my thoughts. They kept repeating that they wouldn't hurt me and that I needed to be there, but I couldn't shake the feeling

fferent. I was traveling aimlessly, without any sense of purpose or direction. It wasn't that I was afraid of strange

use was enormous, a sprawling mansion that seemed to go on forever. It

be giving me a better room and asked me to stay for a few

agreeing to it. I was getting free food and a roof for some

noticed the adjoined bathroom, which was small but functional. Cole had promised me a bigger and

d a pair of pants, intending to change into something more comfortable. As I was rummag

e rushing back. It was as if I had been transported to another time and place, reliving a moment that had been long forgotten. I st

o my mind. I held the photo frame in my hands, running my fingers over the smooth surfa

when my father had intervened and allowed Ryan to have his way. But then, as I looked closer, I noticed the way my mother had opened her arms to me,

imes. As I set the photo frame back down on the dresser, I knew that no matter what happened in the

urself Adie" I wh

ing fresh, unblemished attire that made me feel like a brand new person. And so, as soon as I arrived a

ter cascade down my skin, washing away the grime of the road, and lathered up with my favouri

into a neat ponytail and tossed my old clothes int

stood in the doorway, a curious expression on her face. I wondered how she ha

d I'm here to give you your snacks

m Ad

sat down on the edge of the bed and started making small talk. She asked me about my hobbies a

e. "Bella, can I ask you something

your mind?" she repli

ere? Why did Cole bring me here?"

t what I can say is that you're safe here. Cole is a good person, and he would never hurt you

finished my snack and thanked Bella for her kindness before laying back down on the bed, staring u

fter you are done with your snacks. Alpha has a

lpha?" I asked and noticed as

a ?" I asked making her scowl at me."Uh, no, no. We are not involved in any criminal activities. We are

from

oes th

't quite look the part of a mature adult, but I reminded myself not to be judgmenta

I said, beaming with enthusiasm

allowing me a few moments to gather my belong

f people talking, cheering, gossiping, and laughing. I couldn't h

y larger than the previous room, with a queen-sized bed in the middle of the space, complete with a canopy. A large glass window sat at the head of the bed, flanked by two doors, likely a walk-in closet and an attached bathroom. A LED scree

ed from behind me, a hint

ning like a fool. "I

urnishings and decor. The space felt so cozy and welcoming, like a warm embrace. After some time, I found myself drawn to the queen-sized bed in the midd

f my journey overtake me. Soon enough, I found myself drifting off into

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