Chapter 10: Chapter 10

I swallowed the lump in my throat, closing my eyes tightly as the strange and unusual sensation rushed through me with a compelling force that made me shake in terror.

I wasn't in my right senses anymore, and it felt like I was going to burst into a ferocious beast.

"I will show you what the bald guy can do, right here and now! No need for shouting or struggling because no one can hear you from this soundproof room" I heard the guard's voice snarl at me, and each word was like fuel to the raging fire burning inside me.

"Why are her eyes closed and she isn't screaming or struggling to escape?" Another voice, which sounded like that of the second guard, waved past my ears, and I tried to move my body, but it was like I was paralyzed to the ground.

I was no longer in control of my body as it seemed to be disconnected from my brain. Now even my eyes could open again. Fear gripped me and I tried to scream, which was all but impossible.

Lying hopelessly on the ground, I kept hoping to take control of my body, but it didn't seem to be happening soon as I was already feeling like my muscles were tugging, reforming, and enlarging. My bones were cracking silently.

There was something more powerful than me trying to take control of my entire being, and I was feeling my body shifting into the beast slowly. My nails were slowly growing longer into claws, and I was feeling so hot, like my body was on fire. It was like there was a fire in me that I would spit out once I opened my mouth.

"What is all this?! What is going on with me?" I asked with the thought that I was screaming, but it was all inside my head and no sound came forth from my lips, just a gasp.

"I told you she is a slut who craves sex but was not given a chance. Now she can't help but stay calm and receive dicks in her slutty holes." I heard the bald guard's mock, followed by a scornful laugh before I heard the sound of his zip sliding down.

"Does that also explain how she didn't react when you lashed her with your belt? She didn't scream in pain, but only gnashed her teeth and shut her eyes. I don't think we should do anything to her." The other guard chipped in with a wavering tone.

"If you are scared of her little trick, get the fuck out of here!" That was his last words before I felt the coldness of his hand beneath my gown while rubbing my laps.

My closed eyes shut open in shock and extreme rage that were like a storm raging within me. I saw him pull down his shorts before locating my panties with his fingers. He was lost in lust so that he didn't see I had opened my eyes.

"Kill him." That was the voice I heard inside me before the beast finally took control of my mind, but just before I could attack him with the fury in me, someone burst into the room instantly everything died down like it never happened. The beast trying to take over me was gone and I was back to my normal self.

I became weaker, panting and trying to catch my breath as a chronic headache hit me hard in the head. My body was in pain, and I could feel the heat of the belt the guard had whipped across my back.

All my efforts to stay awake and see who had barged in were futile as I passed out instantly.

Carl's POV.

"What are you guys doing?!!" I yelled in shock as they both began to pull up their trousers and shorts in a hurry.

One of them who was almost raping the young girl turned to me with a furious look as he began to scan my face and body.

"Who are you ?" They both asked as their eyes roamed over me while I kept glancing at the young girl lying on the floor hopelessly.

I was short of words, battling with my emotions, trying hard not to unleash the Lycan in me and tear them both apart.

"Were you both trying to rape the innocent girl? The poor girl who you should take to the clinic. Instead, you brought her here to rape?!!" I thundered, clenching my fists so tight as I growled deeply, staring at them with contempt.

I was here to check if Ava survived the torture, and when I saw how much everyone wished she died in the wolfsbane and silver mixture, I decided to sneak my way further to be sure she was taken to the clinic and treated.

It was the droplets of her blood on the floor along the hallways that made me locate this room. Seeing it wasn't the clinic, I decided to break the lock and barge in, only to see her at the verge of being raped.

Wondering who I am?

My name is Carl, and I am the personal messenger to Jason, the Lycan prince. He sent me here to check on the girl, Ava, after he heard she was the one to be tortured with the mixture gotten from our kingdom.

I don't know why he sent me on such an errand, as there was no single trace of emotion on his face to tell if he was interested in the girl or not.

"Hey, are you deaf?!!! Who are you and what brought you into this place?!" The infuriated bald guy roared and began to march towards me in readiness to hit me.

"I am here to make sure she is fine and not to fight you. How could you try raping an innocent...." Before I could finish my statement or see it coming, he punched me in the face.

"How dare a stranger like you get your filthy ass into the royal palace to check if she is fine? Are you some scumbag crushing on that garbage?" He lashed out and sent another punch to my face after seeing the first one didn't have any impact on me.

Was he expecting a weak blow from a werewolf to leave me bleeding or sprawling? I felt no pain, but was so angry to see the dickhead hit me instead of being ashamed of what he was caught doing.

"Oh, you are acting strong, huh?" He grunted and I let go of my Lycan scent and it came like a thunderstruck, hitting him so hard that he cringed away, falling to his butt. The other guard, who was all calm, fell to his knees to plead for his life.

"No!! No!!! It can't be!! You were a lycan all this time, and I dared to hit you! Please...please... pardon..." I was already infuriated to the core and couldn't bear to hear him finish his statement before punching him on his chest so hard that his ribs made a sickening and sharp crack. In an instant, he fell flat on the ground and went limp.

"Please, please....I....I...." The other, after seeing his colleague dead, was shaking and lying on his belly as he pleaded for his life.

"Take Ava to the clinic and make sure she is fine. Secondly, never tell anyone about me or what just happened. If you do, I won't only kill you, but also your entire family!" I warned and turned to the door, but just as I was about to leave, I felt the urge to see Ava's face closer.

With a quick swirl, I moved close to the young girl just as the guard was about to carry her up. I peered into her face, and for some seconds, I found myself lost in her beauty.

It was quite difficult for me to stop myself from looking into her angelic face. Those red round pouty lips and misty lashes gave her such an innocent and alluring face. Even as she looked unkempt and malnourished, it never concealed her beauty.

"Make sure she is treated well, and I know you all hate her, but I will kill you if I return here some time later and find out she still looks this lean. Feed her in secret, help her in secret. Unless you don't value your life and the life of your parents!" I threatened and dashed out after enclosing my Lycan scent perfectly.

I couldn't wait to describe to Jaden how exquisite and stunning Ava was. I felt she must be his fated mate.