CHAPTER 13

AMELIA’S P.O.V

The hair at the back of my neck stood on end when I heard her words. Fear gripped me and it took every effort I had to not begin to hyperventilate. I was scared and terrified and I wanted nothing more than to crawl into a hole and hide.

I tried to recall the man I saw coming out of the lake. He was shrouded by shadows and he looked every bit the terrifying monster I have heard about. I couldn’t help but remember the stories I heard father and the members of our pack say and I wondered if he was looking for me so he could finally punish me for coming onto his territory and running away from him.

“The Alpha is looking for me,” I repeated and she nodded.

“My name is Clara by the way,” she said in a sing song voice, “I am going to take you to him.”

I swallowed down my fear and looked up at the girl, “Is he angry with me?” I asked, “For running away at the lake. Did I somehow disrespect him?”

“What are you talking about?” she sounded genuinely confused, “How would you