SHE WAS REJECTED

most soundless on the forest floor. She had been running for days, fleeing from her life of s

h her secret apartment where they wouldn't find her or notice her presence. However, sh

can escape from us?" A rough voice c

f the Evil Wolf pack, had spilled on the floor. As I bent over to

hly displeased and disgusted with his childish act.

ool!" Alpha Arnold called my

old?" I respond

f work to do before we put you up for the s

old was controlling and always a principled

e sure you arrange everything and prepare 29

ing down, my head lowered as he gave his orde

way. Behave appropriately and follow every order

choice," I whi

old replied rudely. "You can stand up now,"

tonight, apart from the

try anything foolish like running away

said, feeling pained by his harsh words. His tone grew

" he said with pride. "Your old outfit looks torn and rough, and you re

k's apartment, leaving me alone with the re

-

let Alpha Arnold's threats break my spirit.

dull and eerily scary, barely

. I changed quickly, wincing at the cold touch of the material against my skin. After applying the

as instructed. The hall needed to look perfect for the visitors, whoever they might be. S

the days before her capture. Life had been far from easy, but it was nothing compared to the torment she e

her back to the present. She hurried o

Alpha

the special win

a Arnold,

d perfectly. These guests a

ould lead to severe punishment. She moved quickly, fetching the wine

were filled with discussions of power and territory, things that were far beyond Carl

alled out, his voice dripping wi

his glass. As she did, the guest grabbe

ur name?"

pered, trying to

he sneered, finally releasing her. "You

y slowly, desperate to av

out a sigh of relief, hoping she could retire to her cell without any more trouble

But don't think for a second that means you're off the hook

" she replied, her

Tomorrow will be

or. As she lay down on the hard, cold floor, her thoughts turned to escape once mo

-

re high, but staying meant a life of endless torment and degradation. As she lay there, a plan began to form in her mind-a plan tha

ps outside her cell. Carly tensed, expecting another round o

voice whispered.

had a spark of hope left in his eyes. He slipped

oing here?" Carly aske

thing big, something that could be our chance to esca

uickened. "What

s our best chance to get out while they're distracted. We can sneak ou

?" Carly asked, doubt c

shot we have. Are you in?" Ai

, then grasped his hand firm