Chapter 11
Charlie
Someone was in my room, on top of me, don’t panic Charlie, at least not yet. Just breathe deep breaths. Calm down, you can get out of this.
How the hell did he get in? I try to think back. When Riley left, she closed the door. Then I realized. I hadn’t locked it. How fucking stupid. I was like a momma bear with Riley’s safety. I guess not so much with myself, shit.
My eyes lifted and as clear as day I saw it was Legolas, his pointy Elvin ears gave him away. Wearing a balaclava wasn’t really helping him. For a moment, I was scared. What would he do to me, in the back of my mind I knew, but denial and anger kept pushing the disturbing thought away? Was he the one who attacked Riley? The son of a bitch tried to rape her, the bastard would pay for that and any other unwilling females he raped or tried to rape.
He bends close to my ears and whispers.
“If you scream, I will kill you bitch, you got that,” he says, brandishing a long jagged blade across my cheeks for emphasis. I swallowed the lump in my throat. I would be an idiot not to be scared abilities and all.
His black eyes pierce me with a look, understanding I nod.
Slowly, he removes his hand from my mouth.
“What do you want,” I whispered.
“You know what I want, what I’ve wanted ever since you got here, now I going to take it.” He smiles, and I see the evil gleam in his eyes. I temper the need to kill, to ripe his throat out, sink into his meaty flesh and watch as his blood coat my tongue.
I blink, holy hell, since when did I become so bloodthirsty. What the hell was wrong with me, I could practically feel the tinge of his blood dripping on my lips. I close my eyes to control my thoughts.
I cried out as another excruciating pain grips me, my back arches of the bed, bucking Legolas off my body for a quick second, with the impact of my bones snapping. The idiot either didn’t notice that my hands had formed into claws or he refused to believe what he saw as real. He dismisses what his eyes told him, then he jumps back on me. This time, he climbs higher up my body, blocking the air from my chest.
“Stupid bitch, I told you to be silent, now you going to pay for not listening,” He sneers then slaps me with the back of his hand, hard. My entire body twist with the pain and the left side of my face goes numb. The bastard actually hit me. The fucker put his hands on me. Fuck if he would die for that.
The asshole tears off my tank and panties in his attempt to get me naked. I tried to push him off. That was the last thing I remembered before all hell breaks loose.
Naja
“Charlotte,” I jolt from the bed as if being chased by hell hounds. Fuck, she was in danger. Quickly, I got dressed, grabbing my phone from the charger.
I dial the number that was printed in my head from the constant updates I demanded. It rings two times, frustrated I pace the length of my room.
“Pick up you asshole,” I shout into the phone. Instantly, a sleepy voice whispers.
“Alpha,” without preamble I shout
“GET TO HER, SHE IS IN DANGER, GO NOW,” I command.
Chapter 12 Francis “FUCK”, I shouted Of course, the stupid little girl would get herself into more trouble. Trouble was Charlie’s middle fucking name after pain in the ass, which she had been since I took this post. I was a fucking enforcer, for god’s sake, not a freaking babysitter. I should be at the Alpha's side protecting him, not his mate. Another growl left my lips as I struggled in my haste to throw on the t-shirt, shorts, and jeans I discarded on the floor the night before. Sleeping naked was easier after a run, not that I could go far, considering I had to have an eye on the pain in the ass down the corridor at all times. Aggravated, I left my room sands footwear to get to my charge, all the while pondering what the hell I had been thinking to take this post. I must admit when the Alpha first approach me with his asinine plan for the new gig, it sounded easy enough. “Take the job Francis,” he said. “How much trouble coul
Chapter 13 5 years later Charlie I trudge through the quiet, dense underbrush, as I felt the crunch of fallen leaves and small stones sticking to my front paws. It had been five years since that faithful night, since my life had gone to complete and utter shit, practically splintered into a million pieces. Shards of me were everywhere, and I was just trying to put the pieces back together like a 3d jigsaw puzzle, one piece at a time. I stopped as the tickle of pine, and the feeling of home filled my nostrils, drawing in a deep breath as memories of that night began fading in and out. I was confused, yet the prospect of finding another piece of the puzzle thrilled me to the bone. Unexpectedly, a painful longing stole the nervous breath that suddenly felt trapped within my chest. The mere idea of what lay ahead gave me pause. Mate, the words whispered in my head, my wolf paced back and forth, restlessness, and apprehension dawning
