Run Away Alpha

9- The Chase

Paris POV

    It's been four days since Fin marked me as his. To say it has been an easy few days would be a lie, it's been far from that. You see the day after Fin marked me we couldn't do family things, we couldn't plan our future like everyone else. We have been training with the boys nonstop and they have improved a lot. But the bad news is the War starts tomorrow.

    What do I mean by tomorrow? Well, I mean in two hours because it is 10pm right now. The air around us is tense and you can tell the enemy is approaching. I can sense them two territories away and they will be here ten minutes before 12. But they will wait till 12, it was in the agreement.

    "Stop stressing and enjoy the moment babe." Fin grabbed my hand and pulled me outside the pack house.

    Most of the pack has gathered here in case someone tried to do an early attack. I looked at everyone, mentally preparing myself for the loss of most of the pack and our alliances. Everyone is doing this to protect my family and I can't thank them enough. If it weren't for all these people I more than likely would have died when my parents did. They hid me and didn't tell anyone where to find me.

    "Mom, what happens if we lose?" Eric looked up at me from where he was sitting in the grass.

    "No matter what, win or lose, you, Alex and Fin will survive. Even if I have to protect you with my life to make sure of it."

    "What about you?" Alex poked his head out from his treehouse.

    "I don't care what happens to me as long as you guys survive. Family over self, remember that."

    I looked at the boys and mentally prepared myself for the moment I'd have to let them go. It's not guaranteed that I can protect them but the Moon Goddess knows I will try my best. But if I fail, I will have to carry the pain for the rest of my life while leading a pack.

    "They're here." One of the warriors informed me and I nodded. It's not the complete enemy, it's the semi-allies that are here. The ones that don't want to kill me but are willing to kill everyone else to get their way. AKA my uncle's side.

    "Hey there Princess." My Uncle said causing a lot of people to growl while I rolled my eyes.

    "What have I told you about that Toby?" I said calmly while glancing in his direction.

    "You haven't really said anything to me to be honest. You are just being difficult. Do you know how many lives would be saved if you just gave into what I wanted?"

    "Says the one that killed my parents and almost my brother and son. You don't have a right to say I have to be the one to change." I glared at him as Fin wrapped his arm around me.

    "Who's that?" Toby asked while raising his eyebrow.

    "Fin this is my Uncle Toby, Toby this is my mate Fin." I mumbled while glaring at the ground.

    "Ah, so I can't kill him either. Do me a favor and scent the three of them, don't want my warriors to do anything stupid."

    I growled at the thought of someone touching any of them but nodded anyway. Eric jumped into my arms, letting me scent him easily. I then scented Fin and had to chase after Alex since he didn't want to be near Toby.

    "Don't even think about touching Alex, Eric or Paris again." I heard Fin growl when I returned to him and my Uncle.

    "I won't, just relax. I would hate myself if I hurt them."

    "You tore up Alex's back. I saw the scars, how are you going to say you didn't touch him?" I countered, not buying what he's saying.

    "I may have had Jacob kill your parents and pack but I would never hurt kids. I had one of my own, what makes you think I could do that?"

    I saw the hurt in his eyes and I instantly knew he didn't do it. If there's one thing I know about Toby it's that he doesn't show emotion often, and when he does he truly means it. Fin and Toby continued talking while I just stood there, thinking about everything that I analyzed wrong.

    "Who else says you are a fallen angel?" I finally spoke up, confused.

    "Your parents did. Why?"

*Flashback*

    "Aw he's so cute!" I squealed as I looked at my baby brother for the first time.

    "He kind of looks like a fallen Angel." My mother whispered while rocking my brother back and forth.

    "Too bad we are demons." My father said while kissing my mothers temple.

-Two years later-

    "Don't leave Pair." Alex begged when I tried to go to school.

    "I can't stay Alex, I have to go or I will get in trouble." I picked up Alex and sat him on the sofa.

    "Please." I saw tears in Alex's eyes but I just smiled at him, thinking it was because he would miss me.

    "I will see you in a few, I promise Alex." With that said I walked out the door.

*Present*

    "Dad?" I whispered, not believing that he would do it.

