WillowI had been back a couple of days and hadn’t asked anymore about Cara or Addie. I had kept myself to myself, spending time in the bedroom drawing, using my art to escape my messy mind. I would answer Zanes' questions, though I would never initiate the conversation. And oddly, he accepted it. He knew he had to wait until I was ready.I pause to look out the window. It’s pouring down and big sheets of lightning shoot across the sky. The weather had been like this the night we left Wintergreen.“Do you think it’s true?” I ask when I hear the door open. I had been replaying everything Cara had said to me about Wintergreen and even though I had already asked, I couldn’t help wondering if there is some truth to her words. It takes me a second to realise it’s not Zane that I can smell.Turning in my chair, I see Stevens. Zane talks to him so he must have an answer too. “Do you think Wintergreen is still thriving?”His dazzling blue eyes hover on me. “Zane knows another pack that is l
Willow“No! It’s not like that Willow.” Addie pleads“So it just happens to be a coincidence that the one who kidnapped me also happens to be Zane’s ex?”“I know it looks bad.” She turns her head to the wall separating herself and Cara. “Cara, will you just say something!”Cara doesn’t move. She holds the same meditative position and almost looks bored by the conversation I was having with Addie.I had come across a lot of weird women. Especially in the auction house.Being kept a prisoner and knowing what is in store for you, turned many of the women into something different. Some lost it and were deemed too crazy. They were shot before making it on stage. Others, like me, accepted their fate because they had either put themselves into that situation to get out of another shitty one or because they saw it as the only way they got to live.I couldn’t work out which one Cara was. But I was definitely leaning towards crazy.“I want to speak to Zane.” Addie pleads.“Not possible.” Ash mu
ZaneHarlow is waiting for me at the edge of his pack. Standing either side of him is a man who I assume is his Beta and his latest female interest. No other guards, not that I could see.I stop the car a few feet shy of him and while the woman takes a step back, both men keep their composure.“Zane.” Harlow offers his tattooed hand, “It’s been too long.”I take his hand and give it a good shake, he was one of the few Alpha’s in the country that I trusted. “Thanks for having me.”He introduces me to his Beta, Cato and then nods to the woman, “You don’t need to concern yourself with her name.”She looks pissed, but it just goes to show that she is nothing more than a bedroom companion for the night. Maybe she was hoping for more.“Any news?” I query. I knew he was sending some of his pack to investigate Wintergreen.“No, but they should be back soon.” He gestures for me to walk alongside him. “Though, we don’t really know what you are looking for.”“All I need to know is if they are op
ZaneHe holds his hands up. “I wouldn’t, even if I wanted to.” Harlow mutters“Good, then we have a clear understanding.” I keep my eyes trained on him, looking for any sign of a lie. He had already made it clear that he had once been interested in my little wolf. But whether he will be a man of his word is another matter entirely.A brisk knock raps on the door and his Beta, Cato, moves to the door and lets in two large wolves.They look at me as though I’m the devil in disguise.“Well?” Harlow demands“The location you gave us has been abandoned.” The older one mutters. “And for some time.”“We found bodies that have been decaying for several years.” The younger one mutters. “Any signs of life?” I query. Decaying bodies could just be a decoy. It wouldn’t have been the first time something like that had been done.“Nothing.” The older one mutters. “We checked every house. We scouted the area just in case they got wind we were coming. It looks like it has been abandoned for several y
Willow“Just breathe.” I whisper, staring in the mirror at my reflection. I didn’t recognise the person looking back at me. Far too much makeup for my liking. Thick mascara coated my lashes that were supposed to make my caramel eyes pop. Bright red lip stain coated my lips, making them look much fuller than what they really are. Foundation covered the bruise sitting on my left cheek, because Goddess forbid that someone sees that.My blonde hair had been tied back in some kind of fancy updo to show off my face properly. To draw attention to my slender neck and my decent sized breasts because that’s what the men like to see.They liked to know what they were buying.They wanted to make sure there was nothing wrong with their goods.I turn, checking to make sure that the most important parts of me were covered. Though the red dress just drew more attention. The way it hung off of my curves, but clung in all the right places. I hated it, but that was what they wanted. It was always what t
WillowHe cocks an eyebrow at me, “Oh I will, but on my terms. Get dressed!”The Alpha turns, striding out of the door and slamming it shut behind him. What the hell did he mean on his terms? He bought me. There could only be one reason why. Especially for the price he paid.Hastily pulling on the hoodie and sweatpants, I groan and pull the door open. The Alpha and the guy I assume is his Beta, are both waiting for me.“Better?” Alpha Zane asksI glare at him. How did he think this could be better? The last thing I needed was an Alpha getting involved in this shit. I had it all handled. I keep my mouth shut. Sticking my tongue in my cheek and look the other way. I didn’t care that he thought he was someone special. I didn’t care if he thought he owned me.“Do you ever listen to your superiors?”“You are not my Alpha.” The words are sour as they roll from my tongue.“You are right, I’m not, but I own you.” His words are just as spiteful as mine and his face is expressionless. He is re
Willow“Ah, there she is!” I wince at the bright light burning my eyes.My head throbbed, my mouth was drier than a desert “Mrs Hallow. You gave us all a worry for a moment.” The nurse puts her torch away.Mrs Hallow? Did I hear that right?“Do you know where you are? Your husband has been called, he will be back in a few minutes.”Husband? The last thing I remember is running away from a mad fucking Alpha.My eyes flash around the room. “Hospital?” My voice is husky from the dryness. “Very good.” The nurse smiles at me. “And how are you feeling?”“Like I’ve been run over by a bus.” I groan and wonder how long I had been out for.“Well, you have been out for a few days. You are bound to feel some aches and pains from the lack of movement.” She tucks a strand of her mousey brown hair behind her ear. “But your husband got you here just in time. You are very lucky to have him.”I nod, rubbing my temples. I feel the bandage wrapped around my head and I sigh.“You have stitches.” The nur
WillowThe uneasiness grows, settling in the pit of my stomach as he watches the nurse change my dressing.He asks questions like a caring husband would. Only I knew the truth. I already could tell what kind of sick bastard he was. It was his way or no way.“When can I leave?” I ask as the nurse gives my bandage a final checkThe mousy haired woman smiles at the arsehole and tells him instead of me. “Maybe tomorrow if the doctor is happy with everything.”“That’s brilliant. Then I can take you home.” Alpha Zane smiles at me before he goes back to eyeballing Angela. “Really?” I mutter when she leaves. “Claiming to be my husband, yet checking out the nurse.”“Do you have a problem with me checking her out, little wolf?” He cocks a brow at me. The corners of his lips curving up into a smirk.I don’t respond. He could do whatever or whoever he wanted as long as he stayed away from me.“Tomorrow you will join Night Watch.” He announcesI snort and fold my arms across my chest.“You will b