Trust no one

Trust no one
The heavy door shut behind me with a resounding thud, and I was once again surrounded by the cold, sterile corridors of this hellish place. The guards didn’t say a word as they led me back to my room. The silence between us was suffocating, thick with unspoken threats. I tried not to meet their eyes, keeping my gaze fixed ahead, my thoughts racing.

What did Kane want from me? The offer of comfort and luxury was a trap, I knew that. A way to break me without having to lift a finger. But the way he had spoken—calm, controlled, with that unsettling hint of curiosity—made me wonder if there was something more behind it. I couldn’t let my guard down, not even for a second.

When we reached my room, the guards shoved me inside, and I stumbled forward, barely catching myself against the doorframe. They didn’t even lock it behind them. I was left alone again, and the silence in the room felt like a weight pressing down on me.

I paced the small space, my mind racing, trying to process everything that had happened. Kane wasn’t just some powerful alpha, commanding and controlling; he had an intensity to him that I hadn’t seen in anyone else here. His words had an edge—an almost dangerous allure, like he was trying to draw me in with the promise of an easy life if I just gave in.

But giving in was never an option.

I walked over to the bed and sat down, pulling my knees to my chest. My hands clenched into fists, and I bit back the tears that threatened to spill. This was my life now. But I wouldn’t let it define me. Not if I could help it.

A sharp knock on the door broke my thoughts. I stood up quickly, my heart pounding. I wasn’t ready for another encounter, but I knew I couldn’t avoid it.

“Who is it?” I called, my voice hoarse but steady.

“It’s me, Jane,” came the response from the other side.

I hesitated for a moment before walking to the door. I hadn’t expected to hear from her again. With a slow breath, I opened the door, and there stood Jane—her hair a mess, her clothes disheveled, and her eyes clouded with something I couldn’t quite place.

“Can I come in?” she asked softly, her gaze flickering nervously behind her.

I stepped aside to let her in, my own wariness keeping me on edge. As soon as she entered, she closed the door behind her and locked it, her actions deliberate.

“What’s going on?” I asked, eyeing her suspiciously.

Jane gave me a long, hard look before she spoke. “You’re not the first to try and escape, you know,” she said quietly, her voice barely above a whisper. “I’ve seen it happen before. Every girl thinks they can outrun Alpha Kane.” She paused, then added, “But no one ever does.”

I swallowed the lump in my throat, the weight of her words sinking in. “I’m not giving up,” I said firmly. “I’ll get out of here. I won’t stay in this nightmare.”

Jane’s eyes softened slightly, but there was still something unreadable in her gaze. She looked toward the window, her face shadowed. “I don’t blame you,” she muttered. “I didn’t think I’d give in either. But it’s hard, you know? So damn hard. You don’t get to make the rules here. Not anymore.”

Her voice broke slightly, and I saw the cracks in her facade, the weariness she tried to hide. “But I’m not here to break you, not like Alpha Kane will try to. I’ve been here longer than you. I know what he wants, and I know how to survive.”

I frowned, stepping closer to her. “What do you mean?”

Jane hesitated, her eyes darting toward the door before she lowered her voice even further. “I’m offering you something—something that can help you.”

My pulse quickened, unsure whether I should trust her. “What’s the catch?” I asked cautiously.

She looked back at me, her face hardening slightly. “No catch. Just... just trust me. Alpha Kane isn’t the only one in charge here. There are others. People who can help you. But you have to play their game, at least for a while.”

I shook my head, the anger rising in me again. “I’m not playing anyone’s game,” I snapped. “I’ll make my own way out. I don’t need anyone’s help.”

Jane's expression softened with pity. “I know. I thought the same thing. But you’re going to need allies. You can’t do this on your own. Not here.” She stepped closer, lowering her voice to almost a whisper. “Trust me. There are people who want to see Alpha Kane fall. They’re not all loyal to him. And since you're his mate , his weakness if you play your cards right, you can turn it all around. He won't be able to rule without a luna”

I stared at her, trying to read her. Her desperation was palpable, but there was something else—something that made me want to believe her, despite my instincts telling me to stay far away from anything that smelled like a trap.

“I’ll think about it,” I said after a long pause.

Jane nodded, her eyes holding a mixture of relief and sadness. “That’s all I ask. But time is running out. Don’t wait too long to decide.” She turned toward the door, then glanced back at me. “One last thing. Don’t trust Alpha Kane. He’ll break you. And when he does, there’s no coming back.”

"Where is the bathroom?,  l want to shower", I changed the topic.

"You will tomorrow", With that, she left, her footsteps fading down the hall.

I stood there, frozen in the silence that followed, the weight of her words pressing heavily on my chest. I didn’t want to trust anyone, but Jane had been here longer than me. She knew the ins and outs of this place. And despite my better judgment, a part of me knew she was right—surviving here might take more than just sheer will. It might take more than I was capable of on my own.

I had to decide trust Jane, or keep pushing forward alone. Either way, one thing was certain: I couldn’t keep running forever.