3.Taken by Rogues

Colette

As dinner began, I helped serve the meal. Not allowed to sit down with my family as Alex and his parents join us. I always thought they liked me, but they seem to be ignoring me. As they begin eating, I make sure their drinks are topped off. I used this time. I was told I could eat in the kitchen with the other staffers. I ran up to my room and grabbed my bag. I open my secret hiding place under a footboard on the floor and pull the money I have saved over the years. I throw it in my duffle bag, slinging it over my shoulder. I take off for the woods, once at the border clutching my chest as I break our bond.

“I, Colette Stevens, Omega of the Red Moon pack, reject you Alexander Isom as my mate as you claim another.”

I wait for the pain, but nothing happens. I rush through the forest for as long as I can. Taking short breaks as I come to a spot I can rest. Then I hear a branch snap. I look around in the darkness. Wishing I had night vision like my family does. I look around, and suddenly I am grabbed from behind.

    “Gotcha sweetheart.” The man calls out from next to my ear. Then he sticks out his grimy tongue and licks the side of my face. I swing my arms for him to release me. He pulls me closer to him. I can tell by his ratchet scent that he is a rogue. “You will be a nice addition to my collection.” He murmurs next to my ear. Other rogues step out from the darkness. They smile at me with a disgusting grin filled with rotten teeth.

    “Please let me go!” I beg harder than I ever have before. I heard that women and children have gone missing. Now I am with the actual men.

    “Sorry, we need some new women to help us grow our clan.” The man who I assume is the leader walks towards me. Taking my chin in his hand, he leans in like he is about to kiss me. I swing my head, then headbutt him. “You bitch!” he swings and slaps me hard across my face. “Take her to the tent with the others. He tells his men as they carry me over their shoulder. My hands and feet are tied with rope, I get to a campsite, and I am tossed to the floor. I looked around in the darkness seeing about ten women huddled together. All tied together and attached to the wooden frame of the tent. The leader walks in and smiles at his prizes. I just wonder how the hell I will get out of here. I keep my eyes low, so I am not on his radar. Then he points walking around the room of women. “Eeny-Meanie-Minnie- “He points his finger between the women. “Moe,” he points to the woman just next to me as she begins to cry. Get her up. Bring her to my tent,” he tells his men, who sneer eagerly as they untie her. She screams and struggles trying to get away. All the other women begin to huddle together as she is taken away.

    “The boss wants the new girl.” He smiles and looks at me. I clutch my hands to my heart. Shaking my head no.

    “You heard him. Get up bitch!” He walks over and grabs me by the hair. Then he drags me out of the tent towards the larger tent that is next door. I am dragged over dirt and rocks as we enter the tent. The guard throws me to the ground. I keep my head down. Fear is finally getting the best of me; I remain on the ground not moving an inch. My head low.