Battle of the Roses [Book 2]

Chapter 28

Okay, since I kind of sort of forgot to tell SACarter I'm leaving the country for college soon, I'm posting a chapter for her.

Chapter Quote:
"He would risk everything to find his way back to my side and set me free. Because that's what love is, isn't it? It has to be."
~Calla Tor

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Chapter 28

Josilyn

I was the first to wake up. Sebastian was second. Elsa remained unconscious the longest. I had no idea where we were. Sebastian put his arm around me while I cradled my best friend in my arms, praying she'd wake up soon.

"What happened?" Sebastian whispered.

"I don't know. Last thing I remember was coughing and Elsa throwing herself on top of me. Then I woke up here," I replied.

"Where are we?"

"No idea. But it has to be Hunters. Who else would knock us out and kidnap us?"

"Are you two okay?" Elsa murmured, her eyes fluttering open.

"Oh thank god you're awake!" I exclaimed quietly.

"I'm gonna kill those Hunters," she muttered, slowly sitting up. She rubbed her head ruefully. She must've had a headache. "Do you know where we are?"

"One of their locations I guess. I have no idea. I haven't seen or heard anything. Do... do you think they just left us here to die?" I asked.

Elsa got up, peering through the bars of our cell. "No, they wanted us or one of us for a reason. They have the alpha's mate. I think Sebastian and I were just collateral damage. They wanted you or Lily."

"I guess I was an easier target, with my heart condition and all," I said dejectedly.

"Hey, you're dating my brother. You have to be strong for that," Elsa laughed. I gave her smile, appreciating her attempt to make me feel better and to bring a little humor into our situation.

"How are we going to get out of here?" Sebastian queried, getting up to look out of our cell with Elsa.

"The Hunters will want to interrogate one or all of us. Listen, if they do, I'll volunteer. I'm not letting either of you get hurt," Elsa said.

"But that's not fair! Since we all got captured, it's not fair that one person endures the torture alone," I remarked. I stood up but was instantly taken over by a dizzy spell. Instantly Elsa and Sebastian were at my side, holding me up. "Guess that thing the Hunters used on us is still affecting me."

"Which is one of the reasons why I don't want you being tortured. The first and foremost is that you are Hunter's mate and my best friend I cannot allow anything to happen to you," Elsa told me.

"What about me? I'm fit to be tortured," Sebastian said.

"No, you're the youngest of our pack and I'm going to make sure you two can escape. Josilyn is still hurt from that gas thing they used on us. She hasn't healed as fast as we have. You'll need to help her escape and you won't be able to do that if you've been tortured."

"What about you Elsa? You can't handle that much torture!" Sebastian argued.

"If it means that you two can escape safely, then yes, I can."

Sebastian and I fell silent, but we were both staring at Elsa, neither of us wanting her to do this alone. Suddenly we heard footsteps approaching our cell. Elsa and Sebastian quickly backed away from the door, standing protectively in front of me.