Chapter 5: The Pursuit
ARIA POV
"RUN!" Lucien’s voice echoed in my mind as I was pulled through the darkness. My heart pounded so hard that I felt it would burst out of my chest.
I had to leave. Now.
When the guards were not looking, I kicked one in the shin and bit the other’s hand. He yelled then let go. I sprinted as fast as my legs could take me, dodging between cabins and into the shadows of the forest edge.
Anger erupted behind me, filling the darkness. "Find the Omega! "Don’t let her escape!"
I continued sprinting till my lungs burned. The three pulls in my chest drew me backward, toward the triplets, making each step away more difficult than the last. But I was unable to stop. Alpha Darius wanted to break my tie, even if it meant killing me.
When I finally paused to gather my breath, I realized I was approaching the hallowed clearing where the ceremony had taken place. Perhaps there were answers here.
A twig broke behind me. I turned around.
"Well, if it isn’t the special omega," Elira stepped out of the shadows, her flawless face distorted with rage. "Did you really think you could just take what’s mine?"
I backed away. "I did not take anything. I don’t comprehend what’s going on anymore than you do."
"Liar!" she snarled, moving closer. "I was supposed to be Luna." Me! I was going to mate Kael and control the pack. Then you show up with your phony mate bond for all three triplets?"