I convinced myself it didn’t matter.
Chapter 5
That the posh room that is my chamber and the maidservants ready to serve should I need them. didn’t matter. Even the magnificent view of the snowcapped mountains from my window was not enough to convince me to stay, I wasn’t stupid and I won’t be easily bought off by nice things.
I was determined to escape.
For hours, I was alone in the house. However, I mainly stayed in my chambers so I don’t know if Lance and that other man were still there and are very quiet or if they left. I wager it’s the latter.
I don’t know when they will be back but I asked the maids and they said they usually come home at night time–mostly midnights, which is terrific.
I concocted my plan then. I couldn’t see the maids but I know they are just there, expertly hidden and trying to make themselves as invisible as possible. If they received a particular order from Lance not to make me uncomfortable, I don’t know and I don’t care. I don’t appreciate it. If not for this invisible mating bond I couldn’t even feel, he wouldn’t have batted an eyelash as his cronies burned me alive. He’s a cold–blooded murderer.
You killed one of his men. You’re a murderer as well, said a part of my thoughts. I shook it away. What I did then was self–defense. I had no other choice. Had they been so civil and just left me alone, it wouldn’t have ended that way
I strayed my mind away from the memory of the sticky blood coating my hand and the feel of a man’s heartbeat on my hands..
I still have much time to execute my plan. When dinnertime came, food was already served at the dining hall. There were no signs of the maids who prepared the food but I indulged myself with the feast. I would need the energy for my plan to work.
Counting the hours in my chamber, I started preparing. There were clothes prepared for me so I used them. However, I wanted to curse whoever designed the clothing as it barely covered most of my skin. I don’t know if this is the Alpha King’s way of taunting me but I am not going to give him the satisfaction. I tore the dress and gave it a filthy gesture, imagining he could see me doing such at thing.
Thankfully, there was one piece of clothing that looked appropriate enough for my planned adventure.
I swallowed hard as I watched myself in the mirror. Doubt started to crawl into my veins but I refused to give in to it.
I need to leave. I can’t be locked in here, dolled up inside a pretty house like his personal plaything. I can’t be his mate. Surely, there has to be a mistake.
I have only ever loved one man and that was Harold. How could I ever be with another man?
He chose your sister over you. You certainly can be with another man.
I shook the thought away. Even if me and Lance were mates, I still couldn’t feel the mating bond settle in. That’s why I need to leave before I feel it. Otherwise, it would be very difficult for me to break it and leave
Taking a deep breath, I walked out of my chamber. Three hours have passed since I’ve had my dinner and I waited until the maids settled in their own chambers. Talking to them earlier helped me plan carefully. Around this time, they must be sound asleep.
Swiftly, I walked down the set of stairs, I was thankful the wood did not groan in protest as I tiptoed down. I eyed the door and my heart pumped with excitement.
Lance warned me of the wolves in the woods but I think I can manage well enough. Violet is still
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asleep inside of me and I could barely feel her. Which means wolves will not sniff me out as I venture through the woods. Hopefully.
I reached the door and I felt my heart was going to explode. Some part of me was telling me to stay and just accept the Alpha King as my mate, while another part screamed for me to run. I knew I had to follow my instincts. Getting involved with the Alpha King is not a good idea, after all.
The knob was cold against my palm as I twisted it. The door creaked open and the cold bite of the night breeze wrapped itself around my exposed face. I looked down and saw another set of stairs. The house was located on some kind of an elevated place–a hill, I figured.
Slowly, I closed the door behind me and watched the surroundings. There is no one there. Save for the sound of the crickets gracing the night with their peaceful sound, there was nothing else. I looked back at the house proudly standing on the hill—a bright and lively–looking place, very much in contrast to its owner who seemed to be the embodiment of darkness.
Before I could change my mind, I immediately stepped down the stairs. It only took me less than ten minutes to get to the bottom. There was a small garden and from the looks of the healthy bushes. well–trimmed topiaries, and meticulously carved statues, I could tell it was well taken care of. My mind immediately darted to the image of Lance tending the gardens and I blinked as the image did not sit well. He couldn’t be the one taking care of the garden himself, could he?
Peeling my gaze away from the majestic view, I set my gaze on the forest ahead. The darkness coming from it seemed to beckon me to come. Like a trap to an unsuspecting prey. Dread crawled inside my system, ready to pounce should I give it a chance. One look at the forest could send a sane person to the other direction. But right now, I am much too desperate to even think of what’s sane or not. My life has spiraled downhill uncontrollably and it was never sane to begin with.
My feet trembled as I took the first step closer to the forest. I don’t know if Lace was just scaring me
earlier about the wolves but I certainly don’t want to encounter one tonight. Not in this state.
The cold bite of the wind continued to prickle my skin, making me shiver. The hair on my back rose maybe because of the cold or the dread. Or perhaps a mixture of them.
I did not dare look back at the house and continued to walk to the forest. I could have sworn the woods whispered to each other but I kept on mumbling to myself it was just my wicked imagination, fueled by fear and anxiety.
If I do get out of here alive, will Lance really find me? The thought made my stomach turn leaden. I don’t want to be found by anyone. Not by my pack and certainly not by him..
The trees seemed to move closer to my path. However, thanks to my impeccable sense of sight, I was able to navigate with little difficulty. I ignored the trees and started running, maneuvering myself over thick roots. As I got deeper, the surroundings became even darker. The light of the moon that was supposed to be bright was covered by the thick canopy. It was like entering an entirely new world. A dreadful one.
When I was roaming around Lance’s house earlier, I saw the map. I saw how the end of this map would bring me to a port city. I could ride a ship and sail somewhere. I don’t care where it is, as long as it is not here.
The thought of sailing away only fueled my desire to get out of the forest as fast as I could. Camping for the night was a good idea but I couldn’t risk it as well, especially if this place is swarming with.
wolves.
I tried calling Violet but she was still unresponsive, I couldn’t feel her still and I felt like she was locked away somewhere, out of my reach.
“I’m going to find our way out of this, Violet. And I am going to wake you up,” I mumbled.
My walking slowed as I tried to be as quiet as possible. But this feat was proven impossible as I heard. a twig snapped not too far away from me. I stood frozen and slowed my breathing. I sniffed the air and muttered a low curse. Even without Violet, I still have impeccable senses. And right at that
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moment, I smelled the very thing I was dreading to encounter.
A wolf in heat. No, not just one wolf
I paused and never dared to move. I think I might have stopped breathing as I heard the wolves close
in
Of course, they would smell me. Who was I fooling? Did I really think I could escape this forest unscathed? Why did I not believe Lance when he warned me earlier?
I braced myself. I don’t know if I am going to hold myself well in a fight against several wolves given my condition but I refuse to make it easy for them.
I kept a watchful eye on my surroundings. The trees seemed to continue closing in and the air seemed to thicken, making it hard to breathe. I have spent too long in these dark woods that I could have sworn I heard the darkness whisper back as I try to mumble myself words of encouragement. Something moved on my left side and I was quick to brace myself. It was a good thing I did because the attack came all too suddenly that I barely had time to shield my body from it. The next thing I realized. I was flying across the area and my back hit the trunk. I grunted in pain as I fell to the ground. The dried leaves were brittle against my clammy skin.
I pushed myself to get up and I did, ignoring the aching of my body.
The wolves surrounded me and I couldn’t count how many of them there were.
One thing for sure is that: they’re not going to make this quick and easy for me as well.
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