Chapter 6
I strain to open my eyes against the bright lights, did I pass out again? Shit, the stress was getting to me. I have only ever passed out once in my life before, however, since arriving in the woods my body seemed determined to break my personal record by doing another two within a 48-hour period. My head felt heavy as I sat up and I felt all my previous aches return with a fury.
I start looking around to see I am in the same room as before and jolt when I see the cult leader sitting in the armchair, hunched over with his elbows on his knees, looking straight at me. Alec is standing just outside behind him on a call.
Satan bear and I stare at each other for a while before Alec steps back into the room. “ Oh your up, how are you feeling?”
“Horrendous” I answer and demonic bear is still staring at me without speaking. His face devoid of emotion. After a very long and awkward silence, he goes to speak. “Why did you run?” His eyes focused on me and I could have sworn his eyes had been black before. They looked chocolate brown with a hint of green to them, an emotion flashing in them but is gone before it registered.
He needed to ask? “I just wanted to go home.”
“Had someone refused you that?” he asked with a stern look on his face.
“Listen!” I say while pinching the bridge of my nose, “I know a cult when I see it and I want no part in this. Please just let me leave, I won’t mention anything to anyone.” Their eyes grew wider before Alec burst out laughing.
“You think we are in a cult!” he said through laughs. The bear had a huge grin on his face that irritated me to no end. Bloody demonic ass-wipe, how dare he grin at me!
“I am not stupid, demon bear here was dying not 2 days ago, now he walks around fit as a fiddle. Explain that to me!” I said pointing to the grinning asshole in the armchair.
“I am not a demon bear!” He goes to say before standing, a low rumble coming from his chest.
I pull my finger back at the sound. My face falling slack, my body lightly trembles in fear with the uncertainty of what is to come. Sure, not demonic, just an empty tummy.
As if realizing the fear he caused he sits back into the armchair looking to the side, in an attempt to cool off and goes silent again.
Alec steps forward, ”Allow me to introduce you to our… mayor of sorts.” He says looking to demon bear for approval before continuing to speak.
“Cain, is in charge, he has a rather demanding position you see, he is not always afforded the luxury of pleasant conversations. Please forgive any sudden outburst as I am sure they will be frequent and unintentional.” Alec smiles devilishly before a growl comes from Cain’s chest, Alec dismisses the sound quickly before turning to me again.
“I can see that all of this might be confusing to you, but I assure you that we have nothing to do with cult activities. And I hope that in due time, things will be explained to you in further detail.”
“Now that you know our names, how about sharing your own?”
I think for a second, do I give my real name? An endless stream of films with this scenario is playing in my mind, wondering what outcome turned out to be best. Fuck it.
I opt for honesty rather than a lie. Hoping it proved me trustworthy enough to set free with their little secret.” Hadley”
Both men smile and I raise my brows at the sight. Alec is a handsome man but Cain simply seemed on a different level. His smile sent a tinge of pleasure through me and a blush stained my face, ashamed at the feeling. I look down fiddling with my hands, hoping they leave soon allowing my racing heart to steady.
Chapter 7Cain POVI left my office in a rush to get to the west border. Patrol had spotted a group of rogues moving through our territory. They had been growing more confident over the last few weeks, pushing further into pack lands with every attack.A week prior they had been in a rush to get off our territory and killed the pregnant mate of one of my warriors. The man had been distraught at the sight of his battered mate. Feeling a mate bond break was enough to send most wolves into madness, forcing their pack to either banish or execute them.Being in the strongest pack came with many luxuries but were accompanied by equal amounts of danger. I had been assigned Alpha region to oversee other packs and Alphas, to insure that pack law is followed and should any alpha’s power go to their head, pack members could report misconduct. It was my job to investigate and then enforce justice.Alpha region is assigned to the strongest alpha within a state. The position only awarded after a tr
Chapter 8Cain POVThe rogues are retreating, bastards did not deserve to get away. I catch my breath before pursuing them. I needed one alive, I had questions that needed to be answered. I rush at a lone rogue, our bodies colliding and barreling into a tree. My back took the brunt of the impact.My vision blurs, and I stagger to my feet, the rogue takes off. I push forward as far as I can before the last bit of my strength leaves me. The wolfsbane had halted my healing, my injuries were overwhelming. My consciousness fades and I wonder if this is how I die. I was sure one of the rogues would come to finish me off....I hear my wolf in the back of my mind urging us to get up. My eyes fly open, I see sharp lights and a white ceiling. The scent of disinfectant is thick in the air, the wolfsbane had been scrubbed from my wound. I sit up on the bed, the wounds across my chest and arms healed perfectly. I am wearing scrub bottoms from one of the hospital staff I assume.I start to wonder
