Isla's POV:I jumped in the other direction in time and escaped it's sharp fangs by a second of time difference. I crawled on my all fours to the path leading back to the party hall. I tried to outrun the wild wolf but it was faster and aggressive. He caught on me with just a single jump and I crashed on the ground, hitting my face. "Help! " My screams echoed in the open place and I saw one soldier watching me and then he ran towards me. The wolf was unbothered by the man and when he tried to pull the sword in his chest, the wolf caught him by his head and threw his head less body in a corner. His fangs tore my dress and I could feel the sharp teeth piercing in my skin drawing some blood out. He growled and grabbed my arm in his mouth and dragged me behind him like a rag doll. 'He is too powerful for us! " Riley shouted. I struggled to free myself from his grip and continued shouting for help. Tears blinded me but I saw the shadow of Alpha Caden running to me from the hall. He

Isla's POV:After his announcement, Alpha Caden was gone from the chamber for the rest of the evening and night too. My anxiety was palpable as I contemplated the impending training session. The Alpha had always been strict and demanding, but recently, their anger had reached new heights. I understood the importance of giving my best in order to avoid further provoking the Alpha. The thought of angering them more sent a chill down my spine. Determined to excel, I took it upon myself to prepare diligently. There were enough books in his chamber which I could go through. I read the training manuals, seeking any advantage I could gain. With each passing hour, my determination grew stronger, fueled by my desire to prove myself and to find a way to gain the Alpha's approval. I knew that by showcasing my dedication and commitment during training, I could potentially quell the Alpha's anger and establish myself as a valuable member of the pack. Alpha Caden did come back later at night and

Isla's POV:"Alpha Caden has asked everyone to join the pack meeting. Please hurry up. " A young maid told me and left after wishing me a good day. I had just gotten out of the shower and had no idea what actually went wrong now with something in the pack. Whatever it was, I had to be there immediately. I had never joined a pack meeting before because they didn't find me worthy enough to be invited on such a special occasion. As I had heard from other pack members, the meetings with the pack were usually because of a few selected reasons. Such as a punishment to someone, a victory announcement or changing the pack rules. One of the most genuine reasons seemed to be rule changes regarding the border protection because of the attacks. They couldn't simply have arrested the Vampire king after all. I walked through the front door of the pack house, feeling the eyes of elders on me and everyone present there. Their eyes were fixed on where the mark had shone brightly. But they couldn'

Isla's POV: "No, thanks. " He chuckled, " Seriously? I am one of the best trainers out there. I genuinely want to help you because your aura gives me powerful energy. You should practice and learn more about yourself. "His voice had turned serious and I gave him a nod. "I don't want to be strong. I just need to learn basic training. "He shrugged off, " Well, that shouldn't be too difficult then. Can you shift almost immediately? " I shook my head and mumbled, " It takes time. Because I don't shift often. I got my wolf four months ago. "Somehow, talking to him didn't give me anxiety. Instead, I liked how calm he was about getting to know me more. "Then, you should learn about shifting in a few seconds. Once you can link with your wolf, your senses in human form will heighten too. " I was at loss of words because I didn't want to continue the conversation with him. He was a complete stranger to me who was also Alpha Caden's enemy. "Thanks for your suggestion. " I began to walk

Isla's POV: My wolf was whimpering in the corner of my head. She was helpless, in pain, and losing her strength because of the wolfsbane. They had taken me to a far distant place. I could only wish for Alpha Caden to find me. However, severe punishment he would give me, it would be better than to be eaten alive by the vampires. I felt a hard wooden surface under me and heard low mumbling voices around me. "Just tell him. We brought her here according to our deal. "Another one snorted, " Exactly. I don't want any trouble from Caden. If he got to know that we kidnapped his mate, then he would go feral. "Who were they talking about? I crawled a little and my head hit the hard surface, making a loud sound. "Slow down, little wolf. Your man is about to take you from here. "I whimpered and my throat had dried again because of the screaming during the whole ride. My senses had weakened and I couldn't distinguish between any scents around me. But I heard footsteps coming near me whi