Taming the Beast

(Caroline’s POV)

The first thing that registered was the pounding headache I had. I didn’t like it and it made me feel really uncomfortable. I coughed and tried to press a hand to my head. I felt something restraining me. I looked down to see zip ties. I could probably get out of these easily now that I was a wolf. I froze. They couldn’t know that. If they did, they would restrain me even more. It would be even harder to escape, and they would know that I can contact people.

Keegan, I tried mind-linking him. I was greeting with nothing. I tried again. Keegan, please hear me. No answer. I sighed and went for Aiden.

Aiden, can you hear me? I tried.

Caroline, thank God! We were so worried! Keegan is passed out upstairs. Do you want me to wake him? Aiden answered.

No, it’s fine, let him sleep. Look, I’m restrained in a dark room. I don’t know where but it seems to be underground. They don’t know I’m a wolf yet. They don’t know about the change.

Just pretend that whatever they do hurts you. If they ask about the scars, tell them Keegan gave you a blood transfusion to get rid of them. They have no point of reference so they’ll believe you. Hang tight. Keegan and Danny have their best guys on it, Aiden assured me. I coughed and tried to see where I was more clearly.

“Oh good, you're awake,” I heard. I blinked rapidly to adjust my eyes to the sudden bright light. I couldn’t tell where I was, but it was a blank room with no windows and only one door. There was no furniture except the chair I was strapped to. I looked up to see a very sinister looking Natasha. She was holding a thick piece of leather and standing with her hand on her hip.

“What do you want from me?” I asked. She only smirked.

“Oh sweetie, I don’t want anything. You ruined my life and caused me pain so I’m going to do the same to you,” she said. She stalked towards me. “Tell me… why are your scars gone?” she asked. I kept my mouth shut and looked down. If I gave the answer too willingly, she wouldn’t believe me. I felt the thick leather slice into my arm. I yelled out in pain before I glared up at her.

“Keegan gave me a blood transfusion. It got rid of the scars and it gives me the healing ability of a Lycan,” I answered through my teeth. I could feel the welt on my arm healing. There was a glint of happiness in her eyes.

“Oh goodie! That means I can torture you more,” she said with a sinister smile. I sighed and looked back down at my lap. I cried out again when I felt the leather sting my arm again. “You might as well get comfortable, Caroline. No one’s going to come running to your rescue this time,” she said before I walked out of the room, closing the door behind her. I let out a breath I didn’t even realize I was holding.  I needed to figure out where I was if I wanted to be saved.

Caroline, I’m so sorry. Please tell me that you’re okay, Keegan’s voice reached me. I felt my eyes water with relief.

Keegan, where were you? I asked. I knew that he could hear my crying through our mind link. I didn’t want to make him feel bad but I was tired and scared and I wanted nothing more than to be with him at this moment.

sorry. Please forgive me. I’m doing everything I can to find you. Your brother is too. My mom is taking care of Preston for a while. Do

did. Where would Natasha

on the

love you, I said after

link. The door opened again and a guy walked in with a

guy who looked younger than me. He had a baby face and wild curly brown hair. He had

noticed that he had a fold-up chair under his arm. He unfolded the chair and set it in front of me.

us that if we helped, she would let us join the pack when she becomes Luna,” he explained. I sighed

and looking for me. Do you really think that Keegan

Natasha said that you were human,”

the way,” I introduced myself. He gave

the bare room before I looked back to

Keegan will have no choice. He’ll let you in after he hears how you helped me escape. Because he will find us, and he’s going to kill everyone involved unless I say differently,” I offered Derek. He gulped and became noticeably nervous. He thought for

I smiled at him

have my word that you will not be killed and you can join the pack,” I promised him. He gave me a

the drink to slow you down. Everything else is okay though,”

before I looked back to

the Red Sun Pack; not far from them actually. It was like a large cabin in the woods somewhere. I couldn’t tell you exactly

helping me out in the first place. You will be rewarded, I promise,” I smiled at him.

took us about half an hour

that you’re helping me, okay?” I said softly. He nodded eagerly and

you,” he whispered before he stood and left. I

Oh, and his name is Derek. You can’t kill him, and I kind

his life. Can you try and find out how many

Please hurry, I asked softly. I felt Keegan click out but