Chapter 10: Chapter 10: The Rushed Proposal

Thea's POV

The Alpha's face darkens at Hudson's words to the point that he genuinely looks evil. Then, a low and guttural growl comes from the Alpha's throat that causes goosebumps to cover my entire body. I know that he wants me dead. The growl gets louder until I am shaking where I stand.

It feels as though I am no longer in control of myself, and I turn and run without realizing what I am doing. I have to get away from the Alpha. I have to get away from the pack. I have to get away from this nightmare. And so I run without looking back, with the sound of the crowd fading behind me.

I run until my chest burns so severely that I am forced to stop. I am surrounded by pine trees again, but I have no idea where I am. I look around, praying that I was not followed, but it's clear that I am alone after a few minutes. I drop to my knees and immediately start bawling. I let go of all control and sob for what I am going through, my family, and the future I no longer get.