Chapter 213
Nyssa pov
Shit. Shit. Shit.
I was a goner, I was going to die before even protecting Darius.
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I had promised myself I’d just run straight after Darius and focus on finding him, but I couldn’t possibly ignore children about to be killed. So, before I could stop myself, I hurled a rock at that wolf and shouted harsh words to draw its attention away so the children could
escape.
It worked, good and bad.
Good, because the rogue wouldn’t hurt those kids.
Bad, because now I was dead meat, sprinting on foot from a massive brown wolf who looked very intent on taking my life.
Goddess, my luck is really messed up,
isn’t it?
“I really wonder why you’re running, Nyssa.”
Sheila’s voice echoed in the back of my head as I took a sharp right turn, just as the wolf leapt, its claws swiping for my back. Thankfully, it missed, and I kept running, desperate to shake it off my tail.
“Why am I running? Are you seriously asking me that when I’m about to be mauled to death by an angry wolf?”
I snapped back, and I could practically imagine her rolling her eyes before scoffing in
disdain.
“What do you mean by that? You can kill that wolf with a flick of your wrist. Don’t forget, you’re a white wolf. You’re far stronger than that mutt.”
She said it like she was talking to the dumbest person alive and it was then I realized she was right. I was stronger than the wolf chasing me. Our auras weren’t even close to equal. I could end him whenever I chose.
There was no reason to run. I must have still been thinking of myself as wolfless, and in the panic of danger, I’d simply forgotten.
Ah…
The realization hit me, and almost immediately, I stopped running and turned. The rogue lunged at me, fangs bared, ready to sink them into my flesh but before he could touch me, I
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stretched out my hand and in one swift motion, clamped my grip around his neck, halting him mid–air.
The wolf whimpered, eyes wide with shock, but I didn’t give him the chance to react. The next second, I tightened my hold and…
Snap!
His neck broke clean in my grip, his body going limp as he took his last breath.
A smile bloomed across my face as I let go; his body hit the ground with a thud. I dusted my hands, laughed in sheer amusement, and placed my hands on my hips with a twisted grin.
“Haha, you were right, Sheila. I really didn’t have to run. I just had to stand there and snap its neck. It’s so easy! Haha, so easy.”
I laughed again, and I could’ve sworn Sheila scoffed in my head, her voice a mocking snarl but I didn’t care. It was my first kill using my own strength, and it felt good, so I kept laughing, brushing the dust off my clothes as I prepared to start searching for Darius.
But before I could even turn around, a tiny scream pierced the air. I looked up just in time to see the boy from earlier charging forward, clutching a stick and shouting at the top of his lungs.
“You stupid rogue! Leave the woman alone! Leave her-”
His words faltered as he skidded to a stop, his wide eyes locking onto the scene before him, me, standing over the dead rogue with its neck freshly snapped. His mouth fell open in shock, gaze darting from the wolf’s body back to me. When our eyes met, he gasped, and an almost excited glint lit up in his expression.
“M–miss, were you the one who killed the rogue? Did you do it?” he stammered.
I frowned slightly, watching the awe in his eyes twist into something I couldn’t quite place. Something inside me told me to deny it… but his look of wonder made me instinctively puff out my chest.
“Well, yes,” I said, unable to help myself. “I was the one who killed the rogue. Who else did you see here strong enough to pull that off?”
His expression brightened even more, a wide smile spreading across his face as his small teeth showed. Taking a step toward me, he said,
“Wow, you’re really strong, Miss. I didn’t know you could fight since you ran away, that’s why I chased after you, to help.”
I glanced over his small frame. He was skinny, short, clearly barely fed. And yet, despite that, he had shown courage, standing against the rogue, protecting the girl, and even daring to run
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after me to help. The thought made me smile. I reached out and gently patted his head.
“Thank you, child. You are very brave. Wait, where is the girl that was with you? Is she safe?” I asked, suddenly remembering the other child.
Before he could answer, a small head peeked out from behind a wall. My gaze shifted to the girl, watching her wide, fearful eyes lock with mine before she quickly darted back out of sight. She was terrified. But the boy only smiled, walking away from me to tug her closer. Despite her resistance, he pulled her forward until the two of them stood in front of me.
“Sorry about Sarah’s behavior, ma’am,” he said cheerfully. “She’s shy around strangers, but she’s actually a really good girl. My name is Caleb, it’s nice to meet you!”
He greeted me with so much excitement that, for some reason, unease pricked at me. Something about the glint in his eyes… I couldn’t place it, but it sent a chill down my spine. Still, I forced a smile and gave them a little wave.
“It’s nice to meet you too. You two should go hide somewhere safe so you don’t run into another rogue. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ll be on my way,” I said with a grin, turning to leave.
But before I could take a step, a sharp tug pulled me back. I turned, surprised, to see Caleb clutching the hem of my shirt, his lips trembling in a pout and his eyes shimmering with unshed tears as he stared up at me.
The moment I saw his expression, a bad feeling settled deep in my gut and when he spoke, I knew my instincts had been right all along.
“M–miss, we’re scared to be alone. Can we go with you? I promise we won’t make any noise….. we’ll be as quiet as possible and won’t get in your way,” he pleaded, his small voice cracking.
A soft scoff escaped me before I could stop it, and I shook my head quickly, raising my hands in refusal.
“N–no, that’s not possible. I’m going somewhere even more dangerous. You can’t follow me, okay? Now be a good boy and go hide,” I said firmly, turning away and walking quickly.
No. No. I couldn’t bring them along. They’d only slow me down, and worse, I’d be leading them straight into danger. Darius was chasing Zayn right now, this wasn’t a place for children.
But before I could take another step, his desperate voice rang out behind me, freezing me in place.
“Please… please allow us to follow you, Miss! Please! Our orphanage was attacked by rogues and we were lost during the rescue and don’t know where they are now. I don’t even know if they are alive but we are just poor children and we don’t want to die so please allow us to come with you,”
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