Prey A 91

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Chapter 91

Rhea

It doesn’t take long before I reach a conclusion and a plan.

And I know I’m not the best planner out there. I know I can be reckless at times. But now is not the time for it, and even I know it. I can’t make any mistakes now.

Not now.

I leave the manor the same way as I did that night, but instead of going anywhere, 1 shift and run through the forest to a par I haven’t explored. I don’t take anything along with me. Just a piece of clothing for when I have to shift back.

I make my way across the territory, and then toward the borders. The sun is beginning to set. It’s getting darker by that time which is good, which is better. The patrols at the border have a lower chance of seeing me and stopping me. And that is wha I need at the moment. To make a clean getaway. Just for a few days.

Until Aron is back to being himself.

By the time I’m out of town, it’s completely dark outside, with only the moon above to light up the forest around me.

I try not to think too much of the consequences of my actions.

Of what Aron’s going to do or say when he finds out.

It’s not forever.

I make my way through the forest, going even deeper. I don’t know much about the surroundings, but I know if I get far enough, I can figure something out. As long as I’m not entering another pack’s territory.

At the top of my mind, there’s one place that I can go to, which may be safe for me. And it is far from Aron’s territory and pack, where he cannot reach me. But that’s only if my parents allow me to stay, if they accept me, which is highly doubtful, considering what happened last time,

But a lot of time has passed. A lot of things have changed. Maybe they have too. They’re my family. Right?

It’s not like I have anywhere else I can go. It’s either my parents or nothing, or I end up in the wild alone for as long as I can survive, and I know that will be difficult.

When I reach the station, I shift back to my form and slip into the clothes that I brought for myself.

This time, it’s different because I have my wolf with me. She can sense danger, sense the people and their intentions. I’m safe with her.

There’s no fear inside me as I walk to the station and wait in line, waiting for the bus. There are a few other people there with me, but nure of them are wolves. They’re just humans

When the bus arrives, it’s past eight. I get on it with the ticket I have that’s going to take me right outside the Blackfang territory, where from there I know my way to the packhouse and to my parents house as well. It won’t be that hard.

I sit near the window, and the bus begins to move. It’s quicker and easier this way than letting my wolf carry

Hours go by in a blur. I contemplate many times going back and changing my decision. Many times, my heart aches and

yearns

for Aron

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But I can’t

I’ve seen him. I’ve known when he’s Kael, and that isn’t someone who is nice and caring. He’s ruthless and cruel.

The bus finally stops; it’s three in the morning. I leave the bus and walk my way into my old town, knowing the roads there well. It hasn’t been too long. I still remember everything, especially the last time I was here.

Elias wedding

That was one catastrophe.

My body aches when I come to a complete halt outside my parents‘ house. There’s an option of going to the packhouse and maybe finding Ethel, but I don’t know what’s happening there. The pack is under Aron’s rule, and anyone could inform him of my presence if I go there. And I don’t even know if Ethel is still there.

1 told her to run during the wedding.

My quivering fist reaches the front door, and I knock on it twice. I wait a few seconds, still not sure if this is right, if coming here was right.

The door opens a couple of moments later, and I see

my

mother.

“Rhea,” she whispers at the sight of me, “What–I can’t–How?”

“I need your help. My voice is weak and shaky as I tell her.

1 need their help, and I don’t know if it will be given.

She doesn’t respond to my statement, but I can see that she’s not angry or mad to see me. There is nothing of that sort on her face. She steps back and lets me inside before looking at me.

“Come in

I step inside the house, and my gaze travels to the surroundings. It’s dark inside. The lights are off, and I’m certain my little brother and dad are asleep.

1 look at my mother again as she shuffles around. Her face is filled with confusion and disbelief.

“You were taken that night, Elias told us, you were gone, she whispers, and her voice shakes a bit. “He didn’t go through with the punishment.” It’s the last words that make my stomach twist into a knot and make my chest ache.

The night in the cellar room, with the cold against my skin and the darkness-

I don’t want to think of it.

“Yes, Ar–the alpha of the Bloodclaw pack took me.”

She whips her head around. “Did he hurt you?”

“No” I give my head a shake. “He’s my mate. I mated with him.”

“With an Alpha

She’s shocked

I give her a nod. There was a lot —

Those letters, they were from him?” she e questions. She remembers. She does.

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“Yes. Did you read them?”

“No. I couldn’t find the courage to, she tells me. I’m not sure how to react to it, what to think of it, or feel. But there is an ache in my chest that grows at the revelation. When they asked for your belongings, I packed them up and I sent them. I wasn’t sure if they reached you.”

They did.”

“That’s good. I suppose?” She stops walking around in circles and sits down finally. “Sit. Do you want something to eat?” she asks.

1 don’t. Not at all

“No.” I whisper, keeping my voice as low as I can. I just need to stay here for a while. Is that–can I?”

“Yes,” she quickly says and then adds, “Are you in some kind of trouble? Is that why you’re here?”

I narrow my gaze on my fingers and the floor as 1 think of what to tell her. How much do I want to reveal? I’m aware that if Aron finds out, she can be in trouble, too,

Yes.

Is it the Alpha?” Her face is full of worry.

I shake my head. “He’s just–I just need to stay away for a while and then I’ll go back to him.” My voice drops lower. I take a shaky breath, trying to calm myself and relax a bit.

She looks at me. “Okay. I

“What about Dad?”

prepare your bed in your room and then you can get some rest

Tll talk to him. Don’t worry. She pats my shoulder, and 1 let out a sigh. Tm glad you came here. It hasn’t been the same since that night. I wish there was something I could’ve done to help you. But I didn’t have the courage. It was Elias decision. and your father agreed with him,” she tells me. I should’ve helped. I should’ve been better. I know that.” She gives my hand a

squeeze.

I bite my lip, not sure what to say to her. The emotions are a mix in my chest. “It’s okay.”

Tr

sorry. Her eyes are soft as they look into mine. “You can stay h handle your dad and brother and everyone else. You’re safe here?

here as long as you want, for whatever reason it is. I’ll

“Please don’t tell anyone. If he finds out I’m here, he’ll take me away.”

“He’s not a good man?”

“No, it’s just–I shake my head. “Complicated. It is complicated because he’s not a bad man, but he’s not himself either right now.

She nods and says nothing after that. When she heads upstairs, I go to the phone resting on the side of the kitchen and grab it to dial up Kovas number again which I’ve now written on my arm with a pen.

Though, when I call, he doesn’t pick up. I try it once, and then twice, and even the third time, and the same result ensues. with no one picking up on the other side of the call