THE ALPHA'S HUNTRESS

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could take another step, the feeling hit me-a cold, sharp sensatio

agger in hand, ready to strike f

my chest. The air was thick, and oppressive, carrying a chill that wormed its way benea

ade me doubt myself for the first time in years. Then, I froze in my tracks. I quickl

ttling as if they were afraid too. The first sound was a deep, resonant thud. Then another.

the shadows behind me. The force of the attack knocked the air from my lungs

my chest, just shy of breaking skin, but firm enough to make escape impossible. A gu

ce the size of me. Its fur was as white as the snow, absorbing the light of the

ush attack f

the earth. My breath hitched, my body frozen and shaking with f

t in the forest. Someone. . . someone was chasing me, and I

in, a sound that made me flinch. Just as I thought it was the end, the pressure on my chest eas

breath, it nudged me roughly, for

doing?" I gasped, try

It clamped its teeth around the back of my cloak

ied, kicking my legs in the air li

ving me forward with a strong nudge from its nose. I stumbled, catching myself b

nudge, the force of its snout propelling m

face the creature. Don't tell

castle's entrance, my hand shaking. "Just don't. . .

that running wasn't an option. As I reached the towering cast

s creaked open with a low groan, as if it was exp

rder, making me stumble forward. It growle

whispered, swallowing hard a

vered in dark banners, and faint candlelight flickered from ir

pounding in my ears. The werewolf's steps were heavier behind me

king me?" I asked

ns. I'm already in the lair of the enemy's territory, led by a creature that could rip me apart in seconds. My fate is u

lf stopped in front

till, its growl fading into a low rumble. I turned

olf did not answer, his gaze on me

dimly lit, and black satin draped every surface. At the far end, a massive black throne loomed above a short f

e glass, the full moon hung in the sky, perfectly framed, casting its si

e seat itself. His face was hidden in shadow, save for his eyes-two burning

d in my ears, drowning out all other sounds. Bullets of sweat began t

or me to get inside the chamber but this t

The pain there felt strange, unlike anything I'd ever felt before. It wasn't just

ement enough to make my heart skip a beat. His vo

is tone was calm, yet it carried

ubt. It's him. It's Ve

ice barely above a whisper. "I was being

re long and veiny, the tips glinting faintly in the moonlight. T

ng forward just enough for the moonlight to catch the sharp a

w, not ever. I swallowed hard, the weight of his gaze pressing down on me like a physical force. I da

dropping lower. "What is your name, and why

ng. "My name is Ingrid. I'm. . . I'm not here to cause tro

the room felt even colder, the shadows creeping closer around me. The

a cruel sense of humor, it seems. Do you know wh

y along and let him think I'm weak, defenseless, and in nee

the darkness. His face remained partially hidden, but his

his voice like a

my instincts screamed at me to run, I already disturbed the sleeping lion in hi

and shrank, and its towering frame became smaller, more human-like. The cracking of bones ech

air was messy, his sharp golden eyes still glowing faintly. He w

and on his chest. "Forgive me for interfering, Alpha." he began. "She's

f relief. But then Rage-Vesarius Rage, th

eated his tone sha

hall. "Then tell me," The shadows shifted around him, his p

-Th

e low and dangerous, "Its scent c

contact with a vampire? Besides, our last encounter was a week ago! How can he s

tion, something that wouldn'

d out, trying to sound as panicked

ng a long shadow over me. He tilted his head slightly, stu

und convincing. "I was attacked, that's why I smell like them. I manag

readable. I could feel his power pressing down on me as if h

, his tone softer but no less da

as luc

essive. Fuck. I didn't know what to say and I can't a

Rage's gaze flicked back to me. "And

id quickly, my voice bar

put his hands on his pockets and gracefully walked through the door. Despite

t tonight," he said, his voice echo

ough he had already left the place, the ominous s

me continued, his tone shi

ed, panic rising

t's not safe outside these walls," he discussed. "If you stay here

d hard. "W

l protec

he

athed the castle grounds in silver light and beyond the vast forest. My eyes grew.

illage hidden beyond this castle. They are under our protection, and now, they'll b

e whispers of wonder are true. These werewolv

hink I was some kind of hero? Out of all that, how in

arely whispering. "What do you want me to do?"

e to babysit. What could I possibly do that

said, his tone final. "Serve him and

I knew I had no choice. I can make use of that. If this is the only wa

m? I'm just a mere wolfless omeg

o he won't kill you right here, right now. Now, whatever your motive is, I su

beat. "W-Who are yo

ht hand and the second in command. In exchange of saving your f

ssed my arms. "Why shoul

request, it'

at if I

t disturbed." Asval gaze flickered into mine. "So, think about it