~ Essence' POV ~
Seeing the flames, my whole body trembled in fear. I remember the man who used to threaten me by pushing my face near the fireplace.
The people whom my father chose as my future husband, nobody was a decent person. Whenever I was thrown out of their packs, my dear family used to curse me for failing to keep my mates happy.
They never asked me about my pain and suffering, but they were always worried about their relationship with the other noble packs.
I was stupid to think that there would come a day when their cold eyes would turn warm. That there would be a day when I would be accepted, but I was wrong.
"The whole damn store is burning down. I don't think that we will be able to get out of here alive." I heard Ashley's voice, but I could still not hear anything fro
