Chapter 87: _Free, But At What Cost?

Chapter 87: _Free, But At What Cost? Marcellus stepped in and long story short... The potion indeed worked the way I intended and knocked him out cold, effectively paralyzing him first. I was only partly lying when I told Caroline the potion was meant for sleeping. This one forced the victim into sleep, making them useless for hours. Enough time for me to get out of this mansion. I glanced at Marcellus’ body on the ground one last time before I grabbed the pouch and hung it close to my chest like a bag. There were a few other potions in there that would come in handy later on. Anyway, I stepped out of the room, closing the door behind me before I strutted through the hallway. I knew that by now Caroline should be heading to my room to check on me and had to be quick before she alerted Kaelos. When I finally stepped out of the mansion, I paused in my tracks when I noticed the guards at the gate. My heart began racing with adrenaline as I wracked my head. Even if I managed to walk past them, I would still have to deal with the ones at the main pack gates. Just when I placed my right hand into the pouch and grabbed a potion, I heard voices incoming from the mansion, causing my heart to jump into my throat with fear as I scanned my gaze around for a spot to hide. It was then that I noticed an ash-colored SUV with ample cargo space at the back. I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry as I rushed to the SUV and opened the door before jumping into the back, closing the door gently behind me while my hands trembled. Dear goddess... "The Alpha King doesn’t seem to realize the gravity of the situation we brought to him." A male voice spoke up from outside and it was then that my fears were confirmed. Those were the Alphas from the neighboring packs out there! "Well, he will eventually if those rogues end up attacking the packs in these parts." A female voice said with a grunt. "Ugh, it’s as if he’s been blinded since he brought that witch into his house." Speaking of blinding... I brought a potion within the bag that was meant to mask my scent from werewolves. I couldn’t make potions to make me invisible... Since that would require actual magic. But this should be enough. Even as a powerless witch, wolves could still recognize my heritage through my scent. Anyway, I drank the potion, which was bitter and stung my throat. Then I curled my body into a ball, silently praying and hoping that whoever owned this car between the Alphas wouldn’t open the cargo door. Fortunately, my prayers were answered, and the owner of the car stepped into the driver’s seat and closed the door with a grunt. When I peeked my head out to see who it was, I realized that it was the female Alpha. She had long brown hair and seemed to be in her forties. But I was able to notice the frown on her face through the rearview mirror. "It’s getting late. I can’t stay another moment in this pack." She said with a sigh before she started the ignition and prepared to drive. This was it. This is my ticket out of this pack! My lips curled up into a smirk as I lowered my body and kept on hiding at the back, waiting patiently. The car began moving and I closed my eyes, my heart pounding against my ribcage as I began realizing that my plan was coming to fruition. But then... Why did I feel sad? Why did I still want to stay back because of... HIM? ’Kaelos, you’ve ruined my life.’ I thought to myself as the car kept on driving. . . After what felt like ages, the car finally stopped at a point, causing me to draw in a deep breath. If my guesses are right then the female Alpha had stopped in front of... "Alpha Katherine of the Silver Peak pack." The female Alpha blurted out just then when she lowered her window, her voice filled with impatience. "Let me pass. I passed these gates this afternoon, and I’m exhausted." The main gates of the pack! I clenched my fists, readying myself for the worst. The first time I came here with Caroline, I remembered the hostility I was met with. Then, when I came here and left the pack for the first time last night while being escorted by some pack soldiers, I remembered how the guards at the gates had done a brief search of the cars then. Would they do the same again? "Let her pass! We searched her vehicle this afternoon when she came in." A male voice yelled out, causing me to sigh silently with relief. Gosh, that was close! Anyway, the female Alpha, Katherine, kept on driving and when she moved past a point, I could feel it without raising my head to check. We had left the pack. I was finally out of the pack and I wasn’t being followed by any guards like some prisoner! "Alright, show yourself. I know you’re there." Alpha Katherine suddenly spoke out, causing a cold shiver to run down my spine. No... Hell, no! My body shivered, cold sweat running down my face and dripping on my hands which were trembling. What do I do now? Should I come out? Should I plead with her? How do I even explain myself to her and prevent her from taking me right back to Kaelos’ waiting arms? As I closed my eyes and thought about all this, Alpha Katherine suddenly spoke again. "Yes, you bastard, I know you’re in my wine cellar." She snapped, even though her voice sounded playful. "I just finished my meeting with the Alpha King and I’m on my way home. And gosh I’m way too sober." What the fuck? I arched an eyebrow as I began to realize what was happening. She was probably on a call with her partner or something. I breathed out in relief as she continued talking and giggling like a teenage girl in love, causing me to roll my eyes. Ugh, I think this is my cue to get out of here. I brought my gaze to the door at the back and clenched my jaw, bracing myself. After drawing in one deep breath, I kicked the door open and rolled out with my pouch clutched to my chest. I landed on the muddy ground out of the car with a grunt, watching as the car kept on driving without stopping. My breathing was hitched, and my right elbow, which had been wounded by Celine earlier, began hurting again, but I ignored all that as I slowly got on my feet and scanned my gaze around the dark forest. I was out of the Blood Oak pack and Kaelos’ life... But at what cost?