Chapter 2: The Awakening
Mia wakes up in an unfamiliar room, feeling disoriented and sore. She sees a man standing in the doorway - the same man she met in the woods the night before. He's Kaian, the Alpha King of the Northern Pack, and he claims that Mia is his mate.
Mia is confused and scared, but Kaian explains that she's been marked by fate to be his. He tells her that she's not safe to go back to her old life because other supernatural creatures might hurt her to get to him. As Mia tries to wrap her head around what's happening, she starts to feel a strange connection to Kaian. She can sense his presence and feels a bond forming between them. Kaian explains that this bond is rare and powerful, and it's not something that can be ignored. Mia is overwhelmed and doesn't know what to do. She tries to deny the bond and runs out of the room, desperate for some space and air. Kaian lets her go, knowing that she needs time to process everything.
As Mia navigates this new world, she's forced to confront the reality of her situation. She's caught up in a world of supernatural creatures and ancient bonds, and she's not sure if she can escape. Kaian's words haunt her: "Fate doesn't care about your comfort. It doesn't ask permission. And it has already chosen." Mia runs through the halls, trying to make sense of what's happening. She's never believed in supernatural creatures or fate, but Kaian's words keep echoing in her mind. She feels a strange connection to him, and it's like her body is responding to his presence in a way she can't control.
As she runs, she starts to notice the beauty of the place. The stone walls, the wooden beams, the velvet curtains. It's like a luxurious castle, but it's also eerily quiet. She wonders where Kaian is and what he's doing.
Eventually, Mia finds herself outside, breathing in the fresh air. She's not sure where she is or how to get back home. The woods seem to stretch out endlessly, and she's not sure if she can trust Kaian or not.
As she walks, she hears a rustling in the bushes. She turns to see Kaian standing behind her, his eyes gleaming in the sunlight. He's not trying to hide or sneak up on her; he's just there, watching her.
"You're not going anywhere," he says, his voice low and smooth. "You're mine now." Mia feels a shiver run down her spine. She's not sure what to make of Kaian's words or his intentions. Is he a monster, or is he really the Alpha King he claims to be?
As she looks into his eyes, she sees something there that makes her heart skip a beat. It's not just desire or possession; it's something deeper, something ancient.
"What do you want from me?" she asks, her voice barely above a whisper.
Kaian's gaze holds hers, and she feels like she's drowning in the depths of his eyes. "I want to protect you," he says. "I want to keep you safe."
But from what? Mia wonders. From whom?
As she looks at Kaian, she realizes that she's not sure if she's in danger or not. Is Kaian the one she should be afraid of, or is he the one who can protect her?
The questions circulated in her mind as she stands there, frozen in uncertainty. And Kaian's eyes seem to hold the answer, if only she could make sense of it.