Betrayed by her Alpha

a's

hool. I feel as though I no longer fit in the world of people talking, studying, an

ay

e to the bone, makes me freeze. When I look around, I se

as he stands there. His keen eyes seem to see right thro

his place?" My he

drowning him. "Now I come here. Do y

ah, lucky," but he takes a step clo

ys, "Maya, don't be afraid of me."

w my eyes in answer. "Don't you kno

he laughs. Yes, you have been told. E

heart races, but I try not to worry.

one that makes me feel oddly warm. "You don

g what he wants. But beyond that attraction, there's

fine on my own," an

makes my heart skip a beat. "Maya, you're str

I cross my arms and ask. "

once more, but this time it's softer. "Let's

response," I r

You'll understand in due time. For now, sim

hing across my arm and making me feel a weird spark.

rsary? Then

ing there with his arms crossed, apparently waiting for m

in a tight tone.

ime," but Ethan's face tighte

ou've met," Eth

naturally approaching us wit

as he says, "This

ightening as though he were getting ready

eyebrow. "Calm down, Ethan. I am m

ricks on her! With a low bu

yone. I'm being honest with her. You've cl

moment as Ethan's hands clench at his sides. I move forward

rembles as I speak. "This is n

ngerous. The only reason he is he

ilts his head. "Or perhaps I'm her

shake my head. "I am un

at me. You can trust me, Maya. I'

e I?" Liam adds in a joking tone. "To

something,"

iam replies, grin

has a certain quality, but Ethan has always looked loy

m both and say, "I n

a, take as much time as you require. But, keep

ving Ethan and I standin

than adds, "You c

admit, "I don't trus

ned. The encounter with Ethan, the forecast, meeting Liam... It's overkill.

ees once more, but everything feels different. Colder and colder. Then I spot th

verberates through t

as I turn around.

r. Wolves fighting, blood all over the place. Then I saw a

ell as I

of stone. Power comes from me, and my hands are shining. There's a

trong and real, as if

chased by Liam, dogs, and ghosts. But there is no

when I wake up. What was that? A vision

can't get rid of it. I need answers,

having images. What'

after a f

includes the image

ight. Beginning? Wha

e more before I can

ya, swee

art s