Chapter 3 BOUND TO THE ENEMY

Chapter Three:

Bound to the Enemy

The walls of Kane's chambers felt suffocating. Stone pressed in on me from every side, the air thick with his presence. I could feel the pull of the bond-the way my body betrayed me with its instinctual response to him-but I would not give in. Not to him. Not to the monster who had ruined everything.

Kane's eyes locked onto mine, cold and calculating, as if he could already taste my hatred. He didn't even try to hide the twisted amusement in his gaze. It was like a game to him. A sick one. The Alpha who had taken everything from me, now playing with the idea of claiming me, as though it was his right.

"You can't fight this, Sophia," he said, his voice like ice. "I feel it. You feel it too."

I refused to let my emotions get the better of me, but my fists clenched, and I could feel the anger boil up inside me. "I don't give a damn about your bond, Kane," I spat, stepping closer. "I don't want anything from you. Nothing at all. You can keep your claim. You'll never have me."

A dark eyebrow arched in amusement, the corner of his lips twitching into a barely-there smirk. "Such fire. It's what makes this interesting, don't you think?"

The words came out of him so easily, like he was playing with me. And I hated it. Every word, every breath he took, made my skin crawl. My body was screaming to escape, but I stood my ground, pushing back against every ounce of that damn bond.

"I'm not some toy you can control," I growled, voice low and filled with venom. "You think you can trap me here? I'll tear your damn pack apart brick by brick if it means I get out."

His smirk deepened, eyes narrowing, as if he found my words amusing rather than threatening. "You're in my territory now, Sophia. You'll do things my way, or not at all."

I felt a searing anger ripple through me, but I refused to give him the satisfaction of seeing me falter. I stood taller, my chin raised in defiance, the rage in my chest thick and palpable.

"I'd rather die than give you what you want," I hissed, my voice dripping with contempt.

For a moment, there was nothing but the tension between us, a heavy, suffocating silence. And then, without breaking eye contact, he spoke in that dangerous, soft voice of his. "We'll see about that."

I wanted to scream. I wanted to tear him apart right here and now, but I stayed still. Because if I showed him even a fraction of how much I hated him, I'd only lose. And I wasn't about to give him that power.

"You'll regret this," I said, barely above a whisper, but the threat in my tone was clear as I was dragged away, from his chambers.

They dragged me several doors away from the Alpha chambers and suddenly stopped at a door. One of the gaurds pulled it open and I was flung in, and then I heard their retreating footsteps, until everywhere went dead silent.

I squatted up staring at the room I got flung into, I was expecting a cage, maid quarters but this, this was out of this world. Fully furnished with expensive product, dressed expensively, just as if it was a queens room. But why was I brought here?

My instinct clicked in and i quickly slammed the door shut, locking it up with it lock. I let out a deep sigh, dropping to the floor.

If he thinks he had claim me, I'd never, ever, let him. I hate him, I hate his existence, I'll end him, make him pay for everything and I'll make him crave death. But for now, I need to retreat and come back with a better plan, a plan no one can utter, this pack's downfall.

By nightfall, I'd leave thus god forsaken pack and be back ready.

"Stay put and do not come outside" Aunt's words rang in my head. My hands wrapped around my legs, curling up and I felt my heart growing heavy, and then I let everything out, crying as though I was a little pub.

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I slipped out of the room, my breath shallow as I pressed myself against the walls, my heart pounding in my chest, the night was my only chance and I won't let it slip off.

I moved through the corridors like a ghost, the only sound the rush of my footsteps, quick and light. The moment I reached the exit, I felt the bitter sting of the mate bond again, like a heavy hand on my chest, pulling me back, reminding me that I couldn't truly escape. I bit down my lip hard, refusing to let it stop me. I ran.

My feet barely touched the ground as I sprinted through the forest, my heart racing with each step. Every instinct told me to keep running, to leave behind the man who had torn my life apart. But as I reached the edge of the pack's borders, the unmistakable sound of paws hitting the ground cut through the night air.

A wolf. Kane's wolf.

Before I could react, I was tackled from the side, the force slamming me into the ground with bone-crushing force. Pain shot through my body, and I gasped, struggling against the weight on top of me. The wolf growled, its teeth bared, but I refused to surrender. I twisted, kicking, clawing at the wolf's muzzle, until with a final, savage growl, it released me.

I didn't have time to breathe. I pushed myself up, my legs shaking from the impact, but I had no choice but to keep running. The wolf's pursuit was relentless. It was too fast, too strong. I could feel it gaining on me, its breath hot against my neck, and then-darkness.

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I woke in a haze, my body throbbing with pain. I sprawled up recognizing where I was, and then my mind was suddenly consumed with rage. I didn't know how I'd ended up back in Kane's chambers. My body felt weak, my limbs sluggish, but my mind was clear, focused. I refused to let him break me.

He was standing by the door, watching me, his expression unreadable. But I saw the flicker of something dangerous in his eyes-something almost... satisfied.

"You're stubborn, Sophia," Kane said, his voice quiet, almost admiring. "I'll give you that."

I pushed myself into a sitting position, ignoring the weakness in my limbs. "I'll never belong to you."

His gaze softened for a moment, but it quickly hardened. "You will," he said. "In time, you'll see."

I gritted my teeth, fighting the bond that tried to weave its way through me. "Not if I can help it."

"You'll be mine, Sophia," he replied, a challenge in his voice. "Whether you want it or not."

Kane took a slow, measured step toward me, his voice softer, but no less intense. "Stay here," he said, "and I promise you'll be safe. Run, and I'll have no choice but to hunt you down again."

I crossed my arms, glaring at him. "And if I refuse?"

He gave a slight shrug, the barest flicker of a smile. "Then I suppose I'll have to remind you why no one defies me."

I could feel my heart racing, my pulse pounding in my ears. Every instinct screamed at me to hate him, to fight him, to never give him the satisfaction of bending to his will. But I could feel the truth of his words like an iron chain around my neck.

Reluctantly, I nodded. "Fine. I'll stay. But only until I find a way to escape."

His lips curved into a smirk, and he reached out, gently tucking a loose strand of hair behind my ear. The touch sent a jolt through me, infuriating and electric.

"Then I look forward to the chase," he murmured.

As he turned to leave, I felt a simmering resolve harden within me. If he thought I was going to fall in line, he was sorely mistaken. I'd find a way to break free-no matter what it took. And if I couldn't escape, then I'd find another way to make him pay.