Barely Breathing

I ducked just in time before a low-hanging branch hit my head, this place is littered with boughs, twigs, and leaves. The forest is huge and appears endless. But there were no caves or any sort of hiding place, nothing but trees and more trees.

I haven’t stopped running for a good ten minutes now. Anytime soon, they will release the men and the thought kept me pushing deeper into the forest. Suddenly, a brilliant idea crossed my mind. I removed my coat and hide it under a bush. They will surely smell my coat first and I’m long gone before they even realize my trick.

My brilliant idea will buy me more time before any male catches up on me. I headed in a different direction from where I came from. A girl was running towards me and a wolf on her trail. I remembered her; it was Isla! That means the men were already out and here with us.

Crap! I must have lost track of time.

I didn’t look back as I headed east. Each step felt heavier than the last, my heart’s beating wild. All the while, Violet was growling and howling in my mind. Her anxiousness crawling in my insides, blending with my anxiety. Something felt amiss, I just can’t figure it out.

I stopped at a tree nearby and reached for the supply bag hanging on a branch and drank the water until its last drop. I felt so thirsty. From my view here, I can see the expanse of giant brick walls signifying Moon Valley’s boundary. I couldn’t go further anymore.

These walls enclosing in, I felt more trapped than ever. If I can’t run, I will fight. I sat beside a tree and closed my eyes. I need to take a rest as much as I can and reserve my energy.

My ears perked up as I heard hasty footsteps coming my way. No, not just one. I listened more, two footsteps. Three. And they were heading in my direction. ‘Maybe other girls are hiding not far from here.' I thought.

I tried to sense other ladies around the area and my eyes grew big at the sudden realization. I am all alone. Violet was now restless; I can feel her anger and panic. ‘Violet, tell me, are they coming for us?' Violet roared. I felt a sudden rush of blood, my whole body shaking.

nearby. You can hear small creatures running away from intruders. The full moon was regal. Sitting high up at the sky, as if watching us

behind trees, then it stopped right in front of me, revealing a man. The darkness eating half of his face but thanks to my werewolf sight I can clearly see the man. He has brown curly hair and attractive brown eyes. His nose was slightly broken but added

A cynical smile appeared on his lips. A sickening feeling

lost!" I said full of venom

an alpha and definitely an arrogant one. He laughed at my rudeness. Cliche much, finding it funny.

Oh boy, he's helpless!

 should… stranger. Now

a brow, crossing his arms on his chest. The more I

Over my dead body.”

approvingly. “I would have a good

from the trees. He has a tanned complexion with blond hair and pale blue eyes. His nose was flaring and he was growling

man named Troy acknowledged the

alpha blood but two Alphas claiming one girl was a

well, well,

our attention at the next man who appeared. He has a silly smile and a playful vibe. His hair was black paired with