I wake up to a loud, relentless screaming. I guess
They are calling my name again. Katrina, You might want to know who 'they' were. Well,
"they're my parents. Mr Nicholas Obama and Mrs. Lois Obama.
I was in my room. My little store, trying to heal from the injuries I got last night from asking
them if they were truly my parents. How can a father and a mother treat their only child like a
slave?
I was just surviving here. They hardly give me food, or let me go to school like my age
mates. I don't even know what the outside world looks like.
"Katrina, get your stupid self up here, now!" My mother
Barked. I guess they needed me to dance for their useless friend, Mr Jonathan. Again for
money.
Mr. Jonathan is my dad's best friend who drives so much joy in seeing me naked dancing for
him. That's the only job I do in this house apart from serving unjust punishments and getting
beaten up.
They say they beat me because they want me to be strong and that I'm too weak for their
liking.
I guess I have gotten used to it. It's now part of my routine to be in pain on a daily basis.
I make my way up the living room, walking as fast as I can to avoid another punishment, my
body wouldn't be able to carry it.
When I arrived, my mother was already looking angry. I became scared, she never hesitated
to pounce on me at the slightest provocation.
"W-what's wrong?" I stammered, scared that she would hit me again.
I made a mistake, I wasn't supposed to ask a question or talk to them without being asked
to. That was the instructions given to me by those I called my parents.
Immediately, I felt a harsh pain on my cheek. My father had slapped me, "have I not told you
not to ask questions in this house? Do you want to die"? He spits angrily.
I held onto my cheek and nodded.
"You will go to Johnathan's lounge and he will give you drugs to bring to me, Guide it with
your life, and run back here at once". "Yes, sir". Was all I muttered before walking out of our
house.
I wasn't so sure about the location, I had only come here once with my father. Mr Jonathan
does petty business. He deals on drugs, pimps underaged girls to billionaires as sex toys but
uses wines and food as a cover-up. "I hope the authorities find him soon". I thought.
I managed to find my way to the ''exotic lounge', people were scattered all over the place
dancing, drinking, smoking, and making out.
I made it to the counter where Mr Jonathan was serving drinks. He motioned me to wait for
him. After a while, he looked at me in a weird way and said " I will have a taste of you soon"
Then he licked his tongue in a disgusting way.
I could literally throw up just imagining him on top of me, How disgusting? I'd rather die than
allow it.
He handed me a wrapped white paper and winked at me. I collected it and immediately ran
out of there.
Geez! So stupid. I cursed.
It was already dark when I came outside, in this part of Arizona, bad things happen at night.
The recent news I heard from Dad, was that police found a girl raped and killed on her way
back from work.
The thought of it freaked me out. So I began to walk fast. After I had walked for like ten miles
I met a group of guys smoking. They called me but I hesitated a little while contemplating if it
was wise to obey or run. I didn't want to offend them. I have been taught to always obey so I
went.
"Hello, pretty girl. How are you? The one in dreadlocks asked. I.. I'm fine. I muttered
"Just leave her alone, she's an underage girl. The one on a black hoodie pointed at me.
"How old are you? The dreadlocks guy asked. "16" I lied.
"Shit" he cursed. What are you doing outside at this time of the night?
"My dad asked me to get drugs for him," I said innocently.
"Drugs? They exclaimed. Give it to us now! One of them commanded with a mean face.
"Daddy will kill me" I cried.
He brought out a black gun probably to scare me and it worked. I handed over the white
paper to him and ran.
As I was running, Dad's warning was ringing in my head. "Guide it with your life". I knew
what it meant for me to go home without having the drugs. They will kill me.
As I ran, something inside me was saying "don't go home, they will kill you" so I stopped. I
looked to my left, I saw the woods, I looked to my right, and I saw a river staring at me.
I couldn't commit suicide? That would make them happy. I looked to my left again, "Maybe I
will run to the woods, I had always wanted to get close to nature.
Sometimes, I think that the woods might have something for me. "What do I do? I asked
myself, feeling so confused.
Immediately. I started crying, I usually do not cry, because I have been trained to suppress
my pain. Not technically, training with weapons but the beatings and punishments I had
endured over the years did a good job.
I was worried and confused about what decision to make and how my life would turn out
afterward. As tears continued to stream down my face,falling off my chin. I barely had
clothes on so I would literally freeze to death if I chose the woods.
Either way, any decision I took wouldn't favour me but I had to make one after all. It was
almost midnight and I had to do something.
Looking at the woods one last time, it was mysterious yet inviting. making a decision, I ran
into the dark woods. I'd rather face the unknown than face the known now.
I ran quickly, as fast as I could, but scared at the same time. I wanted to go deep into the
woods where my parents would not find me.
My parents knew that I wouldn't dare run away because of how timmed I am. Moreover, the
last time I tried to run, they caught me without much trouble.
