Court of Wolves (Wolf Rage Book Three )

CHAPTER 5

AVERY

I'm in that state of half asleep and half awake as I search through my web that connects me to every wolf and Empath. I can reach every Empath and wolf around me, but I still can't touch that thread to my mates. It's like someone cut it and I don't know what to do.

One gold thread vibrates, though. The wolf in the cell with me. Our connection is weak, but it's there. I slowly peel my eyes open and look at him. He is a man. But when was the last time he was in his human body? How long has he been stuck in this Rage? Is it too late for me? I just don't know.

He whines in his sleep, and I place my hand on top of his head.

"It's going to get worse now," Tabitha mutters.

My heart jolts and a nervous sweat breaks across my skin. I look up at her through the bars of my cell.

"They're going to try to force you to bond with others." She says.

I don't say anything. I knew that was the plan. But maybe, just maybe, I can hold out long enough for Dean and Kayden to find me.

"How long have you been here?" I ask Tabitha.

She groans, not looking at me, instead  picking at her thumb. "Too long." She whispers. "Others have come and gone and yet I'm still here." She cackles and I shift on my butt.

Her voice is high and full-on crazy. I shake my head and get lost in my thoughts. Is that how I will turn out to be?

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The sound of the wolf growling has me jerking awake. I groan at my sore body and my breath catches as I hear footsteps.

"Here they come." Tabitha whispers and I just want to reach out and smack the hell out of her.

My pulse beats wildly in my neck and the wolf shifts, trying to cover me with his skinny body. My heart cracks for him. Will, they put me in another pen with a different wolf? That wouldn't be so bad. But sometimes Tabitha comes back covered in blood. What do they do to her? Will I survive something like that? Do I want to survive something like that and if I don't, will it kill my mates?

My whirlwind thoughts come to a stop when a lady steps into the light. I honestly don't know what to think. Her grey hair is in a neat bun on top of her head. She is dressed in a grey suit with a white lab coat that reaches her knees. She claps her hands in front of her and smiles at me. "Hello, Avery."

The wolf at my side growls and whines, and I feel conflicted. She doesn't look terrible. She doesn't look like someone who kidnaps people or keeps them in cells. She looks like a working grandma.

"Hello," I answer softly and try to read her. But the Aconite in my blood renders that useless. What I wouldn't have given to know about this poison when Dad died. I needed it then, but now, not so much. Now I'd really like to be able to know what she feels. Why is it that the innocent-looking people wind up working or being in these horrible places? Are they really evil at their cores, or did they get twisted along the way?

"I am Dr.Clayton. If you would like to come with me peacefully. I can explain what's going on here." She smiles warmly at me.

I shift in my seated position on the cold, hard floor. Tabitha is shaking her head behind Dr.Clayton frantically, and it makes me uneasy. The wolf at my side whines again and I reach out subconsciously touching his head. The Doctor smiles at that.

"That's Tyler."

My eyes widen as I look at the sickly black wolf. Tyler? My heart splits in two. He has a name. He had a life. Why did this have to happen? Why is he here? Did she know what I was thinking?

"I can tell you more about him if you would like to hear."

My heart skips a beat. I look at Tyler. His golden eyes stare into my face and I slowly climb to my feet. I stumble a bit from sitting too long and turn to look at Dr. Clayton.

"I'll come," I mumble and wring my hands together, looking back at Tyler.

"What is it, Avery?" Dr. Clayton asks. Her voice is soft and sweet.

"Can he have some food?" I ask. My heart beating out of control.

Should I not have done that? Will we both get into trouble now?

"Of course." She smiles.

She looks up in the corner of my cell and I flow her gaze. My heart stops. There is a Camera in the corner. Fear has sweat beading up on my spine.

She nods her head and there's a clank as the cell door slides open.

The black wolf, Tyler, whines as I slowly walk out of our cage. A tear slips out of my eye as the whines get louder. The door closes with a clang and I can't bear to look at Tyler. I left him there and it's breaking my already fragile heart. Emotions suck. They can wring you out to dry but also lift you up to the skies. But right now, my emotions are punching me in the gut.

I look at Tabitha, she's in the corner of her cell, staring at me with enormous eyes full of fear. She slowly shakes her head. My hands tremble at the fear written across her body. I look at Dr. Clayton who smiles at me.

"I'll have the guards bring him a fresh kill. Shall we?" She holds out her arm, pointing down the dark hall.

I breathe out deep and follow Dr. Clayton down the hall. Her heels echo through the stone as we pass cell after cell.

I curl my fingers into my palms as every fourth cell as a person. A person in it. Each one is in a different state of pain or fear.

My anger bubbles up, replacing my fear. How can they do this? Why doesn't anyone see that this is wrong on so many levels?

I meant each and everyone's eyes as I follow Dr. Clayton to the end of the hall and the shiny steel elevator waiting on us.

Some turn away while others meet my gaze. I hope they can see the promises in my eyes. I'm not going to stand for this. As soon as I know what exactly is going on in here, I plan on helping them. Every coin has two sides, the same with every story. I have Tabitha's version and now I need to know the Doctors version.

Then I can start to come up with a plan. I hope this doesn't bite me in the butt.

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