~Aurora~
My heart was racing fast as I ran through the bushes. Hoping that I had lost them, I stopped by a tree to take a break and catch my breath. As I leaned on the tree, I heard footsteps approaching me. No! Running towards me. I quickly abandoned my bag and ran in the opposite direction. The guards were so close that if I kept running, they'll catch up with me, so I hide and waited to see if they would give up and head back to the pack house
"Sir, some clothes…" I heard one of the men say. I tried to peep to see their faces but I was too scared to move an inch
"That means that she's not far from here," I heard another man say.
"Search around!" He added. I swallowed hard. I didn't expect them to notice my absence quickly.
"Wait! Listen!" They suddenly paused. My heart skipped, causing me to hold my breath before they all turned quiet, they'll notice my fast heart beat quickly.
"Some of you should move that way, make sure you search the entire premises," a man ordered. I bit my lips, trying hard not to make a sound, when suddenly, the men stopped searching. I could hear footsteps approaching us, not just one man, but about three of them.
Out of curiosity, I peeped to see who the men were that would make the guards stop searching, but my eyes instantly fell on Alpha Liam and his beta, Leo with Alpha Desmond standing beside them.
I bit my lips in frustration, "I'm definitely going to get myself killed"
"Her scent! It's all over the place," Alpha Liam said, causing my heart to jump into my stomach
Suddenly, they all fell quiet, and I heard him say, "Aurora, I know you can hear me. I know you're around. Come out now and we can forget that you ever ran away and live as though this never happened," He said
"We know what you did Aurora, don't worry I'm sure Rachel hold no grudge," Alpha Desmond spoke this time causing me to arch my brows confused
What did I do? What are they talking about? My heart beat increased fast, and I knew that in no time, I'd get caught.
Taking in a deep breath, I summoned the courage to take a bold step and run as fast I as I could
"Look at her, fast! Go after her," Alpha Desmond's voice was so loud that it irritated me.
I ran as fast, swinging my hands in the air, afraid to turn back to see if they were catching up with me. Under the moonlight, my vision was sharp, but I was scared that they were catching up with me, so in fear and curiosity, I turned back to look.
"Heavens!" I said and rubbed my sweating palms on my shirt as my heart raced rapidly in fear.
"Moon goddess, help me," I prayed.
"Argh," I whimpered as my right leg hit a big stone that I didn't notice while gazing ahead of me.
I immediately tripped and fell to the ground, but I struggled to get back on my feet. But before I could run again, a strong arm pulled me from behind, holding me back.
"Let go of me!" I fought, but it was of no use. Not only was I weak, but I was also wolf less with no strength.
"Aurora, stop," Alpha Liam said. I quickly paused. Realizing that it was Alpha Liam who held me from behind, I immediately felt calm.
I calmed my nerves and gazed down at my feet, feeling embarrassed.
But suddenly, I felt a nudge in my stomach. I parted my lips to cry only for me to howl like a wolf.
"Is this my transition?" I thought and took my hands down to my stomach as I winced in pain. Alpha Liam let go of me and caressed my back, trying to comfort me, gazing into my eyes.
I felt a great amount of pain but unfortunately that was all there was; I didn't shift into a wolf but my vision was clearer, clearer than I imagined and a strong intoxicating nutty smell of vanilla hit my nose, causing me to turn in the direction where the smell was coming from and my eyes immediately fell on Alpha Desmond
"Mate!" I growled, causing everyone next to me to gasp in shock. I didn't shapeshift into a wolf, but something happened. It felt like my wolf was awakened but not fully
"Mate" I growled again. I felt a great force of wanting for Desmond, but then I turned to Liam, who stood by a corner. The moon light was reflecting on him, showing the look of shock and disbelief on his face. He was disoriented, but I couldn't fathom anything. This was unbelievable.
"The pack house! We should head back to the pack sir" The head of the guards intervened, noticing the awkwardness between us.
"Mate!" I growled again, turning to Desmond, who made a move.
Desmond parted his lips to speak.
"Let's get back to the pack," He said, ignoring my words. I could feel his wolf calling out to me too "Mate" I growled again, this time in desperation and more longing, but he repeated,
"Let's get back to the pack!"
"No! We have some unresolved business," Liam said, turning to face me.
I swallowed hard as my body sent me unknown signals. I closed my eyes, sniffing out Alpha Liam's smell. It filled the air, just like Alpha Desmond's scent. I parted my lips to speak but before I could say anything, Liam uttered in anger
"I, Alpha Liam Conri, reject you Aurora Greene from being my mate and Luna of my pack"
"Argh" I whimpered. It felt like I was struck by lightning. Alpha Liam turned his back on me to leave, but I summoned all the courage to stand upright before letting out a low growl.
"I don't accept your rejection!"