Chapter 56:
Pain weighed on my heart as I looked at my parents one last time.
“I’m not running away with you. I would rather become the Alpha King’s property if it means saving my people,” I said firmly.
“You must be crazy!” My mother’s voice cracked with fury as she stormed toward me.
It was the first time she had ever raised her voice at me in anger, but I didn’t care.
My mind was made up. Nothing could change it.
The image of the helpless boy flashed through my mind again, hardening my resolve.
“I’m sick of hearing about my people dying every day, and my father isn’t getting any better. The best solution is to let the King handle this. He has a reputation for winning every battle—let him vanquish our enemies.”
“At the expense of your life? Do you even understand the consequences of the choice you’re making?” Her voice trembled in shock as she stared at me, utterly dumbfounded.
“Do you realize that becoming the Alpha King’s property means you will belong to him? You will no longer be our daughter, and you may never see us again unless he allows it. We won’t have access to you, and he could do horrible things to you.”
Tears trickled down her cheeks as she continued, her voice breaking.
“You will belong to that cruel bastard forever. No, I won’t allow that.”
“Mum!” I called, drawing her attention.
“I know you want to save me, Aurora, but don’t do it at the expense of your life,” my father pleaded, unable to hold back the tears streaming down his face.
My heart shattered into a thousand pieces as I looked at him.
I’m sorry, Dad.
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I had made my decision, and there was no turning back.
“I meant every word I said. We don’t have to run, and people don’t have to die. In exchange for our safety, I will surrender myself to the Alpha King,” I declared firmly, leaving no room for argument.
Blinking several times to fight back my own tears, I turned to the Beta, whose jaw had dropped in shock.
“Send a message to the Alpha King. Tell him to deploy his toughest warriors. And inform him that I, Aurora Gray, have agreed to become his property for the rest of my life.”
Aurora
It was astonishing how quickly news spread, like wildfire consuming everything in its path.
Barely a minute had passed since the Beta delivered my words to the King, and already, the effects were rippling through the pack.
A state of emergency was declared, ordering everyone to remain indoors while the battle raged on.
We had already lost too many lives—losing more wasn’t an option.
I stood by the window, watching in silence as thick plumes of smoke rose into the air from the bombed enemy territories. The sound of gunfire filled the night, bullets cutting through the darkness in every direction.
Then, as if summoned from the shadows, the King’s warriors arrived—an elite force of highly skilled fighters who moved with terrifying precision.
