Chapter 4 The Lucian I once knew has changed . He no longer lets me talk to him , constantly making excuses about pack business or important matters , but in truth , hes just off on trips with Vlanche . He thought I wouldnt notice , but I followed his scent one day . It led me to the lake , where I saw them together , making love , laughing with their friends , as if nothing had happened between us . She acts like shes a traumatized wolf , but the truth is , shes here to claim what she believes belongs to her . But even as I endure this pain , I know I must test him , hold onto the last remnants of my pride , and eventually return to the most powerful pack . So , I go to the healer I trust a rogue , one who is safe from the eyes of the pack . You re stressing a lot these days , she says softly . 12:12 1/5 Chapter 4 I havent done anything , I reply , my voice barely a whisper . You deserve a better environment for this pup , Freya , she sighs . What are you doing ? You re the Stormhood heir , the most powerful bloodline in all of werewolf history , and yet youre letting some Alpha impregnate you and hurt you ? Because I love him , I whimper , the words feeling hollow even as they leave my mouth . She exhales sharply , her disappointment clear . I wonder what he ll do when he finds out . He doesnt deserve to know , I cut her off , my voice harder than I expected . Then why stay ? Im already leaving , I say , my decision solidifying in my chest . Im just holding on a little longer … I know hell regret this soon . 85 12:37 2/5 12:37 Chapter 4 The healer nods , but theres no comfort in her gaze . I have to leave now . Just then , we hear murmurs from outside . A powerful scent of a wolf … Hunters . Freya , theyve caught your scent ! You need to leave , now ! The healers voice turns urgent , her panic palpable . I freeze . But I cant shift … You have to call him , she commands , her voice cutting through my fear . You can stay in the back while waiting . || Panic surges through me . I pull out my phone , dialing Lucians number again . and again , but theres no answer . Then , my screen lights up with a notification : a photo from him . Its a picture of Vlanche , only wearing a top , kissing him . My heart shatters , but theres no time for PS 1237 84 3/5 Chapter 4 anger . The hunters are coming . Catch that wolf ! I heard an angry voice . I shove the phone into my pocket , my breath catching in my throat . The healer grabs my arm , her grip firm . Freya , we don t have time . Hide in the crawlspace- now ! I hesitate for only a moment before nodding . She shoves aside a loose panel on the floor , revealing a dark , cramped space beneath the cottage . I slip in , my body trembling as I press my back against the cold dirt wall . The healer replaces the panel and whispers a spell under her breath , masking my scent . The door bursts open , and heavy boots . stomp into the room . We know shes here , a deep voice . We picked up her scent not far from this place . I dont know what you re talking about , the healer replies calmly , her 4/6 Chapter 4 voice steady despite the threat . This is a sacred space , protected by the rogues . You ve got no right to be here . Dont play games with me , the hunter snarls . Stormhood wolves fetch a high price , and we ve got orders to bring her in alive or dead . My heart pounds so loudly Im sure they can hear it . I clamp a hand over my mouth , trying to keep quiet as fear and anger war inside me . The room above falls silent for a long , suffocating moment . Then , one of the hunters speaks again . If shes not here , then where is she ? We 11 track her until the ends of the earth if we have to . I squeeze my eyes shut , willing them to leave , but then something strange happens . 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