Trusting The Alpha

Chapter 16

Hello loves, I'm so sorry for the long wait! I've had a lot of personal things going on recently and I haven't had time to sit and pick this up again. Thank you all for your patience and I hope you enjoy this chapter. Please ignore any typos.

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"Are you going to kill me now?" I ask him, as he leans against the kitchen counter.

"What kind of monster do you think I am?" He asks in a deep voice, feigning to be hurt and placing his hand above his heart, "You think I'd kill my future sister-in-law? The future Luna of the pack?" He rounds the counter, and my limbs unfreeze allowing me to take a step back. He ignores my movement, walking into my living room and sitting on the couch as if he were an old friend.

"From the stories I've heard and read about you. Yes." The smile never leaves his face as he stares at me.

"What stories would that be?" He kicks his legs up on the ottoman in front of him, "Take a seat." He pats on the cushion next to him, but I don't move, my eyes looking towards the door. If I could just get out, I could warn Dean. "I wouldn't try that if I were you." My fists clench at my sides as I remain silent wracking my brain for a way out.

"Tell me Selene, what stories have you heard? The ones of the dangerous mad man- the once alpha of the New Moon Pack?"

"Those too." I answer, my voice surprisingly calm given the situation.

"Oh? There's more? Good to know I'm still the featured topic there, even after all this time." his brow arches and he tries to hide the amusement clearly written on his face.

"Yeah, they told me how you lost to your baby brother. That he exiled you and left you alone." His lips tighten in a line, the humor gone in his eyes.

"That you went mad after you lost your mate and your baby. Maia-." I don't see him stand up or move. All I feel is a crack across my cheek as he is suddenly standing over me, a cry falling from my lips.

"Don't you ever say her name again." He seethes, grabbing onto my arm tightly, pulling me towards the couch. "Have a seat." He pushes me down hard. I blink past the tears as he stands before me, his body trembling slightly. "You were right Selene, I am going to kill you, but not right now. As easy as it would be, I need you alive."

"Why?" I ask, my voice thick.

"Because keeping you alive, gives my brother hope. Makes him happy and I want him to be real happy when I come for him. I can't wait to take it away." The smile returns as he sits on the ottoman in front of me. "Look at you." He tsks grabbing my face and turning it, showing off the bruise I know is already forming, "So fragile. He took over, casts me out and for what? To bring a human as the new leader? I swear you kill a few people, and everyone starts to think you're the next Bundy." He laughs, the sound almost sinister.

"Massacring and entire pack plus one of your own isn't a few people." I bite out.

"Yeah, and what do you know about it?" He whispers as he leans closer to me. "You ever take a life Selene? Ever feel the pounding of a heart as it tries to survive? See the light leave someone's eyes?" My body tenses, my eyes search his but it's like looking into a void. Dark. Empty. Soulless. "I didn't think so. Besides after a while they all begin in blend in anyway." He sighs.

"What's your plan Tyler? Kill the entire pack? Mothers? Their babies?" The words causing me to gasp.

"Everyone of 'em."

"Your father?" The mention of Cole strikes a chord, something flashing over his face before he quickly hides it.

"My father doesn't care about me." He states. Maybe there is something human left in him after all.