The Alpha's Runaway Mate

Chapter nine

Taylor’s POV

You do know that the elders eventually will try to get you to take a chosen mate. Yes, I know. I will deal with it when the time comes.

Alpha, you’re gonna die a virgin. “I say laughing.” Shut it, Jarred, as I glare at him.

We all can’t be man w****s. I smirk. I NEVER… sounding really offended.

Sure, you have. I laugh. The next morning, I’m still thinking about the shack. It seemed so out of place.

Alpha, are you ready to go? Yes, grabbing my bag. “Sighing”…time to go home. We walk down the stairs to find Alpha Tony and his family waiting for us. I put out my hand. Alpha Tony, thank you for letting us visit your pack.

He takes my hand, shaking it. I’m sorry you didn’t find your mate, but at least we were able to work out an alliance between our packs. And maybe a few business deals down the line. I’m sure it will benefit both our packs.

Thanks again for your hospitality. Luna Cassandra, it was a pleasure to meet you and the babies. It’s time for us to go home.

Thank you, Alpha Taylor. It’s been a pleasure.

Alpha, have a safe trip home. I hope someday we get to meet your Luna.

Oh, before I go, I wanted to ask you a question about a two-story house with an old shed in the back that’s on the edge of your land.

What about it? I’m not sure my wolf has been acting weird since we got here. But when we ran across that house, my wolf got really agitated like if we were missing something.

Why don’t we go to my office and talk? If you have time.

Sure, Jarred, put the bags in the car. I will be right back.

We get to the office, where Alpha Tony explains the situation to me. I am in disbelief at what I am hearing. My heart drops at what he’s telling me.

Alpha, I’ve felt my mate since I was sixteen, and she has been through hell. I was wondering if I could see the house and shed.

Sure, I can take you to see it. I can also call Sally for you, so you can see for yourself.

That would be great, Alpha.

We walk down stairs where Jarred and Mason are talking and drinking coffee.

Mason, yes Alpha, can you please go get Sally and bring her to the Rowland house?

Sure, Alpha, we will meet you there.

As we got closer to the house, the more Ry started acting up. Ry, what’s wrong? Again with the stupid question? If I knew, I would have told you already, duh. “Jerk” blocking him out.

We walked into the house. I could smell the faint scent of vanilla and strawberries. I fell to my knees, hands over my face, shaking my head. This can’t be.

Alpha, Tony puts a hand on my shoulder. I’m sorry, but we will find them.

A few minutes later, Mason and Jarred walk in with a girl. She was cute, about five foot five, long brown hair. She must be Sally.

Hey, Sally. I hate to do this, but Alpha, Taylor needs to see what happened here.

I think in the shed might be better.

Sure, Alpha.

Alpha Taylor, if you will follow me, please. I get up slowly, looking around, wondering what really happened.

I follow her outside, and Ry goes crazy. Ry, stop it. Mate, mate, mate. I know Ry, but she’s not here … MATE!!! I know Ry… stop so we can find out what happened.

Sally opens the shed, and all I can smell is vanilla and strawberries. It’s overwhelming but at the same time it’s calming.

Sally picks up a shirt and sits down in the middle of the shed and starts chanting… vivid pictures start flashing through the room.

I fell to my knees and started to cry. Jarred grabs my shoulder. We will find her, Taylor. I knew it was bad, Jarred.

I just didn’t know it was this bad. We will find her, Taylor. I promise, then you can make it all up to her.

Alpha, how long ago did this happen? The day before you got here.

Sally, you can stop now. Thank you. I get up and help Sally stand. I appreciate your help, Sally.

Sally starts to walk out and turns around, Alpha Taylor.

Yes? She’s strong, but when you find her, and you will, you’re going to have to protect her because she’s in danger if they ever figure out about her wolf, or find her.

What do you mean, Sally? I’m sorry, that’s all I can tell you right now. But if you should ever need my help, please let Alpha Tony know.

Thank you, Sally. I appreciate that.

Can you guys please give me a few minutes alone?

I stood there looking around the room my mate was made to live in. I couldn’t believe her own parents would do this to her.

Why? I was so angry. I knew it was going to be bad, but not this bad.

Running my hands through my hair, I made a promise to myself: I will find you, Izzy. And you will get your revenge.

I walk out, and Jarred is looking at me with a frown on his face. He mind links me: don’t worry, Taylor, we will find them. I know I just …ugh. It will be okay.

Alpha Tony is there any way I can see her parents? I would like to talk to them.

I don’t see why not. They are currently in our dungeon.

That is exactly where they belong, sighing to myself.

I can’t wait to meet the people who made my mate suffer.

My mate will get her revenge. I will be standing next to her while she makes them pay for all the suffering they caused.