Chapter 20: Tean’t find my way back to the palace
Tricia’s PO
The rogue’s sneering face twisted with malice. “I guess we’re using the soft side on you. That’s why you have the nerve to in your mouth over us
He reached out and grasped my dress, tugging it violently, I reacted instinctively, grabbing his hand and biting down hard.
“Hal” he yelped, wincing in pain as I released his hand
I wiped my mouth with the back of my hand, feeling a wave of disgust at the thought of touching his skin with my lips.
“Grab that bitch for me!” he snailed, his face reddening with rage.
I prepared to flee, but before the rogues could lay a hand on me, a thunderous growl echoed through the air. We all turned toward the sound, our heads swiveling in
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That’s when I saw him–acolossal wolf, its eyes blazing with fury. The beast stood at least six feet tall at the shoulder, its fura thick, silver–gray coat that seemed to shimmer in the moonlight
I had never seen a wolf this massive in my entire life. Its presence was both awe–inspiring and terrifying
The woll’s gaze locked onto the rogues, its eyes bumming with an unmistakable warning: Backoff.
The rogues, sensing the wolf’s dominance, hesitated, their faces paling
“Who who’s there?” one of them stanimesed.
The woll took a step forward, its paws pounding the ground. The sound sent shivers down my spine
Suddenly, a low, rumbling voice spoke, “Leave. Her. Alone with that he launched an attack and pounced on one of the rogues. He tore him aparty
twithin a
a blinkof an eye. Te grabbed the second rogue and separated his head from his body. He grabbed the third noget and pierced his claws into his chest, pulling out his heart. The fourth rogue prepared to runaway, but he was quick to catch up with him. He led him as well with no merry
The wolf swiftly dispatched the remaining rogues, its movements switt and merciless. The air reeked at blood and death.
I felt a wave of dizziness wash over me, but I fought to stay upright. The camage was overwhelming.
As the last rogue tell, the wolf’s gaze shifted to me. I felt a jolt of surprise. His eyes seemed familiar.
“Who are you?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.
The wold padded closer, its massive body moving with fluid grace.
And then, in a flash of insight, I knew,
Those eyes, those dark, phoenix–like eyes.
It was none other than the Dark Knight pack Alpha, the Alphaling, Lucian
My heart sank. I had escaped from his pack, and now I was face–to–face with the ruthless leader.
Will I belled as well?
I didn’t hesitate. Itured on my heels and disappeared into the night, my feet pounding the earth
I didn’t dare glance back, fearing what I might see..
The rustling of leaves and snapping of twigs behind me signaled Lucian’s pursuit.
Tkept running, my breath catching in my throat.
What would happen if he caught me?
Would I suffer the same fate as the cogues?
The thought fueled my flight, and I pushed myself to run faster.
I kept nurming without looking backward. He must not catch up with me. I suddenly stepped on a slippery slope. I fell immediately, and my body rolled down aimlessly. My head came. In contact with actress. Causing me. To feel dizzy. My body was already covered in mid. I managed to stand up, but I found it hard to de so. My body was aching all over. But the thought of Lucian catching up with me made my blood run cold instantly, and I shivered. That must never happen. This lite is so precious to me, and it must not be used recklessly. Not until I kill those that killed me before. I can die peacefully afterward. But before that. I don’t think I’m teady to dir
I moved my hand to my head and winced in pain. It has already lett a bump. I retook my heels and continued running further into the woods,
My feet were aching terribly, but I was not trady to stop. That was when I realized he was not chasing after me anymore. His footsteps had long faded away. I stopped in my tracks and sucked in it. deep breath. I closed my eyes, and a sigh of relief escaped my lips.
1 preped downward and saw I was already at the end of a cliff. My heart släpped a beat. Fortunately, I did not take a step further, or else I would have been long- dead by now. The thought alone sent a shiver down my spine. I turned around, and I was shocked to the bone to find Lucian standing in front of me.
“Itaa,” I screamed in the shot and almost lust my balance, but he was quick to reach out, wrapping his hand around my waist and pulling me closer
My heart has almost escaped my body, I would have fallen off the cliff if he had not captured or on time.
Traised my head, and my eyes met his piercing gaze. My breath seemed to be caught in my throat. I couldn’t breathe properly. The luck is definitely not working out forme. The person that wanted to kill me also saved my life. Whether he saved my life or not. I’m dying for sure.
He suddenly let go of me, releasing his hand from my waist. He grabbed my wrist violently, pulling me away from the clatt.
He suddenly pinned me to a tree. The moonlight fell on his handsome face, casting its glow on it. I found melt checking him out once again. His beauty is
Chuder 20 Leant find my back to the palace
imesistible. I tried my best to focus. This man seems to be the Grim Reaper. He is devilishly handsome, and all the evil in this world seems to be at his mercy.
I gulped down the lump in my throat as he moved his face closer.
“What are you doing here in the woods?” He tlaundered. His cold voice sent a shiver down my spine, and I found it difficult to breathe for a moment. I was afraid 1 would suffocate to death because of his intimidating au
“I was can’t find the way back to the palace. That was when I encountered those rogues.” I lied and forced out a smile, trying my best to mask my fear.
“You can’t find your way back to the palace?” he asked rhetorically, his voice cold and menacing. But you ran when you saw me.
My mouth went day immediately, and I found it difficult to talk. But I needed to say something. I needed to say something quickly was scared when I saw you in your wolf form. I did not know you were the one. That was why I ran away.” I lied without batting an eyelid.
“You are lying.” he accused. His voice was Laced with anger, and he increased his pressure on my hand.
“How dare you lie to me!” he growled, and I trembled instantly. “You were trying to run away. Am I wrong?” he asked with a raised brow, but I was unable to utter
word
