le

ought about getting out of bed. I almost called for Emma, my

yelled out lou

decision. Even if I did

nyone who ran away would be seen as an enemy of the pac

't have to do all the chores and pretend to care about the pack's rules an

ad of meeting the man from yesterday, I met an elder

w customer. It's a pleasure to meet you

m," I replied slowl

t we rarely see new faces here, especially not a pretty

nd words," I shyly re

the man you met yesterday is my husband,

e to meet you, ma'am," I

u need something?" Maria asked, and

hall while I prepare some food for you?" she sug

brought up the topic of escaping from authorit

mixes with humans. Avoid coming across the Beta's men or any

mans. You would have been caught right away," she added

both nodded in agreement. Maria then revealed that she h

for help, but they killed her and the pack member before any

d report me to the authorities," I said

seem dangerous or violent. Jared and I can tell

n they thoug

k you guys," I said quietly, fee

on't think you're a bad person," Maria replied sweetly. I hugge

ke it anymore. I felt trapped and suffocated. The idea of

nd decided to leave the motel to fin

out," I told her, an

e about that

happens, I'll escape. If I can't, I'll face the consequences. If I don't get back in two

t be killed. He can be ruthless," she warned

," she warned again, and I said goodbye q

me absolute joy. The air here felt

tty lake. Sitting by the lakeside and being free to think without any restrictions thr

find a way to escape beca

urself," a voice said suddenly

o see a tall, dark, skinny guy who was clearly a we

trouble," I replied calmly, trying to fig

s me uncomfortable," he said casually, but I couldn't shake the feel

snappily replied, "Tell me yours f

id loudly, and I

ough. I'll just leave and not bother y

oser to me. I prepared to defend myself if necessary, as

re harmless," I nervously

e wrong place, and I can't let you go so easily

don't want to hurt you. Let me leave, and you'll never se

y about yourself. If you make a move, we'll ki

one," I pointed ou

and suddenly, ten big guys appeared out of n

retty-looking murderer," a deep voice s

resence, and I remembered

you trespassed on," he calmly i

ess, I'm in