The Alpha
Chapter 48
*****Warning: This chapter contains sexual assault*****
Scarlet's POV
When I come to the first thing I notice is my wrists. My arms are stretched above my head and out to the sides, tied to bedposts. I yank on the leather straps that hold me as I test the strength of my bonds. I should be able to break them normally, but when I inspect the cuffs on my wrists I see that silver is clasped around the outside. This ensures that I'm not being burned but that I'm also unable to free myself. I try to turn my body, unfortunately I notice that I can't move my legs either. My gaze travels down and I see that my ankles are restrained in the same fashion as my wrists.
I can feel my heartbeat as it starts to race in my chest. My eyes continue to take in my surroundings and with each detail I become more anxious. First, I notice that not only am I bound, but I am done so in a manner that as me sprawled out on a large four-post bed on top of the deep red duvet. Then I see that I have been changed into a sheer white gown that leaves nothing to the imagination. I can easily see my body through the barely-there material and a shiver runs up my spine as my stomach begins to churn. I feel as though I'm set up like a virgin sacrifice and I can feel my fear and anxiety as my chest tightens. My breaths turn uneven as I begin to hyperventilate and I hastily force myself to inhale deeply to avoid having the panic attack that I feel coming on.
around who seem to be worshipping me in some way. One is holding a golden platter of fruit, while two others fan me with fronds. Lastly, there is one standing behind me with his hand groping my breast
grips me again as my chest begins to rise and fall at a rapid pace. I quickly close my eyes as I try to focus on my breathing. Inhale. Exhale. Inhale. Exhale. Once I've regained control of my fear, I try to reach out to Ethan with my mind-link, but it isn't working. I can barely feel my wolf and I think it is because of
right now, I refuse to just lay here and wait for my captor to arrive. Unfortunately, they are too tight for me to escape. I stop pulling against my
glint in his eye. I desperately begin pulling at my bonds again as I struggle to free myself while Lucien comes around to the side of the bed. "Hello,
ignore it as I narrow my eyes at him, trying to look brave and intimidating. "RELEASE ME NOW!" I demand as I yank