Chapter 48: New Pack

Maya "I—" The words caught in my throat, unable to escape as fear held me captive under its merciless grip. Doubts about my survival loomed ominously. What reasons could I offer him? I couldn't bring myself to tell him the truth; it was too risky.  I was scared. Scared to my core. What should I actually do now? Run back? I doubt I’d be able to make it that far. "Alpha, who is it?" A man suddenly approached us from a distance, jogging towards us. His smooth, dark skin shimmered under the moonlight, his well-built physique evident. His skeptical gaze scanned me, mirroring the scrutiny of his Alpha just moments ago. He must be his Beta. "No, Tyrone. She isn't a rogue. I suspected she was, as rogues have been attempting to infiltrate for days," the Alpha stated, a frown creasing his brow as he looked at me, "But this one is not cooperating at all. She could be a criminal..." "No! I am not a criminal. Please, believe me. I am not," I burst out in a rush. "Please. Trust me, I am not a crimin