Lorena's Battle

Elfreda's POV 2

Elfreda' POV

In the corner, with her head on her knees, Lorena had fallen asleep. It had to be later that day. Just like she was, almost all of the girls were sleeping or sitting quietly talking to each other.

Oh, you've woken up! When she looked to her left, she saw Vera staring up at her with wide eyes, and she jumped, startled. May I speak with you? Simply put, you appear very approachable.

The brown-peered brunette gestured gradually. She wasn't mute around Vera when she got to know she was the alpha girl. At this point, she detested her alpha and wasn't sure if she could fully warm up to Vera.

The girl with the long, blond hair and green eyes smiled. Okay, I can understand what you're thinking. I have kept Alpha Warden a secret from anyone. Please do not base your assumptions on the fact that I am his flesh and blood.

Lorena respected the young lady cautiously. She could tell that the girl had been properly trained, even though she was extremely small for an alpha. She was solid yet conditioned, and very gorgeous also. Without first allowing Vera to explain herself, she concluded that it was not exactly fair for her to dislike her. Fine."

The young lady radiated and settled in. "The Luna Administrator isn't associated with me in any way. I was a mishap coming about because of a tipsy night between my mom and the alpha." She looked down and blushed, making it seem like she was at fault. She continued, "But he did take really good care of me." I saw him pretty frequently and he would welcome my mom and me over for dinner once in a while. The Luna treated me fairly well. Naturally, she only acted hostile toward my mother. The young lady grinned a little. "He single-handedly prepared me, but because he had to be sure I looked just like the rest of the group, I didn't get into a class or a job. However, when they saw us together, nobody inquired. Most likely, they thought I was adopted.

Lorena scowled. " I apologize."

She gave a head shake. Please don't be. Without him, I never would have had a father. He followed my mother, a rogue, to a bar to kill her, but she got them both drunk and now I'm here."

Lorena laughed dryly. " How sensual.

After a brief chuckle, Vera reverted to seriousness. I am aware that many people despise my father right now. When he told me what was to come and that I would have to be shipped off to be with a stranger, I even hated him for a while. Particularly now that the doctor has informed me that I am extremely fertile. I could be r***d or die out there. Trust me; I'm aware of all the dangers. However, despite my father's love, I will never, ever forgive him for sending me anyway."

The petite girl's voice was so venomous that it surprised Lorena, but she couldn't blame her. It sounded to her like their leader had taken his daughter away so he wouldn't have to deal with her anymore. Sending her away would provide him with the perfect opportunity to concentrate on his two other children, a son, and a daughter, and to forget about the other child, whom he scarcely had time for in the first place. She needed to bring up these things, however, Vera was a shrewd young lady she was certain she had proactively had these considerations gone through her mind.

A voice surprised each of the young ladies in the room and even Lorena shouted, unused to noisy clamors late at night of sitting in practically complete quiet.

"You will presently be delivered into the woodland. There are seven males and three alphas waiting. Resting areas are available for a week. If you want to run, you will get a head start of three minutes. You are not allowed to seriously harm or kill any of your pursuers. Whenever you are gotten and stamped, you've been mated and consequently the property of the person who got you."

Lorena's heart was racing. She would not become the property of any man.

"Get ready in thirty seconds." Lorena felt wiped out when a clock on the wall showed up and her heart dashed so rapidly. She was forced to look at Vera after she grabbed her arm.

"Maintain a level of control. They will have a harder time catching us if we stick together. We're tough warriors."

"Lorena gave a head shake. It won't work! We will be discovered anyway! They have a week to catch up with us. It's unavoidable!"

"Lorena, kindly. You are tough. You fought back home, I saw. When you were with our previous pack, you presented yourself as a quiet, modest, and reserved girl. You can, I know, act wild. I require your revealing that side right now. This can be done together."

Her wide eyes flicked up to where the clock was counting down from ten seconds. She closed her eyes and exhaled deeply. She had to overcome this. She needed to see her Papa once more. She might also be able to work things out with her mother.

"OK, let's get down to business."

"Good. How about we go."

Vera grabbed Lorena's hand as the door started to open. As soon as the door opened, they bolted side by side, not knowing where they were going. Even though Lorena had never gone on a run or hunt in the forest before, her instincts kicked in and she found herself quickly taking in the surroundings. The evergreen green and the dark brown of the tree trunks they were passing were all that remained of her surroundings. They took a breather after running for what seemed like five minutes. It was unsafe, considering to be those three alphas were in all likelihood currently on Vera's fragrance trail, how, ver if they didn't rest a little they wouldn't have the option to carry on by any means.

Vera sighed as she marveled at the tall trees all around her. It is stunning."

"Lorena gave a nod. It is in fact," she acknowledged. Despite the dire state of affairs, their surroundings were undeniably breathtaking. She was reminded by the dimming sky above them that they needed to hide and that they were rapidly losing daylight. We require a place to rest tonight.

Vera gave a nod. Indeed, yet the backwoods is so enormous and we don't have the foggiest idea where to begin."

The brunette she-wolf sputtered. The elder's decision was well-thought-out. If the pack on the outskirts of the kingdom brought unmated females who had received little to no training in the wild, their pursuers would have an even better chance of catching them sooner. The girls would come seeking assistance from a male or an alpha who was familiar with these areas when they had exhausted themselves from running around. They needed to think ahead of everyone to be alpha.

Unexpectedly, it hit her.

Can you scale trees?