Chapter 200

Valeria's POV

I just don't believe it. What does life have against me? First, my entire childhood was stolen from me because I was locked up by my parents. Then I get kidnapped by someone who thinks he has some stupid, wolfish claim on me! Then my humanity will be taken away from me! And now I'm being told who I should love!?

I was beside myself with anger. Black dots dance in my mind's eye, clouding my vision. I had to vent somehow. So, as if seized by a strange force, I ran towards the door and knocked over the table and chairs. I opened the door and ran out into the forest. I only saw red.

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Alec's POV

I don't know how long I sat on the floor in my state of shock. There were now seven others around me who were worried about me. However, I was unable to answer them. As much as I would have wanted it.

So I did the only thing I could think of in my current state. I withdrew from attention. Contrary to all expect