k to the pack. No one said a word to each other, and I was just too tired to speak or react. The failed

s to my frail frame, he tossed me over his shoulder like some sack of sawdust and brought me bac

she gets punished! She's only mine to handle

. His alpha voice rippled through e

her space. I couldn't control it anymore and just let myself sleep

t like my protest was going to change anything. He's Damien Blackwood for a reason. The

holding a cane-like weapon as they marched carefully to welcome his presence. There

red from nowhere and it prompted me to stick my ne

s on the left arm. His height was something I had never seen before. He was huge, tall, and well-built. The uniform

her that was rising above his head. The coldness of his

aimed but quickly composed mysel

oversees the affairs of security, an

uld at least know who I was feeding my eyes on. The echoes of their u

otocol because I was mostly inside the pack when I was at home. I

to it." he addressed my fear a

k after all, because the next time I ended up escaping

the palace gate was about another fifteen minutes. The gate was as high as the gate at the border. It

interrupted. "Another wow? You

I hated how predictable I was to

the books don't talk this much." I lashed,

to get down because of the height and unfamiliarity. I ignored his hold and tried getti

e intercepted and welcomed me instead. I looked up to see Damien's face boring into mine. His tousled black hair was hanging a little above

dered, my lady," his voice lingered in the

n't need your help," my harsh voice poked t

building in the center of the compound. She was dressed in a long, flowing gown made of rich and dark silk in indigo color. T

brooch bearing the pack's symbol. The sleeves were long and flowing with a slight puff at the shoulder, showcasing her elegance. Her height was taller than that of average hu

reen and hint of gold in her eyes, with a warm skin that had a golden undertone. Her presence was calm and collected; it was obvio

, Alpha." Her shoulders were strai

and eyes cast downward slightly. Her chin was slightly tilted upward with honor, and her voice was s

iate your warm welcome," he

st several hours I had met him. My gaze was fixed on the w

anything. This is Aria; you already know who she is."

us. I was shocked that he just left me in the hands of a total stranger. Yes,

you to your residence?" her v

l. It's not like I knew

y voice low as

was grabbed by some maids, and befor