Astrid's POV
I don't know how I got there, but I was running through the woods, the trees blurring beside me. My feet ached, my lungs burned with exhaustion and branches whipped at my skin. I still kept running.
I heard the sound of cruel laughter echoing behind me. Risking a glance to turn back, I spotted Rita standing with my mates, her lips twisted into a sneer. “That's it, Astrid. Run! You don't belong here.” she shrieked out, laughing.
“Daddy's little princess, running back to a pack where she wasn't even wanted.” Roshan yelled out.
"No one will ever accept you. " Aiden! I choked out a cry, his words slicing through me like poisoned daggers.
And Zane… he just stood there, not saying anything, his eyes cold and dark. He was like a statue that Rita kept twisting herself on.
I loo
