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since. I was among the only decent members left in Thane’s pack when Thane took over. Women were raped and taken as slaves. Children were sold, most likely forced into hard labor. Husbands were murdered unless they submitted to Thane’s evil cause. Even still, they had to give up their mates and prove that they were willing to do unthinkable things to innocent packs and families. The Foul Moon Pack is already a large pack. It took a while, but he combed through members picking out the “liabilities” who he decided wo

I could have sworn I heard Gabriel growl. Maybe

t in front of me. His body still trying to take breaths filled the room with sounds of gurgling from the blood filling his lungs. The look on my father’s face at that moment is forever branded into my mind. I watched until my father’s body went limp. The smell of blood was overpowering. Little did Thane know; I am and have always been too headstrong to lay down to such a sick monster. I pretended to submit, even though pretending was still nauseating. I knew it was my only chance to escape my prison. Thane was planning to mark me on my eighteenth birthday. I planned and packed a small pack with essentials. I negligently forgot food of all things. I knew Thane was starting to trust me. I forced myself to allow him to grope and kiss on me to make my act seem more convincing. Because of this, I never had an appetite to eat. Knowing I needed my strength I had to force feed myself the whole time I was his prisoner. He never went further with his dirty acts. He always told me he had big plans for me on my eighteenth birthday. I had to remind myself that I had to do everything to get away. I was planning to kill myself if I was caught, so I needed to try my hardest to be successful during my escape. Revenge for my parents drove my desire to reach freedom. I plan to kill Thane if I am ever given the chance. For weeks I was mean to servants, pretending to be just as evil as Alpha Thane wanted me to be. I would yell at them, and break things then demand they clean it up. When I was alone, I always apologized to the servants, and they soon figured out my plan. They supported my escape. About three nights ago, a few servants stood watch for me as I slipped from my bedroom window. I never skipped on training, so navigating the shadows quietly was second natu

ing stronger in the center of my chest. The pain of losing my parents was heavier now than it has been the last few hours. The cause, no doubt due to me reliving my story. I wanted to erase those memories. I

rrow I was feeling faded away. He was sitting in his chair with his elbows resting on his knees. His hands were interlaced, and he was resting his forehead on his knuckles, with his face angled to the floor. I could see that his eyes were shut, and it looked

. No matter how alone I feel, I will keep moving forward for them. I am a strong woman. All I need is a pack. I will get a job and suppor

t have your wolf yet?

f yet.” Gabriel nodded as he wore a ston

irthday?” This question co

eclipse and the summer solstice.” Gabrie

just how bad things have gotten with that pack. A few alphas have approached me to ask for our assistance and protection from fear of being overtaken by the Foul Moon Pack.” I wasn’t surprised, t

training.” Gabriel turned to look a

in training?” excited by the direction of the co

e hardly ever lost a fight, and he didn’t hold back on the battlefields. I never looked at training as a job or a chore. I fell into a routine and stuck with it. I constantly pushed my body to the limit, conditioning myself to have better cardio and skills. I found training to be the one thing that I could indulge in, and it made me feel like I was doing something worthwhile. I was gaining skill sets that I could use in my future of being a warrior for my pack. It

Alpha Gabriel were staring at me with a bewildered expression on their faces

ks, and I bit my lip. Biting my lip has always been a nervous habit of mine.

s easy for me to predict my opponent's next move and implement counter attacks on the spot.

teeth. It was clear that he was thinking about something. I wonder what…. Alpha Titus drug

r she wolves could use some of your help on the field. If what you are telling us is true. Your skillset will prove to be beneficial to our training sessions. What do you think Gabriel?” Caught off guard

watching me during training had my stomach doing flips…yikes! I was trying to hold back the heat rising back into my cheeks while Gabriel

rrassment flooding my thoughts. Rising from his chair Alpha Titus walked ar

his mind link up to the entire pack “everyone, I am letting you know that I have accepted a new she wolf into our pack. Her name is Harper Rae. Please welcome her and show her kindness as she adjusts to her new home here with us.” My mind link was flooded with

job will be provided to you if you would like, but I want you to know that you don’t have to work. All your needs will be met, and once you become an official warrior after your skillset is confirmed, you will begin to receive a generous wage anyway. It is your choice. Gabriel will walk you back out to the dining hall. I am sure you

of the way that my father smiled at me. I f

ything. I will work to become a productive member o