He wasn't in his wolf form when he ripped off the arms of these rogues. His muscles were really strong and intact. I can feel the power emitting from his body. He was enraged.. Enraged enough to let all the packs in the world submit to him like the alpha he is.

Blood was splattered all around but I didn't budge at the sight. It's odd because it is like I got used to it. I did kill Angelica before and I didn't feel any regret or guilt doing it.

Wait, won't the other rogues be alarmed with this?

"Claire.." His eyes softly landed on mine and I feel like crying.. I really miss him..

But I'm furious of the fact that he is here.. What about the others? They would capture him instantly.. They have a witch on their side.. They could drug him with Wolf's bane without him knowing..

I cover my mouth and start to cry. He immediately hugged me tightly—his embrace... Like he won't let go no matter what. I endangered myself anyways.. Who wouldn't be scared? If he was in my situation, I would freak out and start to put my arms around him like I am almost losing him. I made him worry so much.. But I'm being a hindrance.. If I don't act now, he is going to die because of me.

We might be strong but the enemy is stronger. Somehow we must come up with a divergent to seek power over the opposing the side.

"Fuck.. Claire, don't leave me.. Please." I can feel tears hitting my neck. He was whispering low, ever so calm yet frightened.

"I'm sorry I made you worry, Lawrence.." I caress his head softly but keeps on crying, "I'm sorry I'm being a pain.. I'm always in trouble and I dragged you in it.. You don't deserve it."

"No, don't say that. You're my mate and will forever be. Don't blame yourself. We're a team.. We will make it through, I know." He pulls away and cups both my cheeks, staring me into the eyes.

I love Lawrence so much that I'm willing to give up everything even if I have to give up my life.

But if I do that.. He will think I didn't love him and that I won't fight for my life to be with him forever..

I know.. We can do this. We have encountered a lot for the past weeks but we made it through..

"Lawrence.." I smile gently at him and he begins to lean in for a soft kiss. I kiss him back and we slowly pull away.

"We need to escape." He said with firm after the kiss, "I know a way out."

"If we do, we will still be bothered. We need to end this with the alpha of this rogue pack." I answered him and he just raised his eyebrow, confused on what I proposed—"we need to end this, Lawrence. Who knows who might die just because we let this go!"

"You're right but I don't want to risk your life. I'm staying and you're going out of here." Lawrence retorts and I shook my head in panic.

"No no no, they are here for you! I'm staying here! I don't want to risk your life as well! They will kill you, Lawrence!" I grab his shoulders and stare at him in the eyes, pleading.

He pulls me in for a tight embrace and kisses me on the lips. He rests his forehead on mine and I just silently cried while our eyes are closed.

I don't want to lose him.. I can't live without him.

"I love you.. But no matter what you say, I'm staying here.. I'm going to end this with all my might." Lawrence whispers and I just shook my head—still crying, pleading, "you're too weak right now.. I don't want to endanger you.. This is all my fault, Claire.. You were even included with this fucked up problem of mine. You almost got killed because of me. They abducted you.. Used you.. When all the while they only wanted me but they fucking tortured you, Claire. I'm going to kill every single one of them.."

"If you're staying, at least let me stay as well.. I'm willing to go through this with you.. Please.." I cup both his cheeks and he places both his hands on my hands.

"You're stubborn, I know.. It's better for you to be with me than you following after me.. Just.. Don't.." He couldn't say it so I said it for him.

"Die.. I know, I won't." I smile a little, "let's go."

He wipes away my tears first before we went inside the lair of the rogues.

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"How did you find me here anyways?"

"I was accompanied by a rogue but I killed him after I arrived."

We are now walking down the strangely silent hallways. Lawrence was the one sensing where the alpha is right now. It's kind of odd. Why aren't there any rogues nearby? Are they letting their guards down? It's like I am sensing something different—like there is some discreet motive lurking around. I'm uncomfortable with the situation.

Or is it..

"Uhh.." I feel so hot right now.. My body is heating up..

Oh no.. I'm in heat.. But why now?!

I notice Lawrence looking at me with wide eyes. He must have sensed I am in heat.

"Claire, you're in heat." He was awe-struck

"It really hurts, do something.." I am literally hugging myself.

He marched towards me and picks me up. My legs were wrapping around his waist and my hands were encircled around his neck. He starts to bite my lip and I let him enter. Our tongues swirled and dominated each other. He was tugging his tongue on my lip as well and I keep on making out with him.

But my heat.. It didn't work..

"Lawrence.. It's still there.." I am at the verge of crying.. The heat is so intense than earlier..

He was completely silent but then he spoke.

"We need to do it, Claire.." His eyes locked in mine and I just looked at him with shock.

"But.. I'm too young for it.." I told him and he just sighed.

"You are wolf, Claire.. It's okay.. It won't hurt that much, I assure you.. Well you're in heat.. And the only thing to let it go away is to do it with me.." He kisses my neck and I think a moan escaped, "it will end shortly, I promise.."

"But Lawrence, I---" Ugh, this heat. It's crushing my insides as well.

"Trust me with this.." Lawrence looks at me then slowly pushes me on the wall.

I look at him, just staring at him.. I do trust him.. Just gazing at his eyes.. I know he won't hurt me.. He will surely protect me.. And make me feel safe and secured.. He is the love of my life.

"Okay.." I nod slowly and he slowly unbuckles his pants and unzips the zipper.

I just kiss him and he slowly kisses me back gently while doing my jeans.. He pulls this off below my knees only and slowly pulls my underwear as well.

The heat.. I squinted and grunted at the pain..

"Claire.. Look at me.." He whispered and I opened my eyes.. My eyes were locked with his, "ready?"

I nod slowly and that's when I realized..

The pang of pain escalated below but it was bearable.

He was entering inside me.