncomfortably.He seemed to realize what he was doing only when Alex cleared his throat.

William immediately straightened and immediately apologised “I'm sorry, Alpha.”

Alex's expression remained cold.William swallowed before looking back at me.

“Hmm… the young lady appears to be fine. Her injuries are healing remarkably fast.”

He hesitated before asking“She can heal. What exactly is she?”

I remained silent,It was obvious he wouldn't know.

Bunny Beasts were almost impossible to identify through ordinary testing. Our clan had hidden our identities for generations, and our healing abilities were something we guarded carefully.

Besides, the medical facilities here were nowhere near as advanced as the ones in my clan.

There was no way he could figure out what I was from such basic examinations.

“Okay,” Alex said simply.

William nodded and returned to his work.

I thought that meant the examination was over, but Alex suddenly bent down and lifted me into his arms again.

My body immediately stiffened.I was still uncomfortable being carried around like this.

Apparently, he noticed.He stopped walking and looked down at me.

Without saying anything, he lowered me to the floor near the door.

Then he turned toward the woman who had been following him.“Take her back to her room.”

The woman nodded.“Yes, Alpha.”

I glanced at her again ,and that strange feeling returned.There was something familiar about her, but I couldn't place it.

I looked back at Alex.For some reason, I couldn't understand his actions.

One moment, he had chosen me as his breeder.The next, he was protecting me from his own Luna, carrying me to the doctor, and making sure I returned safely to my room.

I didn't know what Alpha Alex wanted from me.

What was he playing at? I thought to myself, part of me expected him to be ruthless and abusive like I had heard about werewolves, but his actions showed the complete opposite, and that frightened me more than I cared to admit.