**Alright everyone! I hope you are all ready for this journey! We will see some of the other characters but this is centered around Leia and Brandon. Brandon will come later in the book once we see what happened to Leia, what Pythia did to her, how she recovered, where she went and how then how Brandon got to her. I plan on putting as much detail into these as possible which means I will have to do some research on a lot of things so I can make sure that I do this correctly. I hope you all enjoy!**
Leia POV
There is no light at the end of this tunnel for me, if there was well then I wouldn’t know. I was living my current hell, fully conscious of what was happening but having little to no control over my own body. My wolf, Una has been locked in some sort of cage. She looked smaller than she normally is. Her soft brown fur was mangled and rough, her once bright brown eyes were dim and dark. I shouldn't have gone to that party. I was warned about leaving the pack lands but yet my selfishness got the best of me. "She really is pretty." A man said in a slick tone. Una growled softly while I wanted to shrink to the back of my mind. "I know you can hear me in there, let me formally introduce myself. I am Bosch and you my dear are a wonderful prize." Bosch said touching the side of my cheek. I couldn't even move my own body away from him. My skin felt like it would have crawled away from him if it could. "It was a mistake taking her." Another man said. He came into view but I still didn't recognize him. "Atsila, it was smart taking her, she is little Alleys best friend after all." Bosch said with a wide smile.
So that is why he took me? Because Alley is my best friend? "She will kill you if you hurt her." Atsila said sternly. "Oh I don't plan on hurting her, she is under my control which means she will do as I say. That will come in handy for what I want to do. I mean how could Alley fight against me when she is too busy fighting her own best friend." Bosch laughed. "You are a fool, you underestimate Alley." Atsila yelled. "I don't underestimate anything, and if you want to see your precious Stella again I suggest you shut the hell up and do what you are told." Bosch snapped. Stella? Wait, that man isn't a wolf, his eyes are red so maybe a vampire? He didn't look like one though. "You let my Stella go!" Atsila yelled before a huge ball of fire shot out of his hands. Holy s**t! He is a fire witch? Oh goddess, and I can't even move. I could feel the fire brush against my skin. s**t it is hot. It's too hot. "Look what you did! You are burning her!" Bosch said before he raised his hand to release water. Una started whimpering as I fell to my knees. This is too much, it's too hot, too painful. I crawled towards Una, "It'll be okay. Alley will come for us. I know she will." I whispered before laying down beside the cage. It was odd being at the back of my mind with Una, it was like a third person was living within me.
In reality it was some control spell. I wasn't really sure how Alley would be able to help but I will have to wait to find out. I felt my arm being raised and I could finally see the red blisters on them. "Don't you worry my little doll, I will get you all fixed up. Come with me." Bosch said dropping my arm. As soon as he started to walk off my body followed him. We were in some old house that looked to be falling apart, it was dusty and gross. The floors creaked under our feet and I wasn't fully sure it would hold out much longer. Who was that Atsila guy anyways? If he is a fire witch then maybe Stella is his mate or wife? We walked into what looked like to be an old office and there was a girl sitting on the desk. "Not now Bethany, I need to take care of my new little doll." Bosch said dragging me along. "Oh please, she has a wolf she can heal on her own." Bethany snapped. So this was the famous Bethany Alley told me about. Yeah, she looks like she needs her ass beat a time or two. Maybe if I can somehow get control I can make that happen. "I have her wolf locked away, the spell won't work otherwise." Bosch replied pushing her off the desk. "Don't treat me like a damn disposable." Bethany snapped standing back to her feet.
Bosch turned with irritation in his eyes, "You are disposable, don't you ever forget that." Bosch said leaning in her face. "Una, do you think you could reach out to someone? Brad maybe?" I asked looking at her. Brad is my older brother, we have always been close and I know for a fact he has already gone to Jackson maybe even Tye. I know he is looking for me. "I can try but it will take me some time." Una whispered. My heart broke for her and myself. I would rather something be done to me than to her. Una has always been so sweet and caring with me, we bicker sometimes but not that much or not that serious. She doesn't deserve any of this. She warned me not to go out and yet I did anyways. Memories flashed through my mind of that night..
