Rescue and rejection

Lucian's POV - I ran through the woods. Jake was feeling morose, "Our mate loves another," He said mournfully. "Kill him," he hissed. I ran even further. I was away from Alice to keep her safe, from myself. I didn't want to hurt her. Suddenly, the smell of burning timber filled my nostrils. My ears twitched, then her bloodcurdling scream filled my head. I dashed back towards the cabin. "No no no no!" I screamed and ran into the burning inferno. Alice had fainted, crouching near the bed. "Please don't die!" I shouted. Shifting into my human form, I took out the key from the hidden drawer in the bed. The key was always there, she just did not know it. I unclasped the lock and released her foot from the manacle, which was tightly bound to her ankle. She had tried to shift, but the manacles would not let her. "I am sorry, Alice," I whispered before carrying her outside. ******** "I remember you now," my mate said. Lying down on the soft grass. I had mentally contacted my Betas and the rang