ESTELLE WINTERS
Pain....
Pain in my head, heavy and throbbing.
That was all I felt.
Numbing and....
"Are you awake already?"
My body chilled, trembling at the sound of that voice.
How come....
"Are you surprised to see me?" He asked.
I closed my eyes, refusing to see the god-damned scene.
I didn't need a soothsayer to tell me who was speaking.
"Adriano..."
My voice was hoarse and trembling.
"Good that you can still recognize me" he sneered.
The trembling of my body got intense....how could he?..
How had this monster found me, why did he even do this to me in the first place.
I opened my eyes, looking at the familiar room— his apartment.
Nothing major had changed, the sheets on the bed I was lying on was still white, the lamp, the drapes... except for the wall.
Once empty, on it now hung pictures of him and Elaire, they were happy... and smiling.
"We are engaged now" he informed, I scoffed, brows raised.
"I don't need that information" I snarled, feeling my heart twist — it was definitely not jealousy.
He just smiled, walking towards me.
My breath hitched as I hunched into myself, not wanting to face this monster again.
After all he had done, he still —
Cold hands dropped on my thighs, chilling green eyes staring straight into mine.
Now I could assess his features well.
5 years apart and his face had changed drastically.
He was still handsome, much more better looking than before but there was something about him.
More mature and steady, unlike before.
"How have you been doing all these years Estelle?" He asked, a wicked glint in his eyes.
I shook my head, looking away "Why the f**k did you bring me here, let me go!" I screamed, my chest heaving.
He chuckled, suddenly his hands tightened around my locks, gripping onto them tightly.
I gasped in pain, my eyes bulging.
"You think you have the right to make demands In my own pack, after all you have done?" He gritted, eyes burning with fury.
I bore the pain and spat out, not bothering to defend myself. I knew very well that he won't even believe me.
"And so what?, she is fine isn't she, Even visiting me in the dungeon that day" .
He frowned, letting go of me sharply.
I rubbed my hair, glaring at him.
"What do you mean she visited you In the dungeon?" He asked,His features were twisted in a strange manner.
"You think I will lie about that?, Elaire visited me in the dungeon and asked me to leave the pack, who do you think opened the door for me, the guards?....come on, they hate me so much" I laughed, feeling gleeful at the distorted look on his face
He glared at me, his fists clenched.
"I am going to ask her, and if I ever find out that you are lying, then just know that you are done for" he snarled, with heavy footsteps, he stomped out of the room.
I could feel the fury in those steps, but I didn't mind.
Knowing my evil sister very well, she would definitely deny and swear on the moon goddess that she hadn't come.
But Adriano isn't a fool right?.
I clenched my fists, hurriedly standing up from the bed.
I wasn't going to stay here and wait for him to come back, I was going to leave.
By now, It had dawned on me that everything was a lie.
There was no Tom Walker, and he had never found my mother.
Everything was a ploy for Adriano to capture me.
But why?, he hated the very sight of me, he should be elated that I had disappeared from the life of him and his sweet heart.
So why...
Think later Estelle, Escape now!.
I pushed open the window, my eyes widening in surprise when it creaked open.
As someone who had escaped through a window before, I had gotten some level of proficiency.
Even if it was small, it was enough to leave here.
I quickly hurried to the bed, throwing the pillows to the floor.
I threw off the bedsheets, expertly stringing them into a rope.
Just then, I remembered the door.
Oh no!, I rushed, quickly bolting it, then I moved to the window, still holding the rope in my hand.
Once I had tied it steady and secure, I threw it over the window, holding the other end tightly.
"What the f**k!" I heard the sound of an angry cussing from outside.
My heart skipped a beat, pounding loudly.
It was now or never.
Just before the door strongly burst open, I jumped, holding onto the rope.
My heart jumped in thrill at the thought of escape.
Once my feet touched the soft soil, I heaved a sigh of relief, gathering my dress, I lurched, bolting into the forest without looking back.
"Get her!"
I heard Adriano's voice roar from the distance.
"f**k you Adriano!" I yelled back, stomping my feet on the floor.
Then fled like the wind , cussing under my breath, while thanking Quincy for being such a darling by training me.
Behind, I could hear the angry roars of Adriano and the other warrior wolves as they chased after me, the sound of their paws...fast and furious.
I can't let them get ahold of me, I have to leave.
Nyx and Quincy were waiting for me in the other part of the world.
My muscles burned with the strain, sweat trickling down my forehead.
I just needed to reach the boundary... just as I had done before, they would definitely go back....
I just.....
"Gotcha!"
I slammed into a tree, gasping from the mind numbing pain that shot through my spine and into my head.
Adriano stood in front of me, a sick grin on his face.
He was half naked, a state he enjoyed being In.
Maybe because he loved the whole world seeing his chiseled body or the enticing mermaid lines....
"Get away from me" I groaned angrily, my body shaking with fear.
He laughed, then winked at the other wolves.
Without another word, they turned around and left, leaving just the two of us In the large forest.
Except for the joyful calling of birds and the sound of our feet on the dead dried up leaves on the forest floor, there was no other sound.
I nervously shifted back, an ominous feeling clawing at the pit of my stomach.
"Why are you running, Estelle?" He asked, moving closer.
I turned, trying to leave but he was faster, as swift as a wind, he seized me by my arms, throwing me on the floors of the forest.
My body chilled at the predatory look In his eyes.
His left eyes were a striking golden colour, glimmering and bright.
He had an excited look In his eyes.
I swallowed, crawling back.
His eyes shone brighter and the smirk on his face grew wider .
That bastard!, he was enjoying this.
Chase and catch.
Werewolves loved this.
It gave them the thrill and utmost satisfaction of being a natural born predator.
"Please...." I mumbled, tears brewing in my eyes.
He leaned closer, placing my hands on his chest.
I could feel the muscles underneath my palms.
They were trembling.
He rubbed my legs, drawing me closer to him.
Then he mumbled in a love struck tone.
"Estelle, You don't know how much I've missed you all these years".