Alpha's Pet

chapter 6

Evony~

As night fell I laid in the pile of blankets and pillows Ethan brought me and watched the night sky from the small window in the cottage.

Ethan went back to the packhouse to take care of some things, he wasn't worried about any rouges coming into the territory, being this close to winter they probably wanted to find somewhere warmer to be.

I sighed and got out of my cozy little bed and stepped outside, I glanced over to where I imagined the wolf earlier. Chills ran up my spine and I shivered. Did I really imagine it? It seemed so real. If only I could search for a scent or tracks, but my sense of smell wasn't very good and neither was my eyesight at night. I really was a pathetic, excuse for a wolf... I could never be a leader...this pack despises me already anyways...I've always wanted to run away and find somewhere I can be free, away from the hateful glares and abuse...

Looking up at the full moon in the sky I wondered why I was being punished? While my father lived the nightlife. Was it because of the circumstances of my birth? Probably, the so-called moon goddess only cared for the strong and able... But im merely a runt... an omega... No maybe even a rouge... A chill ran down my spine from standing outside in the dark.

I turned back and went inside the cottage, before laying in my little makeshift bed I blew out the candle and turned my back to the window. I had a feeling my torment would be over soon, one way or another. I repeated those words in my head as my eyes grew heavy and started to close. Soon after I fell into the darkness of sleep.

Hours later.

I woke up later in the night, I could tell I was only asleep for a few minutes because I was lucid at the time, but something woke me up, I could feel goosebumps running across my skin, but I wasn't cold? I closed my eyes to try and resume my sleep but something was bothering me, it was As if something was coming and I could sense it...

When I heard the doorknob turn I froze and a deathly chill ran down my spine as my stomach dropped. Who would be out here at night?! Was it Ethan? I glanced back at the door carefully curiosity and fear both pecking at me from the back of my mind.

The door slowly opened and a tall male figure stepped into the cottage. It was too dark to see much but I could tell that definitely was not Ethan.

I adverted my eyes and shut them while remaining as motionless as I possibly could. i didn't want them to know I was awake. Maybe it was one of the scouts? He probably was looking for somewhere to rest for the night. I kept my breath short and as steady as possible but my heart felt like it was going to beat out of my chest or give away the fact I was awake. If it was a scout, once he noticed me he would leave. Was this a rouge? What should I do?! I'm stranded in the forest with no way to run or fight.

I Could hear the click of the door shut but I could sense the man was still in here with me. I wouldnt dare look at him, I need to stay calm to think of a way to escape right now my only advantage is that he doesn't know im awake.

I listened closely for footsteps but he was silent before I knew it he was next to me, he kneeled down behind me and I swear my heartbeat increased tenfold.

I squeezed my eyes shut hoping he would disappear or leave, I couldn't fight off another attack, not in the state I was in... but that wasn't going to happen my luck had long ago run out.

Feeling his hot breath on my neck, a feeling of helplessness overcame me. He leaned over moving the hair away from my face before whispering in my ear." You're not fooling anyone little one, I know you're awake." His voice was gentle and Huskey it caused a strange feeling to run through my entire body.

Before I could process what was happening, I was forced to turn over onto my back and squealed in shock, my eyes flew open and I was met with the dark figure, all I could see of him was his glowing golden eyes that stared right through me. He had me caged under him, as he hovered over me with his arms on either side of my head.

The vulnerability was only the beginning of what he made me feel, and it terrified me. I stared right back into his eyes that felt like they were burning into my soul, I didn't understand what this new feeling was, building in my stomach but it was similar to one I already knew. Fear.

If it wasn't for the burning pain in my back I probably would have melted on the spot or become hypnotized by just his eyes alone, but if I did, I had a feeling something bad would happen to me, so my fight or flight instincts kicked in and I grabbed the closest thing to me and smashed it across his head.

