'Hello beautiful, is that how to greet your future partner?' Mark said 'You must be dreaming, you my future partner' I said with a sarcastic tone to my voice. He gripped my arms and pulled me closer to him. 'Watch your tone with me' He said 'What do you want?' I repeated 'I came to give you a proposition, it will save your miserable life' I glared at him. 'When will you understand that I am for you, I have always been.' Sure, I thought sarcastically. The evidence of him being for me shows in all the ways he and his sister have tortured me for years. He gripped my arms so tightly and leaned even closer, I tried so hard to pull away but it was impossible. The next thing I know, he put his mouth on mine and kissed me, I was shocked then fought so hard to be free of him, he gripped my head with his arm and pressed his mouth harder, my thoughts spiraled on what to do, I screamed into his mouth. The *ssh*l* must have thought it was an invitation for more, as he used one of his hands to grip my waist and pull me tightly against him. My wolf struggled within me to be released to get out of his choke hold. I used her strength to try and pull back but he was stronger than me. I can't afford to shift it will give him the satisfaction of ending my life, and i will not give him that satisfaction. I was praying to all the moon goddesses to get me out of this, without having to result to shifting. He released me after what felt like a million years, I screamed so hard and started landing blows on his chest. He gripped my jaws forcefully and stared at my anger ridden wolf turned eyes. 'That was explosive wasn't it, magnetic even, I love it when you wolf out on me. It's s*xy. I believe you and I can really work, oh yes I do, so what do you think of marrying me to escape your fate' I spat in his face defiantly. I really hate him, He slapped me forcefully looked me straight in the eye. I held my left cheek in shock 'You should be happy I am willing to sacrifice myself for you, do…' 'Elena?' A voice called gently We both looked at the visitor, it was Amilia. Thank the goddesses 'Hey' she said, her voice edged with worry. He continued like she wasn't there 'Do you have any idea of what those trials entail, you will be dead within minutes of entering the trial. It's not for the weak, your wolf alone won't save you, your lack of signa puts you at a huge disadvantage. Accept my proposal and you will live another miserable day' He said expectantly. 'No, and get out!' I screamed. He moved closer to me threateningly 'Enforcer Mark, I was sent to get her ready for the trials' Amilia interrupted. He growled at me and turned to leave. 'Your death then mutt, and I will gladly watch it' he sneered. He stepped out angrily and I felt a huge relief. 'You should have let me killed him' my wolf snapped at me ' We might have been killed' 'You don't know how powerful you are Elena' she whispered softly and comforted me in her own way. Amilia came in and hurriedly closed the door, I couldn't hold in my fear of what almost happened, I placed my hand on my mouth and let out a sob. 'Shh it's okay he's gone, you are okay, you are okay' I fell into her hug and cried for what felt like a minute. I assured her I was okay after a while and got myself together and my wolf calmed down. She took me to the kitchen area, and I sat on the brown wooden stool in front of the narrow ash colored counter, where a chipped coffee maker, a jar of sugar, and a stack of mismatched mugs crowded together. The hum of the refrigerator could be heard in the background. 'Let me make you some hot coffee so you can take your mind off whatever that *ssh*l* did' 'He forcefully kissed me and slapped me. The b*st*rd' I snarled 'What! I know he has some kind of obsession for you, but I thought it was the seeing you miserable kind of obsession not the lustful kind. I should have made him choke on his spit' She said, 'Oh my god I am so sorry, that must have been horrible.' She leaned over the counter and hugged me tightly. 'I will be fine. I will try as much as possible to steer clear of him till I leave.' I said, though the knot in my chest told a different story. We gossiped a little about what has happened in the faction so far, I know she is trying to make me forget my horrible experience by making lewd remarks about some members of the faction. It made me laugh a little and it eased my mind. Looking at the window, I noticed it was getting really dark. 'Speaking of faction members, another one went missing yesterday' 'What! Again, who was it?' 'It was Jack'
'The loner?'
'Yeah and hear this it's not only happening in our faction. I heard the enfocers talking about it last night, while sneaking to where you were kept. Most of the missing are young to middle aged men' she said. 'I heard the alpha king is taking this very seriously, I tell you I can smell trouble coming to the werewolves kingdom' 'I hope they find them and I hope alive. Do you think they will postpone the trials?' 'I hope so, but you know how it is. Traditions must be kept no matter what' she said sadly 'I know.' I sighed. 'Amilia its getting dark, you should go home'. 'Well my friend I will be staying with you tonight' 'Really?' I asked. 'That would mean a lot' We decided to spend the night in the living area. We spoke more and went to sleep later in the night. Almost forgetting my ordeal.