CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE Lailai Pov The man in front of me had a scar on his eye which had sealed it closed. He was bulky and hairy with a mean snarl, the sleeves of his flannel shirt had rolled up to his elbow showing a band of tattoo. I remember him, he was there when I got initiated to the pack. I almost missed the fact but i could remember the face, it was caught on from a brief glance but he was there. “U-I was just asking hi-” he snarled at me interrupting my line of speech. “That didn’t seem like you were asking him any questions, you were harassing him for answers he doesn’t have to give.” The man responded. My eye narrowed and my lips formed in a thin line.  “I wasn’t bullying him,” I answered again. “In fact, i’

Chapter Twenty-threeAtlas POVShe slumped in my arms as I carried her back to the house. I was on my way back to the main house when the sudden rush of danger crawled over my skin. It had led me to the castle where i saw Ares leaving but someone else was there and by the time I reached inside and found her crouched down in the corner with her breathing shallow. Now I was at the door which I kicked open with my feet, Ares was pacing around with his hands raking through his hair. He stopped when he noticed me in the room, there was a slight discomfort in his eyes which was replaced with disdain. His eyes moved to the person cradled in my arms. He turned to retreat, he had chosen to ignore the fact that something was back there and move on like it wasn’t a problem. It was nothing new, Ares had a way of hiding away from his problems rather than facing them head on, he might be the Alpha but his response to emotions are off the charts. Maybe that’s why he is the one leading the pack an

Chapter twenty-fiveLaila PovWhen Kevin told me about the race, i found out that i could use it as a perfect distraction from the problem at hand. I had dressed up in the most casual way possible, gym thighs, sports bra with a cropped hoodie to cover up. Neither Atlas adn Ares were in when i left and i jogged up to where Kevin said they were going to meet up. Ayesha who was talking to one of the guys stopped when she noticed me around, she continued but kept her eyes on me and called me over. I glanced around hoping to see Kevin but he wasn’t there yet and so i moved towards her and stood next to her.“Just make sure they’re at the borders and done with the inspection.” She said.“Yes ma’am.” the man responded and moved out leaving just me and Ayesha.“You’re here.” she stated glancing down at the watch strapped to her wrist. “Yes, i have nothing else better to do.” I answered checking the group of people that were forming around. “Will you be joining the run or will you just watc

Chapter Twenty-SevenLaila PovIt wasn’t a really smart move to go all out to the plains by myself, especially since it was my first time participating in the hunt, but from my instincts, this was the best option I could go with. It was natural to want to follow the rest of the prey into the forest where there would be more protection and a harder chance of getting found and even running away from the hunters if they eventually found them. “What are you doing Laila, you still have the chance to go back and do as Kevin says.” I muttered to myself but my legs kept on forward. It would be bad for me if I got caught a few minutes into the hunt, embarrassing if I was the first. It would just prove to Ayesha and even the rest of the pack that it wasn't any much of a big deal compared to what they expected. To say that the reaction from Atlas or even Ares would be one of disappointment, Atlas mostly, Ares, I’m not so sure. Stop.My legs primed to a halt and my ears pounded as my heart thu

Chapter Twenty-NineAtlas PovIt was halftime and a considerate of Prey’s has been found including Rachael, what surprised me was that Laila, was not yet back neither was Estelle or Desmond.“You’re worrying-” Ares said to me while i searched the incoming prey’s who had been recently captured.“She could be in danger” I responded. “And then what? You’re going to save her? What happened to letting her find out things for herself.” He said watching with me. Rachael found us and walked in our direction with a slight frown on her face.“what is the girl thinking?” She asked quietly. “Kevin said she rushed into the plains, that’s nuts.” She admitted and i sighed.“Its nuts but smart, she’s one of the rest who haven’t been caught.” Ares said comfortbly, he made a small tug with his brows. Neither of us said any more as Ayesha welcomed back the new set. Most of them were exhausted and had injuries which were already healing. They found their friends and smiled in groups as they conversed ab