BryannaI burst through the trees in my wolf form and dart through the forest. Alpha Trevor’s words roll around in my mind while anger consumes me. How can my father even do something like this to me? Has he ever even cared about what I want or what is best for me? I don’t have to think long as another wave of anger rushes over me. No. He has never cared about me. His only thoughts are about himself and what will help him. The only reason I’m the pack’s alpha is because the elders told him I was of age and the title needed to be passed to me. We also had an alliance with the other two packs, so the three alphas share responsibilities for all three packs. My father didn’t like it, but he finally accepted it after Jacob and Hunter’s parents threaten to break the alliance agreement if he didn’t transfer the alpha title to me. My eyes sting and glisten. Alpha Trevor still hasn’t told me the exact terms of the contract, but he has told me the basic outline of it. The part abou
ZackMy heart races as I sprint through the forest. I can’t believe she went to the one place in the pack’s territory off limits to everyone right now. What is she thinking? A howl slice through the forest and right through me. I muster together every last bit of energy I have and push myself to go even faster. I need to get to her before anything bad happens. Another howl fills the air, along with a blood-curdling scream. My blood instantly runs cold as fear washes over me. Please, tell me this isn’t coming from her. Through our link, I frantically call out. “Bry! Baby! Tell me you are alright!”As my paws pound the ground, all I get in return is silence. No. This can’t be happening. “Bry! Please don’t do this to me! Tell me you are alive and fine!”My eyes sting as silence is my unwanted answer. I silently wish there is a way to talk and communicate with Blake and the rest of the pack, but I know since the ceremony, my link with them has been cut, and I’m working o
BryannaThe back of my head throbs as muffled voices off in the distance fill my ear. I keep my eyes closed, but I rake through my mind, trying to remember what is going on. An image slowly forms in my mind of me standing still by the pond and a large brown wolf walks out of the forest with several other wolves following right behind him. My gaze locks with the leader and my heart pounds against my chest, but before I can do anything, everything goes dark. Did I not notice another werewolf there, too? How could someone be able to sneak up on me? I’m a trained warrior and a great fighter. I know how to spot people by their smell alone without having to see or hear them. Something doesn’t seem right. There is no way someone can sneak up behind me. Pain slices through my head as I rake through my memories. My hope of finding something to tell me what really happened quickly fades. The sound of footsteps draws near and interrupts my thoughts. My heartbeat quickens as I force
ZackI glare across the desk at Blake. What is he even thinking? Why wouldn’t we go and get Bry back right away? Delaying only means those jerks may hurt her more or something worse. The guy’s comment swirls around in my head and pushes my anger even higher. I ignore Bry’s pleas to wait. Later, she finally connected with me, but she didn’t say what I thought she would. A part of me is still a little hurt by her command to wait a few days. She said she could hopefully get more information about who is behind all of this, but I don’t want to wait. I don’t care about that right now. I want to get her back and wrap her in my arms and never let her go again. Doesn’t she understand how much this is tearing me apart from not having her next to me? Blake shakes his head and matches my glare with one of his own. “Don’t be like this, Zack. Bry even told you she wanted to stay with them for a little while longer and hopefully get some clues about what they are after or who is payin
BryannaThis is definitely the first time these people have ever captured a person. They don’t know the first thing about blocking my link with my pack, or they simply don’t care. I’m not sure which one it is. I scan the room and locate exactly where the creepy guy is. He has tried several times to do something to me, but the apparent leader of the group has stopped him each time. I’m staying vigilant, though, in case the leader isn’t paying attention.Trying to concentrate and finding some helpful information, I put up walls in my mind so no one can link with me. My wolf keeps whining and wanting to talk to Zack, but right now, keeping on my toes and staying alert is more important. A dull ache radiates from my stomach as I sit back on my hind legs. The slight movement amplifies it, and I almost whimper from the pain slicing through me. The leader turns towards me at the same time I move and shift my weight around, trying to find some kind of relief. Confusion and concern f
ZackI stare out the airplane window and scan the sea of trees, hoping to find something other than brown and green, but there is nothing. Blake taps my shoulder and grunts, “Zack, are you listening to them? Jacob and Hunter weren’t given the correct maps. For the first time since Bry came, I went back and verified all the documents my secretary gave them and several of them are wrong. We have a mole within our ranks.”His voice gets a little higher with each new sentence. I know he is frustrated, but my top priority right now is still finding and bringing Bry back. I nod while still staring out the plane’s window. “Yes, I’m listening, but I can do two things at once. I’m also grateful for Jacob and Hunter allowing us to use their plane for both the search and for our meeting. We have a major problem back at the pack house and your office. Even if we do multiple sweeps every day, I still won’t trust your office anymore, especially with everything I tell your secretary. At t
Zack Bry’s sweet voice rings through my head, and it takes me a minute to register what she said. Wait. She wants to know if I’m in a plane. I lean towards the window and press my forehead against the cool glass as my heart races. Through our link, I reply, “Yes. We discovered there is a mole within the pack, so Jacob and Hunter decided to do what I want and search for you while we discuss how to resolve the issue with the traitor. Are you outside? Can you see the plane?” I bite my lower lip while I press my head harder against the glass. My eyes dart back and forth across the sea of trees. “Yes. Can’t talk much. Five buildings to the right of the plane.” Right of the plane. My mind repeats her words before I suddenly sit up straight and jump out of my seat. While ignoring everyone, I rush to the other side of the plane and look out the window. My breath hitches as I spot five buildings and a bright white object. I don’t have to even look at it again, but I do. The
BryannaI pace back and forth at the end of the room. My stomach flutters as my mind goes back to my mate. He saw me and now knows exactly where I’m at. I wish I hadn’t told him not to come get me. I would give anything right now for him to burst through the door and pull me out of this prison. Currently, there is only one person left in the room with me, who I keep glancing at and keep an eye on. Of all people, why did the creepy guy be the one to stay behind and be alone with me? I don’t dare look away for even a second. A mix of excitement and dread runs through me as my mind tries to think of ways for me to get out of here. I can’t control my enthusiasm or stop my paws from moving at the idea of seeing Zack again. It is only a matter of time now before I’ll be back in Zack’s loving and strong arms. From across the room, the man pushes himself off the wall and slowly walks towards me. As he takes his first steps in my direction, he licks his lips and his mouth curls int