Chapter 6 His Alone
Aria
“Aria!” Susan yelled after me.
She stopped running as I raced into the nearby forest. That was strange though, considering the fact that she has been chasing after me since I left the house.
“Please, don't go there. Come back!” She yelled again but refused to pursue me.
Turning a deaf ear to her pleas, I ran even faster into the woods.
My heart hammered continuously in my chest as I ran as fast as my legs could carry me. I didn't wait, couldn't even wait.
I missed a branch and fell to the ground suddenly.
Instead of standing, I stood still as the tears welled up in my eyes again. My eyes were still in doubt about what I had seen earlier.
How did Susan know Lucian?
How did my best friend get acquainted with the wicked Alpha King? And how close could they have been that she could come over to his mansion?
Besides, she didn't even tell me about it.
My heart suddenly fell heavy as more tears came streaming down my face. Everyone I have ever known has betrayed me. My stepfather sold me. My boyfriend cheated on me, and now, Susan has also betrayed me.
I couldn't stop the tears no matter how much I tried.
Suddenly, my heart felt even tighter and I could barely breathe.
I tried to remember what Lucian had told me to do the other time.
I followed the instructions, while pretending Lucian was beside me, giving me the instructions.
Taking my mind away from the danger, I tried to breathe properly. Even that seemed difficult because the tears wouldn't even stop.
At one point, I even choked on the tears.
Right now, I can't even do anything. It got even worse when I fell to the ground as more tears spilled.
The betrayal engulfed me whole, almost choking me. I and Susan have been together for three years now. And I trust her with everything that was mine.
She wasn't the one who should betray me. Maybe Philip could betray me. I only met him last year. But if everyone could turn their backs on me, who would I have then?
No one!
I briefly remembered Lucian, especially what he had said as we left Philip's house. What worse fate could possibly await me after all this?
I would be the Alpha's slave and pet.
Maybe it was the best time to die. I didn't care right now. No! I should have died three years ago, with my mother.
Maybe my mother should have lived. I should have been the dead one.
“Human!” A voice growled suddenly, jerking me up.
But even at that, I was too tired to get up. I guess I'm tired of life itself.
“Fresh,” a scary voice muttered at the back of my head.
Three werewolves were suddenly standing in front of me. They were big and smelt like ashes.
Their wolves were melted and dirty.
It has been a while since I've seen a wolf in its form but I still remember they were always so pretty and they smell nice. These ones look the opposite.
Soft paws touched my cheeks and I shivered.
“Wait!” A deeper voice yelled. “Don't touch her! She has a use to us,” the voice seemed to laugh.
Suddenly, my vision blurred, but before I finally closed my eyes, I saw a tall man lift me up and place me against his shoulder. I couldn't move now, it felt like all my muscles were weak.
So, I focused on taking a nap.
Someone screamed around me and my eyes snapped open. It took me a second to realize I was the one screaming.
But a man was by the door. He was only in shorts. His look was terrifying, even though a small smile was on his face.
“Sleeping beauty is awake,” he laughed.
Two more men walked inside.
I looked down at myself hurriedly but I'm still in my clothes. And fortunately for me, I'm breathing well now.
Though, I have no idea if I should really be grateful for that. Maybe I should have died.
“Good,” one of the men who just walked in muttered. “She will be our way out. Get the men, and send a message to Krishen that we have a pretty human already.”
The other man rushed out in excitement.
I regarded them for a moment. “Who are you? And what do you want from me?”
“Frank, play with our guest while I get ready.”
Frank laughed and watched the second man walk away before he moved closer to me again.
“You are so pretty,” he complimented, his hand reaching out to grab my chin.
I shook my head vigorously, forcing myself out of his hold.
“You are so cute,” he laughed. “Don't worry, it will soon be over.”
“What are you going to do with me?”
He stood, his gaze lingering over me for a moment. “Humans don't have the capacity to know so much about us. But to tell you in a nutshell, you will die. Don't worry, it will be quick and painless.”
My heart was caught in my throat at this.
I wanted death and now I'm going to get it. I should be happy, right?
It's not like there was anything else left for me in this world. Susan was the last straw for me.
“I promise, pretty lady,” he smirked and started to walk away.
I pulled my legs together and tried my best not to cry even though I felt on the verge of tears already.
I don't have anyone anyway. No one would miss me if I went. No one loves me.
I rested my head against the wall and closed my eyes. Let the worst come, it didn't matter.
A loud howl forced me to open my eyes. I shivered against my ribcage. What was that?
Just before I could think, Frank ran inside. “We need to go now!” He announced and started to shift.
Before I could say a word, he scooped me up and started to run.
“Aria!” Almost immediately, that familiar voice yelled. Wait, that was Lucian!
But I couldn't reply as the man tightened his hold around me and ran even faster.
Another loud howl that seemed to shake all my body sounded, and for a moment, I was sent flying in the air before I rushed into a hard wall that had hands as branches.
It didn't take me more time to realize it was Lucian Draven. And the hard wall was his chest.
“How dare you touch what's mine!” he growled, just before he pulled me closer to his chest and one of his hands went over my left ear to block any unnecessary sounds.