My Unexpected Fate Saved Me (Book 2 of the Saved Series)

Chapter 22

‘What is he doing here?!’ Sacha growled while trembling with fear.

‘I don’t know, but I’m guessing we’re about to find out,’

He takes a few steps forward, eyeing me from head to toe.

“Don’t you look fuller than the last time I’ve seen you. It’s been what? 2 years now. Have you been avoiding me, beautiful?”

The nerve of that ass! It makes me cringe to hear him call me beautiful!

I used to find it so sweet, so charming. Now, it makes me want to throw up!

“Don’t call me that!” I seeth through gritted teeth.

I hate seeing that smirk on his face. The same one I used to love so much. I want to wipe it off!

How could he have fooled me for so many years? 

Was I really that naive?!

Why did he ruin us so badly?

So many questions swirl around in my mind. One more than others.

“What are you doing here?” I ask, my voice cracking, betraying my nervousness.

“Aren't you happy to see me, beautiful? It has been such a long time. Didn’t you miss me at all?” He questions, his smug smirk widening, pissing me off even more.

“Not long enough…” I whisper, but loud enough for him to hear.

“Awww, you wound me with your words. I would have thought you’d be excited to see me. You used to.” He says, placing his right hand over his black heart, playing the victim.

‘I hate him. I really hate him!’

“So. Do. I!’ Sacha growls.

He takes one more step forward, while I take one back, almost stepping on Annabelle’s feet.

Placing my hand behind and onto her shoulder, I squeeze lightly, trying to reassure her that I will protect her.

“As much as I hate to leave you… No, I don’t hate that at all. But I need to go anyway,” I say, eyeing him from the side, looking around at the same time to see if I can spot a warrior or anyone that could help us get rid of this asshole.

‘We need to get inside the safe space. We need to get Annabelle out of here!’ Sacha stresses.

‘I know. I’m trying to think of something, anything to get rid of him and get out.’ I answer, still unsure of what to do. 

‘Why can’t I see anyone around anymore. It’s become too silent all of a sudden.’

“Are you trying to leave my delightful company already?” He chuckled.

“Delightful?! Are you serious?” I scoff, a deep frown forming, looking at him in disbelief.

His eyes seem to darken at my snarky comment, making me gulp and take another step back.

“You know, Lana” He starts saying, taking one step closer. “ You should be happy to see me. Especially with what’s going to happen to your pack in not too long.” 

“What do you mean?” I ask, confused.

What is he talking about? What’s happening to the pack?

“I can already see you questioning yourself, or your wolf about what's going on. Ha! I had forgotten how your face tells all of your feelings. It’s still kind of cute.”

I hear Annabelle letting out a small whimper. I know she;’s scared and doesn't know what’s going on. I wish someone would just show up. 

No! I can take care of this on my own! 

“I don’t know what game you’re playing at, but I’m not buying whatever you’re trying to portray here. You are the worst piece of s**t that’s ever walked this earth, and the Moon Goddess sure made a big mistake when she paired you with me as my mate! You are the worst scumbag I have ever seen in my entire life!” I yell out, telling him exactly what I think of him.

“You took advantage of me from the moment we met! You knew we were mates, and you knew what you were doing all along. You deliberately planned to hurt me the moment it was confirmed we were mates! You have no heart, or it’s made out of stone! Because you would never have done all those horrible things to me that night if you had one!”

“Don’t you think you’re being a little melodramatic? We had so much fun that night. I know I did. I got to do you and my girl. It was the best of both worlds if you ask me.” HE says, not showing an ounce of regret or remorse for what he’s done.

“You are despicable! I wish I had never met you!” 

“Aww, boohoo. Don’t go crying on me now. We are going to be spending so much more time together now.” 

“The hell I am!” I retort furiously.

“Oh, but you will. It’s part of our agreement.” He says with confidence.

“I have never made any agreement with you! You rejected me, and I accepted it! We are nothing to each other!” I yell out, confused.

He let out a loud, wry laugh that made every single hair on my body rise.

“I didn’t make an arrangement with you, silly little wolf. But with a very powerful one. And he’s taking over this pack as we speak.” He says, gloating.

“What do you mean? Who’s taking over our pack?” I ask. 

“I guess I won’t be able to hide this much longer, 'he says with a sigh. “You are part of the deal I made with some pretty powerful wolf. They have granted me you, in exchange for my loyalty.” 

“What?!” I stupidly ask.

“How hard is it for you to understand?” He asks, c*****g an eyebrow. “You get to live, as long as you follow me. It’s that simple.” 

“I will not be going anywhere with you!” I yell out in disgust.

“If you won’t come willingly, I’ll just make you come by force!” He says with a snarl.

Striding quickly, too quickly for me to even attempt to make a move, he’s got his unbelievably strong hand around my neck.

“You will obey me and follow me. That is if you don’t want me to hurt this little pup you seemed to be trying to protect since the moment I arrived.” He smirked, eyeing Annabelle that’s tightening her hold on my leg. 

“Leave her alone! She’s got nothing to do with this!” I croak, struggling for air.

I can feel her trembling in fear, and I can’t blame her for that. 

What can I do? How can I get out of this?

I try hard to get his hand off my neck but to no avail. At this rate, I’m going to pass out soon. Then what will happen? 

“You know, Apollo was against me taking you at first. But after he learned how much fun you could be in the sack, he agreed excitedly. You’ll be able to show him what I’ve shown you. And we’ll be able to teach you new things' ' He says, a disgusting glimmer shining in his eyes.

“You will never touch me in that way ever again! And I will not be shared!” I struggle to say with his hand still tight around my neck.

“Hahaha! That’s where you’re wrong, beautiful. You will do as I and Apollo asks, or it won't end well for you”

This cannot be happening! I won’t let him take me!

I let Sacha tame as much control as I can give her. With the lack of air, I’m getting extremely dizzy. I can feel my strength lessening with each passing second.

But Sacha and I manage to make her claw come out. We dig them deep into his hand, making him scream out in surprise.

He grabs a hold of the hand we just scratched and looks up at me furiously. In one swift move, he backhanded my cheek with his uninjured hand, making me fall to the ground.

A sudden hustling and bustling of fast-approaching footsteps distract the both of us.

A loud growl echoes all around.

“Get your f*****g hands off of my sister!” 

Jeremy!