The alpha's wounded heart

ng, had been following her. As she walked, the sensation only intensified. Still, she saw nothing. She ha

ckened. The faster she walked, the more convinced she beca

te behind her. Every instinct screamed for her to look back, but fear held her captive. If ghosts

lly it would take her a second. Now it felt like a lifetime. Her hands, slick with sweat, fumbled with the lock screen. The f

ialed

phone flew from her hand and skidded several meters away. She c

is eyes were the only visible part of his face

, I swear. Just don't hurt me... You can even take my phone-

ou're worth more than money, pretty girl," he sneered, squatting i

nd yanked her up, his

ease let me go!" Aria cried,

ing her pleas. Panic gripped her. She had to do som

. She whispered a shaky prayer, closed her eyes, and sank he

ed out and

e

nd her, she heard footsteps again. She looked back-the man was charging toward her. Her knee,

he snapped, grabbing her

I'll catch you every time," h

she whimpered through tears. "I

toward an abandoned building. Aria trembled harder. Sh

ca

feet, refusing to move. Either the driver would save her or hit

the car swerved

again, her eyes fixed on the ground

are yo

d looked up. The masked man was on t

m?" she asked, stepping

sooner or later, that shouldn't bo

same one that had passed

d the stranger with susp

gently. "Your knee's swollen, and your h

e finally broke down. When she fin

assuring smile, after seeing tha

w. She regretted not wearing trousers, if he had worn them then maybe she

d kit in my car. I c

eady done enough, thank you for coming back, at first i thought that you h

ly grabbed her arm. She almost screamed-until s

is night? What day was it? He didn't answer and he pulled her towards the car, his grip very firm

bandaged her wounds. His anger so

his.... I'll take you," he

just helping you out. So dont get the dumb idea that maybe i want something in

hesi

ne," she whisper

lone so late at night," he looked at her. "Aren't

the hospital. No one's waiting for me... but I

r. He looked at her,

to my house

nce I was sixteen. I'm twenty now. I can take care of myself,...

But just for no

l scared," he said softly. "And you still look like I'm about to kidnap you....can you relax....just a bit" He