Encounter(3)

I became still, my heart racing. Slowly, I turned to face the source of the sound. In front of me stood a tall, strong man, hidden in the darkness. I couldn't see his face, but I could feel his intense gaze on me, sending a chill down my spine.

"Oh my..." I gasped.

"If I were you, I wouldn't scream," he said coldly. I took a deep breath and closed my mouth tightly.

"Good girl," he added as he stepped out of the shadows, standing in front of me. The moonlight revealed his remarkably handsome face. Even in the dim light, I could see the unfriendly smile on his lips.

My legs felt weak, but I fought to remain calm. I didn't know who he was or why he had appeared in this dark room, but I knew I had to stay composed. Fear was my biggest enemy in this dangerous situation, and I couldn't let it control me.

"Who are you? Why are you here?" I tried to steady my voice, suppressing the trembling within.

His smile grew slightly, his eyes still sharp on me. "You don't need to know," he spoke in a low, threatening tone.

A shiver ran through me, but I made up my mind to keep my composure. "Please leave."

He sneered. "Do you think you can command me, little girl? You're so naive."

The fear in my heart turned into unwavering determination. I couldn't allow myself to be intimidated. I looked around the room, searching for anything I could use to defend myself. Finally, my eyes landed on a pair of scissors by the bed, and I carefully reached for them.

He noticed my actions with a hint of disdain in his eyes. "Do you really think those scissors will save you?"

With the scissors trembling in my hand, I replied firmly, "I will protect myself."

His smile faded, replaced by a touch of indifference. "Very well. Let's see what you can do."

I knew it was time to act! I lunged at him, scissors in hand, hoping to catch him off guard and create an opportunity to escape. I aimed for his stomach, trying to distract him.

However, he proved to be faster and more agile than I had expected. In a blur of movement, he effortlessly evaded my desperate attack, swiftly grabbing my wrist and twisting it painfully. A low groan escaped my lips as the scissors slipped from my numbed fingers, falling to the ground.

Closing in on me with a sneer, he taunted, relishing in my vulnerability, "You poor thing."

"Let me go! Or I'll scream!" I struggled, the adrenaline pumping through my veins, fueling my determination.

But my pleas went unheard. Instead, he leaned in closer, whispering chillingly in my ear, "You wouldn't dare. Otherwise, you wouldn't be trespassing here. I didn't know there were intruders in the Rouge Moon Pack. It seems they really need to improve their security measures."

Rouge Moon Pack? Who was he? And how did he know about our pack?

"Are you...?" I started to ask.

"Yes, I am Wyatt Parker, the Alpha of the Blue Crescent," he confirmed, releasing his grip on me.

Holding my wrist, I cautiously stepped back, trying to keep a safe distance.

Wyatt Parker, at the young age of 18, had become the Alpha of the powerful Blue Crescent Pack. His name echoed throughout the werewolf packs, known for his unmatched dominance and strength. Every year, we would train with other packs, and this year, we were training with the most powerful pack, Blue Crescent, where I encountered Wyatt Parker, the most formidable Alpha I had ever met.

"Now that I've told you who I am, shouldn't you tell me who you are?" Wyatt Parker stood there innocently, although I knew he could end my life in an instant if he wanted to.

"Odette Bennett."

"Wallace Bennett's eldest daughter?"

"Yes."

"Then why are you sneaking in here?"

I glared at him angrily, my teeth clenched, and responded, "I'm not stealing anything! I'm just trying to retrieve my bracelet!"

He seemed skeptical, so I handed him the necklace I held. He took one look at it, and his expression changed. He grew serious and somewhat nervous.

"How did you get this bracelet?"

"My mother left it to me."

"How can I trust you?"

Instead of answering his question, I retorted, "Why don't you believe me? I'm Alpha Wallace's daughter. I have no reason to lie."

"But I've also heard that Mr. Bennett's eldest daughter is Cinderella's evil stepsister. You know, bad people often have unpleasant qualities, like dishonesty or thievery."

At his words, I sneered. "I've also heard that the current Alpha of the Blue Crescent is a ruthless monsterwho kills without mercy, just like... his own father died by his hand."

As soon as the words left my mouth, the room fell into an eerie silence. Wyatt remained silent, locking his intense gaze with mine. I refused to back down, meeting his gaze with determination. After a tense minute, he suddenly took a step back and spoke, "I apologize. I went too far."

"If it's a genuine apology, Mr. Parker, then you should show some sincerity, shouldn't you?"

"What do you want?" Wyatt Parker tilted his head, looking at me with interest. He was smiling, but I could sense the tension in his muscles. I was pretty sure that at some point in the past, he genuinely wanted to kill me.

I felt nervous. All I wanted was to escape from an opponent who could easily end my life at any moment. But I couldn't run away.

I had been waiting for this day since I was 15, the day I met Wyatt Parker, even though he never knew it.

Finally, I clenched my fists, took a deep breath, and spoke with resolve, "Let me be your mate."