--Alyssa--As I opened my eyes, I found myself in a room I didn't recognize. Panic surged through me, my heart racing as I tried to remember what had happened. The Alpha King, his pack—everything came rushing back in fragmented flashbacks.Tears pooled in my eyes, and I was on my feet in an instant. I glanced out the window and saw people moving about their day as if nothing had happened. I was in the pack house, high up on the second floor. It felt surreal, knowing that I was trapped here while life continued outside."Grandma," I whispered to myself. The thought of her was my anchor, a reminder of everything I had lost and everything I still needed to fight for.I was still wearing the same clothes I'd worn before the Alpha King had captured me. I had to escape, no matter what. I opened the door slowly, my eyes scanning the corridor for any sign of movement. It was empty, eerily silent. I didn't have much time.I peered down the hallway, gauging the distance to the elevator. My legs

--Alyssa--Grandma always avoided any discussion whenever I tried to tell her about my inability to stay with the alpha king. It seemed like she was purposefully diverting the conversation, perhaps to shield me from the complexities of my situation."Tell me what you did in the tree house," she suddenly asked, her eyes twinkling with curiosity.We were seated on the plush couches, the sunlight streaming through the windows casting a warm glow over the room.I had just taken a refreshing shower, and we were simply lounging around, enjoying each other's company. Guards patrolled outside, their presence a constant reminder of the dangers lurking beyond the safety of our home. Whenever I needed to discuss something sensitive, I communicated with Grandma through our mindlink. The constant surveillance made me feel uneasy, like I was under a microscope."Grandma, the tree house has a secret door that leads to a bedroom and a wardrobe," I began, feeling a sense of relief at finally being abl

--Alyssa--Emily revealed to me the whirlwind of rumors swirling around, all centered on my relationship with the Alpha king. It seemed like everyone had an opinion—some wished they were in my shoes, while others pitied me, fearing the consequences of being mated to such a powerful figure.She recounted how the entire pack was effectively put on lockdown to prevent any word from leaking out about my whereabouts, all out of concern for my safety. This revelation left me astonished; I hadn't realized the extent to which my connection to the Alpha king had put me in the spotlight.Emily didn't hold back, sharing even the intimate details of my grandmother Dorothy's worry and tears upon hearing the news. Despite her attempts to downplay it, I could tell that my grandmother's concern ran deep.What surprised me most, though, was the revelation that the Alpha king hadn't treated my grandmother as harshly as everyone had expected. In fact, rumors suggested he even pleaded with her for inform

--Alyssa--I looked at the man standing in front of me. He didn’t have the typical guard vibe; instead, he exuded an air of royalty and authority. That was when it clicked – he was the Beta. Despite this realization, I didn’t bow or smile. I feigned innocence, pretending I hadn’t figured out his true identity.He simply smiled at me, seemingly unfazed by my demeanor. "I have a message from the king," he said, which piqued my curiosity. "He said to tell you that you will be leaving tomorrow afternoon."That was when I sprang up from the chair, anger bubbling up inside me. Why was the king not understanding that I did not want to go anywhere with him? Every fiber of my being rejected the idea of leaving with him."You can tell him that we have heard. We will prepare and then we will see you tomorrow," Grandma said calmly, but I knew she was lying to him. She wanted him to believe that we were complying with the king’s orders.I smiled inwardly, admiring how well Grandma was handling the

--Alyssa--In the shadows, there stood the Alpha King, staring right at me. That was when I knew that this was the end. I could never run away. The ominous presence of the Alpha King filled me with dread, making my knees weak and my heart pound uncontrollably. How did he know we were running? The question plagued my mind as I turned to look at Grandma. Her demeanor changed instantly; she became suspicious, and the guilt was unmistakably written all over her face.It all began to make sense. Why did she do this to me? Was this the reason she had resisted packing her things and pretended to be unwell? The betrayal stung deeply. Grandma, the one person I had always trusted and loved unconditionally, had sold me out. My chest tightened with grief and disbelief. She had always been my rock, my confidant, and now she was the one who led the Alpha King to us.She stared at the floor now, avoiding my gaze. Tears began to pour from my eyes, hot and bitter, as the reality of her betrayal sunk i