Chapter 9We are discussing the schedule for border patrol when Alec’s voice comes through the link, informing me that my mate is awake. After two torturous days, she finally wakes up. I had been by her side as often as my schedule permitted, knowing the bond allowed for mates to recover faster and ease each other’s pain. I was intent on helping her heal as she had for me, albeit unintentional on her part.Alec had informed the pack days prior of my human rescuer, Doctor Anders had taken special care of my mate, ensuring her comfort in every way. Alec offered to stay near her to inform me as soon as she woke. And more importantly for her protection, knowing that Alec would be there gave me and my wolf comfort.My little mate was human, having a human mate came with many challenges. Humans were not privy to our world. She did not have a wolf and the strength that accompanied it. Without a wolf, she could not feel the mate bond as we do.My wolf’s possessiveness towards our human mate w
Chapter 10Cain POVLearning the name of my mate had been the only highlight of my day. I blocked off my love crazed wolf to help maintain control and not freak her out. Yet I managed to have her fall on her ass, scare the shit out of her, have a panic attack and pass out all in the neat little pocket of an hour.I have been doing splendidly. After she woke up we learned her name along with her adorable little theory about the pack. I lost control for a second and my wolf lashed out at her for mistaking us for a bear. A demonic one at that. Her mind was doing the best it could to fit the pieces together and she had no idea how accurate her little bear joke was.We were a pack of werewolves not bears, but the animal reference was spot-on. I loved how despite her being scared she burst out in anger and said what she had been keeping bottled up inside. Alec attempted to deter her cult assumptions but she did not look convinced.I did not blame her, we weren’t giving her any explanations.
Chapter 11 Hadley POV We are pulling up to one of the biggest houses I had ever seen. Was this the norm for these people? I hide my awe at the huge mansion as I head up the stairs and into the front door. Once inside it only grows. I cannot help my mouth hanging slightly agape at the sight of the impressive living area. There are no other people that I can see but the space is obviously meant to accommodate many. There are comfortable couches spread around with bookshelves lining the area, on the far corners I see a huge tv and coffee table in the middle. The area was surprisingly clean considering the size of the space and the large staircase tells me there is more to see on the upper floors. How many levels were there? I am lost in thought when a loud bang brings me back to reality. What am I doing? I should not be admiring any of this, I am leaving this place one way or the other. My heart is beating like a drum and I see a gorgeous girl heading straight for me. She forces a h
Chapter 12HadleyI am joining a cult. . .Food.That’s how they get you. I don’t know what it is, I don’t know who made it and I really don’t know who cleared my plate. I am slouched back in my seat, holding my stomach, my mouth is slightly open and I am catching my breath while looking at the surprisingly nice ceiling.“Are you okay?” Alec’s mocking tone came. “It was just so amazing.” I hear Alec snicker along with a few other people around us. Did I talk that loud? I think I feel a little hot.I might have felt self-conscience at the amount of food I scoffed down but then I saw Alec and pretty much every other person here eat three times the amount I did. I can’t remember the last time I had a proper meal like this. Probably before Jess… I sigh heavily as the sound of ringing brings me back to the present. I watch Cain get up and head out to take a call. Perfect ass.“Is this everyone living in town?”“No, many are working. We try to have a dinner like this once every week, it al
Chapter 13HadleyGetting to the room I lock the door behind me before stripping off my clothes. I head into the closet, and take out a loose fitted top that reaches just below my ass. I get comfortable under the covers, mulling over the day’s events.Avery’s open personality relaxed me into a false sense of security. I feel like there was a textbook that warned about ways in which people could manipulate you. I will not allow myself to get hurt again.I debated getting out of bed and just leaving right now. But I had no idea where I was, and my rash actions proved fruitless before. I’ll just sleep for tonight and insist on being taken into town tomorrow.…{Sound of warning}I shoot up from the bed and my eyes quickly adjust to my dark surroundings before I try and figure out where the call is coming from. I see a soft blue glow outside. Is this now a permanent thing that they do?The call of warning comes again and I can feel my body shaking, an involuntary response to a sound that
Chapter 14 Cain My little human came into the dining hall in a dress that showed off her figure perfectly while leaving enough for the imagination. My wolf stirred in my mind, wanting to claim her as ours in front of everyone, warding off any unwanted suitors. The dress reached mid-thigh showing off the very fucking sensual look of her bare legs and feet in only stockings. An image of her slowly taking off her clothes and walking over to me crosses my mind, my wolf nods furiously in agreement at the sight. She had her hair up showing off her bare shoulder and neck. The spot where my mark would someday be. My wolf’s mouth salivates at the sight of her. Being without a mate for so long had proved more difficult than I had originally thought. Most wolves find their mate within the first two years of their 18th birthday. I however have waited seven years. My wolf’s sanity weaning by a tether. Madness has consumed us during the heat of battle before. Alec has received many blows shield