Under The Moonlight : Alpha's Bride

king into the muck. I was in a desperate situation. The mo

back, twisting my body with all my strength to roll onto my back. Seizing th

there was no time to pause or catch my breath. I ran against the relentless cloc

Every part of my body ached, but I kept moving, aiming for the shelter of

the quiet forest, making my heart pound with fear. Panic gripped me-I could feel that

ly think you can escape me?" he sneered, his voi

runk of an old tree. He was only a few feet away, and I k

when a bird suddenly f

Sansa," he growled, his v

aking pleasure in my hopeless attempts to escape. He seemed determined to end

dangerous poison that kept their loyalty in check for generations. Even wit

own, showing the pain he had caused. Most of the pack didn't

arer to where I was hiding. I tried to move slowly and quietly, sl

ed. Edward's sharp eyes found me immediately. Before I could react, his hand shot out and grabbed my

're going?" he growled,

tched out-a painful change that showed my life between being human and

us," he sneered, enjoying my pain. He wanted

emy escape; that's our first r

d came out as Edward Elijah, the Oak Pack's powerful beta, kept hurting me. The pack was know

ing. "We accepted you even though you were never tru

rd's anger wasn't just against me-it was a betrayal of his Alpha, Xavier. He wanted revenge

shment," he muttered, clearly en

t through the chaos.

ased his hold on me, giving me a brief moment of relief. I f

, Edward?" Adam aske

to run," Edward

ed. "We're not her

ntly lifted my chin so I could look

aid, his voice filled

y bruise and my dirty, bare feet. He seemed to t

re you running if you've done nothing wrong?" Ada

rewolf who had never hurt me, always offeri

s voice broke through the silen

. I quickly found the courage to respond, using my skill i

brave front. I pushed myself up, lean

nt of me, demanding, "Why did you do

e grabbed my hand tightly, stopping me in my tracks. In anger,

"Enough, "We're not here to take matters into our own

. "Do you really think Xavier would punish her for

say?" Adam asked, soun

in this," Edward said,

pha," Adam re

husband," Edwa