Semua Bab Mated to Three Alphas: Bab 21 - Bab 24

Lyra povMy ankle felt like it was on fire with every step, but I kept moving. I had to. The packhouse was behind me now, but I could still feel Alpha Dominic's hands on me, still hear his threats echoing in my head. Something was definitely wrong with my ankle, it felt like the bones were grinding against each other, and I could barely put weight on it.The marketplace stretched out in front of me, busy with people going about their day. Vendors were calling out prices, kids were running around, and the smell of food filled the air. Good. All these people would help hide me, make it harder for them to find me.I limped into the crowd, trying to look normal even though my clothes were torn and I was obviously hurt. A woman selling bread gave me a strange look, but I kept walking. My heart was beating so fast I thought it might burst out of my chest.Then I saw them. Two pack warriors moving through the crowd, their eyes scanning everyone. Looking for me.I ducked behind a cart full of

Lyra's POV Life under the Toll Collector's protection wasn't perfect, but it was better than anything I'd had in weeks. I got real food and not scraps or leftovers, but actual meals. And most importantly, I had the ring Kyle had given me. It was simple looking, just a plain silver band, but it was special. It masked my wolf scent completely. "With this," Kyle had told me when he put it on my finger, "no one below alpha rank can trace you. You'll be invisible to most hunters." He was right. I'd been here for days now, and no pack warriors had come knocking. But the safety came with a price. I was completely alone, completely dependent on Kyle's money and protection. I had no idea what was happening outside these walls, no idea what came next. I spent most of my time in the small room, staring out the dirty window at the pack house in the distance. It looked so far away now, like something from a dream. Sometimes I'd catch myself remembering better times, moments that felt like they