Chapter 14 Naja “I will not ask again, what are you doing in my territory.” No one answered my question. The little runts stood tall like they were the innocent parties in this equation. Hell, they appeared almost indignant by my line of questioning. Stubborn little shits. So apparently plan A was a bust, on to Plan B, I guess, scare them into leaving. “Well, we could do this dance one of two ways,” I said as I paced the length of the forest that separated us. Of course, this was all for show. I wasn’t some monster hunting little red riding hood and her pet wolf on her way to grandma’s house. Considering they had already encountered two big bad wolves, they had to be wary of another coming out of the woodworks, like a mirage, asking stupid fucking questions. “You can either turn and leave and all would be forgiven for the two idiots there.” I pointed to the recent kills laying at their feet for emphasis. “Or, I c
Chapter 14 Charlie This was it; it was now or never I told Riley; she knew who Naja was. She knew everything. I had laid out my entire history, and so had she. There were no secrets between us. Riley knew exactly why we were here, and there he stood. Tall, broad shoulder, muscular, his body made up of tribal tattoos. And as handsome as I remembered. Naja Greyson was still as much of an enigma to me as my own missing memories. I stared at him openly, branding everything about him to memory. With no knowledge of his name, or that he was Alpha. I only remembered him telling me to fight, to live for him and my brothers. He kept whispering you cannot leave us; you cannot leave me. I was twenty-two when that memory emerge. Riley and I had been out celebrating my birthday, the first celebration I allowed myself since our escape from Bellmore. Excited to be a regular person for the first time, I accepted Riley’s dare of having a g
Chapter 15 Naja I was two minutes from walking off half crazy, grabbing my brother by the scruff of his shirt, dragging his ass back to this very spot. So Charlotte could watch me snap his pretty little neck. Let’s face it, my brother deserved my retribution of late, even if it came at the cost of my jealousy. I was man enough to admit my cock was doing all the thinking. Rationality flew out the window the moment Charlotte mentioned my brother in any capacity. Particularly when she said he held her in his arms. Something I got to do only once when she was unconscious and had no idea who I was. Just picturing them together pissed me the fuck off. Not to mention my wolf was fighting the attraction and the need to mate, to fuck. I watch in quiet fascination as Riley offers Charlotte clothing from a backpack I hadn’t noticed until now. Thank fuck, inhaling her unfamiliar scent was one thing, standing there naked as beads of sweat trailed down her supple b
Chapter 16 Charlie What the fuck just happened? I whispered inside my head. Riley shrugs, apparently way too shocked to even respond. She was completely frozen, not to mention stunned by what had just taken place. I guess the adrenaline finally wore off and the events of the last several hours were catching up with her. I couldn’t blame her. My mind was a tangled mess of emotions. I was just as shocked as Riley, maybe more. Finally, she shakes her head as if she has just completed a risk assessment inside her head, and compartmentalizes everything into a neat little box. I wished I possessed such an ability. It might have been handy at this exact moment because what the hell was I supposed to do with all the shit that just occurred? I definitely couldn't digest it, seeing as how it was too big of a pill to swallow whole. I just had to think rationally. What exactly did I want out of this fiasco? Well, I wanted answers, for one t
Chapter 17 Naja So much for having a peaceful stroll outside. First things first, I needed a word with my brothers—to address the issues and possible danger we were all in. Not only had Riley and Charlotte slaughtered my cousin Andrew’s, sycophants. Let’s be honest, that’s what Roman and Joshua were. They would never be more than that. Knowing Andrew, though, the ass would use any excuse to start an open-out war, to avenge his evil fuck of a father. Even though Micah killed my parents and subsequently made me do his bidding for years. Another reason Andrew hated my guts. I was his father’s right-hand stooge, a coveted spot he believed was his god-given right. When Micah choose me to handle all his affairs, Andrew became angry. The resentment just grew from there until there was nothing left but hate. Micha never deserved the hero worship that kid placed on him. He was an evil brother and a cruel father. I hope to God he was burning in hell for all the pain an
