Esmeralda
The ride to Blood Moon Pack was quiet. Only our sharp intake of breath could be heard. No one dared say a word as Alpha Kade's intimidating aura filled the car, suffocating us in our seats.
Not even a whimper escaped my lips when my back began to ache badly. Selene and I sat still like a bot, stripped of emotions and pain except that I leaned in several positions sometimes, seeking a comfortable posture I could stay in without being in intense pain. At least, till the ride was over.
Turned out I hadn't recovered from the previous lashes and my pathetically slow healing made matters worse. A familiar soft small palm covered my hand, giving it a gentle squeeze as if communicating with me to endure the pain till we got to our destination. I snuggled closer as the hand extended
