The Assassin and Her Alpha Mates

I jerked awake and sat up quickly from the nightmare, my heart pounding in my chest and my breathing ragged like I’d just run a marathon. Since that fatal day, I’ve been reliving that same nightmare. I used to have it almost every night, but over the years it has become less frequent. I lost my family a little over five years ago, but sometimes, it feels like it was just yesterday. What I wouldn’t give to be held in my husband’s arms again. To get snuggles from my kids and tickle them just to hear their laughter and giggles. Precious moments that I took for granted but will never experience again.For the longest time, I felt numb and empty. I am an orphan, so they were my everything. When I lost them, I lost my reason for living and found myself angry a lot. Why didn’t I die with them? What did I do to deserve God’s wrath? After losing my family, I sold our house because every room brought back painful memories. It was just too much and I had to get away. I ended up moving across the

I love being on quiet, open roads. It’s so peaceful, about the only peaceful moments I get anymore.I had been on the road for a little over 4 hours, and I was driving through a beautiful forest. The air was fresh, crisp, and clean, pure, mixed with the smell of the sea. There was an obvious difference from the city with all the emissions put out by vehicles.You can see the Black Sea on the left side of the road through some trees. On the other side is a thick, beautiful green forest. The trees on both sides grow up and over the road, overlapping at the top, making it look like you are going through a tree tunnel. The sun is shining through the trees, and there is a perfect mix of light and shadows. Pictures or words do not do it justice.I don’t know the different types of trees, but this view made me want to learn all of them so I can replicate it if I decide to settle down. It is a picture of beauty that I could never grow tired of.There is a sharp turn in the road, and just as I

I have no idea how long I lay here. It could have been days, weeks, or months, but if I’m guessing correctly, then I got a visit from Anna once every day for a sponge bath. That would mean that I have been a poisoned, paralyzed patient for 4 days.I’m fed through a feeding tube, given fluids via an IV and a catheter for using the restroom. So, all my needs are being met, I guess.With nothing better to do, since I am ignoring the voice in my head, I began to think about my life since I started down the path that changed my life.4 ½ years ago in South CarolinaOne late dark night while I was walking home, I heard a woman yelling for help nearby. I kept walking, but I could hear Kelly’s little voice saying, “We should always stop and help someone because we would want them to stop and help us.”That was something I always told my kids. Funny how I was ignoring my own advice, but no matter how hard I tried to keep walking, it was like I could feel Kelly’s disapproval.It sounded like it

A few hours later, I woke up to the sound of footsteps outside the door. It must have been cracked open, because I could clearly hear the voices just beyond it."It should be safe to talk here. The Alphas aren’t home, but either way, let’s hurry. We don’t have much time," said a gruff voice in a rushed whisper. "Valentine called, and he needs the last two children."What the fuck!? What did we stumble into? I could feel Cece perk up, listening closely."We need to wait a couple more da—" The second person, with a mousy voice, was cut off."No, it needs to be tonight," Gruffy snapped."We’ve taken 10 children in the last four months, and each time it gets harder to make it out. I barely escaped last time without getting caught. I have a feeling they’re going to catch us this time," Mousy said nervously."Then don’t. Get. Caught," Gruffy replied sharply, turning on his heel and walking away. Mousy took a few deep breaths before following him.Apparently, they had no idea we were here, a

We'd been on the road for an hour before either of us said anything.“I’m sorry for waking you up and talking to you the way I did. I just needed you to listen,” I said, then quietly added, “and thank you for coming.” I felt him jump a little and giggled.I didn’t mean to scare him. I didn’t realize he didn’t know about the microphones. I guess that’s why he never said anything.“Now I know why you gave me the helmet. I thought it was a waste of time,” he said with a hard voice. Apparently, he didn’t like that I scared him.“Normally I would agree, but I needed to be able to talk to you,” I replied.“Where is your team? How did you find the kids?” he asked.“I would rather wait until I can talk to all of you at the same time,” I said tiredly. We were quiet for a few more minutes.“I have to admit though, I’m really impressed that you got everyone ready as fast as you did, especially in the middle of the night,” I added sincerely.“We were away for an Alpha conference. Our Beta took ca