Chapter 3 Her Run

• SASHA'S POV
• My eyes flipped open, and I was met with a wave of panic as I realized I was in an unfamiliar room. A hand was wrapped around me, and I quickly shook it off, sitting up on the bed.
• "This is definitely not my house," I voiced out, my heart racing as I glanced around the room.
• I raised the duvet and gasped as I realized I was totally naked. I rushed out of bed, my face flush with embarrassment.
• "Who the hell did I sleep with?" I asked myself, my mind racing with thoughts of the previous night.
• I slowly moved towards the sleeping figure, my eyes fixed on his face. My eyes widened in disbelief as I took in his features. This man I had a night with was none other than Alpha Ryan, the most ruthless alpha ever, feared by everyone.
• "Oh my goodness, it's Alpha Ryan," the words rang out of my mouth as I stared at his sleeping form. "Oh no, I'm doomed," I whispered, my heart filled with fear.
• I couldn't let him see me, I thought, my mind racing with panic. Without hesitation, I started searching for my clothes on the floor, my hands shaking as I dressed.
• I left the room, my head still racing with thoughts of the night before. Once I was outside, I realized it was still dark, and a wave of relief washed over me.
• I transformed into my wolf form and raced into the woods, my heart pounding in my chest. In no time, I was home, my paws pounding on the door.
• The door swung open, revealing my mom, who stood there with worries showing in her eyes. "Where have you been?" she asked, her voice laced with concern.
• I couldn't meet her gaze, my eyes cast downward in shame.
• "Sasha, where have you been? I have been looking everywhere for you," my mom asked, her voice laced with concern and worry.
• I couldn't respond, my mind racing with fear and panic. I knew what was at stake if I remained in the pack until morning, so I forced myself to move.
• I rushed into my bedroom and started packing my bags, my hands shaking with urgency.
• "Sasha, what's going on?" Mum? she asked, her voice filled with confusion and worry.
• I stopped and faced her, my eyes welling up with tears.
• "Mum, I'm doomed," I voiced out, my voice trembling with fear.
• She stared at me in confusion, her eyes searching for answers.
• "What do you mean by that?" she asked, her voice gentle but laced with concern. I took a deep breath before speaking.
• "Mum, I was drunk last night, and I ended up spending the night with Alpha Ryan," I said, my voice barely above a whisper.
• She gasped, her eyes wide with shock.
• "What!" she exclaimed, her voice filled with disbelief.
• "You mean you had a night with Alpha Ryan, the Alpha of the Silver Moon Pack?" she asked, her voice laced with incredulity.
• I nodded, feeling a wave of shame wash over me. "Yes, Mum, I'm in a big mess right now, and I have to leave before he realizes I'm gone," I told her.
• "But how did that happen? Why were you drunk?" she asked, her voice filled with worry and concern.
• But I was in a hurry to leave, my mind racing with fear.
• "I'll explain everything to you over the phone, but for now, I have to go. Remember, he's the Alpha here and would easily find me here," I told her, my voice firm but laced with fear.
• "Oh okay, but where will you go now?" she asked as she joined me in packing.
• "I don't really know yet, but I just have to leave," I said, standing up and grabbing my bags.
• "Be safe, and remember to reach me once you've found somewhere to settle," Mum said.
• I nodded, promising to do exactly what she said. She walked me to the door, and without thinking twice, I ran into the woods, hoping to escape before dawn.
• I was grateful that I had woken up early enough to do the needful. I didn't know how I would have faced my fate if he had woken up to see an outcast like me beside him.
• SIX YEARS LATER.
• "Mommy, what are we going to have for breakfast?" Ava asked me, her big brown eyes sparkling with excitement, as I helped her get ready for school.
• She was a handful, and I loved every moment of it. Her energy was infectious, and I couldn't help but smile as I gazed at her.
• "Mummy, you aren't responding to me." She shook my hand, snapping me out of my thoughts. I chuckled and focused on her again.
• "Come on, Ava, you shouldn't be thinking about breakfast right now; you need to get ready for school," I said, trying to hide my amusement.
• She pouted, and I couldn't resist her adorable face. "You are dressing me up already, so what's left to do?" She asked, her voice laced with a hint of mischief.
• I sighed softly, realizing she was right.
• "I still have to prepare your brothers for school too, so be patient, okay? We will all have breakfast together," I told her, trying to sound firm, but my voice was laced with warmth.
• She faked a frown, and I couldn't help but laugh.
• "Okay," she bit her lower lip, making my smile deepen. I finished dressing her up, and she looked up at me with those big brown eyes.
• "Go ahead and have a seat. I need to attend to your brothers," I said, and she nodded, quickly running off to the dining room.
• Next, Adrian came to me, and I didn't hesitate to take him to the bathroom, where I bathed him and dressed him too.
• He giggled and played in the water, and I couldn't help but feel grateful for these moments.
• After a while, we were all seated in the dining room to have breakfast. The room was filled with the sound of chatter and laughter, and I felt a sense of contentment wash over me.
• "Mum, I have a question for you," Andy spoke up, his eyes sparkling with curiosity, making me sigh softly as I faced him.
• "Andy, can't that question of yours wait until you get back from school, because you are running late already?" I told him, trying to hide my amusement.
• He shook his head negatively, his face set in determination.
• "It can't wait, Mum," he said, his voice firm, and I couldn't help but smile at his persistence.
• "Okay, go ahead and ask me," I told him, trying to sound calm, while he smiled at me with an innocence that tugged at my heartstrings.
• "Mummy, when are we going to meet Daddy?" Andy asked me, his eyes sparkling with curiosity, making me widen my eyes in disbelief.
• I felt a knot form in my stomach as I tried to process the question.