Chapter 2

I watched in horror as Caesar dragged me in his wolf form, his teeth bared and his eyes blazing. He had me by the hair and I was kicking and screaming, begging him to let me go. I didn't want to go back to the life he, his brother, his pack, and his father had chosen for me. I did not want to be a slave anymore.

Suddenly, a fast car stopped in front of us and out stepped a drop-dead sexy man. He had a mischievous glint in his eyes and a smirk on his lips. He walked right up to Caesar and said, "Let her go."

Caesar snarled and refused, tightening his grip on my hair. I whimpered in pain. The man stepped closer and I could feel the heat radiating from his body. He looked at me and said, "It's going to be alright. I won't let him go with you. I will not let him hurt you."

The man then turned his attention back to Caesar and said, "Let her go or face the consequences. I will not repeat myself."

But Caesar was not intimidated. He grew bigger in his wolf form and snarled at the man, ready to fight. The man didn't hesitate. He shifted into a powerful wolf too and charged at Caesar. They fought viciously, the ground shaking with their battle.

I watched in awe as the two werewolves fought, both determined to win. I wanted the man to win—not just for me, but for everyone who Caesar had hurt. For Liza, for Annabelle, and for every other girl they had in that cabin as slaves.

The fight finally ended when the man threw Caesar off of him and pinned him to the ground. He shifted back into human form and said, "Now, let her go."

Caesar reluctantly released me and I ran to the man, tears streaming down my face. He put his arm around me and said, "It's alright. You're safe now."

I looked up into his eyes and suddenly felt like I had known him all my life. He smiled at me and said, "Let's get out of here."

We got into his car and drove away, leaving Caesar far behind us. I glanced back and saw the man watching me with a tender smile on his face. I felt safe and secure with him and knew that I was finally free from Caesar's hold on me.

We drove away into the sunset, never looking back.

**

The car ride with the drop-dead gorgeous man had been going on for an hour or so. The man had been so nice and what got to me was that he stood up for me when I was being harassed by Caesar, when he did not know me. His kindness and his bravery had given me a good first impression of him.

As we drove along, I couldn’t help but sneak glances at him. He was muscular and sexy, with broad shoulders and a strong jaw. His blue eyes were piercing and intense, and I felt as though he could see right into my soul. I found myself feeling a strange connection with him, and I couldn’t help but wonder who he was.

We were soon driving down a winding road, and he took a left turn that took us into the woods. I was a little worried at first, but he seemed to know where he was going. After a few minutes of driving, we arrived at a beautiful mansion in the middle of the woods.

I couldn’t believe my eyes. This was a place of luxury and wealth, a place that I had never seen before. I felt a little overwhelmed as I stepped out of the car, and the gorgeous man walked around to my side and offered me his arm. I smiled at him gratefully and we walked together up the steps to the front door.

The man opened the door and I stepped inside. The interior was even more beautiful than the exterior, with luxurious furniture and expensive decorations. I felt out of place as if I was intruding on someone’s private world. But the man seemed perfectly at ease and I followed him as he led me through the house.

We soon arrived at a large room with a grand piano in the corner. The man sat down at the piano and began to play. His fingers moved across the keys with grace and skill, and I was mesmerized. I’d never heard such beautiful music before and I just stood there and listened in awe.

When he finished, he stood up and smiled at me. “Welcome to my home,” he said. I couldn’t believe that this beautiful place was his home, and I thanked him for the wonderful music. He just smiled and said, “It was my pleasure.”

We talked for a while longer, and I felt my connection with him growing deeper. I knew I had found someone special, and I couldn’t help but smile. I had been so lucky to meet this drop-dead gorgeous man, and I couldn’t wait to see what the future held for us.

My heart was pounding as I followed the drop-dead gorgeous man inside the house, through the hallways. I was determined to find out what was going on and why I had been brought here. I was grateful that he had rescued me but wasn't he suppose to let me go?

He walked ahead of me, not saying a word. I felt like I was in a dream, and I was scared of what would happen next.

Finally, he stopped in front of a door and gestured for me to enter. I slowly opened the door, feeling my heart racing more and more. Inside the room, there were portraits of him and I realized it was his room. He gestured for me to sit on the bed, and then he began to introduce himself.

"My name is Jacob and I am the alpha of the Bluefire pack," he said. "I am the only son of my father, and I need a mate. I have been searching for someone for a long time, and I think you may be the one."

I was speechless. A few hours ago, I was a slave to Caesar and his father. I was starved and made to work on their lands. I was mistreated, me and my friends and now, things had just changed. Here I was, in a strange place with a strange man, and he wanted me to be his mate? I had no idea what to do or say. I just stared at him in shock.

Jacob continued speaking. "If you accept my offer, I will treat you with the utmost respect and provide for your every need. We will be a powerful pack, and you will be my queen. I know you may have questions, so I will do my best to answer them."

I was still in shock. I had never expected this to happen. This was what people usually dreamt of. Situations like this happened in the movies I stole glances of whenever I passed by the television room. But as I looked into Jacob's eyes, I realized that he was serious. I could feel his sincerity and his passion.

After a few moments of silence, I finally found my voice. "Yes," I said. "I accept your offer."

Jacob smiled, and I felt my heart flutter. I had made the right decision.

Jacob and I talked for hours that night. We talked about our families and our dreams for the future. We talked about the Bluefire pack and what it meant to be a part of it. We talked about the future of the pack and how I could be an integral part of it.

I hadn't realized it yet, but I had just taken the first step into a new life as Jacob's mate. I had no idea what the future would bring, but I knew that I wanted to be with Jacob and be a part of the Bluefire pack.

As I left Jacob's room that night, I felt a sense of excitement and anticipation. I knew that I had made the right decision. I was ready to start this journey with Jacob and see what the future held.