Angela 's feet thudded on the forest ground, her breath ragged as they sprinted through dense foliage. The noises of the troops trailing behind them had disappeared, engulfed by the shadows of the forest. Devin held onto her arm firmly, urging her on while her thoughts raced with recent events.
Who exactly was Malakai? What had alerted him to their plan? After everything that happened, what was his motivation to assist her? She was filled with questions swirling in her mind, but there were still no answers, only increased confusion and uncertainty.
They kept going until they reached a point deep in the forest where the soldiers would not be able to follow their trail. At last, Kael came to a stop, his breaths coming out heavily as he looked around. "I think we are out of danger for the time being."
Devin let go of Angela 's arm and stepped back, his gaze stern as he questioned her, "What on earth were you thinking?"
Angela blinked, while still trying to regain her breath. "I—"
Devin snapped, cutting her off, saying that guy might have caused your death. "Were you prepared to listen to him?"
Angela felt a constriction in her chest. She empathized with his frustration, but she was not ready for it at the moment. "Devin , he was aware of the plan." He was aware of all things.
Devin responded sharply, questioning, "Just because he claims to be on our side and appears out of nowhere, doesn't mean we can trust him, right?" "Choose to go with him?"
Angela 's fists tightened as she clenched her hands. She was reluctant to admit it, but Devin was correct. Malakai had shown up out of nowhere, possessing too much knowledge for it to be random. However, there was something about him that gave her pause.
Kael stated that he could have already betrayed us if that was his intention, with a calmer yet equally serious tone. "Rather, he instructed us to flee."
Devin laughed mockingly, shaking his head. Or perhaps he is engaged in a more extended strategy. We are unaware of his identity.
Angela spoke quietly, acknowledging her knowledge of the Alpha King despite the tension. Information regarding myself. Regarding all the things we were attempting to accomplish. "We can't overlook that."
His jaw was clenched as he gazed at her. She could observe the ongoing conflict reflected in his eyes - the never-ending struggle between having faith in her and keeping her safe. In the end, he let out a deep breath and looked away, running his fingers through his hair.
"Okay," he muttered quietly. However, we remain cautious. If he appears once more, we remain vigilant.
Angela gave a nod, but the tightness in her chest remained. She couldn't trust Malakai, she just didn't have faith in him. However, she could not get rid of the sense that he held significance, that he possessed knowledge they required.
Kael moved closer, speaking quietly. "In order to succeed, we must outsmart the Alpha King's soldiers." If Malakai is correct, they are moving closer at a speed that is quicker than what we anticipated.
Angela swallowed, feeling the heavy pressure of their circumstances. They had narrowly avoided danger once again, and the blood oath had sapped her more than she had anticipated. She was not prepared for another conflict, at least not at that time.
"We require a fresh strategy," Kael went on. "We cannot evade endlessly."
Angela nodded, even though her mind was still filled with uncertainty. "What if we follow Malakai's suggestion?" "Employ him?"
Devin faced her again, his gaze intense. "Are you really committed to this?" Do you wish to have faith in him?
"I never mentioned trust," Angela stated firmly. However, he possesses knowledge that is unknown to us. We don't need to have a liking for him in order to make use of him.
Devin paused briefly before reluctantly nodding. "Okay. However, as soon as he provides any cause for uncertainty, we will release him."
"Concurred."
Mira, who had remained silent so far, fidgeted anxiously. What if his statement is accurate? Concerning the trap... concerning the Alpha King?
Angela looked at her, noticing that the fear was still evident in the young wolf's eyes. Her fear was justified. The soldiers they had encountered were merely a preview of the power that the Alpha King possessed, which they did not fully comprehend.
Angela whispered, "If he is correct, we will require all possible advantages." "We handle this cautiously."
Kael's stare grew stern as he looked around the forest. We must relocate once more. Locate a more secure location to gather together again. The Alpha King's power extends further than we originally believed.
Devin bobbed his head, his expression serious. "Accepted." We will remain discreet and hidden until we determine our next step.
As they were getting ready to depart, Angela couldn't resist looking back in the direction they had just traveled from. The memory of Malakai standing in the clearing, with his silver hair faintly aglow in the moonlight, stayed with her.
She was unaware of his identity. She was unsure of his trustworthiness. However, she had a feeling that she would see him again in the future.
When they met again, she needed to be prepared.
For the following hours, they cautiously navigated through the forest, with Kael guiding them to a concealed location further into the woods. It may not have been significant, just a deserted camping area encircled by trees, but it provided them with shelter for the evening.
The stress hadn't eased, but the imminent threat was no longer present. They established themselves, with Devin on guard at the campsite perimeter, keeping his gun within easy reach.
Angela sat next to the small fire that Kael had constructed, feeling sore from the running, fighting, and overall events of the day. She couldn't untangle the knot of thoughts about Malakai and the Alpha King, her mind filled with buzzing.
She looked at Mira, who was sitting silently, gazing at the flames. The girl appeared worn out both mentally and physically, yet she was managing the situation better than Angela had anticipated.
"Are you doing all right?" "Angela inquired quietly," she spoke in a hushed tone.
Mira blinked and nodded slowly, but the fear in her eyes had not disappeared entirely. Sure. Simply attempting to comprehend all of it."
Angela comprehended. Not too long ago, she found herself in a similar situation, thrust into a situation larger than herself, having to battle for survival with unknown reasons. The burden never truly disappeared, but you found ways to bear it.
"We will solve this," Angela said in a hushed tone. "You have company."
Mira gave a slight, thankful smile, but her eyes remained untouched. "Thank you."
They remained quiet for some time, with only the gentle crackling of the fire breaking the silence. However, while gazing at the flames, Angela had a new idea emerge—one that she had previously avoided.
If Malakai's theory was correct - if the Alpha King truly viewed her as crucial to his schemes - then there was a more profound factor in place. Something more perilous than she had anticipated.
And that signified a single thing.
Regardless of their speed, the Alpha King remained relentless in pursuing them.
Eventually, they will need to cease their running.
Confront him directly.