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Jackson POV Holding Carrie tightly the others step away from us to give us some privacy. There was now a mess to clean up and I knew my people would take care of it. Leaning back slightly I look down to Carrie. She is still trying to hide in my neck, “Baby, I need to know that you are alright,” I murmur to her. I see the red handprint on her face and wish I could kill that fucker again. I tilt her chin up, so she is looking at me. I see the tears in her eyes and lean forward to kiss her forehead. “Can you tell me what happened?” I ask her gently. She moves back closer to me, “I saw you on the monitor. I thought they were going to kill you,” she says to me. Realizing she had seen all the fighting and would have seen the wolves coming for her would have added to the terror she faced. “I am sorry you had to see that. I am fine. Our Pack is fine,” I assure her. “Are you sure? There is blood on you,” she comments as I look down at myself. “
Carrie POV Stretching and uncurling my toes from that earth shattering moment I cannot believe I had missed this all along. How was it possible one moment with Jackson was changing my views on being intimate? I admit I had been nervous not knowing what to expect. I had always only experienced discomfort and I was nervous about the moment I knew was coming. But a part of me was starting to anticipate what was next. I watch Jackson remove his clothing. He tosses his shirt aside before moving to the button of his jeans. Before he can undo them, I sit up and he pauses waiting for my signal. I loved that he was so attentive to my needs and what I wanted. I reached my hands across to him slowly waiting for his permission. He smiles encouragingly putting a hand in my hair letting me take my time. I stand in front of him and smile as I look down and slowly undo his zipper against his hard cock. I feel him take in a breath of air as I see the zipper
Carrie POV I look at Jackson confused, “What do you mean?” I ask. “You could not have marked me if you did not have your wolf, baby. Try talking to her,” he suggests as a slow smile comes across my face. “I did not even realize,” I murmur as I tentatively reach out to Reba, my wolf. “Reba?” I ask, holding my breath for her to respond. “Carrie?” I hear back. It is a faint whisper. Like hearing from someone who had not spoken for some time. I know I am beaming as my smile grows, and Jackson is smiling back at me. “Where have you been?” I ask her cautiously not wanting to scare her away. “I am so sorry I left you, Carrie. I felt so helpless and useless, I faded away to almost nothing in the back of your mind. I could not protect you nor could I protect myself. They gave us something that kept me supressed all this time,” she says softly. “What?!?” I exclaim. “What was it?” I ask her. “I do not know but it was not just normal wolfsbane. It
Mandy POV I watch Jessica leave the room wanting to call her back. I know she needs her rest as well. She tries to hide it, but she was attacked as well by that fucking Beta. If only I was a little bigger and stronger, maybe I could have fought back. I needed to get out of here. I think Carrie is going to end up staying with her mate. I cannot stay here, and risk being rejected again. I know my wolf will not survive and if she does not, I will not survive without her. Remembering my first rejection always brought so many emotions. Fear, hurt, disbelief, but mostly the reality that he was right. I was not strong enough to be his mate. His chosen mate beat the crap out of me when I tried to kill her. I woke up broken in the dungeons, only to take further abuse. Tortured for days. Scars all over my body. Scars made by silver. Scars that would never leave and are a constant reminder of my failure as a mate. And then being tossed out like
Jessica POV I sat up in bed stretching my aching bones. I would not let on, but the Beta had beat me pretty good. I was coming along thanks to my wolf, but it was slower than usual. I think the Beta gave me a dose of wolfsbane without me knowing it. It would be the only thing that would explain my limited healing. And it would explain why I could not fight back when he attacked me. As an Alpha I was typically strong. Most people did not realize it right away, but the Beta knew when he brought me to the questioning room. He taunted me, and then started kicking the shit out of me. There was one point I did not know if I would make it but then as if he knew his limits he stopped and dragged me back to my cell. Mandy thinks she is weaker but to endure what he dished out; she was much stronger than she realized. Looking around the room I see a fresh pile of clothes available. Whoever was looking after us was amazing and thoughtful. The
Carrie POV I had a great morning catching up with Mandy. I was a little concerned at how quiet Jessica had been. She was happy for Mandy; I could see that. But she seemed distant. Perhaps it was bothering her that we had found our mates and she had not. I believed hers was coming soon. I just hoped she would be open to him when he arrived. Now I was getting ready to meet with the Wolf Council. I was pretty shaken at what was to come but Jackson has spent every moment assuring me it was going to be alright. I hoped he was right. But he could not be certain. Adam was a cheat and deceitful. He could play the charming role easy enough. Standing in Jackson’s room … well our room, I guess. I just stood in the middle of the room uncertain what to do next. “You need to eat. You have not eaten at all today,” Jackson says as he comes up behind me wrapping his arms around my waist. I put my hands on his arms and lean back trying to absorb some of
Jackson POV I scan the document and see the conditions. My heart sinks, but I have a strong resolve. “This is a fake. Where is the original?” I demand as I feel Carrie’s terrified eyes on me. “Do you think I would be so stupid as to bring it?” Adam smirks. “It is locked away safely in a special place,” he adds while watching my mate with hatred in his eyes. “What does it say?” Carrie asks softly. I cannot look at her in this moment. I know she was not of sound mind when she signed this document, but it was damning assuming it was legitimately her signature on it. “Name your price,” I say to Adam as I stand there tensely looking at him. “The only price are the conditions of that contract,” he replies. “Bullshit. Everyone has a price,” I taunt him. I see his face redden with anger as he tries to take a step forward but is blocked by my warriors. “She owes me an heir. Once that heir is delivered, then she is free to be with whomever she wan
Carrie POV I was shaking to my core. The fact that I had done something that now jeopardized my happiness was terrifying. How could I have been so dumb as to sign whatever was put in front of me? I remember that moment. It is embedded in my mind. Being told to sign the wedding documents by the lawyer who was present. Adam standing over me nudging me when tears overcame me. And the smile on his face once the papers were signed. I should have known there should not have been so many documents to sign. But at the time and the threat that was being held over my life, would I have been able to refuse? I did not think so. I knew my fate had been determined that day, but I did not realize just how much had been decided. “What about your father, Carrie? Don’t you wonder what will happen to him now that his debt is not paid?” Adam smirks at me as Carleton stands between us and Adam. “Do you think I care about a man who sold me off to someone like