Chapter 8

|| ALEXIS's POV ||

" Give me the name, Hector!"

I spilled it out threateningly, holding the shovel close to me. Hector refused to answer, his eyes sliding between me and the shovel. He understood that I wasn't kidding with him anymore. Hector muttered, his eyes darkening with fear slowly,

" It's.. just me..no one else..I wanted to kidnap the princess.. that's it..."

He was lying again. The mastermind might have held something against him. But I had no mercy over the man who tried to hurt Elinda. Rejected mate or not, I was fucking possessive over that girl. I replied with a smirk, pulling out the gun from my waist,

" It looks like I am wasting my time."

Hector finally looked terrified. He kept shaking his head nervously, trying to stop me,

" No..no.. listen to me, Don. You can't do this. No!!!"

I ignored his pleading, commanding with a low growl,

" SHIFT!! I SAID SHIFT, HECTOR!"

At first, he wasn't complying. When I placed my finger on the trigger, he began to shift into his ash-furred wolf. He was groaning in pain. To shift under the command of someone who wasn't your Alpha, was painful for Lycans. He wasn't as big as other Lycans. I wondered how he became the Alpha of his pack.

Hector completely shifted, his wolf sitting across the ground weakly. I moved over to him, grasped him by his head, and plucked his canines out with all my strength. His ear-piercing grumble turned the air heavy, his suffering even terrified my men. Among lycans, the loss of canines meant living like a wild animal. It was shameful as a living Lycan.

I threw his body aside, walking up to Matteo who was already holding the towel. I looked down at Hector's wolf who was bleeding profusely,

" No one hurts what is mine, Hector. You should have been careful in choosing sides."

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" Where is that bastard? I am telling you, Alex. I will kill that bastard with my own hands."

Albert grumbled entering the room angrily. He had been mad ever since he heard how his baby sister was almost shot. I lit up my cigarette, his brown eyes shining with fire,

" Dead already! Died from excessive bleeding."

Albert passed me a confused look. He told me specifically to keep Hector alive. But I couldn't stop my rage from engulfing Hector. I replied with a shrug, acting neutral on the surface,

" I was just.. fucking angry that he tried to hurt your baby sister."

Albert's eyes softened as he put his hand on my shoulder, speaking with a smile,

" That's why I trust you the most buddy. I need a favor from you."

I was already ready to protect Albert at any cost. The thing that he had done for me, was beyond any repayment. Whenever he needed me, I was always ready to step out for him. I hummed softly, narrowing my eyes at the sight of Hector's blood as it was ruining the mood,

" Go ahead!"

Albert came next to me, his tone suddenly turning dead serious,

" Buddy in the case of my sister, I can only trust you. Please keep her to you unless I handle the situation. Keep her on your Island or wherever you wish but no one should find her. If she is with you, no one will dare to find her anymore."

The cigarette burnt the tip of my fingers. I fell in shock as the idea of keeping Elinda with me never even crossed my mind. How could I keep my word if she was sent to me?

I tried to refuse, looking away to hide my conflicted emotions,

" But it's not appropriate. She is a princess. People will gossip about her reputation."

Albert cursed out loudly, hissing his words out,

" Fuck the reputation! If my sister can't be saved, what will I do with my reputation? Besides, do you think that I trust any guy other than you? No fucking you! My sister will be safe with you."

No! I did worse for her and now I don't know how to face her again!

Before I could decline again, Albert suddenly grabbed my palm, his voice cracking in emotions,

" Remember how I saved you. You promised me that you would protect me with your life. Now return the favor to me, Alexis. I want my sister to be safe."

I swallowed the lump in my throat. More than him, I was scared to keep Elinda with me. I didn't want to break the heart of my best friend. If I crossed the line, I would be hated by my best friend, the only friend that I had in my life.

I gave him my words, dragging a long puff from the cigarette,

" I will.. don't worry..my man will later go to receive him."

Albert pulled me into his tight hug, grinning in relief,

" I knew it, buddy. Only you understand me the best."

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I waited outside the building as they went to pick up Elinda. Albert said before leaving that Elinda threw a fit when he told her to stay in my mansion. I didn't want to give any more drama to my men. So I came here all by myself and saw the SUV parked in front of me. The door was kicked open and Elinda came out, wearing the white dress that I hated on her in the past.

I greeted her formally, pointing at the house,

" Welcome to my house, Princess. I hope you will have a pleasant trip here." 

 Elinda was saying nothing as she came out. Before we could enter, she demanded haughtily,

" Wait! I need changes in my room if I am staying there."

Rolling my eyes, I replied with a forced smile, wishing to spank her ass right away,

" What is it, Princess? Shoot! They are here for you to obey your orders. You don't have to go outside anymore."