Chapter Five

ELENA'S POV

“He was going to kill me; I knew it.”

I tried to curl away from his blazing gaze, laced with anger and disgust. I had to escape now, probably run away, but where would I run to? He was going to catch me wherever I escaped, and if he didn't, my father would find me and send me back to him; that was worse, much worse.

His barking, calling out for his guards was what jerked me out of my thoughts. The next thing I realized, I was being pulled from the bed, a cloak thrown on my body, and I was being dragged out of his room.

“No, no, no, please, please, let me go. I beg you, please have mercy”, I screamed as they continued dragging me on the floor like a ragged doll, my knees scraping the ground each time I fell. I tried to struggle with them and pull away, but I was hit on the head, and all went blank.

My head hurt, and I felt dizzy. I was back in my room, and the entire room was spinning like I was riding on a Ferris wheel. I dragged myself from the bed and attempted to stand up from the bed when I fell back. I decided to lie down for a bit until my head was a bit calm.

My head went back to the horror on Alpha Lucian's face, the way he screamed and cursed when he found out of my Omega blood. I was lucky he didn't kill me, though; I was safe for now. Who knows what he was going to do to me next. When my head was calm for a bit, I decided to move to the bathroom and soak myself in cold water.

I sat in the bathtub crying in pain and bitterness as the cold feeling of the water seeped into my veins, making my teeth chatter in cold. Was it my fault I had Omega blood with no wolf? Why was I being punished for a crime I had no hand in? Why was I suffering for a curse I did nothing to deserve?

Why did my mother have to die? Why not me? I questioned my existence as I cried bitterly, my knees up to my chest and my arms wrapped around them. I should have run away alone, I should have left David. That sick pig, I wish he would just die off or something.

A few hours later I was done with my shower, and I didn't feel better. My headache reduced a bit, but the pain in my heart was still prominent. I could still feel my heart breaking from the pain and hurt and betrayal from the people I called family and the man I claimed to love.

I got dressed and lay on my bed, wallowing in self-pity and pain. Trying to convince myself that I could beg Alpha Lucian for an easy death. While I was still crying, a thought dropped into my head, “Why not run away?” It was so clear and audible that if I didn't have a wolf, I would have thought it was my wolf talking to me.

This was a risky plan and a senseless decision; how could I think about something like this and start acting on it, I thought to myself as I started packing a few of my clothes in a small bag. I was desperate to leave this place and I desperately wanted to stay alive. I didn't know where I would go, but I knew I had to go anywhere, but where Alpha Lucian resided.

I packed my things and flung the bag over my shoulder, wiped my eyes, and used the cloak I was brought in with to cover my face. I walked slowly to the door and pushed the hand a little to check if it was locked, and bless the moon goddess it wasn't locked. I opened it gently, careful not to make a sound, and sneaked out. There were two guards at the entrance of the floor I stayed in, but in 5 minutes, they would switch places, and another set of guards would come in.

I tipped toed to the pillar close to the entrance of the floor and hid there, praying to the moon goddess to help me escape. A few minutes later, the guards left to swap places, and I made a run for it; I was only able to get to the slave quarters downstairs when I heard some girls walking towards me, and I ran back to a nearby pillar and hid behind it. This was not a good position to hide; I could be easily seen here, so I slipped into the maid's quarters and stole one of the dresses, and put it on.

I packed up a bunch of clothes from there and hid my bag in it. I raised it so high that it covered my face, but there was still enough space for me to see and navigate my way. I walked almost confidently towards the back of the palace when I heard someone say, “You, where are you going with those? Is it your turn for laundry?” I got scared, and I had to think and act fast, so I replied, “Yes, it is my turn for laundry, and I must hurry and do it”. I didn't turn to look at who I was talking to but I was certain it was a lady.

She let me leave and I hurriedly walked to the kitchen, which was almost the safest route to follow as I jumped and congratulated myself in my heart. I was able to pave my way from the kitchen to the back of the palace, and I dropped the laundry clothes on the floor, picked up the trash bag, and put my bag in it.

It smelt awful, but I was willing to risk it. I raised the bag as I did with the clothes to cover my face a little and made my way to the back exit, which faced the woods. No one spoke or acknowledged me, it was probably because of the trash. I got to the gate, and there were up to 7 guards situated there. I almost panicked, I had to remind myself to calm down, I clutched the bag so tightly I was scared it was going to tear. I reminded my shaky self that it was either this or death.

When I got to the gate, I was stopped by one of the guards, but he quickly sent me on my way, because of how smelly the trash was. I wonder what was in it, I didn't even check. I thanked him quietly while laughing and jumping in my heart for a job well done, and I walked quickly to the woods, dropped the trash bag, took out my bag, and sprinted like the devil was after me.

I ran for what felt like hours and stopped because my legs were weak and my shoulder heavy from the bag I was carrying. I was tired and worn out, but I decided to continue. I wasn't out of the pack yet, so I resumed running till I got to the pack border and crossed.

I was out of Lucian's land, but not out of harm's way. I was at risk of rogues finding me and killing me instantly. I had to find a safe place to hide and stay for a bit, and it was getting dark. I didn't have night vision. She proceeded on her journey and walked deeper into the woods; the deeper she walked, the more I could hear the sound of flowing water.

I leaped for joy and ran towards the sound of the water, tears of joy running down my face because I was really thirsty. I finally found it, and it was a little stream. I dropped her bag at the bank of the stream and began to gulp as if my life depended on it. I drank until I was satisfied and decided to soak myself in the water. It was a bad idea, but I couldn't resist it.

I took off my clothes and went into it. It was not too deep, but it was perfect for my aching and sore muscles. I soaked myself more and smiled and laughed as the water tickled my skin. It was a perfect temperature and I loved it. I played a little and got carried away, I was brought back to reality when I heard a twig snap. I turned my head to the place it came from, but there was no movement, it was probably a rat, I thought, but made no move to come out.

I heard another twig snap, so I hurriedly came out of the water and put on my clothes. I was about to swing my backpack on my shoulder when I heard a growl behind me; I stopped as fear froze me to the position I was in. Then another growl, and another, and another. I slowly turned back and I was face to face with rogues, barring their teeth and salivating.

I wasn't weak, but I sure as hell couldn't fight 4 or five rogue wolves in their wolf form. Then I heard one say, “If it isn't Alpha Lucian's mate. Robert, the goddess truly loves us”, and the rest of them laughed. Before I could tell them I was no mate to the Alpha, they all attacked me at once.