Chapter 42

MADELINE'S POV  This was the night I had chosen, the night of all nights—the night I had chosen to regain my freedom by hook or by crook. I had finally decided to abscond from Oceanwolf Pack.  My heart raved with pure excitement and vivid fear. I had devised a plan to slip away unnoticed, a plan no one knew of. I was convinced that I had done my homework and accounted for any obstacle that would come my way.  When the household was all asleep and inactive, I gathered the little luggage I had and headed towards the crooked gravel path leading to the western borders.  The western borders were more at peace compared to the other borders and were not heavily armed with warrior wolves. Although the border led to the dense forests, which were home to brutal rogue wolves, I was ready to take the risk for my happiness.  As I approached the western borders, my hopes were dashed by the sudden appearance of a group of warrior wolves. They detected me so fast with their keen senses before I even h