---- Chapter 438 The rocky entrance to the cave loomed ahead, the dim light casting an eerie glow over the jagged terrain.

Alexia trailed behind Damien, her legs burning with exhaustion.

They were here.

Finally.

To safety.

She should be happy, relieved.

But somehow she wasn't.

She looks at the broad back of the man who brought her here and she couldn't drive away that feeling.

She has only known him for 48 hours...

but she felt more safe with him that she has felt with anyone her entire life.

She didn't wanted to separate from him.

She wanted to stay with him, but alas, he would not ---- want that.

If anything, she believed he must be happy to get rid of her.

Was she really that detestable? Pushing away the thought, she hugged his jacket closer to her and inhaled his scent of leather and sin Damien stepped inside and the cavern revealed itself in fulla modest hideout illuminated by a crackling fire in the corner.

Three werewolf men sat near it, their rugged faces half-shadowed.noveldrama

Bowls of steaming food and scattered bedding hinted at a semblance of shelter.

Damien didnt slow his stride, his presence commanding attention as all three men rose to their fect.

Their eyes darted from him to Alexia, curiosity and something darker flickering in their gazes.

"She's your responsibility now," Damien said, his voice sharp and detached ---- "Food, water, rest.

Make sure shes safe." He didn't glance at Alexia, didnt offer her even the smallest acknowledgment.

Instead, he turned on his heel, his long strides carrying him toward the exit Alexias heart cracks He talked about her as if she wasnt even there.

As if she was a thing he was giving them over and not a human with feelings and emotions.

She shifts her weight from one leg to another in awkwardness to look up.

The three men with bulky frames and rugged faces were already looking at her.

Their gaze roamed over her body, one of theirs drops to her naked legs and she catches the flicker of something in his eyes something dark, carnal and that sent a chill down her spine She rubs her thighs to hear her heart beating rapidly in her chest.

She felt uncomfortable.

She doesn't want to be here.

---- She wants to be away from their eyes.

Especially that man with a cut on his one brow.

"Wait!" Alexias voice rang out, panic lacing her tone.

She stepped away from the three men to run after Damien's retreating figure, her heart pounding.

"Please, dont leave me here!" she pleaded, rushing afier him.

Her bare legs caught the cool draft, and she shivered, still feeling the mens eyes lingering on them "LT'll be quiet, I promise.

I won't be any trouble.

Damien stopped but didnt turn.

His shoulders tensed, his fists clenched at his sides "Go back," he said, his voice low and laced with warning.

"I can't stay here!" Her voice broke as she stood just behind him.

"I'll walk in your shadow.

I'll do whatever you ask, justjust dont leave me here." Ie spun around so fast she flinched, his piercing eyes burning with frustration.

"You think this is a game?" he snapped, his voice