But now, I am in trouble. If they lay their hands on me, I will be a dead meat.
As I hit a big stone, I slowed down. Bursting into tears
Feeling very exhausted. I could barely move my legs as I felt a sharp pain in my ankle.
I bent down to touch and massage it, I felt something wet, as I looked closely, it was red, my
blood. I was badly injured when I hit that sharp stone.
I was losing blood, and fast. I try to stop the bleeding
by tearing a part of my clothes and tying it around the injured part. It was painful.
Huffing in pain, I kept the pressure, knowing that it would help me from losing more blood.
After what seemed to be an hour of leaping, I started to get exhausted. Counting the minutes
to die.
So I looked around and saw a big rock and sat on it. Pulling my knees up to my chest to
keep me warm as I had started getting cold.
Unable to rest, the thought of everything that had happened to me kept playing in my head. I
couldn't even believe that I was here all alone, a girl like me who didn't know a thing about
life could make this type of decision.
Now, here I am, wounded and all alone in the middle of the woods. I had started regretting it.
What was the worst,What would have happened if I had gone home? Beat me till I die? But
isn't it better than to be here not knowing where to go and what to do?
So, I sat there until I was taken up by a restless sleep. I woke up in the morning, everywhere
was now brighter, unlike the time I came here.
Birds fly from one branch of a tree to another.it is a very beautiful place. " I think I like it
here," I thought.
I was still mesmerised by the beauty of nature when I heard someone shouting "Rogue"!
"Rogue!!" I was frightened. "What is rogue? Is it a dangerous person? I wanted to run but my
ankle couldn't let me. So, I covered my mouth with my hands waiting for the rogue to come.
Unfortunately, it never came. I was the rogue? How? I'm just Katrina who ran away from her
abusive parents because I didn't do what they asked me to do very well.
"How did I turn out to be a rogue? I watched in fear as two huge guys walked up to me,
ready to fight.
"Sorry. I am not a rogue. My name is Katrina, I ran away from my parents. I said in between
tears. I'm not the person you are looking for.
I think that my innocent explanation got them confused as they looked at each other before
asking me to come with them.
Fearfully, I followed them, managing to walk. so when we got to the entrance of a beautiful
environment. I was scared I hoped that my dad didn't send them.
So we got to a giant luxurious mansion and I was asked to sit by the corridor while the other
guy left me with the other person watching closely.
Williams
I was sitting in my studies, doing all the paperwork that comes with being an Alpha. My
father, Alpha Jacobs Blackwood had resigned after many years of leading and protecting our
pack. Crystal Lake pack.
I took over him, protecting my pack fiercely. I was trained with the finest warriors and I can
beat that no Wolf dares to challenge me.
My Beta, Johanna mind linked me, my second in command and my very loyal friend since
childhood.
"Alpha, the guards caught a rogue.
"How did they enter my territory? Don't they have fear? I asked, getting angry.
"I don't know, Alpha. "Do you want to come see for her yourself? She's downstairs."
"Her? Hmm.. I'm coming". I ended the mind link. Meanwhile, I noticed that my Wolf was
restless, I couldn't fathom why but I didn't bother asking if he wasn't going to tell me anyway.
Ever since, I rejected my first mate which led to her death. My Wolf had become unbearable.
Walking the hallway, I catch the scent of the rogue and an intoxicating smell of vanilla and
strawberries, the most remarkable scent, that's difficult to resist.
Again Moon goddess has given me a second chance mate. My first mate got pregnant with a
vampire's child and I rejected her. She killed herself, unable to bear the shame. Since that
day, I hated mates and didn't want to have any ever again.
Mate! My Wolf shouted!
I began to increase my pace. I wanted to see what she looked like. As I opened the last door
to the outside corridor, I saw her, holding her legs to her chest. Hummering a song I guess.
As soon as I wanted to touch her, "Please don't hurt me. "Please, don't hurt me". She
Pleaded, repeatedly.
Her red hair was dirty and tangled she fearfully got up her big blue eyes looking around.
I must confess, she's very gorgeous even in her u kept state.so I carefully touched her
Sparks erupted from our touch. "Mate! I muttered.
I couldn't believe that I would turn this soft towards a mate.
"Please! Please don't hurt me!" My mate pleas, looking
scared for her life. I couldn't help but scan her with my eyes from head to toe.
Then, I noticed that her ankles were tied with a blood stain on the fabric. "Don't be scared, I
won't hurt you," I try to soothe her as much as I can.
My heart melted for her. All I wanted was to protect and comfort her. I slowly walk near her,
and she seems like she is about to pass out so I quickly put my arms over her back.
"Pl.. Please..." she passed out. "Little mate, please don't pass out on me! I pleaded. Then
she closed her eyes and went lifeless.
Williams
Looking at her in my arms, she was just fragile, looking at her tangled dirty hair as if it hadn't
been combed for a year. Her lips were cracked because of lack of water I guess.
