Her Forever – Chapter 73

Sadie

Turning my back for the last time, I could still see Seth and Marco tied to the ground with some sort of magical rope bond. It kept their bodies weak and useless. Hoping that a Fae could come by and help, I blew one last kiss to Seth to let him know I would be alright.

The woods were menacing. The trees were either dark brown or black, and even though the trees lacked any sort of greenery or leaves, the forest was dark. No light could penetrate the sickly branches as we marched on. The beautiful moss that would spark small fireflies was now replaced with thick mud. The wolves trenching through it found it easy since they spent so much time here, but I was having difficulty. My dress had splatters of dirty water, and up to my calves were caked with the gut-wrenching smell.

s, him saving me or me fighting my way out to him. It can’t be one-sided. We will both fight to get back to each other.

t I would do. She put her hand on my father’s before he protested, but she nodded in acceptance.

lost. “Princess, I’ll gather the army. Our truce starts now.” He gave me a chaste kiss on the forehead, and I nodded as a few tears went down my face. Without another word, I left quickly, having Gaia find the scent as we grabbed our slightly torn white tunic with us.

. I just hope he will at least still feel me to know I am still alive.

any had worn, mangled bodies. They were sick, some coughing while others lay down as if they were dying.

rry for them as they came up to me asking for food. They were malnourished, not getting the food or nutrients they needed. My heart broke for them as they grabbed me, begging me to pick them up. Stopping for a moment, I picked up one child who buried his face in my neck and cried. “My momma won’t wake up.” He sniffed. “They said you could help.”

ped his tears and my own and felt one of the rogues grab my arm.

t and arms crossed. I dusted some of the mud off my hands and walked to the light at the other end of the cave.

at needs to be said.

His stature was at least 7 feet tall, and his shoulders 4 feet wide. Out of all the books I read about Bergarian, he could easily count as a small giant, which had all perished centuries ago.

eet around his eyes. He was dirty. Soot from the fire put layers and layers of muck on his face. The scars on his face, neck, and body were deep and had trouble healing, very atypical for an alpha of his caliber. His pants were shabby, almost loin cloth-like, but he didn’t care if his manhood was showing.

petrified, but Gaia gave

d tall, puffing his chest out, trying to make him more intimidating. I held my ground and didn’t cower. Alpha Marcellus looked at me with his dead eyes and gave a small smirk. “Not

ryone was really weak. There wasn’t a plan of attack, there couldn’t be. Not unless they had something that was keep

, Marcellus?”

y title?” He said utterly calmly.

m of

you to be so attuned to our ways so quickly. You were just marked and found out who you truly were, and now you demand respect

e and, with that, it is enough.”

and slammed it on the table.

g the supposed Alpha of the Rogues, the one that defied my parents all thos

et your warriors eat to survive. You have done something against the laws of werewolves. Protecting your own pack should be a priority, and you have your own selfish agenda! How dare you even say you are an Alpha!” I seethe in anger.

all. His command could not work on me, I was of higher status, and no one could tell me what to do even if I was on his land.

mise.” He shook his head.

lives? Ha!”

al in pain. She tucked it into her body as it slowly dripped down her torso.

Nakita. Go get it taken care of.” Naki

ing to scare me. With Seth and I bonded, I knew I was stronger. “I sold my soul to the devil to win, and yet here I still sit, waiting, stewing until you come of age. Do you know how long I’ve waited?” He stood up, taking his glass with him, and slammed it into the fire, causing a burst of flame

had the gift of life to heal me. Apparently, the devil deamon’s powers are harsh on the body,” he cackled. “It didn’t matter. He told me of a young princess from the Moon Kingdom that was going to be gifted by Charis the gift of life. You, Sabrina.”

sorry a*s pack when he was a little one. I trained him myself. He was supposed to find you and bring you here, but when he finally found you at the age of 14, he couldn’t do it.” There was some shuffling, and several wolves left the cave while Marcel

e you grew up somewhat fed and healthy so you could serve your purpose here. How is that for some nostalgia for you?”

hought I was a nobody, but people were really out to get me from such a young age. Lilly, my supposed best friend, and her parents, who took such good care of me, were my enemies all along.

e struck a nerve in me that I didn’t know I had. Lies, deceit, it was overpowering. I felt so lied to. My li

you,” he laughed darkly. “He did try anyway but failed. Poor thing,” he fake cried. I was on my knees now, clutching my chest. “Tobias, Tobias, Tobias, the young man failed me. My best tracker and abductor fell for the tiny human.” He waved his hand and brought forth the boy I had known since I was fourteen.

ted away down to skin and bones. “T-Tobias?” I stammered.

alpha started yelling again.

s my constant, and I prayed to the Moon Goddess he would come find me soon.

help heal the women and children so they will be better able to serve us.” He licked his lips seductively while I cringed. “Then, you will heal me and, in return, will help heal my warriors so I can take that pathetic little kingdom of yours.”