Chapter 11.

Sorren’s POV

While everyone argued in the Strategy room, my pad vibrated. I immediately grabbed it to check what was going on. I had gotten a text from Nia.

“I need your help.” It read clearly.

“What's going on?” I responded.

“I need passage through your pack.”

I caved after she didn't stop begging. I only raised my head when I saw an opportunity in what seemed to be a very horrible situation.

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I could see the fear that overtook Mira’s face the moment I spoke about the Stone Creek pack. I swallowed hard as it was difficult to watch her in that situation where she was so scared and bothered.

“Don't you want to know why?” I asked after almost a minute of silence.

“Erm… yeah… yeah… why?” She asked, and I shrugged.

“Back in the strategy room, we were debating how to stop the hunters that are looming all around, and apparently, they are headed towards this place.” I said, sitting on a chair.

I nudged at her to take a seat, and it wasn't until she moved that I realized how terribly her legs were shaking. Whoever had traumatized her this much must suffer greatly in my hands.

“Coincidentally, Alpha Harrison wants to pass by our border for one of his stupid missions, so he asked to be welcomed for a night.” I said, and she cowered. “With our collective strength and with the expected arrival of the hunters, we should easily take the win.”

Mira only nodded, fiddling with the hem of her skirt.

“You don't have to worry.” I assured her from where I sat. “I won't let anyone harm you in any way. Neither the hunters nor whoever is from that pack.”

I wasn't sure if she trusted me, but her countenance lightened up a bit.

“Will… will… you sell me back to them if they ask?” She asked, and I frowned, chuckling gently.

She looked at me when I chuckled, and there was a glint of surprise in all the fear that took over her face.

“Even if he offers a billion times the amount I paid for you, I still wouldn't sell you.” I assured her. The sigh of relief that followed was calming.

“What happened in the pack you were in before the Stone Creek pack?” I asked, and she bowed head immediately. She raised it up for a second, and I saw the tears that had already welled up in her eyes. Whatever had happened must have been very traumatizing.

She struggled to find her words as she continuously opened her mouth, and words refused to be uttered.

“It's okay if you don't want to talk about it.” I said, and she calmed down again. “You can relax.”

I was not so sure about why I was still there, but I enjoyed it, and I didn't want to leave.

“So, wanna tell me what you think about my pack?” I asked, and she scratched the back of her head shyly.

“It's the best I've seen.” She said, smiling so much that it reached her eyes, making them more beautiful than every other time. “The people here are kinder and gentler.”

“I'm glad you're enjoying it here.” I said, and she nodded slowly.

I stood up from the chair, and she stood up immediately too.

“If you ever need anything, don't forget to reach out to me.” I said. She forced a smile, and I left the room, making sure no one saw me as I made my way out.

I could not cause her trouble with Selina. I was about to call out for Peter when Selina came out of nowhere.

I guess thinking about the devil now attracts him.

“Hey baby.” She giggled, jumping at me.

“Hey.” I chuckled, catching her.

She pressed a kiss on my lips, and then cleaned the gloss off.

“This is probably the first time I'd see you this close to the strategy room.” I said, and she rolled her eyes as I dropped her gently.

“Well, the Stone Creek pack is arriving tomorrow, so I have to be prepared.” She rolled her eyes.

“You really don't have to do anything.” I shrugged. “No one really cares about what they want. As long as they have a place to sleep for a night.”

“I'm even shocked that you're letting them stay for a night. You don't like anyone in that pack.” She said, and I swallowed hard.

“It's for our gain.” I assured her.

By the time it got a little dark, I walked outside to be alone. I held my sword with me, in anticipation of Khalid for our usual week spars.

I walked over to the usual spot when I heard the unmistakable sound of a sword cutting through air, and it was headed towards me unmistakably.

I immediately swerved backwards, swinging my sword against the one that had come for me. I barely pushed it away as it had almost got to me.

The faceless Luna’s legs screeched to a stop as she was pushed back by the strength of my hit. I slapped my leg just to be sure that it was real as I almost lost my life.

I was almost overwhelmed by the cold aura that filled the area. It was so strong that it'd have brought any normal person to their knees.

“You again.” I growled as it was a hundred percent real.

“Me again.” She chuckled, but I couldn't see her face. It looked like she had a mask on her face. Her hair had gotten a little longer and her sword looked like it had claimed the lives of a few people.

“Who are you and what's your name?” I asked, looking for every weak point I could exploit.

She remained silent, maintaining a stance that indefinitely described her as an insanely great swordsman.

“What do you want?” I asked, holding my sword tight.

“Your head.” She chuckled, charging towards me with full strength.

“You can't have that.” I growled, drawing my sword as she aimed for my head.

My mission with this one is simple… Kill her!