    Toby looked at me with a pained expression and I just shook my head. That can't be right, I would have noticed. Alex wouldn't have been scared of Toby if it wasn't him. But Alex didn't see Toby, he refused to come out. What is going on?

    "Toby, we need to talk now." I gave Eric to Fin and told them to stay, pulling Toby into the house.

    "You don't believe me?"

    "Why would dad want to hurt Alex? There isn't a good reason."

    "Have you ever heard of the name John?"

    "What does that have to do with dad hurting my brother?"

    "Just answer the f*****g question."

    "A couple times when mom and dad were arguing. Why?"

    "He is Alex's dad. Your mother cheated on your father, he found out an hour after Alex was born."

    "But dad is moms mate, why would she cheat on dad?" I gripped my hair, slowly getting frustrated.

    "You cheated on Jacob, what makes you any different?" I glared at Toby but stayed quiet because he does have a point. I didn't feel the mate bond unless I was near Jacob but I can feel it around Fin.

    "John was your mothers protector, he just so happens to be Jacobs father."

    "The third side.... He is the leader isn't he?"

    "Yeah, he is the source of all the problems. The reason your dad didn't like Jacob, the reason Alex was abused, the reason your pack betrayed you guys. He is a manipulative bastard and tried to use Jacob to get ahold of your mother, hoping she'd come over more to have family dinners and stuff. But your Father knew his plan and he put a stop to it by refusing to accept Jacob."

    "That can't be right, the markings on his fur are why he was rejected."

    "You got it all wrong Paris. Let me explain what happened and I'll answer your questions later."

    I sighed, sitting down on one of the couches. "Start talking."

    "Okay so the rivalry is between me and your father. We fought over the thrown for years before your mother gave birth to you. You see I was the oldest and it is said that the oldest of a family has to lead. Your dad refused to accept that so I did my best to get the support of the pack. Everyone was behind me on the plan until you were born.

    He won our fight due to the law that states the youngest can take the thrown when they possess a heir, no matter what s*x the child is. So I backed out of the fight until you had a child. I told him that he could no longer be on the thrown because the law states that once a ruler becomes a grandparent they have to retire, no matter what age that is.

    Although, I will admit I knew about your brother getting abused by your parents. I feel bad for not taking him from them but they threatened you and my son every time I brought it up. Yes, I could have told others about him being abused but they would have gotten suspicious and killed you along with Eric and Louis.

    So once again I gathered everyone's support and we were going to dethrone your father by force. Sadly, the attempt failed so I decided to use your mothers protector against her. It worked pretty well considering we dethroned them, the only part that went wrong was losing you. We searched for you for a while but we paid someone to keep Eric protected. I swear I didn't know they had Alex though, I thought you ran away with him."

    I sat there silently, studying him and reading his emotions. I don't really know if I should believe him but I know he hasn't put me in danger. He was never a threat to me so he shouldn't have to lie about it. But how did I not notice my family acting weird?

    "How come I never knew any of this?"

    "We didn't want you to. Like it or not they were in love with you and didn't want you to hate them. I wanted to protect you and the best way to do that was to keep you from knowing anything. If you knew they abused your brother you would have done something stupid. Not to mention you being pregnant which would have made everything more complicated."

    I sighed, looking out the window and seeing Fin play with Eric. "This surprisingly makes sense to me. I never was the best at picking up on things and the reasoning behind everything makes sense. Maybe because I can relate to it, or maybe because I would have killed myself if I lost Eric if I knew the truth. But none-the-less I'm glad it happened, without all of it I never would have met Fin or Eric. I probably would have lost Alex too. So in a way I guess I should thank you."

    I looked over at Toby and smiled at his reaction. His mouth wide open, eyes full of wonder and surprise.

    "So what is your goal for the War Toby? You never told me."

    "That's easy. I want the throne, you don't want it but you won't give it to me."

    "Wait, that's your goal? I would've given it to you if you asked me. But instead you are willing to sacrifice thousands if not millions of people for it."

    "Honestly I didn't think you would give it to me so easily. I thought I would have to beat you in a dominance match."

