Zyon: The Alpha Of The North

Chapter Thirteen

Approximately, ten pairs of eyes turn to look at us as Zyon and I walk into the room. Well Zyon walks. I'm dragged in. I instantly feel a little self-conscious, but Zyon's hand tightens around mine. I'm sure it's to make sure I don't run out of the room, but all the same, its reassuring. I clutch onto his hand a little harder myself, and he looks back at me, with surprise in his eyes, clearly not expecting that I would ever express that I needed his reassurance.

"Warriors, Beta, Gamma, meet my mate. Katherine."

"Luna." Collective voices are heard around the room. I just nod my head. I'm unsure of what to do with myself.

They stand around the room, with glances of champagne in their hands. I'm approached by the Beta's mate. "Katherine, I'm Violet. It's nice to meet you. Why don't we sit over there so you can get acquainted with everyone's mates."

"Okay, that sounds alright." Zyon lets go of my hand, and I follow Violet to a corner of the room. We engage in a bit of small talk. When I feel Zyon is out of earshot, and deeply engaged with his Gamma in conversation, I turn to Violet. "So where exactly is this packhouse located?"

"It's on the northwest side of the territory. The forest connects with your pack's forest land. We spend a lot of time at this packhouse after the alliance was drawn up because it's the fastest way to get back and forth."

"Oh, Alright." The wheels are turning in my brain. I'm close to my pack, which means I could potentially escape from here and cross the boundary. I had to get a bit more information out of Violet but without alerting her to what I was trying to do.

"My old pack. I miss it already, you know. I didn't even get to say goodbye. The Alpha and I grew up together. Any idea when Amor will be visiting?"

"I'm not sure, Luna, but I can ask my mate. I'll ask him right now."

"No." I immediately stop her. If she asks her mate, Zyon will be alerted to what I'm doing. "I'll just ask Zyon later. You know, I saw Yasmeen from my old pack here today. Any idea where she would be?"

"No Luna. I'm sorry." I make the saddest expression, I can muster appear on my face. I see Violet's eyes instantly fill with sympathy. "I just want to call my bestfriend. Being will all of you today, makes me miss her."

"Luna, I can arrange that. Come with me." Her eyes instantly light up at the idea of cheering me up. I feel a little bad for manipulating her like this, but I would do anything to get Yasmeen out of here and get an update on Daniel and Zarah.

I glance up at Zyon. He's engaged in small talk. As Violet and I stand up, his eyes instantly snap towards me. "Powder room." I instantly say.

Violet looks at me quizzically, not understanding why I just lied. She slowly but hesitatingly nods her head in confirmation towards Zyon though, and he just nods. Violet drags me out of the room, "Why'd you lie to the Alpha?"

"Oh, you know what Alpha wolves are like. So possessive. Any mention of my old pack just sets him off." I'm actually quite proud with how fast I was able to come up with that. She takes me across the building. I'm not able to focus much on the layout because we talk about the possessiveness of male high-ranking wolves, but she brings me into a larger study and I see a phone positioned on the table. A landline. I didn't know people were still using these, but I walk straight to it and punch in Zarah's number.

"Hello."

"Zarah, Zarah. It's Kat."

"Oh my goddess. Kat. I've been so worried."

"I'm okay." Violet's still in the room and she doesn't have any interntion of leaving so I know I have to make this quick.

"Zarah, Yasmeen is here. He is using her to blackmail me. You have to get her out. You have to get me out. Take care of Daniel. Tell him I'm on a business trip- an urgent one and I have no cell service and.." I look up at Violet. Her eyes have instantly gone wide: she knows I've tricked her. She wastes no time, in running out of the room to go get Zyon. I know I only have a few seconds.

"Tell Alpha Amor, Zyon's warrior used a silver knife on Yasmeen. I'm going to try my best to get out of here. They're gonna take the phone from me any minute. Tell Daniel I love him.. and I love you."

"Kat." I hear her sniffle. "Okay.I'll tell Alpha Amor, Yasmeen threw a table at Zyon when he tried to run after you which is why it took him longer to get to you. I love you Kat, and I'll tell Daniel."

"I promise I'll be home soon and.." the phone is ripped out of my hand and Zyon stands right behind me. He practically has steam coming out of his ears. The phone is put, rather banged back down and the line goes dead. Violet is standing behind Zyon, and her mate next to her. She looks at me. I bet she feels betrayed, and I feel bad for tricking her, but again I owe her no loyalty.

"Alpha, it was my fault." Violet begins, but Zyon cuts her off. "Beta Holden. Did you not brief your mate about the situation with my mate?"

"Alpha. I apologize. I was not able too. I was busy going over corporate reports received from the Shadow pack."

"You and your mate are forgiven this once, Holden. I will not tolerate any sort of carelessness again. You may return to the main dining area. Speak of this incident to no one. And I need major damage control over what my mate has just told her pack. The silver incident with the lowly Snowstorm Pack girl."

At this, I let out a snarl. Zyon turns his head to mine. "Leave," He tells Holden and Violet. "I have to deal with my mate. It turns out, Katherine will not be joining everyone for dinner. Tell them my lovely mate is unwell."

"Yes Alpha." They exit the room, leaving Zyon and I standing there. My eyes scan the room for an exit. It's not smart to run at the moment. I have no game plan. He'd just catch me, so I just stand there. He walks towards me. "I'm really going to enjoy this," He says.

He grabs my upper arm and starts dragging me down the stairs. I have a heavy feeling in the pit of my stomach. I have a feeling I'm not going to like what he's about to do. We descend the stairs until we reach a heavily guarded floor. They move aside to let Zyon and I pass, and then follow us down the hallway. I dig my heels into the ground, to try and get him to stop. The feeling in the pit of my stomach just gets heavier and heavier. We get to a room door, and Zyon throws open the door.

Inside the stone cold room, Yasmeen and her mate, Harvey, sit huddled in a corner. Zyon snaps his fingers and the guards storm into the room, grabbing Harvey. I know what's about to happen. "wait, please no. It's not their fault. I'm sorry. Let them go please." I struggle, trying to get out of Zyon's grip, but he just holds me closer, bringing my body in front of his. My back touches his chest. He wraps an arm around my waist, and rests his head on my shoulder. "This is what alerting your pack about activities here, will get you."

The guards drag Harvey out of the room, and into an adjoining one. Yasmeen and I struggle to get to him, but it doesn't work. I kick, scream and cry hysterically but Zyon doesn't care. My screaming and cries are nothing compared to the ones coming from Harvey. "Please, I will do anything. Please." I can't let them suffer because of me. Fifteen minutes later, Harvey's screams get softer and softer and then they just stop. The guards come out of that room, stained with blood. "He's unconscious."

"I was merciful and kind to you because I didn't make you watch what they did to make him scream like that. Don't forget that."

With that he begins to pull me away, but I have no strength to move. I'm physically drained. I look at Yasmeen and quickly mouth, 'Alpha Amor is coming.' I think she understands what I'm trying to say, because she just nods, her face streaked with tears. I can't help but feel responsible. They are in this condition because of me. I should have been smarter with the call. Zyon notices my draining energy and scoops me up, carrying me up, bridal style. I'm too drained to care. He walks to his wing, and stops right outside the door. I stand up, and walk into the wing without looking back. I know he will join his pack members for dinner. The door bangs shut behind me.