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Eva

As soon as I had finished getting dressed, which took me only a few minutes, I was prepared to go with my brother. Even though I was hoping against hope that Russell would be okay and that he would come save me from the alpha's grasp, my heart was pounding wildly with fear. The two of us had no intention of breaking away from the pack, but I knew there was no way out. Never did we plan to move anywhere else in the pack before we were mated, but under the current conditions, it seems unlikely that we will be able to.

When my brother walked into my room and asked me coldly, "Are you ready?," I was probably unable to think straight and was on the verge of passing out.

So as to calm my nerves, I took a deep breath and then managed to stutter out a weak "yes."

My thoughts returned to the clock as I hoped that Russell would soon be here.

In case you were wondering, neither Russell nor I have ever had any kind of sexual encounter, and neither of us told my brother about it. So this alpha would rob me of my first night with my virginity, making me hate myself, my future, and everyone in this pack.

I walked slowly toward my brother until we were outside, where he grabbed my hand and we both stopped to see if Russell had arrived. When my brother hurried me into the car, I glanced out the window and recognized an elderly neighbor. They said hello, but all I did was nod politely and retreat to the safety of my vehicle.

I felt my body tremble as I watched my brother pull away from me; I opened the car window and stared at him in disbelief. Because of this, I was able to deduce that it wasn't my brother's car, but rather another royal car. Without a shadow of a doubt, one of the Alpha's cars. 'Where are you going?' I yelled at him. " Where exactly are you going? Derek! You mustn't leave me here alone, okay?"

And I'll never forget the way he stared at me, as if I were trapped in that place with no way out but to leave.

There was no way I was getting out of there alive, and I had given up hope long before that.

With a silent prayer in mind, I reached up and touched the necklace hanging around my neck, then looked down at the picture of Russell. The thought of establishing a mental connection with Russell and having him hear my pleadings of "please, Russell, help me" filled me with optimism.

My heart was pounding so hard in my chest that I thought I might stop breathing. As I closed my eyes, I tried to contain the tears that were welling up in my eyes. A man who looked to be one of the alpha's warriors got into the car, locked the door, and settled into the driver's seat. Undoubtedly, he was worried that I might try to get away. They all knew that I wasn't a whore and that I was in love with someone else.

We were only a few minutes into our ride, but it felt like hours before we reached the castle. This castle wasn't where the alpha's luna and their pups lived; instead, it was where the alpha could have fun with his sluts and do his dirty work.

As the driver helped me out of the car and showed me the exit, I took a few deep breaths to calm my nerves. The only people I could see were the two guards posted by the gate, and from what I could tell, they were alone. The driver took me to the castle's main gate, where he waited while I walked through and locked the door behind me.

I was rendered helpless below the waist and unable to yell out in agony. Once I finally meet the alpha, I've decided I'll beg for mercy.

I hoped that he would have compassion for me and free me from my captivity.

I can't believe what a dolt I was!

When only seconds had passed, the alpha began strutting confidently down the stairs. Overall, he came across as pompous, self-absorbed, and royal. Although he was approaching his forties, he didn't appear to be more than thirty.

Without any trace of shame in his eyes, he regarded me as though I were a prize he had won and as though I were something he owned.

After putting my thoughts aside, I knelt before him. I begged him, "Please, alpha, let me go," but he didn't answer me. " I'm committed to my mate. We also love each other very much. I'm not only seriously considering marrying him, but I already have!"

After that, I revealed to him the diamond ring that Russell had given me the day before.

The alpha gave me the evil eye before grabbing my shoulders and helping me to my feet. The moment I got to my feet, he scoffed and said, "I don't fucking care. For tonight, at least, you belong to me. Maybe I'll keep you as my... slave forever."

After that, I just stared ahead, terrified and bewildered.

My voice shook as I stutter-asked, "w-what? But then why? You have a luna and everyone treats her with respect; you also have puppies; but I am not your slave and never will be."

He laughed as heartily as if I had just told him a joke. “You have got to be kidding. One of two things will happen: either you'll do everything I say or your brother and your mate will die. This point in time, the decision is entirely up to you."

I loved Russell very much, but I knew I couldn't let him turn me into a slave at that time, so I turned my head and pointed the tip of my nose at him, saying, "No, I refuse to be your slave.  You're free to act however you like."

The alpha's face flushed with anger and frustration, and he yanked me by my hair and dragged me upstairs, where I fought with him and tried to get away but ultimately failed. In spite of being repeatedly punched in the face, all I could yell was, "Russell!"

While I was in the alpha's bedroom being restrained, Russell burst in shouting, "let her go now!" as if he had heard me or was following us.

Russell was the one who gave orders to the alpha, despite the alpha's higher rank. I couldn't fathom how Russell had made it to the castle so quickly, much less how the guards could have let him in. Still, I had faith that he would do whatever it took to save me from the clutches of these scumbag alpha.

I couldn't help but smile when Russell snatched the alpha away from me and I announced, "Russell, you are here."

Russell hugged me tightly and then pushed me out the door, saying, "Run now," but I couldn't go because I didn't want Russell to have to face the alpha alone.

The alpha shut the door behind us with a single glance and threw us both with a deadly glare. He then said to Russell, "it's nice to see you here because you'll watch me fucking your lovely girl here now," in an assured voice.

So that he wouldn't have to listen to the foul language any longer, Russell changed into his wolf form. In his wolf form, the alpha was still noticeably faster and larger. The alpha and Russell got into a fight, and the alpha nearly killed Russell in their unrequited conflict before Russell grabbed one of the knives from the table and stabbed him in the heart.

It was indeed Russell who ended the alpha.

I blacked out at the sight of blood spattered across the entire scene.

After what felt like an eternity, I finally opened my eyes and found myself in Russell's house. Russell seemed genuinely terrified throughout what seemed to me like a nightmare. He brought me a water glass. " Just drink this now. Time is of the essence. Currently, our only option is to make a hasty exit."

Incredulous, I questioned, "What? Why?”

Though his intentions were good, Russell's hands were icy as he cupped my cheeks and sat on the bed next to me in an attempt to comfort me and warm me up. " I took out the pack leader, and now the rest of the wolves will follow me anywhere I go," Russell boasted. "You can either stay where you are and let me escape the pack by myself, or you can come with me."

Without hesitation, I gave my assent to this.

"I'll be there with you in a heartbeat. There is no way out of this: we must either stay together or perish together.