    Toby sat down next to me and I sighed, thinking of a plan. It took me a few minutes but I finally came up with something that could work.

    "Let's make this easier on both us Toby. Let's join forces during the battle and I will give you a challenge to do, if you complete the challenge then I will give you the thrown."

    "Why should I join forces with you? I mean sure I love you and all Paris but we have different goals."

    "Do you really want to lose a lot of friends, allies, family, packs because of this? We could end the war a lot faster if we teamed up, then you and I will take the next step to our goals. Got it?"

    "Fine, but you know this goes against the rules of the war agreement. If someone on that side survives they will form a rebellion and chase after you until you die. It is a serious crime in our world, Queen or not they will kill you." Toby looked at me, reading my reaction.

    "I don't care. I would rather spare as many lives as possible. Besides it wouldn't be the first time people have hunted me. I will sacrifice my life as long as I know my family will survive, even if they think they can't survive without me."

    I looked into Tobys eyes, challenging him to ask me another stupid question. He casually looked out the window and smiled. I don't like where this is going at all.

    "Will they agree with that? Would they be okay with living without you, their rock, their everything. I could go ask."

    "Don't even think about it." I growled, standing in front of him.

    "Then guarantee me the thrown or I will make sure they know what you said."

    "Fine, you can have the thrown." I growled, my canines slowly coming out.

    "You did this to yourself Paris, remember that."

-- -- --

    "Everyone get ready, count down is about to start."

    Once everyone was in the three sections and in a fighting stance the three of us leaders stepped forward.

    "10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... Fight!"

    As soon as we said the word mine and Toby's group ran towards the third group while the newborns were fighting each other. I quickly grabbed a Vampire by their arm before she could hit Fin. Wrapping one arm around her and biting into her neck, separating her throat from her neck.

    Pulling the next guy into a choke hold I slammed my foot into his leg making him scream in pain. I used my right hand to rip his heart out, throwing it up in the air to distract the wolves. 

-- -- --

    It's been well over eight hours. Bodies are all over the ground and the smell of blood is everywhere. All of us have a few cuts and bruises so far but nothing too threatening. 

    We finally made it through the lower level vampires and werewolves. Right now we are growling at each other, glaring and barring teeth. Nobody has made a move yet, waiting for the other leader to talk.

    "You look just like your mother. Beautiful." Fin let out a growl, stepping in front of me.

    "John, back off." Toby retorted, looking disgusted.

    "I'm just here for my son. I heard you have him." I let out a growl at that, taking a threatening step towards him.

    "Oh so you do know who I'm talking about. And here I thought I would take you by surprise." John said smirking.

    "You'll have to kill me to get to him." I growled, stepping closer again.

    "What's he talking about?" Alex asked making me tense.

    John smirked more when his eyes landed on Alex. I quickly shielded Alex with my body, letting out a deep growl while pressing Alex to me. "Don't even think about it."

    "Do you really want our Alex to watch me as I kill you?"

    "There is no 'our' he is mine you f*****g bastard. I will rip your tongue out and put it up your ass and send it to your mate." I threatened, handing Alex to Fin.

    John studied me before turning to Fin with a smile. "Where are my manners? I am Jacob's and Alex's dad, you must be Paris' mate."

    I could feel everyone get tense once they heard what John said. I don't even know this man yet I already hate him. Quickly mind linking Fin and a few others they left with Alex and Eric, earning a few growls of protest from John.

    "Where are they going?!"

    "Away from you, so they don't get taken while I kill you and the rest of your followers."

Fin's POV

    "Boys stop crying, Paris will be here soon I promise. She is just making sure the world is safe for you when you get older."

    "Was he really my dad?" Alex asked sadly, finally looking up at me with teary eyes.

    "I don't know, but I'm sure Paris can explain when she gets here. Until then take a nap, I will wake you up when Paris gets here."

    "What if he comes for us?"

    "He won't, Paris will make sure of that. But if someone comes our guards will kill them so they can't touch you. Now go to sleep and don't worry. I will always protect you two."