He snarled and jumped back slightly. I struggled to quickly get out from under him and get onto my feet. I made a dash for the door only to be grabbed by my arm and pulled back, he pushed me against the wall. I cried out from shock and pain. How was he so fast?!

He held me by the shoulders against the wall and growled. "The hell!?" I could see under the moonlight coming from the window, half of his face, and it was now covered with blood running down from his head. I must have hit him pretty good.

Attempting to push him off seemed to be futile because he was way stronger than I expected. He got more agitated the more I struggled but because of the pain from him pinning me to the wall, my back was burning and fueling my instincts to try and escape.

"Stop it!...dont be scared...im not gonna hurt you..." He snarled and I flinched before freezing for the moment. He wasn't a pack member as far as I could tell but he had dominance radiating off him in waves.

He brought his face closer to my neck again and Inhaled my scent, I swear he purred before wrapping his arms around me and running his lips across the skin on my neck. I gasped from the feeling, it felt good. I wasn't sure why, I should have been disgusted but instead I was, enjoying it?

He squeezed me tighter and it caused my backside to sting. This embrace felt so good, so much so that I wanted to melt in his arms but again the pain was a hook to draw me out of whatever horrible fate he had in store for me, the thought of Kai and his intentions only made this feel like 'de Ja Vu and I wouldn't let anyone do that to me!

So I did the first thing I could think of and bit his ear.

He snarled and pushed me away, before putting a hand to his head and looking at the Blood I drew. I could see his reaction quite clear he was a little startled but he was also getting pissed.

I took the chance and ran out the door into the forest. No way I was looking back or stopping, I needed to get back to the packhouse asap so I ran. "Wait!"

I could hear the crack of bones and his grunts as he shifted behind me. s**t!, he was going to hunt me down, there's no way i can outrun him in his wolf form.

Soon after I could hear him howl into the night. Was he crazy?! My entire pack would hear him and hunt him down! I quickly made my way towards the packhouse. Hopefully, someone would stop the man before he could reach me. A dreadful thought came to mind and it made my stomach churn was this guy one of my father's friends?' Did he get sent after me and decide to have some 'fun. I stumbled over a root and could hear the man growling.

No, that can't be it...my father left, he wouldn't let anyone 'take care' of me while he's gone...wait, my father wouldn't just leave without knowing in secured inside the pack house...somethings wrong... Where were the scouts who patroled pack territory? They should have tracked down this man already if he was an intruder!

The wolf chasing me barked and I looked back to see he was close behind and quickly gaining. I ran as hard as I could and could hear him get closer but before he could catch me, another wolf jumped out of the bushes ahead of me and tackled my pursuer to the ground. I stopped myself and watched them both quickly get to their feet snarling and snapping their fangs towards each other, and from behind, I could recognize who my savior was from the hazel brown color of his fur.

"Ethan!" I shouted both happy to see him and concerned that this was going to turn into a bloody fight.

Ethan started to transform back into his human form, and my joy of having him come to my rescue quickly fell away... Ethan glanced back at me during his transformation.

"Run! Get out of here and get as far away as you can! Find somewhere safe!" He shouted over his shoulder before turning his attention back to the man ethan looked unsure and panicked already... He was one of the best fighters in the pack why did it almost seem like this wasn't a fight he wanted to get into.

The black wolf who had been chasing me before was stood firmly in place staring us down, no staring me down...with a burning gold gaze...

Ethan growled at him drawing his attention away from me. "Shift and fight me like a real man!"

There was a pause as the wolf finally started to shift.

As he stood in the moonlight I could see just how beautiful my pursuer actually was this wasn't some old creepy man or disfigured filthy rouge...I was frozen in place from the sight before me and when he looked at me, our eyes were locked onto each other. I could see he had a burning desire to continue his chase but he couldn't with Ethan in the way. And his smirk gave me chills. His body was that of a god and his face was just as equally handsome with messy black hair and a 5 o'clock shadow any girl would fall head over heels for this man. Was he from another pack?

Ethan snarled at the man grabbing his attention.

