Four Mates And A She Wolf
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When Avery finally regained full consciousness, the first thing she noticed was the cold, hard ground beneath her. Her head throbbed, and her limbs felt heavy with exhaustion. Slowly, she opened her eyes, blinking against the dim light filtering through the small window high above. She tried to sit up, wincing as pain shot through her body.

She looked around and saw that they were no longer in the forest. Instead, they were in a small, dingy cell with stone walls and a barred door. The air was damp and musty, carrying the scent of mildew and earth. Her mates Shane, Sean, Cruz, and Romeo were lying nearby, still unconscious but beginning to stir.

A wave of relief washed over her as she realized they were alive. "Shane, Sean, Cruz, Romeo," she called softly. "Wake up. We're not in the forest anymore."

Shane was the first to respond, groaning as he sat up and rubbed his head. "Where are we?"

Sean, Cruz and Romeo followed suit, each wincing as they moved. "I don't know," Avery replied, her eyes scanning their surroundings. "But we need to figure out how to get out of here."

Romeo stood up and tested the bars of the cell door. "Locked tight," he muttered. "Whoever put us here doesn't want us getting out easily."

Cruz looked around, his sharp eyes taking in every detail. "This place looks old. Maybe there's a weak spot or something we can use to our advantage."

Avery felt a surge of anger mixed with fear. "Whoever did this is going to regret it," she said. "We need to find out who they are and why they took us."

As if on cue, they heard footsteps approaching. The heavy, echoing sound grew louder, and soon a group of figures appeared outside their cell. The leader stepped forward, a tall man with a scar running down the side of his face. He wore rugged, worn clothing and had an air of authority about him.

"Well, well," the man said, "looks like our guests are awake. Welcome to our humble abode."

From the smell coming from the man, they knew he saw a rogue. A powerful one.

Shane stood protectively in front of Avery, his eyes narrowed. "Who are you? Why have you brought us here?"

The man smirked. "Names are of no consequence to you. But if you must know, we're part of a rogue group. We don't follow the rules of any pack. We make our own."

Avery felt a chill run down her spine. Rogues were known for their unpredictability and ruthlessness. "What do you want with us?" she demanded, trying to keep her voice steady.

The rogue leader's smirk widened. "You have something we need. Or rather, you're on your way to getting something we need. The items you were seeking in the forest are of great value to us."

Cruz stepped forward, his expression defiant. "You ambushed us and took us captive for some ancient artifacts? Do you have any idea what you're dealing with?"

The rogue leader's eyes hardened. "More than you do, I assure you. Those artifacts hold power, and power is something we crave. Now, you can either cooperate and help us find them, or you can stay here and rot. The choice is yours."

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Avery exchanged glances with her mates, their silent communication conveying their mutual understanding. They were in a dangerous situation, and they needed to find a way out. But they also needed more information. "How do you expect us to help you?" Avery asked, trying to buy time and learn more.

The rogue leader chuckled. "Simple. You'll lead us to the artifacts. You know the forest and the landmarks. We'll follow your lead. Once we have what we need, we might let you go." Shane clenched his fists, barely containing his anger. "And if we refuse?"

The rogue leader's smile vanished, replaced by a cold, menacing glare. "Then your stay here will become very unpleasant, very quickly. I suggest you think carefully about your decision."

Avery knew they had no choice but to comply, at least for now. They needed to get out of the cell and find an opportunity to escape. "Fine," she said. "We'll help you. But we need our gear back."

The rogue leader seemed to consider this for a moment before nodding. "Agreed. You'll get your gear back, but don't try anything funny. We have eyes on you at all times."

With that, the rogue leader signaled to his men, and they unlocked the cell door. Avery and her mates were led out, their hands still bound but relieved to be out of the cramped, dark cell. They were taken to another part of the hideout, a larger room where their backpacks and supplies were laid out.

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As the rogues left them alone to prepare, Avery turned to her mates. "We need to find a way to escape and warn the others. We can't let them get their hands on those artifacts." Shane nodded, his expression serious. "Agreed. But we need to play along for now. We'll look for an opportunity to turn the tables."

Cruz inspected their gear, making sure everything was intact. "They've left us with most of our supplies, which means they'll be relying on us to navigate. That gives us some leverage." Romeo placed a reassuring hand on Avery's shoulder. "We'll get through this, Avery. We've faced worse. We just need to stay sharp and work together."

Avery took a deep breath, feeling a sense of determination settle over her. They had come too far to be thwarted by a rogue group. They would find a way to escape and complete their mission. As they finished preparing, the rogue leader returned with his men. "Time to move," he said, gesturing for them to follow.

The group set out, with Avery and her mates leading the way and the rogues close behind.