---- Chapter One Chapter One Ryley My heart was pounding in my chest and my lungs burned as I ran through the forest that surrounded my pack. I could hear my fathers beta yelling at me, telling me to keep going. Fear explodes through my body as growls from enemy wolves become closer. My fathers betas voice became more distant and I knew he had stopped running with me. He stopped to slow down the wolves who were chasing us. My heart twisted painfully at the thought of our pack being attacked by ---- Chapter One someone who we trusted. Who I trusted. I was stupid to think he ever cared about me. My family and pack died from my stupidity. And I knew if I got away, my life would never be the same. As soon as the warriors guarding the north informed my father of the invading army, he commanded his beta to take me to safety. I pleaded with him to let me stay, to fight along his side but he knew I wouldn't stand a chance. I wasn't even old enough to shift yet. My fathers beta carried me, kicking and screaming as he ran away from my family and his. His son was old enough to shift and fight. And he 2/10 ---- Chapter One promised to protect my family. I knew it was a lost cause when my father ordered me to run. He knew he was going to die and he didnt want to see me die or worse. Goosebumps covered my body as howls became closer. I ran with everything I had to get to the river. If I didn't make it, I would surely die. I know these wolves would show no mercy. With every step I took, the river became louder. The fast current of the water drowned out the howls of the wolves that were quickly closing in on me. A loud growl behind me caused me to lose my footing and I rolled off the cliff. Looking up, I saw the eyes of 3/10 ---- Chapter One the wolf who had betrayed me. Before my body could hit the icy water below, I shook awake. It was only a nightmare. I breathed out, trying to catch my breath. No matter how hard I try, that day will forever haunt my dreams. Looking at the clock beside my bed, I groaned. I was due to get up in half an hour. With no chance of going back to sleep, I threw off my blanket and climbed out of bed. My body was stiff and sore from the tension of my dream but I needed to work off this anxious energy. Before dressing for my morning run, I left my room and walked down the hallway to peek into my son's room. J let out a silent sigh 4/10 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!