    I kissed their heads as they got comfortable on the couch. Eric hugging Alex and burying his face into his chest. Gently laying a blanket on top of them I turned music on low to help them sleep. Finally laying down on the couch next to them I laid my head on the armrest. 

    'Paris has a lot of explaining to do.' Titan whispered sleepily.

    'Bet your ass she does.'

    I stared up at the ceiling, thinking about what happens next. It can't be this easy, there has to be something that's not going to let us be happy. Wars don't just last for a few hours then everything goes back to normal, something is up.

    Somewhere along the way I must have fallen asleep because I woke up to Paris kissing my cheek. She had a few cuts on her face but she has already gotten a shower and smells amazing again. Not a single drop of blood in sight and with a smile on her face.

    "I call bullshit." I said tiredly looking into her eyes.

    "On what?" She asked in fake confusion but I know she knows what I'm talking about.

    "Three Teams... There were only Two during the fight so explain what stupid deal you made."

    "Wha-"

    "Cut the bullshit Paris. What deal did you make with Toby? He is a greedy bastard from what I heard from other people, so what did you give to him?"

    "The thrown." She mumbled but I managed to catch it.

    "You did what?!"

    "Look, I know it sounds bad but it really isn't." She tried to reason but I quickly shut her down.

    "Your mission is to get rid of the thrown. Toby will be PISSED when he finds out he will only be ruler for a week! Do you have any idea how risky that was?!"

    "I did this for us! I could have lost all three of you if I didn't agree. The battle would have lasted weeks, maybe months if we didn't join together."

    "But you are setting us up for another battle when the thrown is nothing."

    "But he gets the thrown. That was the deal. I didn't say how long he would have it, all I said is he could have it if we joined forces."

    She got me there. Logically speaking it wasn't a specific deal, she could have given him a thrown seat and not the title of Ruler and she would have kept her word. But it's going to bite us in the ass big time. People don't like to be outsmarted yet alone territorial males who always get what they want.

    "You do realize you put a bounty on yourself and us right?"

    "Yes. But if I kill Toby then there will be nobody to pay the bounty so nobody will go after us."

    "This better work."

-- -- --

    "Let's work out a plan." I suggested at the two growling wolves in front of me.

    Paris growled in protest causing Toby to snarl at her. I sighed before stepping between the two of them. "You don't have a choice, now act like adults and shift back." I said sternly making them both shift back.

    "I don't want to make a deal." Paris pouted making me roll my eyes.

    "Fine then, I will make the deal and you will have no say. Now sit your ass down and stay quiet."

    "What type of deal are we talking about?" Toby asked making me smile and Paris grunt.

    "A head start. We clearly both want different things so let's be able to get what we both want. I say ten years. Ten years to prove you are a great leader and that we don't need a new hierarchy. And in return we go Rogue for ten years. You won't have to worry about us and can focus on running the Werewolf community and we won't have to worry about you. Paris and I can focus on starting a life of our own."

    "That sounds good and all but I know Paris. Rogue life isn't for her, she will want a pack."

    "Then we will either create our own or take over one that was destroyed by the battle. A lot of Alpha's, Beta's and Luna's died so they will need new leaders."

    Toby sat down on a chair, thinking about my offer. Meanwhile Paris was glaring at him while digging her claws into the desk, carving the wood. After a few minutes Toby finally looked at me with determination.

    "I will agree on one condition, and that is to make a game out of this."

    "What type of game?" Paris growled, not happy about his condition.

    "When the ten years is up and we decide on the hierarchy we want, I want to start a game called The Chase. There we a bounty placed on Paris and her entire family, outside of me of course. The only way to end it is if you kill me, my son, or you have a daughter and she takes her place in the hierarchy."

    There was a long pause, not knowing what to say. I thought Paris would have something to say at least but nope, she was speechless too. This would be easy if it wasn't our kids at stake. This is a very bad idea but there is no other way if we are being honest. Paris and I both knew this yet we didn't want to answer. We didn't want to be responsible for their problems.

    "Deal." Paris said, sighing out of frustration.

    "You can choose a pack at anytime during the ten years. Good luck, and may the odds be ever in your favor."