His Savior

Figuring Things Out

~Nona~

               She.....she's an Alpha?! I snatch myself away from her at the news, and she looks disturbed by that. I can't believe there is an Alpha locked in here with me. I wonder if she is some type of plant by Laslo....a way to keep better tabs on me.

               "Are you okay?" Am I okay? Does she even truly care how I am? If she's an Alpha, how did she get caught in the first place, and why hasn't she made a way out yet? I don't respond but eye her suspiciously. "I won't hurt you, you know." I scoff at that claim.

               "You won't hurt me?! You're an Alpha just like him. For all I know, you are working with him. Everyone knows that Alphas stay together." A look of genuine hurt crosses her face.

               "There are Alphas that do stick together, but I'm not like that. I make sure that all of my members are cared for and treated appropriately. I'm not working with Laslo, I was kidnapped by him." Zahara gets up and starts to walk to the window. "I met him back in high school and he made it no secret that he wanted me. He has always been after me. We crossed paths again recently and he expressed wanting to join together as chosen mates. I have told him no each and every time he has brought it up, but that isn't enough for him; no means nothing." I don't know why, but I find her story to be very believable.

               "How did they catch you? You're an Alpha and it should have been next to impossible." She chuckles at me and turns to the window, watching the night sky.

               "We Alphas are not invincible, you know. They had to have slipped something into my drink. I passed out, and now I can't feel my wolf." That makes sense; why she is stuck here with me. If she can't feel her wolf, she isn't at full Alpha capacity. I get that now, and, truth be told, I feel like I can trust her.

               "I can talk to my wolf, but that's it. I can't mindlink anyone, and I can't shift. I don't know how they are doing it. When I first got here, I was chained up. After....." I look away from her, embarrassed by the memory of sleeping with Laslo. I feel a touch on my shoulder. I look up, and Zahara is in front of me, rubbing my shoulder. "After I slept with him the first time, he removed the chain," I whisper. I will forever feel shame for my actions with Laslo. I didn't notice I was crying until Zahara wipes my cheek off.

               "You don't need to feel ashamed. He is your fated mate, right?" I slowly nod my head. "You can't be expected to fight something so strong. The mate bond is overpowering, and no one would fault you for giving into it. Laslo is in the wrong for acting on that bond while treating you like he is." I hear what she's saying, but it's hard to see myself as a victim. I should be strong enough to fight against what he's doing to me, but I'm too weak. Zahara rubs my back in comfort, and I have to admit, it feels nice. I've been alone for so long now.

               "Wait.....you said that he wants you to be his chosen?" Zahara nods in response. I start to pace around the room, trying to piece things together. I know he is my fated mate; that much is undeniable. He told Zahara that he wanted them to be chosen mates, and she told him no. "Why would he need you as his chosen if I'm his fated? I mean, I want nothing more to break this bond, but I'm confused."

               A small gasp sounds behind me, and I turn to look at Zahara. "When we have our fated mates, we are stronger, and the pack is stronger for it. I'm of Alpha blood, and I can tell you aren't. Could it be that he is worried about advancing his bloodline?" The more I think about it, the more Zahara's words make sense. He must have wanted me here because I'm his fated, and he will be at peak strength. He must want Zahara because of who she is and what benefit she will give to his bloodline. That son of a bitch! I wish I could end him for all of the pain he is causing me. I take a seat on the couch next to Zahara.

               "I want to end him!" I can feel the tears streaming down my face.

               "Don't worry. We will make it out of here and we will deal with Laslo once and for all."

Cory POV

               I have been sitting in the neutral area for a while now. Sylas brought us straight here when I gave him control. I want my mate, and I will do whatever it takes to get her back. I've been sitting here trying to figure out how to get her back. Waiting for the challenge really isn't an option for me. There is no telling how long it will take for the challenge to occur, and he could do so many things to Zahara while waiting. I need to find a way to get to her before that, and I will deal with any and all consequences after.

               A twig breaks behind me, but I don't turn around. I don't need to because I already know who is behind me. I've felt them coming for a while now. I guess that not only having a wolf, but an Alpha wolf is allowing me to be hyper-aware of my surroundings.

How long have you been following me, Lennox?

Pretty much right after you took off from the office. We are already without one Alpha; I won't let the other one disappear. I scoff in the mindlink.

I doubt I'd disappear.

I hope you aren't planning to run into the Wild Tail Pack and demand Zahara back. You and I both know that won't go over well.

I won't lie and say I didn't think about doing just that. I know that won't be the best way to go about things, so I've just been sitting here, thinking.

Aren't you afraid they will see you out here?

Nah. I'm far enough away from their borders, and they never really pay much attention to this area. Lennox's wolf, Keiran, sits next to us, and we look out at the land in front of us. I have to have her back.

She will be back. I know she will be back sooner rather than later.

Frankie said that he took her to a cabin on the outskirts. I don't know where that would be, though. I never really saw a whole lot of these packlands while I was living here.

I can have a look without them knowing. I can send in a drone or two. We can fly them from here and take surveillance.

How soon can we get that started?

It's already done. They will be here shortly. I know you don't want to, but let's go home, Alpha. I swear we will get her back as soon as possible. Lennox is right; I can't stay here forever. I nod in response, and I give Lennox control to follow Kieran back to the packhouse. I know we will figure this out; I just want it to be now and not later.