CHAPTER 3

The night was unusually long for Aliyah as having to sleep evaded her essence. The moment she closed her eyes to attempt to sleep, the horrors of her pack always tend to hunt her.

Aliyah couldn't imagine herself going through the trauma, as it would most definitely hunt her for more years to come, that she was so certain about.

The sun was already out; an indication that it was going to be most likely hot during the day. The chirps of the birds could be heard and the morning dew had never been better than it was at the moment. Aliyah stared out the window, soaking in the innocence of the air, as she looked around the pack houses.

Suddenly her ears picked up footsteps which seemed to be heading her way. She closed the window and move back to the bed, anticipating the door to be opened soon. A slight knock came through and after voicing out her approval, the anonymous person stepped into the room and it turned out it was the Alpha.

"Greetings Aliyah. I see you had a great night." Aliyah clearly wished it was true, her eyes were heavy, but she didn't have the moral fibre to sleep.

"Anyways, I know this might sound a little bit disrespectful, but somethings just have to be done for the good of the people." He had his eyes darting across the entire place, almost as though he was ashamed of the next words that would come out of his mouth.

"I am sorry but you have to leave." Aliyah stared at him in disbelief, after he made the announcement. "Look I understand that you find it unbelievable and I need you to understand that your father and I had a great relationship, but I cannot risk my pack by having you stay here. Last night, some of the patrol pack soldiers informed me about the rogues heading this way. I don't want them finding you here as they could be rash with their decision."

Aliyah once again sighed, completely frustrated over all he had said. She couldn't deny that he had a point. Crimson rogues would find every means necessary to have her killed, they were never letting any of the bloodline of water wave pack live and being the last one, it was more of a mission.

"I understand your point Alpha, I would definitely be on my way now." The door opened wider and Zica stepped in with a few accessories in his hands.

"The pack soldiers would lead you to the boaders and would direct you on a safe path to take, that is all I can do for you." His tone had an underlying hint of sadness to it.

Aliyah shook her head and slowly got out of the bed, adjusting her body and stretching out her bones. Aliyah knew she was in for a long walk for the day. The Alpha, alongside Zica had left the room for her to change into something.

Aliyah stared at the mirror and realized her eyes were red and it was due to the uncontrollable amount of tears she had shed over the night.

Aliyah stared down at the pendant, and felt a slight pain, realizing that she would forever be alone in a world filled with danger. One thing was certain, she was going to have her revenge on the Crimson Rogues. Soon enough, when she found her feet, she would definitely come for them.

Changing into something casual didn't take long. Aliyah made her hair into a bun, so it could allow her walk easier, holding up the accessories that had been given to her by the Alpha.

For a moment, Aliyah looked into the bag pack, which had the accessories. She realized clothings and long lasting meals, which were never prone to expire, had been wrapped up together.

Upon stepping out the room, Zica was besides the door. Aliyah acknowledged his presence as he bowed slightly in courtesy. They walked through the hallway till they eventually stepped out of the mansion.

The pack was unusually quiet and she was propelled to ask Zica the reason for this. "Why is there so much silence?" She voiced her thoughts.

"We usually have an early morning routine, where every family member try to communicate with the moon goddess, by observing a quiet time or what most people would call meditation." It really explained alot.

Slowly Aliyah could see the forest not far away and three other soldiers stood afar waiting for them. She looked back and realized that it wouldn't be the last time she would see the pack. Aliyah was definitely going to return to get some alliance with the Alpha, when the time is fully right.

"I am sorry, but this is where we would be stopping. You would have to take this path as the rogues would not be able to detect you." Zica revealed as they stopped right at a cross road. The path he had directed her to take was quite open and it would be great to call for help, if she foreshadow any imminent danger ahead.

"Thank you very much Zica. I want you to extend this greetings to the Alpha. Let him know that someday, when I get back to my feet fully, I would return to show my gratitude." Zica had a sad smile on his face, as he shook his head.

Aliyah grabbed the bag pack and embarked on the long thrilling journey awaiting. Moving further the road, she looked back to realize they were all gone.

"It's you alone now." Aliyah said to herself, while moving further down the road.

Suddenly her ears picked up small growls and for a moment Aliyah froze, realizing that it could be imminent danger.

Aliyah looked around and caught sight of her nightmares, stalking her. It was strange to know how they had tracked her.

Aliyah glanced at the long road and realized that she could dispatch them, if she ran a little bit faster. One of the rogues attempts a leap towards her, but she easily moved away and took off.

Breathing erratically, as she could feel the presence of the rogues as they kept on chasing her. They seemed absolutely determined to get her. She slid out the road and headed into the forest, hoping she would be able to dispatch them as planned.

While running, she looked back and realized there was no sign of the werewolves and with enthusiastic joy, Aliyah kept on moving at a fast pace.

Everything came crashing the moment her body fell off into a deep hole covered with leaves and branches.

The last thing Aliyah saw was the blazing sun and the silhouette of a person, then everything went blank.