บททั้งหมดของ The Alphas Broken Mate: บทที่ 71 - บทที่ 80

KADERyker’s pacing was grating on my last nerve. Not to mention, Iris’s scent lingering on him.I clenched my jaw so hard that I was certain I heard a crack. Ryker stopped, annoyance flashing in his eyes as he tilted his head to the side. “Did you just hear what I said?”My thumbs rubbed my temples as a sigh escaped me. “No Ryker, what is it?”“The people who took Iris are behind the hybrid infestation.”That made my fingers still completely. The room suddenly felt smaller. There were a few things I believed. Coincidences weren’t one of them.The hybrids that have been attacking my pack strategically for months without detection. And now they kidnapped Iris? Months of attacks. Iris’s disappearance. The hybrids. It wasn’t an attack anymore.It was a plan.A dull throb hit me. I ignored it, leaning forward. “What else did she tell you?”His lips flattened. “She doesn’t really remember a lot.” His hands balled into fists so tight his knuckles whitened. “They drugged her. And chained he

IRISIt was empty.Ash and I stood at the centre of Kade’s shed, the wood creaking beneath our boots as we moved deeper into the space.The air was stale, carrying the low scent of mould and oak. My stomach tightened as I glanced at Ash. “Where is she?”His hard eyes scanned the area. Then he sniffed the air around us. “Her scent is still strong for a human. She must be close.”A snap made both our heads turn. A flicker of silver hair caught the setting sun, her violet eyes landing on me then shifted to Ash and she… smiled?My gaze flicked back to Ash. Indifference.“I was starting to think you guys had left me to die here.” She said while cradling a dozen apples.Where the hell did she find those?“You’re still alive.” Ash replied flatly, earning an eyeroll from the human. “Besides,” he continued, “I have a strong feeling that you know more than you claim.”That made her shoulders stiffen. I jumped in before she could speak. “This isn’t an interrogation.” I bit out, focusing on Ash.

IrisThe cat was out of the bag.I’d told them about everything… except Selene.For some reason, I was convinced that I was supposed to not tell them. Crazy, right? A thousand year old lady locked in an amulet should send a warning but still, I let them focus on the ones that are more pressing.Like the fact that I had no idea what Alex actually wanted from all of this.Ryker spoke like he could hear my thoughts. “Do you know what he wants?” He asked cautiously. “This… Alex?”I shook my head slowly as I lowered my gaze. It didn’t stop me from hearing Ash’s disappointed sigh. Or was he just exhausted? I couldn’t tell the difference anymore.I had made mistakes. I knew that. But somehow, every mistake felt like another thread tying my friends to danger. I knew that stone was important, and yet, I kept it hidden, toyed with it for as long as I could and still ended up with nothing.I gritted my teeth until it cracked under the pressure.“We’ll keep the stone safe.” Ash finally said with

IRISThe next morning came with an insistent throb in my skull. It felt like a thousand drums were being played right on my head and still, I dragged myself out of bed, showered and went downstairs.“You in there?” I called from outside the human’s door. A second passed before shuffling came from the other side. Then the door swung open. Her hair was a rat’s nest, her eyes still drooping.“Where else would I be?” She murmured while leaning on the door like it was the only thing keeping her upright.I ignored her tone. “I’m heading out for a bit. There’s food in the fridge. Hot water. And if you need anything, ask Camille.”That made her roll her eyes. “Hey,” I said sharply. “Stay indoors and try not to get on her bad side. She might look as sweet as a baby but she’ll rip you in half.”I heard her pulse skip but she was still putting up a tough face. Another thing I was envious of.“I’ll stay in the house, officer.”I gave her one last lingering look. I didn’t like this. But eventual

ASHA sharp pain shot straight through my spine, subtly reminding me of Annalise’s contract.What the hell was I thinking?Tell Iris I was in love with her?I even certain what that word even meant. I shouldn’t have agreed to that. Now I’m stuck with migraines that are only going to get worse and probably die if I don’t keep my end of the deal.“Don’t tell me you find the floor more amusing than finding this Alex man.”Ryker’s annoyed voice cut through my thoughts like a blade.I lifted my head, ignoring his complaint. “What’s the plan?”“You tell me,” he said, plopping down on his bed. “You didn’t object to the human’s plan so I assume you have some way of knowing what we need to do?”My eyes narrowed, partly because of the insistent throb in my skull. “And how would I know that?”He gave me a flat look. “You’re the idea man.”“The idea man.” I repeated flatly.“Yeah. You-“The door swung open, making both Ryker and I look. Shit. Kade didn’t need to speak for me to know what was abo