Chapter 32
When I came to, I was lying on a cold metal table in a sterile white room. The man was standing over me, a smug look on his face. "Welcome back," he said. "I hope you're feeling better. You were quite disoriented when I found you
earlier."
"What did you do to me?" I demanded, struggling to sit up.
"Nothing harmful, I assure you," he replied. "Just a little something to make you compliant."
I looked down at my arms and saw that I was strapped down to the table with thick leather restraints. Panic set in as I realized I was trapped. "What do you want from me?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.
"Information," he said simply. "You see, I'm a collector of secrets, and I think you might have something I'm interested in."
"I don't know what you're talking about," I protested.
"I think you do," he said, leaning in close. "And I'm willing to do whatever it takes to get it from you."
I tried to struggle against the restraints, but they held me fast. My heart was racing as I realized I was in serious trouble.
"I don't know what you want from me," I said, fear lacing my voice as I struggled against the restraints.
"Oh, but I think you do," the man said, hovering over me with a knife. "You're the breeder of the Lycan King, and I want information on him."
My heart stopped at his words, dread filling me as he traced the outline of my swollen belly. "Please," I begged, tears streaming down my face. "I don't know anything."
The man laughed cruelly. "You're lying. But don't worry, you'll be staying with me until you're ready to give birth, and then I'll take the baby for myself. It'll be the perfect leverage to use against the Lycan King."
Tears began to fall down my cheeks as I realized how helpless I was. I was trapped and at the mercy of a madman who was willing to harm innocent lives to get what he wanted.
I shook my head frantically, trying to deny his words, but deep down, I knew he was right. That's when the door burst open, and a muscular woman entered, calling out, "Alpha Malachi."
I froze at the name, memories flooding back to the Lycan King's castle and the stories I heard about a powerful alpha named Malachi. But I didn't remember who I heard that name from. The woman's gaze landed on me, and she sneered. "Oh, the breeder. What use is she? Kill her, Alpha Malachi, before she causes any trouble."
The man, who apparently was Alpha Malachi, turned to the woman with a cold look. "She stays alive," he snarled. "She's valuable to me."
The man, who apparently was Alpha Malachi, turned to the woman with a cold look. "She stays alive," he snarled. "She's valuable to me."
I trembled with fear, not sure if this was a good or bad thing. But one thing was for sure my fate was in their hands, and I could only hope that maximus would come to my rescue.
***
I jolted awake as I heard footsteps approaching my cell. That mad had me locked up in a cell.
My heart raced as I realized who it could be. I sat up quickly, wincing as a pain shot through my stomach. My baby was kicking me, reminding me of the life I carried within me.
The door to my cell creaked open, and Malachi appeared in front of me, wearing his sinister smile. Fear seized her, and I held my belly protectively.
"Good morning, Felicity," Malachi said, his voice dripping with malice.
My eyes widened in shock. How did he know my name? He saw the surprise on my face and chuckled. "Don't be so surprised, my dear. I know everything about you. Your name, your background, your deepest fears. Everything."
I backed away from him, my heart pounding in my chest. I had to find a way out of here.. Malachi took a step closer to me, his eyes gleaming with a dark energy.
"How did you sleep?"
I glared at him. "Let me go. You have no right to keep me here like this."
Malachi chuckled. "I have every right," he said. "Your baby, after all, is of great interest to me." My heart sank. "What do you want with my baby?"
Malachi's eyes flicked down to my belly. "Isn't it obvious?" he said." This baby is the key to my success, I could rule over all of the packs."
I shook my head. "You'll never get your hands on my baby," she said firmly.
Malachi's smile widened. "Oh, I think I will," he said. "But first, I have a proposal for you. You can either surrender your baby to me willingly, or I can take it from you by force."
My eyes widened in horror. "I'll never give my baby to you," I said. "I'll die before that happens." Malachi shrugged. "Suit yourself," he said. "But remember, Felicity, I hold all the cards. I have your baby's life in my hands. You would do well to cooperate with me if you want to ensure its safety."
I glared at him, tears streaming down my face. "You're a monster," I said. "I'll never help you." Malachi chuckled. "We'll see about that," he said, before turning and walking out of the cell, leaving me alone with my thoughts and my baby's kicks.
I closed my eyes, trying to celm my recing heert. I couldn't let Alphe Melechi win. I needed to find e wey out end seve my beby.
Hours pessed, end I worked on loosening the ropes thet bound me. It wes slow end peinful, but I couldn't give up.
I knew I wes done for. I hed no energy left, end I couldn't even think ebout fighting them off.
I closed my eyes, trying to calm my racing heart. I couldn't let Alpha Malachi win. I needed to find a way out and save my baby.
Hours passed, and I worked on loosening the ropes that bound me. It was slow and painful, but I couldn't give up.
I knew I had to think fast. So, I began to scream, pretending the pain was unbearable, in hopes that Alpha Malachi would come to check on me.
"What's going on in there?!" Alpha Malachi yelled through the door.
I continued to scream, hoping to lure him in. And finally, my plan worked. Alpha Malachi burst into the cell, but I was ready. I lunged at him with all my might.
I managed to knock him off guard for just a second, but it was all I needed. I ran as fast as I could towards the door, my belly heavy and my legs shaky. "Felicity!!!"
I could hear Alpha Malachi's angry yells as I stumbled over to the door and threw it open, seeing the sunlight for the first time in what felt like days.
I ran as fast as I could across the fields, dodging trees and rocks, ignoring the pain in my belly. I didn't look back.
As I ran, I heard the sound of footsteps behind me. My heart raced as I tried to push myself past my limits. I couldn't let them catch me.
"Get her!" I heard one of them yell.
My stomach growled and churned, weighing me down. I could feel the contractions getting stronger and closer together.
"I can't... keep running," I breathed, doubling over in pain.
Suddenly, I felt immense pressure, and a gush of warm liquid ran down my legs. I had lost my water
in the middle of a forest, pursued by many men.
The pain was unbearable, and I fell to my knees, clutching my stomach. "No, no, no," I whispered to myself. I couldn't believe this was happening now, of all times.
I heard the sound of the men getting closer, and my heart raced with fear. I had to keep moving, but the pain- oh god, the pain- was too much.
"Stop!" I heard Alpha Malachi's voice echo through the trees. "There she is!"
I knew I was done for. I had no energy left, and I couldn't even think about fighting them off.