My Hunted Mate novel Chapter 7

Corinna

My stomach rumbled loudly through out the dim cell, I had no idea how many days it had been since I found myself locked in here but all I knew was, I was thirsty and I was starving. I found myself mostly sleeping despite the cold temperature and uncomfortable position I was in.

When I wasn't sleeping mum and I were talking, trying our best to somewhat catch up on the many years we missed out on together. It was nice, getting to know her again even though I didn't know how long it would be for. I had been in a constant state of anxiety and paranoia since the mention of my uncle, every time I hear footsteps coming toward the cell I hold my breath until I see it's not him standing at the metal door.

Luckily he has been a no show so far.

My head snaps up when I hear light footsteps running towards the cell door, my eyebrows furrow until the door swings open to reveal my human companion. Gia rushes into the cell panting heavily with a set of keys in her hand, she quickly unchains me.

" come on, you have to go before Jack notices I'm gone. " she rushes through her words tugging on my arm.

" wait, unlock her too. " I motion to my mum, who is only now waking up.

" what's going on Rina? " My mum's voice cracks as she speaks.

" Gia is getting us out of here mum. " I grin at her.

" Mum? " Gia voices, more to herself sounding awfully confused.

Silently I grab the keys from her hands to unchain my mum, when she's free the three of us exit the cell, Gia and I stand on either side of mum holding onto her arms to help her walk as quickly as she can. We speed walk down a narrow stone hall lined with tonnes of cells just like the one we were kept in until we reach a set of stone steps.

My eyes follow up the steps and I find myself squinting at the light at the top of them, we rush up the steps until we find ourselves in a stone hut like structure in the woods about a yard away from a huge mansion like house.

" Okay from what I've gathered, if you run in that direction it's the quickest way off Jack's land. " Gia says, pointing to beyond the mansion, that I'm guessing is the pack house.

The three of us begin to make our way in that direction, not as fast as I was hoping considering mum's current state.

" So Jack huh? " I send a sly smirk to Gia who blushes.

" He is really lovely.. Other than keeping you locked up. " she mumbles.

" As long as your happy Gia but if he puts one paw out of line, I'll kick his ass. " I smile at her when she lets out a snort. " I'm guessing you'll be staying behind then? "

She frowns a little. " Yeah.. I'm sorry. Please don't be mad? "

" I'm not. Just be careful. " I tell her, grabbing her hand and giving it a light squeeze.

" He's good to me, the way a boyfriend should be... Well mate in this case, I'm still getting used to it all. " she admits with a small smile.