Rebirth Nemesis in the Blood Coffin

"I have to get out of this pack now," Chanda panicked as she closed the door to Velkan's Study. Creeping silently downstairs, she searched for guards, as they were always patrolling the hallway. Yes, Velkan always made sure his wing of the pack house was heavily guarded, even from his beta, Aiden. Probably making sure nobody would discover his plans.

Aiden, she thought. She needed to tell him what she had seen, but she also needed to get out now.

This was her only chance.

"Chanda." A voice called her name and she jumped in fear.

"Oh, pray the gods, you scared me, Mariam."She scolded the little servant who stood, staring at her.

"Why are you peeping? Are you looking for someone?" Mariam asked.

"No, I am not. Return to your work station." She scolded her.

"Yes, ma." Mariam replied and walked away. Chanda didn't like yelling, especially at the young servants, but she didn't need any distractions now. She was pretty sure Velkan had seen her, and she needed to get out.

Ever since Velkan had chased her from the Luna's Chamber to the Servant Quarters, Chanda had learned every secret passage in the mansion. She just needed to get to the kitchen. There was a back door that led to the back gate and was free from guards. From there she was as good as gone.

Once she got to the Montana pack, she would show them the papers she had stolen from the study, and tell them what Velkan was planning, then they would take her back with open arms, calling her a hero. Maybe then, Mia will forgive her and even thank her for saving her from the Horrible Lycan King, Velkan Goda.

Chanda got to the kitchen but the main cook, Boris, was there. "There is my favorite Omega turned Luna, turned Omega again." He winked at her.

Everybody just seemed to be everywhere today. She thought, I can't let him know I'm trying to escape.

"That's me." Chanda forced a smile. "Boris, what are you making?"

"Your favorite, actually, bread," he said, laughing. Chanda smiled easily now. Boris was the only other male wolf she was comfortable with, aside from Aiden, since she was forced to marry that monster, Velkan.

She was sad to leave him, but this had to happen.

"Boris, I forgot to tell you, Lupe was looking for you."

"What does that old witch want now?" he scowled.

"Better go find out now, before you get us both in trouble." Chanda pushed him to the door. "Don't worry," she said when Boris looked back at the bread in the oven. "I will watch it for you. I promise." She locked the door behind him.

It was now or never.

She opened the secret door and ran for her life. She kept falling, mostly from not eating much, but she was determined. She was almost at the fence, when someone flashed a light in her face.

"Chanda. Is that you?"

No, she couldn't be stopped now. Not when she was almost free. If she was taken back, Velkan would definitely kill her. She said a quick prayer to the Moon Goddess and jumped on the wall.

"Chanda." The voice came closer. "It's me, Aiden. Stop. You are going to hurt yourself." He ran to her and dragged her down. "Pray to the gods, you are light."

"Aiden, Oh, Aiden. Bless the Moon Goddess. It's you." She held onto him while he stroked her back.

"Now, tell me why you wanted to jump over the wall?" Aiden asked.

She suddenly remembered what she was doing. "Aiden, we have to go now. Right now. We can't waste any time." She tugged on his shirt.

"Did Velkan scare you again? I have told you he is just all bark, no bite." Aiden teased her.