**FLASHBACK**
Leia POV
I was finishing the final touches of my look. I curled my blonde hair but pinned it back on both sides, blue jeans and a black tank top. I wasn't overly flashy and this was a human party that I decided to go to. "Leia, we really shouldn't go. We have been warned to stay inside the lands." Una nagged. "It is just for a couple hours Una, we will make an appearance and then come back home. I promise." I replied. "Just know that I do not agree with this." Una said before pushing herself to the back of my mind. I know she means well and I should probably listen but I am due for a good time. My best friend is a luna of a pack now, I've been a little sad, I really miss her. "Tell me you are not seriously going to a damn party." Brad said barging in my room. I rolled my eyes, "I am for a little while. I'll be back before you know it." I replied looking up at him. "It isn't a good idea Leia, you know dad will kick your ass if he finds out." Brad grumbled. "Dad will not find out and even if he did he could never really stay mad at me." I replied shrugging my shoulders. "At least you are wearing decent clothes. I want you back in two hours tops. If you aren't I will tell dad and we will all come looking." Brad said pointing his finger at me. "Alright, two hours and I will be back." I replied grabbing his finger and shaking it. "Just be careful alright? I don't know exactly what is going on only that a crazy dude is running around." Brad said walking out of my door.
I took one last look in the mirror before I decided to sneak out. My room was on the first floor so I didn't really have to do much. I opened my window and crawled out before making a mad dash in to the woods. It was a calm night, the moon was bright without a cloud in sight. I didn't stop running until I was out of the pack lands, I had parked my car by the road. Even though the party was ten minutes away I did not want to walk. The last thing I wanted was to look all sweaty and gross when I got there. I turned my car on and took off down the road. If it wasn't for the moon it would be ridiculously dark, in a matter of minutes I was pulling up to a large two story house, I could hear the music blaring. All the lights were on, cars lined the drive way and people were crowded around outside. I parked my car away from everyone else, I would be pissed if someone door dinged the side of it. As I walked up I could hear everyone talking and laughing. "You are a sight to see." A voice said from behind me. I turned around to see Clark. "I know I am, I figured you would be late." I laughed. "Not a chance, come on I'll get you a drink." Clark said guiding me inside the house.
Clark was nice enough, he seemed to think he would somehow magically get to sleep with me when in reality I'd kick him in the balls if he ever tried. He is some high school sports player, I never really cared enough to really look into all these humans.
I was clearly waiting for my mate, wherever he was. When we walked in the party was in full swing, people dancing around the large living room, all the doors and windows were opened because people were coming and going as often as they wanted to. Clark came back with a red solo cup and a lop sided grin on his face. “What is this?” I asked. “Just beer from the keg. It’s not too bad I guess.” Clark replied taking a drink from his cup and making a face. “Yeah it’s terrible and warm.” Clark laughed. I put my cup on the counter, alcohol is one thing but warm beer is just nasty as hell. I looked around and started to feel a little uncomfortable. I could see girls looking and whispering. I rolled my eyes and walked out of the back door.
I didn’t have time for petty human girls, it wasn’t my problem they were insecure. The back yard was more packed than anything else, there was a large swimming pool with people either in it, around it or hanging off of the sides. “I think I’m going to go home.” I said looking at Clark. “Why? You just got here.” Clark asked. “Because I’m not supposed to be outside of my pack lands right now, so before my dad and my brother show up I need to go home.” I said making my way towards the front door. “I understand, I’ll walk you to your car at least.” Clark replied following me. “What’s going on that you have to stay in the pack lands?” Clark asked. “I’m not sure of the details, our alpha and my dad ordered us to stay there.” I replied shrugging my shoulders.
We had just gotten to my car when I felt Una get really restless. I scanned my eyes across the yard until my eyes landed on a shadow figure. A growl escaped my lips making Clark jump. “What the hell? Who is that?” Clark asked standing beside me. “Tisk tisk, you need to learn some manners.” The figure said stepping out of the shadows. He was very sickly looking and flat out creepy. “Who are you?” I growled. “You’ll learn all in good time.” The man said before he looked at Clark. I growled in warning but it did nothing but make the man smile. “Sleep.” He whispered. I barely had enough time to catch Clark before he hit the ground. I crouched over him before I jumped forward connecting my fist with his jaw line. “You b***h. You’re coming with me” He yelled jumping at me. I grabbed his arm and twisted it beside him. “I am the daughter of a beta and you can kiss my ass.” I snarled kicking him in the back sending him to the ground.
I readied myself but when I looked again he was gone. I spun around looking for him. In an instant he stood before me and blew powder in my face. I coughed and trip to wipe it off of me before I felt dizzy. I stumbled towards my car gasping for air when everything went completely black......