Bride of the Cursed Alpha (Auren and Lucien)

Chapter 248

Chapter 248

Summer POV

Two nights ago

My beautiful dream shattered. The time had come to face the reality.

Laura’s cruel words, her threats, and her attempts just broke me. I was too scared, too beaten down. And in that moment, when she’d said I was nothing more than a pawn in her game, I knew my time here was limited.

The fear of what Morelli could do to me, what he might make me do, had taken over my mind. So I knew that I had to escape before he could force me into doing something sinister. It was my only chance to escape. She said that a car was waiting for me. But I was going to dodge it, and make way toward the woods. I would trek for a few days to reach my town. From there, I had plans to disappear.

With shaking hands, I packed my bag quietly, trying my best not to cry, but tears slipped anyway. I didn’t know where I was going, but I knew I couldn’t stay another second at the resort. I felt suffocated, like the walls were closing in around me.

I glanced around my room one last time, wishing I didn’t feel so hollow, wishing I didn’t have to leave, wishing I could hug Bradley one last time. But then, all I could think about was Morelli and Laura, the pressure mounting on me.

Strapping my backpack to my shoulder, I stepped out of my room quietly as my heart raced wildly. I was terrified, but what else could I do?

If only I could see Bradley one last time. My gaze went to the door of his room, and depression seeped in my bones. I felt like without him my world would end. But wasn’t this a dream that I had been nurturing ever since I saw him? Giving myself a mental shake, I walked toward the elevator, my head was full of only one thing: getting away, finding freedom, escaping the nightmare that had followed me for so long. Maybe this was a sign from God.

I wasn’t even sure where I would go.

But the moment the elevator doors opened, I froze. There, standing in front of me, was Bradley. His eyes went wide, and my breath hitched in my chest. I could see the concern written all over his face as his eyes went to my backpack.

in a tight voice. “Where

away from his intense gaze. I couldn’t look at him, because all I could think about was how much I cared

much I was

idea how to explain this. How could I tell him the truth? How could I say what Laura had asked me to do? How could I admit that I was running away from him, from

word, Bradley stepped closer to me. His hand reached out and he took my hand in his. The moment he touched me,

on, Summer?” His voice was laced with worry. At

wiped my face quickly, feeling the weight

to speak. “I’m sorry, Bradley. I can’t stay. I–I have to go. There’s a car

trembling.

his face. “Why Did I do

shook my head. “It’s not about you, it’s just that I don’t-” My throat

urged, and grabbed my upper arm. “You’re not going anywhere!” He pulled me toward his room, opened the door and slammed it shut. He removed my backpack and tossed it on the floor like it was a feather. In a sudden move, he pulled me against his

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hold me patiently, stroking my hair, kissing me, murmuring son words in my ear. Once I was quiet, he picked me up in his lap and took me to his bed. He cradled me in his lap, and asked, “What happened, baby, Please tell me. I’m sorry I couldn’t be here to

think this was my sign that I would never find someone like Brad. He really cared for me. I didn’t debate mentally whether to spill the beans or not. “Laura made me do this. She said I had to

expression darkened as he processed my words. His eyes narrowed slightly, and I could feel the

he whispered. “You’re scared of

me, Bradley. He’ll do anything to get

face hardened. “No, Summer. This is not how it ends. You’re not leaving, today or ever. This

a choice. Morelli