"What are you doing! Get out of here Ev!" He shouted while crouched down ready to fight.

I snapped out of my daze and swallowed hard one of them might get hurt or die in this fight. i could see ethan was anxious and this stranger was completely composed... I forced myself to turn and run, I couldn't watch, and I couldn't help. I need to get back to the packhouse and get help!

I ran as fast as I could away from the fight before it could even start, my lungs were burning and my wounds started to ache as my previous adrenaline started to lessen.

As I got closer to the packhouse I realized just how bad our situation was. I watched in horror as all our pack soldiers were outside bound by their hands and kneeling before a few men I didn't recognize. I took a few steps back. What am I supposed to do now?! Who do I get for help?

Two of the strange men happened to notice me and started coming towards me. I snapped out of my panic and decided to run in another direction maybe find somewhere to hide until someone came for me.

But before I could they grabbed me and threw me to the ground hard.

"Where do you think you're going? Trying to escape, are you? Don't tell me your one of those damn kade supporters." One spoke above me. I was too stunned by the pain on my backside to respond or even understand what he meant by that...

I tried to push myself up but the other man pushed me back down with his foot on my back, and searing hot pain started to make its appearance. I cried out in pain and tears started to well up in my eyes making my vision blurry along with the pain. I tried to speak but my voice was quiet and hoarse from the pain and exhaustion of running.

"You're not going anywhere she-wolf, I don't know how you got away but let this be your first lesson, we are faster, stronger, and better at tracking than any of you so if you try to run again, we won't be so kind. He put more pressure on my back and I cried out in pain again. It hurt so much, I feel my wounds open again and my blood starting to soak the bandages.

As soon as his foot stopped putting pressure on my back I took a shaky breath.

I could see another man walk up with a look of disgust on his face as he stared down at me." God this is pathetic for any wolf, Are all these pack members this weak." He angrily spat at the ground beside me seeming quite annoyed he seemed like he was one of power or even possibly in charge... "Get her inside with the rest of them..."

"Tell those female guards to keep a better eye on their captives before I do it for them..."

Before I could adjust or let the pain settle, I was pulled up to my feet harshly and taken inside the packhouse where I saw the few women and children of my pack gathered in one of the bedrooms. I also noticed the ones who were guarding them were female warriors, how was that even possible?

I was shoved towards one of them by the man who had a hold on me.

"You let one escape! She's already been warned." He spoke up annoyed.

The female looked me over and growled at the man, if I wasn't in so much pain I would have looked at her like she had lost her mind, no females ever growl at males.

She spoke to the man clearly just as annoyed. "We didn't lose anyone she wasn't in any of the houses we searched. Go back outside and keep your own in check!"

The man mumbled something and left. The female warrior looked me over and I didn't dare look her in the eye.

To my surprise, when she spoke, she had a gentle tone. "Come on go sit down with the others, and get comfortable, it's going to be a long night."

She placed her hand on my back to guide me over and I quickly flinched away from her touch. She gave me a confused and not very pleased look but didn't say anything.

I sat down near the back corner of the room and listened in to what was going on outside, I could hear men shouting orders to each other but after a while it got quiet. My back hurt still and my bandages were soaked in my own blood, I could also smell blood in the house which means there was definitely some resistance from my pack members when they invaded... A few of the women in the room avoided me and I knew it wasn't just because of the overwhelming scent of mint, that they wanted to get away from me.

My mind wondered who won and who might be dead, Ethan or the strange man... I hoped ethan would be alright and they wouldn't hurt him... I still don't understand what is happening or what's going on...these people were strange... And my packages...they seemed very compliant...i didn't see any resistance from the people around me...

The female warriors were keeping a close eye on everyone and I found it strange how they acted...I've never seen such a thing...

My vision soon became blurry as my head felt lightheaded from blood loss. I found myself laying against the wall like some of the others in the room with me, I tried to fight it but Before I knew it the darkness took me under as I passed out...