Axel
I dragged my body over the ground, being scraped by the earth's elements, over sticks and stones, and through puddles. I felt the heat of the fires all around me. A comeback would not be possible; my estate was up in flames. I'd lost everything again. Our men were strong, but he was stronger. I feared the worst of outcomes. I was never one to admit defeat, but now it was imminent.
I propped myself up against the foundation of the farm house, slowing my breathing to focus on healing. I applied pressure over my wound, and blood was pouring from my abdomen. My wounds always healed, except for the ones caused by another alpha. Those do not heal; the blood seeped through my fingers, running down like a waterfall, shining in the moonlight. The world seemed to sway and rotate right before
