CHAPTER 6: You can run but you can’t hide.

Ashina pov 

The heavy doors slammed shut behind me as my heart pound against my ribs.

We were alone.

I took an instinctive step backward but Draven stood near the bed, his broad shoulders tense, his silver eyes fixed on me with unsettling calm.

He wasn't the beast anymore, He was the man.

The Rogue Alpha King and somehow that frightened me even more as He started walking toward me.

Slowly and Deliberately as Every step made my pulse race faster.

"Don't come any closer," I warned, forcing my voice to stay steady but He didn't stop.

"I said don't."

"I make the rules here Sunshine ." His deep voice was calm enough to send a chill down my spine as my back hit the wooden door.

There was nowhere left to go. He stopped only inches away towering over me as his silver eyes searched my face before one hand slowly reached up, brushing a loose strand of hair away from my eyes.

I jerked my head away.

"Don't touch me." I voiced as his brow lifted.

"Are you afraid of me?" My terrified eyes met his gaze without blinking.

"No! I hate you." something that looked almost like amusement crossed his face without thinking, I drove my fist into his stomach.

He grunted as he shifted back just enough to buy me time to escape.

I shoved him with every strength I had before turning toward the door as I immediately locked the slid into place.

My chest rose and it fell violently for one heartbeat 

BANG!

His fist slammed into the door as the wood shook.

"Ashina." His voice came from the other side.

"Open the goddamn door."

"No!"

"You've got five seconds." I spun around, searching the room but their was no second exit and no place to hide. I saw a toilet window as hope surged through me.

I rushed toward it and threw it open as the cold air hit my face. The drop made my stomach twist,  behind me the door splintered wide open  I immediately climbed onto the ledge and jumped.

My feet landed on the sloping kitchen roof as I almost slipped immediately a  terrified gasp escaped me as my fingers caught the edge.

Slowly and Carefully I pulled myself back up as my entire body trembled because one wrong move and I'd fall.

I crawled across the roof before climbing onto a lower section of the castle the front gate wasn't far.

Freedom atlast! 

I jumped to the ground and ran as my bare feet pounded across the grass, My lungs gasped for air.

I Didn't stop nor did I look back.

The gates were right there as I glanced over my shoulder but I didn't see Draven 

A small smile touched my lips.

Maybe I'd actually escaped.

I turned forward as I collided with something solid as strong hands caught me before I fell.

My heart stopped as I slowly looked up.

Draven?

He stood there as though he'd never moved completely calm as a faint smirk curved his lips.

"You can run," he said quietly.

"But you can't out run  me." before I could react, he lifted me effortlessly over his shoulder.

"No!" I kicked and struggled.

"Put me down!" I pounded against his back but He didn't even slow down.

"You done?"

"Never!" I twisted hard, trying to break free as He only tightened his grip just enough to stop me without hurting me.

"You've got spirit and quit some Nerves " he muttered.

"I'll never stop fighting you." I shouted. 

"I'd be disappointed if you did." His answer caught me off guard as I seized the moment, twisting again as I slipped free.

I barely managed two steps before his hand caught my wrist with one swift pull, I stumbled backward onto the grass as pain shot through my side.

I couldn't get up as he crouched in front of me, his grip remained firm but controlled as his silver eyes locked onto mine.

"You've had every chance to cooperate."

"I don't belong here you Pysopath! ."

"You belong wherever I choose." His voice remained steady.

"And tonight , you're under my protection." he said as I stared at him.

Protection?

Was he serious?

"I don't need protecting."

"No." His gaze drifted briefly to the bruises around my neck.

"You needed it long before you arrived here." for a second neither of us spoke.

The anger in his eyes softened into something I couldn't understand as he slowly closed his eyes. I could feel the ragging storm in him as  a strained breath escaped him.

"Damn it..." When he opened them again his eyes began to darken. He looked at me as his jaw clenched.

"Get  inside." His voice changed as It became rougher and more dangerous.

"Now?" I hesitated. 

"What are you waiting for?" he barked as the air around him suddenly felt heavier.

A low growl rumbled deep in his chest as I froze.

The man standing before me was disappearing and something far more terrifying was taking his place.