Semua Bab Alpha’s Mistake: Bab 31 - Bab 38

Milena~Another nightmare.Once again, the blurry images and screams of pain follow me through a dark, lonely path. I’m led into a burning house. Woods eaten up by angry flame fall as the fire deepens into their skeletons.Horror screams with the words 'Help us’ call to me. More demanding with each second. I shiver, hot sweat coats my body, soaking dress and skin as I amble closer. Racing heart attacks with piercing pain as I slowly approach the house.I clutch my chest, hitting it hard over and over to stop the unbearable ache as the screams deepen. Those voices are unfamiliar but familiar in an unexplainable way. A strange chill wave surrounds, pulling closer to the burning house.I try to resist, battling for safety as greater fear envelops me. But strangely, it seems I belong with those screams. Those dying people in the burning house share a profound bond with me. The force drags further while I haul backward for survival. And then it comes—a voice filled with agony, ‘Betrayal!

Milena~All my thoughts have been about freedom. Little effort on ways to hide Nana better. What was I thinking? That Vladimir won’t request to see her someday when it’s the first thing mates do when they meet at the Full Moon Tree.What should I say to Vladimir? He is my mate, connected to Nana. If I lie about her, he will sense it before the words leave my mouth. His wolf can sense Nana’s energy and will tell if she roars.Our human forms can tell lies, but our animal forms can’t. If I lie to Vladimir about Nana, this animal who is already fighting to be with her mate won’t keep mute.She will roar more than thunder.“Hey.” Vladimir snaps his fingers at my face, snapping me out of my thoughts. “My rules are simple. If you delay anymore answers,” he points at my butt, “I will spank it hard and bare—”“She has not gotten the chance to run,” I respond in a shaking voice. How did I come up with the response so fast?“Why?” he asks.“Because you sold me off.”“That has nothing to do with

Milena~Cold gentle breeze kisses my skin as we travel deeper into the ocean. I brush my arm, finding warmth. My gaze never stops roaming around the pale faces of the people.For a pack as rich as Virethorn, sad to see how malnourished the people are. Since my understanding of life matured, I’ve never paid attention to the common citizens.Why haven’t I? Or the question should be, why am I concerned about the pack members? Life isn’t fair to me either. Never has been from birth. “Hey.” The young man brushes his shoulder against mine. “You seem lost. Is this your first time?”“First time on what?” I stare down at him.“Escaping.” He laughs. With a finger circling in the air, he adds, “Taking adventures that you shouldn't.”How is it any business of his what I do?“I’m not escaping.” If that will shut his mouth.“Clearly, you are.” With a smirk, he taps a torn part of my dress. “I know a runner when I see one.”“I’m not runn—”“Stefan,” he cuts in.And I drag in a breath of annoyance,

Milena~If someone mentioned I would find sleep in storming moments, trust me to curse out the person’s soul. Who sleeps when their house is on fire? Well, I do. There are some natural things you can’t fight in life, and sleep is one of them. I let nature take over me. No idea how long. It isn't long before Stefan taps my shoulder. “Hey, wake up. Some officers are here to inspect.”“Officers,” I ask, slurring. “What do they want?” Scratching my chin, a yawn escapes me.“Nothing you can offer.” Stefan pushes my head off his shoulder with a finger. “They are here to carry out their duties.”“Has the ship stopped again?”“Not yet, but now. We are in the North wing.” He rummages inside his faded brown bag, bringing out a red crest. “This is important for our pass.” Stefan places the light iron on my thigh. It falls off. “Holy shit! Don’t design the piece with a scratch. It took a while to successfully steal it.”I pick up the crest. “Sorry for—eehh!…You're a thief?” My eyes bug out.He