The back mountain stretched out as a vast expanse of dark and dense wilderness. From my father's tales, it wasn't like the territories our pack occupied, which is flat and expansive. It boasted rugged natural scenery and cliffs along the sea."Emilia, don't go there when I'm not around. It's too dangerous for you. I won't allow you to take such risks," my father's words echoed in my ears. His warm concern still touched me, but now, I had no choice but to enter this area, once an absolute forbidden zone for me, venturing deep into the forest, and during a time when many beasts were released into the hunting ground."Dad, if you were still here, please protect me from Ron's clutches," I silently prayed in my heart.I bent down, draped in a black robe, wrapping myself tightly. Within the territory of the back mountain, I moved cautiously through the shadows of the night, like a mouse avoiding detection."Crack."The sound of footsteps snapping twigs was faint in the silent forest, but hi
Cough, cough, cough!I clutched my chest, gasping for breath. I lay on the ground, gazing at the moon above. It seemed that this time, the moon goddess had finally favored me."Caw—caw—"The harsh, piercing cry of a crow rang out. Hearing the call of this creature in the silent night always sent shivers down my spine. I frowned and looked back, but the tall, dark forest revealed no trace of a crow."Could it be my imagination?" I wondered silently.The joy of escaping gradually faded. I rubbed my trembling legs and dragged my exhausted body toward the edge of the cliff.Looking down, the waves surged below the cliff, eroding the cliff face to form holes of various sizes. The fierce gusts below the cliff almost forced my eyes shut. My robe fluttered, and I raised my hand to shield my face, almost unable to stand.I accidentally kicked a few rocks at my feet, and they tumbled down, colliding with the cliff wall a few times before turning into white powder before hitting the sea. It was
"Damn it! What a mess," the man covering my mouth cursed under his breath, slowly rising to his feet, sword in hand, and walking towards me.I watched his figure, silver hair hastily tied back, his big frame visible under the black hunting gear. The sword that had just slashed the python was firmly held in his hands, its sharp blade pointed steadily towards the oncoming beast.Klaus had been hailed as the bravest hunter at the previous banquet by the alphas, but now his figure seemed so small in front of the tiger, which was like a small hill.Nevertheless, strangely, I felt a hint of security. This was the first time since my father's death that someone had stood in front of me in danger.Glancing behind me, without Alpha Klaus's obstruction, my palm touched the edge of the cliff with no cover. The fierce wind slapped my face like countless invisible palms.But I had to keep my eyes open, find the place I had been searching for.Below the cliff, beyond the sparse, slender branches of
It's so painful.How can I explain? On the shore, I could say I dropped the fireflies because I was being chased by the alphas. But then how do I explain why I jumped off the cliff while Klaus was fighting the giant tiger?"Can't speak?" Klaus chuckled lowly, his hand squeezing tighter around my throat. He tilted his head, looking at me as if I were just a helpless ant about to be squished."Ugh!" I could only manage a faint groan as my windpipe constricted again. Tremors wracked my body from the cold, and I stared fearfully into those golden eyes."No words? What's your excuse this time?" With each question from Alpha Klaus, his grip on my throat tightened further. His expression was chilling, and the suffocation made white spots dance before my eyes."I..." I tried to speak, to say something, but no sound escaped. Lying on the uneven cave floor, my fingers weakly twitched a couple of times, almost useless.The pain of suffocation made me dizzy, so when my clothes were being removed,
The moon, hanging high in the night sky, had slowly descended. The sound of the tides at the seaside accompanied by the drifting sea breeze filled this small cliff cave, yet it couldn't dispel the tension building up between Klaus and me.I could no longer pretend, fear surged as I opened my eyes. "No!" My legs struggled incessantly, tears falling more fiercely. But Klaus just looked down at me, his expression icy, his actions relentless.The cold stone wall pressed against my back, its damp chill seeping into my heart, and despair clouding my mind.I didn't want to be claimed by this Alpha. Being a slave was already the painful punishment I endured from my tragic fate. Why did I have to be pinned down by a stranger in this place?Why was fate so cruel to me? After my parents left me, I endured hunger and humiliation to survive. In front of the enemy who killed my parents, I kneeled and bowed to survive. Did I now have to continue to sell my body for a chance to catch my breath?Think
In the dark cave, Klaus and I were close to each other.His mocking tone pierced my ears clearly, and my face flushed red. Under Alpha Klaus's contemptuous gaze, the tiny hope hidden deep within me was mercilessly shattered, leaving me with only a pale and cruel reality."I... I just don't want to be anyone's slave."After a moment of silence, I lowered my head, hugging my arms around my cold upper body, and somewhat awkwardly spoke these words."Because of this, you've violated our agreement." Klaus's words were low and heavy, unlike his usual sarcasm, more like an expressionless statement. But the good thing was, he finally seemed to lose the desire to f.uck me.In the first eighteen years of my life, fate had been extremely kind to me. I had loving and protective parents, who were respected alphas within the pack. As the cherished only daughter of alpha parents, I always thought the world was perfect around me. Of course, I had seen the slaves before. They wore tattered clothes, en
Through the layers of foliage, I saw the group of people gathering in twos and threes, the torches burning brightly on the ground, blending with the unique scent of alphas, emitting a powerful aura. In this deep forest, hardly any prey dared to provoke them actively.It must be said that being able to find Alpha Duke and his group so quickly was indeed lucky for Klaus and me.After all, he had experienced drifting in the sea, then barely resting in the cave, transforming into wolf forms, and climbing up the steep cliff. Before jumping into the sea, Klaus had fought with a surprise giant python and a hungry tiger successively. Even for an alpha, after experiencing so much in one night, he was already somewhat exhausted.Wait a minute, I suddenly thought, was it really luck?I shifted my gaze quietly to Klaus beside me. His dazzling golden eyes were slightly narrowed, his breath barely audible. He lurked in the shadow of the low bushes, like a leopard waiting to ambush, patiently observ
"Kill her."When Alpha Ron's words echoed, I felt a chill creeping up from my feet. I clenched my sleeves tightly, self-mockingly thinking that I was indeed too naive. I actually believed this cunning and cruel Alpha, believed he would keep his promise to set me free.Heh, Alpha Ron obviously intended to lead me to my doom, whether I was bitten by ferocious beasts in the hunting grounds or killed by him, I had no way out."Slave, do you realize your foolishness?"A deep voice, tinged with hidden mockery, rang in my ears as warm breath brushed against them. Klaus half-squatted behind me, his strong arms and chest bringing rare warmth to my freezing body.Though his words weren't friendly, I had to admit that being taken away by Klaus and becoming his slave was my only lifeline now. Thinking this, I lowered my head, leaning my trembling body back against his chest, as if frightened by Ron's malice, seeking his protection.Klaus was surprised by my actions, raising an eyebrow as he looke