Lucian's POV -
I ran through the woods. Jake was feeling morose, "Our mate loves another," He said mournfully. "Kill him," he hissed.
I ran even further. I was away from Alice to keep her safe, from myself. I didn't want to hurt her. Suddenly, the smell of burning timber filled my nostrils. My ears twitched, then her bloodcurdling scream filled my head. I dashed back towards the cabin.
"No no no no!" I screamed and ran into the burning inferno. Alice had fainted, crouching near the bed.
"Please don't die!" I shouted.
Shifting into my human form, I took out the key from the hidden drawer in the bed. The key was always there, she just did not know it. I unclasped the lock and released her foot from the manacle, which was tightly bound on her ankle. She had tried to shift, but the mana
