I awoke in a strange bed, disoriented and alone. Panic surged as memories flooded in. Alpha Kennis had chosen me, and worse, he had marked me! I clutched my neck, the sensation still fresh, a cruel reminder of what he did. I quickly scanned the room, realizing I was wearing a shirt that was far too big, smelling faintly of pine and him.A sudden jolt from my mind-link brought focus. It was Mark, 'Diara, you’ve regained consciousness!''Yes! He marked me! I need to get out!' My heart raced. 'Escape tonight, and meet me on the back road,' he urged, and a wave of relief washed over me. I felt some hope.As I slipped out of the room, I nearly collided with one of Kennis's men, the beta, Louis. “Hello, chosen Luna,” he teased, a smirk playing on his lips.“Hi,” I managed, my voice a whisper. “I really need to—”He stepped in my way, blocking my path. “Alpha doesn’t want you to leave. He doesn't want you to attempt escape again.”The absurdity sparked a nervous laugh. “I’ve accepted my fate
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