Chapter Thirty

Samantha's POVI didn't know when I fell asleep or how I ended up back in bed, but when I woke up, my body felt somewhat normal again. My hair was still a little damp and splayed over the pillow in tangled strands. I also realized my lack of clothing. Sitting up, I ignored the lingering headache and looked over at Vander, who slept face first into his pillow, snoring softly. Did he bring me back in here?The last thing I remembered was him sharing some of his childhood stories to me, which included the first time he learned how to fly a plane. Eventually I found myself dozing off as the burning sensations finally diminished. Now, slightly cold, I ran my fingers through my messy hair, cringing when they got stuck on thick knots. I glanced around the room for some clothes, but found nothing. Laying back down, I stared up at the ceiling with a frown, shivering slightly. Time passed by, whether it was seconds, minutes, or hours, I didn't know. Eventually, I heard Vander shift on the fut

Chapter Thirty one

Vander and I hid behind a thick tree, poking our heads around the side. In front of us stood a wooden cabin the size of a mini mansion. The back of the building overlooked a steep cliff, the snow-capped mountains and frozen lakes and rivers off in the distance. The scenery looked like it belonged in a National Geographic Movie. Someone could make some decent money if they did a little bit of photography here. It was absolutely breathtaking. I must say this man had a gorgeous home and found the most perfect location for it. The front of the structure contained a large door with a couple tall windows flanking it. A staircase with fancy railings led to the front porch. A buff man stood at the entrance holding a rifle, leaning against the column by the railing lining the porch. He appeared to be bored as he used his nail to pick at one of his teeth. From the tree across from us, I spotted Janet lifting up her gun and pointing it at the guard. She pulled the trigger, and a dart shot out

Chapter Thirty two

The wooden steps creaked beneath my feet as I descended, trying to be as quiet as possible. I didn't know who was down here, so being as discreet as possible was my goal. The further down I went, the colder the air became, nipping softly at my cheeks. Darkness also enveloped me, making it somewhat difficult to see. However, I was able to make out the stairs and a little bit in front of me. While the room didn't smell awful, the slight scent of mold and blood wafted into my nose. By the time I reached the bottom, the hairs on my neck stood in alert. I noticed a small window against the wall, allowing a sliver of light into the basement. The room itself contrasted with the luxurious furniture and warmth from upstairs. My eyes continued wandering around the room cautiously, searching for any signs of life. My body trembled when I saw the sight before me, bile threatening to rise up my throat. I held back a cry and found it difficult to form coherent words. My limbs felt frozen in place

Chapter Thirty three

I screamed and nearly fell over due to the sudden noise ringing in my ears. I placed my hand over my chest as my eyes darted up, making sure Kae was alright. Thankfully he was. So if he was okay, then what...?I turned my head when I heard a thump. Keanu fell on his knees before collapsing onto the floor. Behind him stood Vander, a hefty gun pointed directly at the psychotic man. He took it upon himself to shoot at the dead man again, aiming at his chest rather than his head this time. "Good thing I came looking for you," he grinned, looming over the body to make sure he was dead. He nudged his foot for good measures "I found this gun upstairs. I guess it was a smart decision to take it."As I gawked up at him, I noticed some cuts on the side of his face, and blood lingered on his knuckles. Vander sure did a number on those rogues. "Thank Goddess you wanted to come," I breathed out, standing up. "Do you have those gloves with you?" He nodded and pulled the pair out of his bag, sli

Chapter Thirty four

Nervousness seeped through me as I stepped into the bustling building full of frantic nurses and doctors. Ever since we arrived, they worked nonstop to try and save Beta Darian's life. We didn't trust anyone over in Canada, so Kaelith used a pay phone in a nearby town to hook us up with a flight. By the time we reached the south, Darian's complexion looked deathly pale. I could tell Vander was worried too by the way he constantly glanced over in his direction. He caught me once while we were on the plane, and he seemed embarrassed. Fortunately Kae was alright, just resting and recovering in his room. I visited him every day to see if he needed anything. While he was out, I did some of his Alpha work for him so he didn't have a lot to stress over once he was able to leave this hospital. When I entered Darian's room, I saw Vander hunched over his sleeping form, his emerald eyes holding so much emotion it made me pause at the door. Darian definitely looked better than before, the colo

Epilogue

Kae's POVThis was hopeless. Nothing stood out to me. I was not one to give up, but every ounce of confidence I had when I first came in no longer existed. Everything looked plain or too ordinary. Nothing stood out. "What do you think about this one?" Darian hollered from the other side of the store, causing a few heads to turn in his direction, including mine. He pointed to a small display under the glass. I walked over to him to take a look. My eyes widened at how stunning the small circular object was. "Would you like to take a look at it, Alpha?" the man behind the counter asked as he slid the glass door behind the display open. I nodded my head, still speechless. How did Darian manage to find this? The older man picked up the piece of jewelry with two fingers and gently laid it on the palm of my hand. "Everything in this store is uniquely made."I raised the small object in my hand to scrutinize it. Diamonds lined the rose gold band in a simple, yet beautiful pattern. The t