Episode 5

The young woman headed towards the forest, the shade of the trees enveloping her like a familiar embrace. With each step, she felt the urge to distance herself from the Pack, to return to her home.

The afternoon had turned into a stormy night, and within the pack, the tension was palpable. Arya looked at the Omegas, her heart pounding in her chest as she awaited an answer.

"Did you find her?" she asked, anxiety spilling into her voice.

"No," they replied, the denial echoing like a warning bell.

Meanwhile, a tempest was ravaging the Pack, lightning slicing the sky as if the gods themselves were in a fury. The wind howled between the trees, and raindrops fell heavy, each one like a curse cast upon the village.

"The gods are furious!" whispered Arya, fear spreading through her body.

When night finally arrived, the door burst open and Orion entered, his body wet and bare, fury still pulsing in every fiber of his being.

"Finally, you arrived, Orion!" exclaimed Arya, though her voice was laced with worry.

"Freya is gone!" she said, urgency in her tone.

Orion, trying to maintain his composure, responded with a veiled disdain:

"Perhaps it's for the best!" but deep down, his protective instinct screamed, clamoring for action.

A deafening crash made the whole house tremble, and the pack members ran to the window. What they saw made their hearts stop: trees catching fire, illuminated by the lightning that struck the village.

"The gods are punishing us!" cried Arya, distressed, despair rising in her chest.

Orion, realizing the gravity of the situation, didn't hesitate.

"I will resolve this!" he declared, the determination in his voice echoing like thunder. With that, he left and, in a swift movement, transformed into a majestic wolf, plunging into the darkness of the forest.

As he ran, he could hear Freya's heartbeat, her panting breath like a flame guiding him. He followed the sound, the storm raging around him, each step faster and more determined.

In the forest, Freya walked alone, fear and confusion mixing with anger. The storm surrounded her, but she felt strangely at home in the darkness. Rain streamed down her face, but the feeling of being lost was suffocating. She didn't know where she was going, but the need to find her place propelled her forward.

With each step she took, the connection between her and Orion seemed to increase, as if the ties of their destinies were stronger than any storm. And, without even knowing, she was about to discover that she was not alone.

Freya quickened her pace as she heard the loud howl echoing through the forest. Fear propelled her, and she ran frantically, her heart racing. Darkness and the storm surrounded her, but the idea of being found by the wolves terrified her even more.

She looked back, and as she turned again, she came face to face with the wolf watching her intently. He, in a swift movement, shifted back to his human form. Orion approached her with an intense gaze, his red eyes glowing like embers.

"Why are you running?" he asked, baring his teeth, his voice low and full of authority.

Freya, nervous, backed away a few steps, trying to find an escape.

"I... I want to go back to my home!" she exclaimed, sincerity in her words.

"Your home is in the pack now!" he responded, advancing towards her, noticing her quickened heartbeat.

Freya's determination didn't waver, even in the face of his imposing presence.

"I want to go back to my house! I feel better there!" she tried to convince him, her voice trembling but filled with fervor.

Orion moved even closer, frustration growing within him.

"You are not going! We are going back now!" he ordered, the firmness in his voice leaving no room for argument.

Freya, feeling the pressure of the situation, yelled:

"I don't want to!"

Orion's ferocious growl made her shudder. The intensity of his eyes momentarily paralyzed her.

"You will return with me now!" he commanded, before grabbing her in his arms and carrying her back.

Freya's resistance was futile, and in the blink of an eye, she found herself back in the packhouse. Orion took her to the room and locked the door with the key, depriving her of any escape.

"Please, open the door!" Freya shouted, frustration and fear spilling into her voice, but Orion didn't answer. He left, leaving her trapped.

In the pack hall, Arya and the Betas awaited news, the tension in the air almost palpable. The storm raged outside, but the atmosphere inside the house was about to change drastically.

Orion entered, his imposing presence immediately commanding everyone's attention.

"She's in the room! Prepare the ceremony, there will be a wedding tomorrow!" he exclaimed, leaving everyone surprised and stunned. The words hung in the air like thunder, each one processing the gravity of the situation.

He left, the determination still burning in his chest, while the storm continued to rage outside, as if the very sky was reacting to the chaos unfolding within the pack.

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