Chapter 18 Charlie I stood there and watch, the interaction between the three brothers. They spoke telepathically. The little hypocrite Naja, well big hypocrite, told Riley and I not to communicate via our minds yet he did the exact thing with both his brothers. Annoyed and somewhat frustrated, I gave Mr. high and mighty a piece of my mind later. The taller, more bulky brother sent Naja a slight smirk, as his eyes danced with mirth when his eyes rested on me. He was dressed similar to my mate, if I should even call the ass that. Considering he wanted me to pretend otherwise. With an exasperated huff, I pushed my ire aside to examine the attire his brother wore, cut-off shorts, which practically hugged his ass, and showed off his incredible six pack. They were impressive, I must say. His huge thigh could probably snap my neck. I shifted on my feet, entirely uncomfortable at the notion. He seemed friendly though, something I could hardly say for
Chapter 23 I probably shouldn’t be doing this. Shouldn’t take advantage of Charlotte like this, but I could smell her arousal. Fuck I saw the need in her eyes, and my cock was like steel, pulsing against my stomach. My nostrils flared as I inhaled her sweetness; she was soaked, and I didn’t have to touch her to know it. I rose to sit beside her as she glanced at my shaft for the first time, and her eyes went wide with fear as she saw how thick and big I was. I knew this was her first time. There was no other scent besides Riley’s lingering on her skin. Besides, if there was, I would have hunted and killed the man who had the balls to touch what was mine. My wolf growls in my head at the thought of another man touching our mate. That would never happen. I maneuver myself to sit against the door and grab her by the waist. She shrieks as I lift her to straddle my lap. I probably should be gentle, but the need to feel her wrapped around me as I thrust in and out of her tight little bod
Chapter 22CharlotteRiley and I watched with bated breaths as Naja and his brothers all disappeared around the bend. As if on autopilot, I inhaled a deep breath. I was starved for oxygen and hadn’t known it. Fuck, this man had my body and head practically in overdrive. One minute, I wanted nothing more than to jump his bones and beg him to teach me what all the fuss was about. The next moment, I pictured my hands around his thick neck, squeezing the life out of him. What the fuck was he doing to me?It was like my body wasn’t even mine anymore, but an extension of Naja. If that was the case I was truly fucked.Shaking my head to clear the image away. I turned just in time to see Riley doing the exact thing. Hmm, that was odd. I knew I saw her make an instant love connection with Naja’s little brother. Was it a mate connection? I wasn’t sure. It would explain how Riley was so connected to the moon goddess. Things were becoming even more complicated than I realised. I was just about
Chapter 20NajaKyi and Sam followed me into my office. Both had seemed jovial a moment ago, but Sam had gone pale as if he had seen a ghost. I desperately wanted to ask him what the hell was going on with him, but I knew the little shit would hold any info he had to himself. Besides, we needed to discuss what to do about this situation and quick before things got more out of hand.Taking a deep breath, I walked around my desk and sat down, tipping my chin to the two chairs in front of me. They both sat at the same time. Gathering my thoughts, I pondered how the hell I was about to broach the subject of Charlie with Samuel. This was going to be rough.“Let me start by saying we might be totally fucked, or at least I might be.”Kyi pinned me with a quizzical stare and Sam’s brow raised in the same equally asked question. What the fuck was going on?Well, there was no holding back now.“The night we came upon Charlotte and her family you guys remembered how badly injured she was basica
Chapter 19 Samuel The hair on the back of my neck rose on end. This couldn’t be, not now, not when my life seems so fucked as it was. Lately, everything seemed out of control. At least this was something I could control whether to accept a mate. My wolf lifted his head and growled so loud I flinched at the sound. A shiver ran up my spine as I stared openly at the girl standing next to my brother’s mate. My other half, the one woman destined to be mine. I completely fucked everything. My life was a mess and then I meet my mate. Why the hell couldn’t I have found her a year ago when Micah’s dirty deeds hadn’t royally fucked with my psyche, to the point where I became destructive? Stunned beyond words, my gaze took in the most beautiful sight I have ever seen. She was small, maybe five-five, with baby blue eyes, an oval face that could do with a few pounds, slim hips, and a cute smile. I could picture her carrying my cubs. She would become rosy and pulp
