Conflicted - Twist Of Fate

Hostage.

"H.." I try to get the word out and feel my throat closing. My legs shaking as I try to pull myself together.

"HOW!" I yell past the blockage. Shayne shudders. I don't realise how much force I put into that one word.

"He was settling wolves in when he felt like he was being watched" I nod, Aiden had strong senses. Of course he'd be the first to notice.

"He didn't ask for backup. We didn't even know he was missing until we found the Lycan unconscious. There must have been another"

I can't. Not Aiden. His the only father I've ever known.

My feet work before my brain. I'm running. Fast. I'm at the dungeon in under a minute. Pushing my way in to find Nate and Shaun standing outside a cell.

As I push in I find a beaten lycan, barely able to lift his head.

But no Tristan.

A fear sets into my body.
My legs threaten to give out.

"Where is Tristan?" I ask angrily; turning to Nate. Nate looks straight down at his feet.

"I told him it's suicide. He wouldn't stop" his tone defeated.

"WHERE IS HE?!" I order. My tone filled with power. Both men fall to their knees.

"He got the lycan to talk. He told Tristan about a meeting point, where they'd take Aiden, he didn't say where"

He went alone.
Of course he did.
Tristan wouldn't want to take warriors, leaving me with less protection.
His always risking himself.
His whole life.
First for Nate.
Now for me.

I push my mind out. Feeling Tristan instantly.

'Come back please, we will do this together' I beg.

'No' Tristan's voice borders on cold. 'I know you Armina; you will put yourself in danger to save him. You are the person they want, you can't get close' His self sacrificing pushes my buttons.

'You don't need to be the hero all of the time, I can take care of MYSELF' my anger coming through at the end.

I know instantly that anyone other than Tristan. Even Nate my other mate would cave. My power would make them. Tristan doesn't even hesitate.

'I'm aware my queen. But you forget one thing. I won't let you be hurt. For any reason. They expect us to come as a pack tomorrow. Not just me. We have more of a chance my way' His stubbornness unwavering.

'Please come home' I beg. Fear coursing through me. 'I'm almost there, I'm sorry my love' he disconnects.

I push to reach him again. Feeling his block. I push harder. Using everything in me. Somehow, he resists. His strong. Stronger than he should be.

My anger grows as I feel Nate reach for my hand. I push him back.

"How could you let him go alone?" I demand. It's his brother. His always let him be hurt to save himself.

Nate stares at me. His eyes desperate for understanding. He will find none with me.

"You've always done this!!" I lash out in anger. "His always put himself in danger to protect you and you just let him!" My anger only growing.

"YOU'RE A PATHETIC EXCUSE FOR A BROTHER" I scream; my power growing as he is thrown across the room. I don't hurt him. Just get him away from me. My love for him refusing to do him any real damage.

I run from the room trying to locate Tristan. I am fast. I can go help him and Aiden.

I feel nothing. Tristan has found a way to block me. I try to feel Aiden and find the feeling weak.

Wolvesbane.

They've got his wolf drugged up. I push harder and sense his not too far. North.

I am ready to run when I feel it. A small prick in my arm. I look down and find a dart. I see Shayne approaching, a defeated look on his face.

"I'm sorry my girl" he begs as my vision blurs. Tranquilliser; he has drugged me.

My eyes darken as I feel myself being pulled in a direction I recall vividly.

My goddess is seeking a word with me.

Tristan's perspective:

I'm close. I can feel Aiden.
I sense the moment Armina stops pushing against my block.
They've followed my request to sedate her.

I hope she forgives me.
I can't lose her.
Armina is the only light I've ever had in my life. Having her accept me has brought a happiness I never dreamed possible.

The thought of holding her again, being inside her again, is all that drives me forward. She's more than I dreamed possible. Definitely more than I deserve.

When I heard Aiden was taken on my watch, I knew I had to do this. The whole army isn't ready to battle. We have hours before they all arrive.

They won't expect anyone so soon. Even if I die trying; I'd die happy knowing it was for her. Truthfully, I never thought I'd last this long.

My father made it clear to me from a young age, I wasn't one who would live to see happiness. He was wrong. I have felt pure bliss.

While I would love to be there to love Armina into old age, have pups and grow a family, she will have Nate.

I will save her dad.
No matter what.

I arrive at the small hut, sensing Aiden and 3 wolves inside.

It's time.