Betrayed by her Alpha

a's

g stone walls serve as a reflection of all that has been lost. Although I've heard tales of this loca

s I make my way to the house, my heart is racing. The eerie quiet and the wind bl

len. As I get further inside the house, I cough, and the air is heavy with dust

ere are too many sad memories here. But I

he desk is still there and can hold stuff. With my heart beating, I approach and spot a stack

handwritin

Maya, you are old enough to know the

st tightened, and my v

emy pack, was involved. They destroyed all we owned and built. A pro

king part in the destruction of my family? As

will be set by you. But watch out...some will try to take ad

the letter. Have no faith in anyone? No

ue is falling apart. The lies, the secrets, everything. How could Liam have been involved i

hear footsteps behin

ay

e, him. He constantly appears

lace?" I ask, trying n

nd the room. "I could ask the same qu

needed answers." "Rel

owns. "And did you discover w

etter lying on the ground

-about letters before turning back to face me.

eel like the lies I've found are dra

moves in closer. "This has to do with Liam,

o people keep saying that to me? My family came first, t

ld of my arm. "Maya, he's dangerous.

jerk my arm away. "You've never m

enough." "Maya, you're just being used by him. He

"I can take care of myself.

his anger bursting. "Maya, this isn't a game!

derstand? I've never been understood by you. You've always tried to

es stay. "Maya, I'm not trying to exert con

"I don't need your protection

ghs and takes a step back. "I have no

thoughts straight, so I journey farther into the forest. The air is sharper and

ention, and before I can react, Lia

away again?" His eyes

ou have to appear out o

his usual confident walk. "I'm simply s

aces when I see him, so I cross my

ace gets more melancholy as he scans the

the trees before I can complain. My heart is racing

ys, "Just trust me." "I p

stone in the center of it that has odd symbols cut into it and is old and broke

, hardly raising my v

ween our packs started," L

trying to make sens

black. "Your family was destroyed by

my heart. "What ar

that appears to be fear in his eyes. "Maya, you're unaware of

ck. Why are you stating this to me?

audible above a whisper. "Maya, beca

ees before I can react, leaving me

head as I stare after

he tryi