The Escape

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Decided to write in the first person but I don't know let me know which you prefer... might change it later :)

Also what is with this Harry Styles album it's really not my usual type of music but it's fucking amazing!

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"I Jason Knight, reject you Danielle Hart as my mate," I couldn't comprehend his words at first, I was too caught up in the blissful feeling of his skin on mine to comprehend the cruel words coming from his mouth.

The devastating pain that shot through my chest soon alerted me to what he had said, I almost doubled over at the feeling of my insides twisting, it felt as though my heart was being suffocated by my rib cage. I choked on air trying desperately to remember how to breathe, the excruciating feeling of oxygen deprivation burned through my body.

I finally managed to inhale, his hand still hadn't left my chin and I felt compelled to meet his penetrating gaze. I immediately cursed myself, his eyes were so devoid of emotion it sent a new wave of pain coursing through me. He didn't care, his gaze confirmed what I already knew- I was pathetic, not worthy of love or a mate to care for me.

I stumbled backwards, I could've sworn there was a flash of emotion that crossed his face but that would just be wishful thinking. No, he didn't care, he hated me almost as much as I hated myself.

Was I truly this disgusting? To the point where I would repel anyway who could possibly show me affection.

I couldn't think. My vision was swimming. I tried to suck in more oxygen but it just made me more disorientated. My heart was beating irregularly. My breath coming out in short pants. A cold sweat cropped up on my brow. I knew what it was- a panic attack.

I had to leave, had to get away. I refused to let them see me break down, I didn't want to see the disgust at the broken girl I truly was.

So I ran.

The corridors in school were crowded due to everyone going to the first period, my scent would hopefully become distorted in the mass of people, I didn't want them to follow me only to ridicule me further.

I slipped as quickly as I could through the throng, I finally reached the gym and exited through the back. The cool breeze that hit my face as I stepped out onto the playing fields did something to ease my panic but the hollow feeling that was taking over my body sent a different type of fear through my body, it was emptiness like I'd never felt before. The kind of emptiness that comes with having the other half of your soul reject you.

I forced my body to move out of its stupor and I began to run across the playing fields towards the woods, being a large and powerful pack it was imperative that there were large expanses of land where we could 'wolf out' if you like. The majority of the pack land was woodland and it would certainly work in my favour now.

I decided then and there in the split second that I had to leave, I had to get out of this godforsaken path lest I die lonely and broken- mateless.

It was a two hour run to the pack border, probably more in my weakened state. But I'll be damned if I stayed in this sorry excuse of a pack for one more second.

I will escape. Or die trying I guess.

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How could fate allow this? How could fate allow someone as delicate and innocent to be mated to someone like me? She's a damn princess whereas I'm her tormentor, pointing out none existent flaws. And for what? So she'd acknowledge me? Christ how fucked up am I and to make matters worse I fücking rejected her. I pushed her away.

I expected to see relief in her eyes, contentment that she didn't have to spend the rest of her life with her bully, a glorified dictator. But no. Instead, her face mirrored how I felt on the inside, broken, empty, lost be as poetic about it as you like it felt like I was being torn apart and hurt like a bitch.

I could hide behind my hardened exterior but my fragile Danielle had no such luxury when she started to panic I almost lost it. The need to cradle her in my arms and kiss all over her soft skin was overwhelming, my pathetic attempt at a rejection had done nothing to kerb my longing for her.

In order for a rejection to sever the mating bond at least one person had to truly detest the idea of their mate.

As much as it hurt I would go through that rejection ten times over if only to know that she cared for me, that she wanted me as her mate.

When she ran though, it was like a knife repeatedly stabbing at my heart. Whatever chance I had with her was surely gone but I wasn't going down without a fight that much is for sure. I was paralysed for several moments as she disappeared down the corridor, it wasn't until her delectable scent began to fade slightly from my nostrils did I snap out my daze.

"After her circle the borders, I can't let her leave," my voice was little more than a growl.

"Jase, you... you just-" my beta Tyler began, despite how much he tried to hold it back I could see the disgust underlying his features.

Tyler was sensitive when it came to mates, his mother died when he was young and it drove his father to suicide leaving him alone. he knew how important your mate was and seeing my reject someone as sweet as Dani must be painful for him.

"I know," I choked slightly. "I'll try and explain later, I just need her now."

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Even though my body was verging on collapse I savoured the familiar ache of my muscles knowing that when I stopped it would be taken over by the excruciating pain to my heart. The undergrowth scratched at my legs, tearing the flesh and causing blood to seep out. My wolf was a classic grey colour which made the deep red of my blood stand out even more, even in my wolf form I couldn't escape the blue of my eyes. I felt the strange feeling of separation as I crossed the pack border, but that had to be over half an hour ago. Now I was just running for the sake of running.

I had never been beyond the pack border before, I had no idea where the nearest town was, no idea where I would get food or clothes from.

Another wave of panic washed over me, I had no idea what I was doing. Why did I run away, I'm not fit for the life of a rogue! I'm a weak wolf, my body can't handle this nevermind my mind. Tears of despair leaked from my eyes and my head spun.

I stumbled slightly, I tried desperately to carry on through the woods but it was becoming hard to concentrate on the path ahead.

Umph!

The breath was knocked out of my body as I flew sideways. I think I hit a tree but I was so disorientated I could've fallen off a cliff and it would've felt no different. I gasped for breath, vaguely feeling the pain radiating through my ribs.

My bones cracked as I shifted back into human form due to sheer exhaustion.

Though my vision was distorted I could see a figure tower over my crumpled form. "Shît." They cursed, to my surprise the voice sounded female. My stomach flipped as I felt my body be lifted through the air, the scent of berries and other unidentifiable fruits washed over my senses confirming my suspicions that this was a woman.

She carried me through the woods as the light began to fade, I couldn't help but curl into her bare chest as I was plunged into darkness.

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Had a burst of motivation so I'm gonna make the most of it ;)) new part will be posted within 24 hours.

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