Too smart . " This is a disaster ! " She gripped my arms . " You need to run . If he exposes you- " " I can't . " I said hoarsely . " If I leave now , I will leave with nothing . My escape from the pack would have been for nothing , my hard work to make a spot in the Academy would turn to nothing but ash . I came here for my throne and I am not leaving without it . Especially when I know that the world outside is no safer …. " I trailed off , closely watching her changing expression . " Am I correct right ? What is happening outside ! Tell me ." The silence was thick as Lily slowly sat down on the mattress , her eyes wide and shaking " It's true , the world outside is a trap that's been set for you ," she admitted quietly and fearfully . My heart pounded . " What happened after my escape ? " Lily stared at the floor like she was reliving it . " Your father … he went mad , Sera . Not just angry . Unhinged . The entire pack wa locked down . Every werewolf pack was checked . And he did not even spare your aunt's pack . She was investigated for days but she did not spill the beans . Of course , that only added fuel to your father's anger and the humiliation that he felt over your escape . " 1 clenched my fists . " He's still looking ? " " Every second . Every shadow . " Lily looked up . " And now … now there's no wedding . I blinked . " What do you mean ? " " I mean if they find you , it won't be an altar waiting for you , " she whispered . For some reason , I had a very bad feeling ; as I started to ask , " then ? " + Sera " It'll be his bed . They'll drag you to the Alpha King like a debt paid in flesh . No vows . No ceremony . Just a sealed fate . " A chill ran down my spine . My mind conjured the image against my will - my father's pride shattered , his rage volcanic . He wouldn't tolerate humiliation , especially not in front of royalty . In his eyes , the moment he arranged that marriage , 1 already belonged to the Alpha King as his Luna and wife . ar Lily reached out , gripping my hand . " So you can't be discovered . Not by that Alpha here . Not by anyone . If your secret gets out , they'll take you straight to the Alpha King . Run Sera . Run away ! " " No , " I shook my head , my heart quickening every second with emotion . " I ran here to achieve my dreams , my future , and if I ran from here now , I will be running for the rest of my life ." . Lily's eyes widened , " Sera …. think wisely . That Alpha …. that Alpha that knows … you … " " I am at the point in my life where the throne has not become only a dream that I wanted to achieve but the only place where no one will be able to drag me back or dare to touch once I take my place on it , " I looked at my hands that were no longer cold or shaking " Now I will gain my throne even if the almighty Alpha who might know my secrets stands in my way Send Gifts