Chapter 30 31
Chapter 30 31
Alpha Zane must have ordered the sisters to place a barrier at the entrance to stop me from leaving.
I groaned in frustration, but I couldn't give up, I needed to get out of here.
I pulled out the dagger blade from the shear and tried it, but the barrier still held, stopping the blade from passing through.
I cursed under my breath as I rushed to the sister's potion shelf. I tried to find something to break the barrier, but all their jars were labeled in a foreign ancient language I couldn't understand.
I huffed, dropping the jars back and returning to the entrance as I tried to come up with an idea.
As I stood close to the barrier, I could feel a sizzle of energy within me. I turned my right hand in confusion and the crescent moon mark on my wrist was glowing.
I took a step closer to the barrier and it glowed brighter. I pushed my wrist toward the barrier, and it shone brightly, temporarily blinding me. I pushed it against the barrier and my hand passed through.
My eyes shone with excitement as I took another step, and the barrier gave way as I walked through.
Immediately, I was out; I didn't look back as I raced away from the cave. The cave was a small holding in the middle of the forest. I stood at the clearing, trying to figure out the way to the Silver Crest Pack.
My wolf howled within me as she nudged me towards the right. I didn't hesitate, running into the forest.
The robe sprawled out behind me, the wind cold as it bit into my skin.
The forest was dark, the branches pulling against my skin as I ran as fast as I could. I needed to be as far as possible before Alpha Zane realized I was gone.
A loud howl sounded in the distance, echoing through the forest, and I shivered in fear; Alpha Zane already knew I was gone, and now he was coming for me.
I ran faster, pushing my legs to move faster, as I turned back to check if he was close.
I couldn't be locked in his pack forever, trying to break a mythical curse. I couldn't let him get to me.
I stopped for a moment, my breaths coming out in quick spurts as I doubled over with exhaustion.
I needed to keep going but my body was falling apart, my legs tired from running with so much speed.
Suddenly I heard loud growls close behind me. Too close. I started running again, my legs slow as my heart pounded in my chest.
I could hear his footsteps now as he pounded hard on the forest floor running towards me at full speed. I kept moving, refusing to give up, until he slammed into me, the force of the hit cutting off my breath as I landed on the floor, his body heavy above me.
“Let me go,” I screamed, flailing against his hold.
“Don't you understand, Scarlett? I can't let you go “ He growled, his breath heavy and fast.
“I don’t care about your pack,” I shouted “ I want my revenge. I want to see my mate and cousin suffer for what they’ve done.”
He studied me for a long moment, our gazes locked.
“You have the mark, Scarlett; my pack needs your help; I need your help.” He whispered and for the first time since I met him, his voice was filled with raw emotions, his eyes vulnerable.
“Please,” I begged him.” I need my revenge.”
He was deep into thought for a moment before he faced me again. “We can strike a deal, Scarlett.” He said. “You will help me break the curse on my pack, and in return, I will give you what you desire most—revenge.”
My heart pounded in my chest, the weight of his words hanging heavy in the air between us. I didn't want to stay here, but the thought of the Alpha of the most powerful pack in the world helping me was too good to pass on.
“I accept,” I said, my voice cold and determined. “I will stay and help you break your curse. But you will keep your end of the bargain. I want them to suffer, Zane. I want them to pay.”
His lips curled into a deathly smile. “ I promise you, Scarlett. They would pay.”
My eyes gleamed with satisfaction. “Then we have a deal, Alpha Zane,” I muttered, reaching out with my hand towards him. He engulfed my small hand in his, his grip strong as he shook me, a jolt of electricity running through me from his touch.