Their Hidden Princess Novel

I blinked at her , twice . She then motioned towards me to move and I dropped my backpack and darted into the forest . I was getting really fucking tired of running by that point My legs felt like noodles . I was glad I didn't take the time to shower and fix my hair for this adventure . A few minutes into my journey , I found a massive log . I slipped behind it and tried to wedge myself in between the forest floor and the log , out of sight . Achorus of howls came from deep within the forest . I knew that my time was up . I stopped moving completely and squeezed my eyes shut .

I heard a few wolves jump over my log . Then finally , a low growl . I looked up to see a massive silver wolf snarling at me . I knew instantly by it's deep gold eyes , it was Kairos . The wolf lunged at me . I squeezed my eyes shut and prepared for death TAT Chapter 13 but death did not come Instead , I felt the full weight of a man on top of me . My arms were pinned down besides my head . I felt the hips of someone move under me . I looked up and was met with Kairo's piercing gaze . I started to struggle immediately " Clever girl , " Kairos tutted . He was unphased by my fidgeting .

" But not clever enough . " " Let me go , Kairos , " I said My voice shook in fear but I still had to fight back . I had to get out of his hold " No , " he hissed teeth bared towards me . " You don't belong here ! " He lifted my shoulders and slammed them back into the dirt . It was enough force to cause my head to spin . " You are wolfless , " he spat at me . " Weak and defiant . You know no respect towards the High Alpha's of our time ! I should gut you for even attempting to speak to me . This hunt was my plan to get to alone . To peel you apart . " He dropped his mouth towards my ear .

I felt like I was about to be consumed by him . My chest rose and fell rapidly against him . He chuckled as I try to fight against him again . " To find out what makes you come apart , " he said , voice a tenacious whisper . I weighed my options as quickly as I could . I could give in . I could submit and face the utter humiliation of them realizing I was a royal . I could give up . Or , could try . 1 could distract Kairos enough to get the upper hand . I could fight him off and run back out of the forest . I could find a way to win this year's hunt .