Isla
I stood frozen in the doorway of my father's office, my heart hammering against my ribs like a caged bird desperate for escape. Before me, the Alpha King loomed, his face a terrifying mask of barely contained fury, his blue eyes darkening to a molten gold that betrayed the rage of his wolf.
Behind him, I caught a glimpse of his Beta looking equally startled by my sudden appearance.
The weight of what I was about to do pressed down on me, making it hard to breathe. Less than fifteen minutes ago, I had with my family, the people who had protected me my entire life, slipped into the woods behind our home, their faces etched with determination and fear.
The plan had been simple: escape together, find refuge with distant allies, start over somewhere the Alpha King's influence couldn't
