Broken Souls

Chapter 5 ~ Events Of My Past - The Hard Truth

~Ally's POV~

*Flashback cnt.*

Barely a moment after the words had left my mouth, I was hauled up and onto my feet with the assistance of the burly rouge behind me. The decision had been made, one which would impact my life forever. Once up I was instantly herded back towards the tree line, Damon following directly behind, along with four others and one leading the way in front. Just before I entered the unwelcoming cover of the trees, I managed to twist slightly in my hold and catch one last glance of my unconscious mate before our lives would be undeniably altered. Another rouge having already taken up the spot besides him, a gun still aimed at his limp body.

My chest tightened slightly from the sight, but also from the emotional turmoil that I felt from disobeying his orders; but it was for the best, I would not risk losing him now for the sake of the pack, just as I had lost everything else to them. This time I would do it for me and not the benefit of others. I would lose no more of my life in order to satisfy their whims, they deserved everything they had coming to them. Merely a few moments after I glanced back, I received a hard shove to my shoulder, proving to successfully turn me back around and back on track. I received a few other less then gentle nudges along the way, pushing me onwards through the trees and undergrowth.

"You chose wisely my dear, but just know that if anything is to go wrong then it will be your mate an inevitably you who suffers. That's not a warning but a promise" Damon's voice hissed from close behind me, "and I never break my promises" he added bluntly. I shuddered from his mere presence, never mind the chilling words that had left his mouth. I managed to simply nod my head meekly in response. I knew from his tone that he would act upon his word if I were to try and pull something over on him. But it wasn't that which scared me most, it was the fact that my mate might never forgive me for what I was about to do. That I lied to him, told him I would do as he asked, yet with every step I took, I was a step further towards disobeying him and becoming a traitor to our pack. I knew our bond was naturally strong, but I had never had concern to test it before now and so I feared that maybe his faith in me might not stretch to see reason once this was over. I could only hope that what we have is strong enough to prevail.

The trees had started to thin now as we moved closer back to the drive, but my mind was still clouded in thought as I just continued absentmindedly forwards. It wasn't till I heard the crunch of the gravel under my foot and the sharp jolt sending me flying backwards did my thoughts switch to the situation. Damon was glaring at me intensely, the anger seeping into his eyes, "I told you not to try anything! We can not risk even the tiniest amount of noise so close by to the pack house. This is your one and only warning, do not make me act upon my promise so soon" he growled lowly, almost in-audibly, yet the words still rang clear in my mind. I swallowed hard, but pulled myself up, managing to stutter a small apology before proceeding to show them to the back enterance instead, the longer yet grass concealed way around the building.

I subconsciously noted that one of the five men was stationed at the edge of the woods where we had exited and then another at the bottom of the back door steps once we reached them. I climbed them cautiously, my hand reaching for the cold brass knob. I turned it slowly, cringing at the familiar squeak of the door hinge, it was one of little concern in the day but now, in this situation the noise seemed to ring through the silent air. I held my breath as I pushed open the door, scanning the back room quickly before stepping in, all was clear and so I beckoned for Damon and his guards to follow.

The eery silence clung to the walls, thicker than the wall length curtains which hung covering the outside world from view. My steps were slow, yet theirs synchronised with my own as we crept through the halls. For a brief second I paused at the bottom of the main stair case, instinct pulling me towards the alphas room at the landing above me. But fear kept it at bay, as determination for the safety of my mate was what drove me forwards.