Chapter 18 Charlie I stood there and watch, the interaction between the three brothers. They spoke telepathically. The little hypocrite Naja, well big hypocrite, told Riley and I not to communicate via our minds yet he did the exact thing with both his brothers. Annoyed and somewhat frustrated, I gave Mr. high and mighty a piece of my mind later. The taller, more bulky brother sent Naja a slight smirk, as his eyes danced with mirth when his eyes rested on me. He was dressed similar to my mate, if I should even call the ass that. Considering he wanted me to pretend otherwise. With an exasperated huff, I pushed my ire aside to examine the attire his brother wore, cut-off shorts, which practically hugged his ass, and showed off his incredible six pack. They were impressive, I must say. His huge thigh could probably snap my neck. I shifted on my feet, entirely uncomfortable at the notion. He seemed friendly though, something I could hardly say for
Chapter 17 Naja So much for having a peaceful stroll outside. First things first, I needed a word with my brothers—to address the issues and possible danger we were all in. Not only had Riley and Charlotte slaughtered my cousin Andrew’s, sycophants. Let’s be honest, that’s what Roman and Joshua were. They would never be more than that. Knowing Andrew, though, the ass would use any excuse to start an open-out war, to avenge his evil fuck of a father. Even though Micah killed my parents and subsequently made me do his bidding for years. Another reason Andrew hated my guts. I was his father’s right-hand stooge, a coveted spot he believed was his god-given right. When Micah choose me to handle all his affairs, Andrew became angry. The resentment just grew from there until there was nothing left but hate. Micha never deserved the hero worship that kid placed on him. He was an evil brother and a cruel father. I hope to God he was burning in hell for all the pain an
Chapter 16 Charlie What the fuck just happened? I whispered inside my head. Riley shrugs, apparently way too shocked to even respond. She was completely frozen, not to mention stunned by what had just taken place. I guess the adrenaline finally wore off and the events of the last several hours were catching up with her. I couldn’t blame her. My mind was a tangled mess of emotions. I was just as shocked as Riley, maybe more. Finally, she shakes her head as if she has just completed a risk assessment inside her head, and compartmentalizes everything into a neat little box. I wished I possessed such an ability. It might have been handy at this exact moment because what the hell was I supposed to do with all the shit that just occurred? I definitely couldn't digest it, seeing as how it was too big of a pill to swallow whole. I just had to think rationally. What exactly did I want out of this fiasco? Well, I wanted answers, for one t
Chapter 15 Naja I was two minutes from walking off half crazy, grabbing my brother by the scruff of his shirt, dragging his ass back to this very spot. So Charlotte could watch me snap his pretty little neck. Let’s face it, my brother deserved my retribution of late, even if it came at the cost of my jealousy. I was man enough to admit my cock was doing all the thinking. Rationality flew out the window the moment Charlotte mentioned my brother in any capacity. Particularly when she said he held her in his arms. Something I got to do only once when she was unconscious and had no idea who I was. Just picturing them together pissed me the fuck off. Not to mention my wolf was fighting the attraction and the need to mate, to fuck. I watch in quiet fascination as Riley offers Charlotte clothing from a backpack I hadn’t noticed until now. Thank fuck, inhaling her unfamiliar scent was one thing, standing there naked as beads of sweat trailed down her supple b
Chapter 14 Charlie This was it; it was now or never I told Riley; she knew who Naja was. She knew everything. I had laid out my entire history, and so had she. There were no secrets between us. Riley knew exactly why we were here, and there he stood. Tall, broad shoulder, muscular, his body made up of tribal tattoos. And as handsome as I remembered. Naja Greyson was still as much of an enigma to me as my own missing memories. I stared at him openly, branding everything about him to memory. With no knowledge of his name, or that he was Alpha. I only remembered him telling me to fight, to live for him and my brothers. He kept whispering you cannot leave us; you cannot leave me. I was twenty-two when that memory emerge. Riley and I had been out celebrating my birthday, the first celebration I allowed myself since our escape from Bellmore. Excited to be a regular person for the first time, I accepted Riley’s dare of having a g