Her pale skin was dirty and filled with bruises. Even with her condition, she was still
beautiful."This time I got a beautiful damsel in distress as a mate".
I gently picked her up to my room, then I mind-linked Allyssa the pack doctor. Her condition
was gradually getting worse. She needed a doctor fast or else she might not make it.
I was literally panicking, I hadn't felt like this way towards a woman before even with my first
mate but this was different. I wanted her to be well and safe. I was ready to accept her and
protect her. She's my Luna and I'm her alpha. That's all that matters now.
As soon as I got to my room, I saw Allyssa already there waiting for me.
"Alpha, what happened to her? She asked worriedly. caring for my mate.
While we were still talking, she began to whine slowly in her sleep, not making any attempt
to wake up.
"I wish I could take her pains away" I thought aloud.
Allyssa looked at me surprised, she didn't need to ask before I answered. "She's my mate".
"Please help her, give her all the necessary medical care that you can get" I hurriedly
requested, I just can't wait to see her healthy and happy again.
"Of course, Alpha. Please can you excuse us so I can scan her," she nudges.
"No, I will be here until you're done. "Continue with whatever you want to do. I declared.
Out of fear, she didn't say anything else, but pleaded with her eyes. I hesitated for a while
before walking out of the room.
I was restless, going from one end of the hallway to another. My curiosity was getting the
best of me so I opened the door gently and peeped in. The doctor was still running some
tests on her but fixed a drip for her.
After about 30 minutes, she came out with a look on her face that said "Good news, bad
news". "Spill" I commanded. Bracing myself for the worst,
"The blood on her legs came from the injuries from her ankle although it contracted infection
but I have attended to the wounds, and cleaned her up as well.
"Very good, I commented. The. She continued." She looks malnourished." " She needs to
add more weight otherwise, she will be fainting every now and then."
"I don't know what has happened to her, but please make her open up to you so we will
know how to help her," she said.
"Thank you, doctor, is there anything else?" I inquire.
"Not at all Alpha. Just observe her and make sure she feeds well". She definitely needs a lot
of food". She added.
Having finished reporting, she left, leaving the both of us alone. seeing her legs on bandage
broke my heart so I reached for her hands, it was soft and fragile. Sitting beside her, looking
at her face and wishing she would open her beautiful eyes.
Katrina
My full body was sore and heavy, and my eyes felt so heavy from my cry.
After a few minutes of struggling to open my eyes, I finally opened it, everywhere felt new.
"Where I am? I managed to talk.
I was scared. Did my parents find me? Did I die? A series of questions popping through my
head.
Suddenly, I felt a hand touch my cheek, I looked up to see the same handsome tall
chocolate-skinned man with brown hair staring at my face.
"Where am I? I asked softly not wanting to offend him.
"In my room taking treatment, that was when I noticed a drip bag hung beside the
queen-size bed stand.
His beautiful red lips were curled with a warm smile. After looking at him for a while, I
summoned courage to ask questions again.
"Who are you? And what am I doing in your room? He ignored me, walked over to the other
part of the room and brought a Chair and sat beside me.
Well, my guards found you in my territory and they brought you to me but you passed out
even before I could ask some questions".
He said while running a finger through my arms.it was the first time I sat very close to
someone, or even had the privilege of seeing someone answer me so calmly.
My parents had made sure I never got that chance. They constantly hurt me at any little
provocation.
Why is this man being so kind to me? Is it all a trick? Should I trust him?
I wanted to run but my body wouldn't let me. I tried again, this time he lifted his head and
gazed at me.
My eyes caught with his beautiful eyes, and I was lost. Looking into his eyes I felt protected.
I couldn't believe that I was feeling like this or someone else could show me this affection
and care.
Immediately, I got hold of myself. "Did Dad send you? "Please allow me to go". I said in
between tears.
His face changed and he looked confused and worried. "It's okay, little mate. Nobody sent
me and I won't allow anyone to hurt you ever again".
Hmm.. "Is this kind of a joke? I thought. As I tried to remove the drip, he caught my hands
and instantly, I felt a spark again. I looked at him with my eyes filled with fear.
I was now breathing fast, I was passing out again. Suddenly, a lady with short black hair
entered the room.
"Alpha what happened? She asked.
"I can't really tell, but she felt uneasy". He told her.
I presume she's the doctor considering what she hung on her neck and the White coat she
was wearing.
After checking me up, she says, "I don't think it is something serious, she's just
overwhelmed and needs to rest".
However, try and calm her down, if she can relax and get enough rest, she will heal
properly."
The man looked at me with love and concern, he placed a warm kiss on my forehead and
said "Please mate, relax, I will never hurt you".
It was hard to trust anybody else but I finally trusted him, placing my head on his shoulders
as he sat next to me. Inhaling his chocolate strong scent as I dozed off to sleep