Perfectly Fragile

Chapter Five

My life had no plan other than to suffer at the hands of these beast. I had no light waiting at the end of the tunnel. No plan to escape this torturous life. So, holding onto hope was exhausting.

I was constantly fighting a losing battle and what for? Freedom? Happiness? Love? Life? All these things were never meant to be a part of my life. Right now, I believed that more than anything. I wanted all those things and a simple yet beautiful life. However, my want for them was dwindling with each second that passed by.

As the night progressed the more the temperature dropped. My frail body was being attacked with the constant sting of the cold. Goosebumps formed on every inch of my brittle skin as I sat shivering against the rough tree bark. With each shiver the chains clamped to my wrist would rattle.

When alpha first brought me out here for all to see my heart would spike each time the chain would make a sound. The fear seemed to consume me of what they might do for the noise I was making. All they did was laugh at the shunned runt I suppose I should be thankful.

The fear seemed to ease the more the cold took over. No longer able to care for what they would do. Not that I needed to care now. Night had fully settled in leaving me to welcome the familiar loneliness. I turned my blurry gaze towards the sky taking in the moons light a small smile formed on my face as I took in her beauty.

I wished I was resilient like the moon no matter how dark the night becomes she is always there shining brightly against the darkened night. Never letting the darkness fully consume the world.

Yet here I am letting go of the hope I've so desperately clung onto. I'd accepted a long time ago that the only way I could ever be free was through death. Even in the reality of that I couldn't help but feel lighter. At the thought of my soul slipping away to a place of peace and freedom it was enticing almost.

I wasn't naïve I knew I couldn't survive the freezing night. Especially since alpha decided to drench my body in freezing water just before the sun set. What I couldn't help but wonder is maybe that was alphas plan. He had to know I wouldn't be able to get through the night, he was cruel, but he wasn't stupid.

I hated that a part of me felt happiness at the thought. That maybe I was finally going to be free. Free from the constant sadness and pain. In this moment they had won it would be so easy to let go. So easy to allow myself to stop fighting and rest my tired soul.

The cold had taken over my body leaving me mostly in a delirious state. My eyes were mostly closed as my body lay limp against the ground. So, when the silver furred foot stepped in front of my face I didn't know if I was dreaming or not.

Low growling vibrated around me as the sounds of the chains being broke filled my ears. Still my weak body couldn't process what was happening. Instead, I felt more relaxed and allowed my exhausted body to fall into the deep slumber it craved.

The familiar sounds of a fire popping and snapping filled my ears as I came back to the land of the living. My body no longer cold but warm and rested. I could feel the solid ground beneath my fingers as I lightly ran them against it. Slowly I opened my eyes and began to prop my aching body up with my fragile arms.

Taking in my surroundings with my sleep filled eyes I was in what looked to be a cave. In front of me was a fire that was still going strong. Confused and unsure I turned my gaze slowly to behind me. Lay at the entrance of the cave was the same silver beast I encountered in the forest.

His majestic fur was still as beautiful as I remembered as the light from the fire highlighted where it touched. The orange glow only seemed to make it that much more magical. His huge body was lay down, but his head was facing the outside world.

His ears tilted up like he was on high alert. I wasn't sure how to approach him, should I speak? Or move? Make a sound? I was over thinking it allowing fear to steer my thoughts. If he wanted to hurt me surly, he would of while I was unconscious.

Moving my body into a sitting position I was hoping that would gain his attention. Which it did his huge head spun around without much warning. Instantly our eyes met causing my breath to catch in my throat as his green orbs met mine.

A flurry of emotions seemed to flow through me as I became lost in his soul once again. Amazement, wonder, hope, envy. With every emotion I felt the more lost I became forgetting the world around me and the life I lived. All that existed right now was the beautiful soul of the silver wolf.

Until the pain in my head resurfaced like it had the first time. It was nowhere near as unbearable but uncomfortable.

Breaking the eye contact I brought my hands to my head trying to massage the dull throb. Almost forgetting where I was and with who. Until he stood to his full height I watched in wonder as he shook his thick silver fur out. My eyes slightly squinted from the ache in my head. Gently he made his way towards me stopping just an arms length away. The most surprising thing was I didn't feel afraid.

Slowly he bowed his head down to me I don't know what came over me! Before I could think I had begun to stretch my hand up to his bowed head. Gently resting my small hand against the fur between his closed eyes. I felt the warmth from him beneath my fingers as I gently grazed his soft fur.

Reality seemed to kick in after a moment when I realized I was no longer against the tree alpha had chained me to. Panicked at the thought of what would happen if he thought I'd escaped took over. I feared for not only mine but the beasts life to. I'm sure he stood a much better chance than I did against alpha, but I couldn't help the concern I felt. It seemed to clench my heart at the thought of the only living being to show me kindness being harmed.

As if sensing my change in mood the beast became alert. After realizing we were in no danger his curious gaze fell to my panicked one. Quickly I brought myself to my feet in a bid to get back before they noticed. The silver wolf had other ideas as he blocked my path. Looking up at the confused eyes of the wolf I felt my own curiosity beat me.

"Why? Why did you bring me here? Why did you save me in the forest that night? Who are you?"

Tilting his head, he seemed to lose himself in thought. It was as if he was questioning his actions to. Whilst he was lost in thought I tried to get past him. I knew I wasn't going to get an answer and the usual feelings of fear had started to rear its ugly head when I released, I had questioned him.

The gentle grip on my dirty white rags stopped my steps, cautiously I turned to face him. My eyes were almost pleading for him to let me go.

"Please let me go they will hurt you if they think you helped me escape."

Every word I spoke came out as small pleading whispers. The beast made a sound that was more like a scoff making me look to the ground. I didn't want to anger him I just needed to get back. I had only just realized that morning had begun to set in causing my heart to spike and my stomach to drop.

The sounds of howls in the distance told me they knew I was gone. I instantly began to run towards the howls hoping the silver beast wouldn't follow. Before I could blink the silver wolf was in front of me. Causing me to slide to an abrupt stop. The way he was looking at me told me he wasn't happy about my attempts to outrun him.

The howls of the pack seemed closer. The beast lifted his head to the sky for a moment before letting the sounds of his low growls surround us. The beast came towards me causing me to freeze, I wasn't sure why, but I felt unsure by his movements. His eyes met mine and he seemed to be pleading with me. About what I was unsure, that was until he pushed my frail body with his big paws. Causing me to smack my head of a boulder instantly sending me into a world of darkness.

A/N

Chapter five updated and edited.