Chapter 16

Eleanor swallowed, then took a step back, her chest heaving. Her secret was finally out. She was never one of them, and over the years she had done well to hide that fact. But now...

Alexander's eyes swept over her once more and he broke into a cynical laugh, wincing a little at the long cut on his shoulder.

"You were lying to me, Eleanor. You were lycan."

She looked up to him, tears stinging the back of her eyes. "You are not a victim."

He laughed as he stepped closer. Suddenly, three soldiers held her hands to her back forcefully. She yelped, then started to struggle, but even though she was stronger, they were bigger.

"What are you doing?" she asked, her eyes wide.

"Actually, Eleanor. I am glad. I wonder what Conaan, if he survives that much poison, would be willing to do for his little girl. Tell me something, Eleanor."

She bit down on her lips, then lunged forward at hin, but he was faster a