Unclaimed Luna’s Desire
Chapter 32 Attempting to Escape

Ellie's POV:

I had no choice but to keep rubbing the ropes with my nails, hoping to break free.

My fingers were swollen and hurt like hell from all the friction. Even though my nails were turning purple, I couldn't stop. Someone could walk in any second, and I was constantly on edge. Thanks to Aelros, I had built up a lot of energy lately, which gave me the strength to keep going even though I was hurt.

I used every bit of strength I had to tear at the ropes until my fingers were bloody. The ropes were stained red, but I couldn't give up. Finally, I broke free.

Outside, it was pitch black, and even the moon was hiding.

My legs were numb from being tied up for so long. I had to really push myself to move.

I stumbled to the window and looked down. It was a long way down.

I knew I'd get hurt if I jumped, but I had no choice.

I overheard David and Daniel talking, and I found out they were planning to send me to Paul's house.

I didn't want to be sent away like some kind of gift, so I was running out of time.

Even if I died trying to escape, it was better than being given away by my foster parents and becoming a sex slave.

I put my hands on the windowsill, using all my strength to lift myself up, with both legs hanging out the window.

The cool night breeze made me shiver, but it didn't shake my determination to escape.

One jump, and I'd be free!

Just as I took a deep breath and was about to let go, the utility room door swung open, and my foster mom Susan walked in. "You bitch! How dare you try to escape!" she yelled.

She rushed at me, grabbed my collar, and yanked me down from the window.

It hurt like hell!

I struggled like crazy, trying to get away from Susan, but she easily stopped me.

She held my wrists tight, not letting me go, and the next thing I knew, I was thrown to the ground.

The impact was intense. I thought my ribs had pierced my organs. The pain was blinding.

Then Susan heartlessly closed the window.

I curled up on the ground, looking at the sealed window, knowing I had lost my last chance. I was going to face Susan's harsh punishment.

Susan seemed pissed. She squatted down, grabbed my hair, and yanked me up. "How dare you try to escape! Useless!"

She raised her hand like she was going to slap me hard. I closed my eyes, bracing for it, but she lowered her hand.

I let out a sigh of relief. It seemed like she didn't want to leave too many marks on me, which would ruin the "gift."

At least I wouldn't be seriously hurt for now.

"Mom! Let me go!" I cried, begging her.

I tried to appeal to her maternal instincts with my tears, but it didn't work.

"I raised you to contribute to the family!" Susan spat, glaring at me. "You useless girl! Don't expect me to let you off."

She kicked my head, pressing it down with her foot. "If it weren't for having to clean you up and change your clothes, I wouldn't have figured out you were about to make your escape!"

On the rough ground, I closed my eyes tight, enduring the pain. "Mom, I don't want to be sent to Paul!"

"It's not up to you, you wench. I didn't expect that even after David knocked you out with a baseball bat, you'd still wake up." Susan dragged me into the bathroom, saying, "Tonight, you're going to Paul's house, and you'd better be a good slave from now on!"

"Why!" I widened my eyes in shock. Their plan was moving way faster than I thought. I didn't even have time to escape anymore.

I grabbed Susan's ankle, pleading, "Mom, please help me!"

I thought that since we were both women and I grew up around Susan, she might show me some compassion.

I was too naive.

Susan didn't see me as family at all.

She gave me a mocking smile and said, "You actually thought I would save you? You, a wench who can't even keep your own chastity, still have the nerve to beg me!"

She turned on the shower, blasting me with cold water.

The cold water hit my body, and I shivered in the corner.

The water washed over the wound on my forehead, and it hurt like hell.

I could see the water on the ground turning red. It was my blood.

Instinctively, I tried to avoid it, but Susan pressed me down and said, "I have to clean you up properly, you dirty wench."

"I'm not dirty at all!" I snapped back at her.

I thought, 'I'm also a victim when Aelros took me on transformation day. Why blame me?'

Susan didn't want to argue. She just pressed my head into the bathtub.

The water instantly covered my head. My eardrums rang from the water, and I couldn't breathe. Water rushed into my nostrils. I had to resist the urge to open my mouth, and the will to survive made me struggle instinctively. 'God, help me!' I thought.

Susan seemed to not understand why I didn't want to be with Paul. She pulled my head out of the water and said, "It's just being Paul's sex slave. You have to accept it."

She yanked my hair, forcing me to look at her. "Paul is a capable deputy leader in the Pack, and you're not satisfied? As far as I know, Paul is liked by many other women. Wench! You're lucky to be his sex slave!"

I refused, "No! I don't want to be Paul's sex slave!"

Paul and Aelros were friends, and I'd seen them together all the time.

If I were really sent to Paul's house, Aelros would definitely replace out.

He would be so disappointed in me.

I couldn't help but feel wronged.

I thought, 'God, why make me go through this! My relationship with Aelros is getting closer, and we have so many beautiful memories together. We gathered at the restaurant, and Aelros even gently kissed me. I thought I was about to have my own happiness. Why make me suffer like this?'

My heart ached, and I waved my hands, trying to break free from Susan's grip.

I didn't want to give up. I still wanted to escape, even until the last moment, but I was no match for Susan.

She easily lifted me out of the water. "Damn it. You've soaked my clothes!"

Susan took out a sedative from her pocket and forced it into my mouth. "Since you turned down my proposal, I'll just send a sleeping beauty to Paul. Don't try to escape your fate, Ellie."

The bitter potion burned my throat like fire.

It was so uncomfortable, and my head felt heavy.

Susan seemed to be cursing beside me, but my consciousness was already fading.

My ears couldn't hear clearly, my head getting heavier and heavier, until I lost consciousness.

'I'm really sorry, Aelros. I did my best,' I thought.