My Omega Queen Chapter 8: Escape

POV: Emily

All around me, people gasped in surprise. Some faces seemed genuinely happy and other ones betrayed a speck of disgust. Nonetheless, they were obviously too afraid not to kneel. Accalia was running circles inside my head, in excitement to the thought of being marked. I, on the other hand, was still trying to figure out the most efficient way out of here. Don’t get me wrong, the muscles prortruding from his shirt, the slick hair in which all I wanted to do was slip my hand into and the black eyes watching into my soul were just a mere proof of the mate bond settling in. But I can’t let myself be fooled by these emotions that can so easily turn a dream into a nightmare. His eyes disclose a quarrel going on between his wolf and himself which makes me realise that I must act quickly. Once a wolf is marked, their mate can more easily tell of their location, their feelings, their thoughts, and this would make my escape much more difficult.

“U-uhm, I need to rest for a bit, to think things through. Alone. See you later!” and I turn my heels around and sprint to the nearest door. His hand was left extended, in an attempt to grab me. But he stopped and chose to let me go. Even though this is what I wanted to happen, Accalia definitely wanted him to stop me and her feelings of sadness are pouring inside of me like waves crashing against cliffs, slowly eroding my own emotions. Her whining deafens my own thoughts. I decide to put up a mental wall between us, for now, and hope that she’ll understand and forgive my actions.

ve saddened. At first I thought having all these people gathered for the feast would make it harder to get to the community center and leave quietly, but my smell is lost through this mass of werewolves. Once I get to my room, I fetch a backpack and start packing a few clothes, toiletries and my hard-earned money, when Wendy barges in, surprised.

here have you been, my sweet winter ch

hands hug me so t

must leave. My mate turned out not to be someone I trust with my wellbeing, nor someone that I can protect myself from. Please, please understand and let me go.” It’s hard for me to hold my tears in, so my eyes again stray away from hers.

l her a short version of what has happened.

l bleak. Alright, I guess it’s worth a try. I’m not convinced this is the right choice, but I’ll be damned if I let a heartless wolf touch my child.” and with that, she takes our her wallet and puts all her money into my hand. A tear drops from her eyes while she’s handing me the money, landing on my thumb. I hug her tightly. Then I finish packing my stuff and leaving notes for Alice and Grace.

eals with everyone, my crush on Nathan… everything feels so far away, my life changed so drastically in such a short amount of time, just because some rogues listened to my command. That’s so stupid.

t. Then my feet make a U-turn and I enter the forest. I could still hear the murmurs of p

ce breaks the silence.

lf has taken a toll on me, as I omitted the fact that putting a barricade between me and Accalia can strip me of my wolf senses. Tch.

he possible routes I can take.

s with a flick of his fingers and straightens his back. Finally, he looks at me and raises an eyebrow: “With a backpack? For how long are you planning to be alone with your thoughts, if I may ask?” and takes a step towards me. By reflex, I take a step away from him. We continue this step dance for a few secon

All the werewolves need their Queen. I tried to give you time, but we WILL need to leave tonight and head home, regardless if you’ve

ink up a plan, without Accalia on my side, I don’t stand any chance of outrunning him. My feet back up into the trunk of a tree. In the blink o

I swiftly escape by ducking under his arms. His proud grin and the fact that I hear a purr inside my head tell me that he has succeeded in taking down the wall I’ve put on.

were away from him” I attempt to convince Accalia.

you’re feeling. But you’re going to owe me one.” I don’t like the sou

nstinctively cover my neck.

ng a Queen.” says the Alpha King chuckling and ushering me towards the village.

… can I know your name?” I ask, while embarassed that I do not know it yet. But th

Edward, and the wolf that’s dying to meet you is Arthur.” and he points towards his head.

wolf’s name i

inking of my newbie mistake from earlier.

wards the feast.