Chapter 5 Escaped

That night, Aria's mind was consumed by the mysterious prisoner in the dungeon - a devilishly handsome man with an air of danger. She couldn't shake off the thought of him, wondering what secrets he held. Exhaustion eventually took over, and she fell asleep.

Morning arrived quickly, and Aria knew she had to visit the dungeon to clean before the alpha grew suspicious of her avoidance. She gathered her supplies and headed down, her heart racing as she met Draka's intense gaze. His eyes locked onto hers, and for a moment, they just stared. He looked menacing yet captivating, his lazy demeanor only adding to his mystique.

As Aria began cleaning, Draka watched her with an unreadable expression. Summoning courage, she turned to him and asked, "what's the deal about ?"

A slow smirk spread across his face, and he replied, "So eager, little human."

"I just want to know," Aria said, her curiosity getting the better of her. Draka stood up slowly, the chains around his wrists and ankles rattling loudly. Her breath caught as she realized just how tall he was - towering over her with an imposing presence.

"Come closer, human," he said, his voice low and husky. Aria hesitated for a moment before pushing herself forward, stopping only a few inches from him. The air between them seemed to vibrate with tension.

"The wolf's bane the alpha injects me with," Draka began, his eyes locked onto hers.

"replace it with something else. Something similar, but less...dangerous." Aria's eyes widened in surprise, and she felt a shiver run down her spine.

"Why should I do that?" she challenged, trying to sound braver than she felt. Draka's gaze turned cold, and he replied, "Because if you don't, you'll be the first person I'll kill when I get out of this place."

His words were laced with a deadly intent that made her breath catch. Through those piercing eyes, she knew he wasn't joking.

Aria swallowed hard, her mind racing. "I don't know how to do that," she admitted. "I don't know what to replace it with." Draka's gaze didn't waver, his eyes seeming to bore into her very soul.

"Find a way," he commanded. "And try to keep your voice low. If you don't want anyone finding out you're a girl and not a boy..." He let the sentence hang, a reminder of the danger she was in.

Aria cleared her throat and deepened her voice, trying to mimic the tone of a boy. She felt a surge of fear at the thought of being discovered. Draka's eyes seemed to gleam with amusement, but he said nothing, his gaze piercing through her disguise.

Aria's heart pounded in her chest as she set out to fetch the wolf's bane, her mind racing with the plan she had devised. She made her way to the market, carefully selecting a liquid that looked identical to the wolf's bane. She added a fragrance with a sour smell, hoping it would go unnoticed.

With the substitute in hand, she disposed of the actual wolf's bane, her hands shaking slightly as she thought about the potential consequences.

With a deep breath, Aria presented the liquid to the alpha, who eyed her warily but seemed satisfied. "Good job, boy," he said, his voice dripping with condescension. "Now, let's get this over with."

The alpha instructed one of the guards to inject the liquid into Draka's veins. Aria followed closely behind, her eyes fixed on the floor as she tried to avoid Draka's gaze. But she could feel his eyes on her, watching her every move.

As the guard injected the liquid, Draka's eyes locked onto Aria's, his gaze intense and unnerving. The guards left, leaving Aria alone with Draka.

"Now," Draka said, his voice low and commanding, "the second mission is for you to find a way to take the keys to this dungeon and these chains, and unlock me."

Aria shook her head, fear creeping up her spine. "I-I can't do that," she stammered. "The alpha would kill me if he found out." Draka's face darkened, his eyes flashing with anger.

"You will," he boomed, his voice echoing off the cold stone walls. Aria's whole body shook, her nerves fraying under the pressure.

Draka's gaze seemed to bore into her very soul, his eyes burning with an inner fire. "You have just two days," he said, his voice dripping with menace.

"If you fail, i will hunt you down and I won't spare you" aria swallowed hard, her heart racing with fear. She knew she had to find a way, but the thought of crossing the alpha was terrifying.

Aria thought carefully about her plan to get the keys. She remembered that the alpha had a habit of visiting the brothel at night, where he'd drink himself into a stupor. She decided to stick close to him tonight, hoping to seize the opportunity to snatch the keys.

As the night fell, Aria followed the alpha to the brothel, keeping a safe distance. Sure enough, he indulged in drink after drink, eventually stumbling out of the establishment. Aria had to hold him tightly as they made their way back to his chambers, using all her might to support his drunken weight. Despite her small frame, she managed to keep him upright, grateful that her disguise as a boy held up.

But as the alpha leaned in close, his breath reeking of alcohol, he said something that caught her off guard. "I wish you were a woman," he slurred, his eyes gleaming with a lecherous light. "A lot I could have done to you." Aria stiffened, her heart racing with fear and disgust.

The alpha eventually crashed out, and Aria saw her chance. She carefully searched for the keys, her hands shaking slightly as she spotted the bundle on his belt. She snatched them quickly and hid them in her cleaning supplies, trying not to make any noise.

With the keys in hand, Aria made her way to the dungeon, trying to avoid suspicion from the guards. As she approached Draka's cell, she saw that he was waiting for her, a smirk spreading across his face.

"My little human is so brave after all," Draka said, his voice low and husky. "Open the lock quietly and fast."

Aria's hands trembled as she obeyed, the sound of the lock clicking open echoing through the dungeon. She hesitated, fearful of getting close to Draka, but he urged her on. "Get in here quickly, we don't have much time."

Aria stepped forward, her heart racing as Draka towered over her. She carefully unlocked every chain, her hands shaking with fear. As the last chain fell away, she turned to bolt, but Draka was too quick. His hands shot out, grabbing her and pulling her close. Aria screamed in terror as he lifted her off the ground, her struggles futile against his strength.

The guards heard her cries and rushed toward the sound, but Draka was a force to be reckoned with. He took them down one by one, his movements swift and deadly. Aria managed to break free for a moment, but Draka caught her easily, his grip like a vice. He dragged her away from the chaos, his eyes locked onto hers.

"You're coming with me," he growled, his voice unyielding. Aria's struggles only seemed to amuse him, his smile twisted and fierce. She was trapped, and she knew she was doomed. Draka's grip was unbreakable, and his eyes seemed to burn with a fierce intensity. Aria's fate was sealed.