Love Thy Shadow, Satan (LTSS) [#Wattys2018]

Chapter 18 - Reliving The Past

FLASHBACK

Faith's POV

I woke up to realise that I was alone, in a room, and bound to a wall.

What's happening?

The earth beneath my feet smelt different from the last, meaning I must have been taken quite far from my territory. As I slowly gained some understanding of my surroundings, I also realised another thing as I fought to free myself.

The bindings were made of silver.

What happened when I passed out?

I was still quite disorientated from recently cutting my link with Maya - my mind was in disarray, and some now-all-too-familiar emotions rapidly started to catch up to me - panic... and fear.

... How did I get here? ... And where are the girls? ...

I fought. Fought with my bindings til my wrists could take no more - my wrists bearing the runt of my stubbornness. Both bruised, making the cuffs feel tighter than they were before. Screaming in frustration, I let my head make impact with the stone wall behind me, not considering the pain that would follow.

... Who did this to me? ... And why?! ...

Scanning my surroundings, I tried to find an exit - a door, window, any way of escape. I couldn't make it out at first, but I felt a broken breeze greeting me from ahead... bars.

A cell, perhaps?

As time passed, I slowly started to recollect my thoughts and make peace in my mind. I may not know where I am nor why I am here, but I know I'll need a clear head if I want to make it out of this - whatever this is. Minutes passed as hours before I heard the distant tapping of shoes making their way towards me. I did not bother to open my eyes... conserving energy would be the best decision at this point. Besides, I do not depend on them. There is no need for them to stay open... I can see just fine without them.

Four men and, from the smell of them, all humans.

"The Alpha pup is awake, good."I heard someone say, as the cell door was shut and locked behind them with a loud bang and click. I let my eyes remain closed.

The one who spoke sounded like the one in charge here. After a little shuffling and scraping, of what sounded like a chair and papers, all fell into a familiar silence. The leader was sitting in front of me, watching me intently as his underlings stood behind him - most likely armed, and doing exactly the same.

"Well, let's not waste my time and let me get straight to the point." He started, "I have a few questions that need to be answered, Rogue, and I'd like you to answer them for me as quickly and clearly as possible. The longer you make this procedure the worse it will work out for you, Alpha pup."

As a Hunter, he must very well know that Alpha's do not take kindly to threats... he's trying to bait me into making a mistake, but I won't fall for it.

Control, Faith... Control.

I feel as if my soul still hasn't recovered from the separation with Maya... but I will have to recuperate fast is I want to live... now it's just me... I can't hide behind Maya no more.

"Well..."His legs shifted, one comfortably crossing over his knee - most likely to support the clipboard he'd brought in with him, "First things first, I'll need your full name, age, pack position, and the name and location of your pack - if you don't mind, that is." I could almost imagine the smirk on his face

"Who are you?" I asked, my throat aching with every dry syllable.

I sound weak right now... It's disgusting. An Alpha is not weak. Never.