All Chapters of The Alpha's Hostage Pregnant Bride: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

ZARA POVWe crept silently up the dark, moon mountain, our group surrounding me like a pack of wolves circling their prey. Even the small wolf, who had always been quiet, regarded me with a sidelong glance, her silence more intimidating than any words. I felt like a prisoner, guilty of a terrible crime, though I knew not of what.I knew that Hero wouldn't stoop so low as to put a chain around my neck. Yet, I couldn't deny the recklessness of my actions. No one forced me into this situation. I could have chosen a different path, a safer one. But here I was, entangled with the very man I thought would be my savior, my ticket to a better life.I knew that if I needed to stay with him, I needed to obey him. It was my best bet for now. The safest bet, since it meant I would have more time to plan my escape before he tried to haul me back to my father. The very idea of returning to him sent a shiver down my spine. I couldn't bear the thought of being under his control again, trapped in his

HERO POV"Humans?" I echoed, my gaze fixed on Kristina. "You think people are actually living in the heart of a Brute rogue mountain?""Yes, we believe so!" Zara snapped beside her. "And since I was the one who smelled them, I don't think you should be directing your questions at her. I realize it's a bit odd, but they're not wolves. They smell... different, I guess. I don't spend a lot of time around humans, so I'm not the best judge of normal."Growling, I spun around and glared at her. She didn't flinch. "And you thought it was the smartest thing to do? You thought tracking that smell on your own was the best decision?"“Yes, Hero. I thought it might be prudent to see why I was having such strange smell. I mean, you don't want to tell me why you are here in an unknown environment searching for… what on earth are you even searching for?” She questioned. Jeremy, sensing the tension in the air, let out a low growl from his spot beside her.But we had discussed it that they stopped ca

ZARA POV"I don't care what went down out here," Olga grumbled, his eyes narrowing. "But my rules are simple: don't touch a single thing or break a single thing. My work is fragile, understand?”.” Olga pointed grumpily.The wolf healers I knew were known for their gentle touch, their soothing words, and their calming presence. They worked with a delicate precision, their hands moving with a quiet grace. But Olga was different. There was nothing gentle about him. His gruff voice and heavy footsteps echoed through the room as he stormed back inside, leaving us to wonder what had upset him so.Jason winked at me before speaking. "He's a big teddy bear deep down," he assured me. "You'll be fine. Just don't take anything he says too seriously." He paused for a moment, then asked, "Do you think you can find your way back on your own, or would you rather I stick around and wait?”"We don't need a bodyguard," Hero said, his voice sharp. But Jason, with a stubborn glint in his eyes, continued

HERO POVWhen we got there, we saw Boston and Tarrant arguing over where to sleep. There were two places to stay: one for the wolves and one for the humans. Kristina seemed to be in charge of making the final decision, and I thought she was right to have picked this particular spot for us.The cabins were much easier to protect than the wolf dens. They were sturdier and had fewer entrances. Inside each cabin, there were two beds, so we had to pair up. Tarrant and I shared one cabin, Boston and Jeremy shared another, and the three women shared the last one.Afterward, we returned to the main house for dinner, where Olga awaited us. With a humble bow, he apologized for any inconvenience his earlier actions might have caused. "I neglected to remove the charms before your arrival," he explained. "I've taken care of that now and will keep them away throughout your stay."After a moment, I bowed my head and accepted his apology. It seemed plausible enough, and as far as I could tell, the on

ZARA POVThe sun's harsh light sliced through the grimy window, rudely announcing the start of another day. I stirred, my eyes slowly adjusting to the brightness. A familiar pang of loneliness washed over me as I realized I couldn't feel Hero's presence in the room.I rolled over, my heart pounding with so much dread. There, sprawled across Hero's bed, was Kristina. A menacing glint caught my eye - she was sharpening a long, wicked blade. The fear that had begun to creep in intensified. Any lingering jealousy I might have felt about her presence in Hero's bed vanished instantly.“Do we have a problem, Kristina?” I asked warily as I sat up."It's just that you're female," she sighed, her breath misting in the cold air as she continued to hone the blade in her hand. "I'm next in line after Jeremy. I should be out there with the others, tracking prey, and proving my worth. But instead, I'm stuck here, babysitting you because he doesn't trust any of the other male wolves to be alone with