A's

ith anxiety. Ryker's pack members surrounde

been chosen for a great honor. You're goi

do you mean?" I tried to keep my voice s

r. You'll help strengthen the bond between our packs and

r resting on me. "No.

e a choice. You're a symbol of our good

fast, or I'd be trapped in a life I didn't want. But

won't do it," I repeated, my voice firm. "I won'

eyes. "You don't have a choice, Akira," he said, his voice col

, my voice steady. "I'll never submit to Kael's pack or be a breed

ra," he growled. "You're just a pup, what do you know about the way the world work

ed," I said, my voice firm. "I know that I have the right to choose

s teeth. "You're coming with us, Akira," he said,

n't want. I glanced around the room, looking for any opportunity to escape. Tha

mbers hot on my heels. I squeezed through the narrow window just

ker's pack would catch up to me. I ran as fast as I could, my heart

. I could hear Ryker's pack members behind me, their growls an

et rid of my pursuers. But they were too fast, too strong. I could fee

bbed me from behind. I struggled and fought to free myself, but it was

sh pup," he growled. "You think you can escape me? You tiny little runt! You can not go any

ever give up," I snarled. "I'll never submit to your plans. Yo

lt a stinging pain, and my ears rang, but I refused to back down. The

ng. "You're going to regret trying to control me. You are goi

that," he said. "You're going to Kael's pack, and you'r

r do it!" I

voice was he