Chapter ElevenKendall’s POVFeeling suffocated by the weight of my choices, I fled to the bathroom, seeking comfort in the only place where I could be alone with my thoughts.The tears came fast and hot, streaming down my cheeks in silent torrents as I collapsed to the floor, the sound of my sobs echoing off the walls.But after a while, a new sensation washed over me, one that was far more unsettling. My stomach churned with nausea, and before I knew it, I was retching violently into the toilet bowl, the bitter taste of bile burning in the back of my throat.I stayed there for what felt like an eternity, the pain and despair running over me. But as the minutes stretched on, a new feeling began to take root within me, a feeling of defiance that that I had always had.I couldn’t go back to Declan, couldn’t bear the thought of spending the rest of my days in a loveless marriage, trapped in terrible life of humiliations, a life that was originally of my choosing — what a shame.No, I ha

Chapter ThirteenKendall’s POVAs I dashed through the darkened woods, my heart pounding in my chest, I felt a surge of adrenaline coursing through my veins. Every rustle of leaves, every snap of twigs sent shivers down my spine, but I pushed on, driven by the desperate need to escape.My breath came in gasps as I ran, my muscles burning with exertion. I didn’t know where I was going, didn’t have a plan beyond putting as much distance between myself and Declan as possible.But as I emerged into a clearing, the moonlight casting a glow over the landscape, I saw a path leading towards the mountains in the distance. I recognized those mountains from our journey here, the towering peaks a familiar sight that filled me with hope.If I could reach them, if I could find a way to navigate through the terrain, perhaps I could find a way to escape this nightmare once and for all.But as I pushed myself to keep running, the exhaustion began to take its toll, my legs heavy with fatigue. I stumble

Chapter FifteenKendall’s POVAs I paced back and forth in my room, the weight of my predicament pressing down on me, I knew that escape was futile. Declan had stationed a guard outside my door, a constant reminder of the prison I was trapped in.I glanced out the window, but the darkness of the night offered no comfort to me, no trace of hope. With a heavy sigh, I turned away from the window and began to undress, the blood-stained fabric clinging to my skin, a reminder of the horrors I had endured in that cell. I stepped into the shower, letting the hot water wash over me, cleansing away the blood and grime from my wounds. As the water cascaded down my body, I felt a sense of numbness creeping over me, a detachment from the pain that seemed to define my existence.But even as I tried to push the thoughts from my mind, the memory of the wolf man’s savage attack remained, haunting me like a ghost. Stepping out of the shower, I wrapped a towel around my body and made my way over to the

Chapter Seventeen Kendall’s POVSitting on the edge of my bed, I replayed the events of my recent escapade into the woods in my mind, feeling a pang of regret at my lack of control. My wolf had emerged with a ferocity that frightened me, a stark reminder of the darkness lurking within me.But dwelling on past mistakes wouldn’t help me now. I needed to focus on finding a way out of this hellish situation, and I knew that meant finding something I could use against Declan. And what better place to search for incriminating evidence than his own room?With a sense of determination coursing through me, I rose from the bed and made my way to Declan’s room, my footsteps silent as I crept through the empty hallway. The door to his room loomed before me like a gateway to the unknown, and I hesitated for just a moment before pushing it openHeart pounding with nervous anticipation, I slipped into Declan’s room, the door creaking softly as I closed it behind me. The room was bathed in a dim lig

Chapter NineteenDeclan’s POVI woke with a jump, my heart pounding in my chest as sweat soaked my sheets. Another nightmare, another sleepless night. The memories of that fateful night of the fire accident haunted me relentlessly, refusing to let me find peace even in my dreams.Pushing myself out of bed, I paced the length of my room, the weight of the memories heavy in my mind. My eyes fell upon the shattered photo lying on the floor, and a surge of anger welled up inside me. How dare Kendall intrude upon my space like this?Cursing under my breath, I bent down to pick up the broken pieces, careful to avoid the jagged edges that could cut me. As I did, I felt a sharp sting in my toe, and I winced in pain. Irritated, I tossed the broken photo aside, my frustration mounting quickly.Kendall. The mere thought of her filled me with a rage that threatened to explode out of me. She was the reason my parents were dead, the reason I had been robbed of a normal childhood. And yet, fate had