All Chapters of I Walked Away: Chapter 1 - Chapter 8

Fiona's POVRhett walked in to find me with a silver dagger, pressing it against Sierra's swollen belly."You've gone too far, Fiona," he said, his eyes a dark abyss I could not fathom.Staring back at him, I challenged, "Does a she-wolf who tries to secure her place with a pregnancy even deserve your defense?"He was a stone, his emotions locked away.Only when Sierra, weak and desperate, clawed at his leg did he show a flicker of feeling."Rhett... our pup... the future Alpha King..."Her sobs tore through the silence, slicing into Rhett's resolve.He shut his eyes, and when they reopened, he was transformed, half-man, half-beast.His lethal claws then threatened my throat."You'd deny me heirs, Fiona, when you can't have one? Your jealousy is hideous."His fury bore into me, squeezing my heart with an iron grip.The werewolf who once claimed, "You are my everything, I only want you," was ready to end me for another.I swallowed the lump in my throat, refusing to let the

I woke up finding myself in the royal infirmary.I overheard the healer congratulate Rhett, "Alpha King, it's a miracle. Luna Queen's body has adapted in an extraordinary way, and the little one inside her... might just make it into the world safely."I froze, my hand instinctively going to my stomach.A little one...My frail human form was actually nurturing his pup...Rhett's face was half-shrouded in the flickering firelight, his expression unreadable.Time dragged on until he snuffed out the smoldering herbal wrap in his hand and ground it underfoot. "Keep her in the dark. Get rid of it."The healer sounded unsure, "Alpha King, humans are unique. This pup is a gift from the Moon Goddess. If you get rid of it now, the Luna Queen might never have another chance–"Rhett cut him off, "That's exactly why she can't have this chance. She's too vicious. If she has this pup, Sierra and her pup will never know peace."He added with disdain, "And let's not forget... the filthy human

The werewolves' chilling laughter still rang in my ears as the entrance to the Howling Cave loomed before me.Suddenly, a werewolf's scream pierced the air as he collapsed, a black-feathered arrow through his throat.One of Rhett's wolf guards, face ashen, received an urgent message and dashed to his leader's side."Alpha King! The witch at the Moon Goddess altar has proclaimed an oracle... Fiona is innocent!"Rhett's eyes narrowed, a vein throbbing on his forehead. "What did you say?"The terrified guard prostrated himself, silent.Rhett's subordinates were quick to act, shielding him as they made their way back to the Moon Goddess altar.The witch lay there, weakened, the Eye of the Moon Goddess stone before her glowing softly.Visions danced upon the stone.With just one look, Rhett's voice, rough as gravel, commanded, "Find Sierra and those werewolves of the Shadow Valley, and leave none behind! Anyone who laid a finger on my Fiona–rip them apart and feed them to the scave

Sierra tried to feign ignorance, but Rhett's expression was unreadable.His loyal wolf guards brought the frail witch before her without delay.The witch, with her dying breath, recounted all that the Eye of God had witnessed, leaving Sierra no ground to stand on.Sierra's gaze darted away as tears streamed down her cheeks. "I'm sorry, Rhett. You know Fiona destroyed our pup first! I was so scared, I made a mistake."But it was out of love for you, I swear... I swear I'll never do it again. Please, can't you forgive me just this once? Rhett, please..."Her tears, once her weapon, then fell on barren ground.Rhett was unmoved, his face a mask of stone.With a flick, he cast her aside like a rag doll.Sierra watched him, her tears spent. When no mercy came, she let her mask slip."What now? You're going to pin everything on me?" Sierra's voice was laced with venom, her true colors showing."Wasn't it your command, Rhett? To cast her into the Howling Cave, to leave her to her fa