We took advantage of this to run away. My heart was pounding in my chest. Ava put a comforting hand on my shoulder. "You did the right thing," she said.
" You also ! " I congratulated her on her bravery.
Despite my fear, I felt a sense of satisfaction knowing that we had stood up for ourselves.
As we walked, I couldn't help but think about what the alpha's men were planning. What could they want from this small, peaceful village? Just a "Breeder"?
"I don't like this," Ava said, echoing my thoughts.
"I agree. We need to be careful," I replied. "We need to figure out what's going on and how we can protect ourselves and the villagers."
Suddenly, a hand grabbed my shoulder, making me jump.
"Sorry to startle you, ladies," said a man, "but I overheard what you were talking about. I might
