The Alpha King

8. Meeting

When I walked out of the bathroom, to my relief, there wasn't a soul in sight. I grabbed my clothes and started changing. I was almost done pulling my shirt over my head when I heard the door open. I immediately stilled. I know I was looking crazy with my arms over my head with a shirt halfway down covering my head. I haven't heard any noise, maybe they saw me naked and left? I went to finish pulling my shirt down when I felt something behind me. All the hairs on the back of my neck stood straight up. Who the hell is behind me? Before I could react, I felt soft fingertips grace my skin as the intruder latched onto my shirt, ripping it off me.

As soon as I felt my shirt leave me, I instantly turned around to see who the hell dared to do this! I'm going to rip their throat out!! When I made eye contact with the i***t, I stilled, then so much rage boiled on the inside when I saw the man responsible for my parents' deaths. I immediately attacked him. Swiping at his neck, stomach, hell, even groin! I needed him in pain. Every attempt failed. He dodged all of them, spun me, and had me wrapped in his arms in a matter of seconds. What the hell? How is he this fast? just because he's fast doesn't mean I won't go down without a fight. I started kicking, elbowing, and punching any part of him that I could reach.

He never let me go, but when I got his groin, his grip loosened enough for me to turn around and deck him straight in the nose. He let me go after that. With my adrenaline pumping and my captor incapacitated, I used that to run. I ran out of the room, into a hospital hallway. People were everywhere. Some looked at me like I had two heads, some ignored me, and a few actually tried to stop me! Thankfully, none of them were fast enough to keep up. I was almost out of the hospital when I decided to check who was behind me, and to my excitement, I had out-run all of them! I went to turn back around to dash out of this place when I saw him waiting at the doors. How did he get past me?

I wasn't going to give up that easily! I instantly turned on my heels and jumped out the open window near me. I heard him shouting for me, but I don't care. I need to get away while I have the chance. I started changing into my wolf form, not even caring about the clothes. Since this is my first time changing at will, I knew it would be painful. But this is almost too much. Thankfully, it didn't take too long for the change to complete, thanks to the adrenaline still pumping. She shook her fur out and started running. We kept running until we were at the edge of the pack lands. For some reason, she stopped, still on his land.

"Lyra? What's going on?" I asked, confused.

"I don't want to go any further. mate. Protect our pack." She whines.

Ugh.. great, she doesn't want to leave the asshole behind. I should've known that. Our wolves' main goal is to find their mate. So, of course, she doesn't want to leave him.

"I know you do. I'm sorry he was chosen as our mate. We have to get out of here. I can't be with him. I'll never be able to forgive him." I said with sadness.

"Mya, remember. We still have to find the threat." she mumbled.

"No, Lyra. We don't have to. For all I know, my mate IS the threat. Have you not thought about that? You did say you don't know who it is, since they're hiding." With that, I figured I had convinced her. I was wrong.

"We would know if we were in the presence of someone that evil. I just know it. He's not evil."

I busted up laughing. What? He's not evil? Thats the best joke I've ever heard. "He killed our parents. Our pack. Hell! I don't even know where the remainder of my pack even is! How does any of that not affect you?" I'm so done with this conversation.

"Because he was blinded and forced to do it. We have to show him the truth. He's our King." She whines.

"Yeah, right! No one is forced to kill a whole pack! Stop making excuses for him!" I immediately started changing back. It was painful, but not as painful as that conversation. As I was changing forms, I heard a twig snap. f**k. This is the most vulnerable position I could be in. I have no way to defend myself if someone decides to attack. I finally finished my shift without anyone barging out of the woods. Then it hit me. I'm fully naked. Great! I looked around, trying to see the cause of the noise. But to no avail. Maybe it was a little animal.

I started walking out of the pack lands to find somewhere to stay while I figure out how to get revenge and save the remaining members. Right as I stepped out, I was harshly jerked back in. Without even caring to look behind me, I instinctively elbowed them in the stomach. They let go, and I booked it. Again, I didn't get very far before I was tackled to the ground. The air was completely knocked out of me. When the person got off me, I rolled over, trying to catch my breath.

He was lying beside me, also catching his breath, staring at me. In my exhausted state, I decided to look him over. He was just so beautiful. His tan skin, with his chestnut brown hair, that I felt myself wanting to run my fingers through. I guess he realized I was stuck in some kind of state, so he used it to his advantage. He slowly set his palm on my cheek and slowly started to draw his fingertips over my cheek to my neck. The sparks sent me even deeper into the trance. I've never felt anything so soothing. So comforting. I didn't even realize I stopped breathing. He slowly leaned in to kiss me, and that's when I snapped out of it. I snarled at him, catching him off guard. I stood up, creating some distance between us. I can't get close. I can't fall for him. When I looked down at him, it seemed he was stuck in a trance, staring at my naked body. The stupid mate bond!

With him a little preoccupied, I used that to my advantage to run again. Hopefully, I can actually get away. This dude was on some kind of drug! He caught me within seconds. I started thrashing and fighting again.

"f*****g STOP!" He commanded.

When I heard that, my blood boiled to new heights. Did he just f*****g command me? Hell no.

I stared at him with rage, anger, and every bit of hate I could conjure.

"I'm the daughter of Alphas Axel and Anne! You cannot command me to do s**t! I'm not your captive! Nor your mate! Let me go!!" I used every single ounce of my alpha tone to let him know. I'm not someone he can simply mess with at his leisure. I will kill him.

Ive never seen anyone look more pissed off than he did in that moment. He let his wolf come to the surface. The silver in his eyes was so remarkable. He grabbed my jaw and stared into my eyes with a kind of tenderness you only give to people who truly have a piece of you.

"Mya.."

How does he know my name... it was like he was testing how it sounded. Hearing him say my name ignited a spark that I despise.

"Who told you my name?" I spat out.

He smiled, a surprisingly genuine, warming smile. "Your wolf." he whispered.

No, she wouldn't have betrayed me like that. Seeing the look of betrayal on my face. he explained more.

"My wolf reached out to yours. We needed to find some way to get closer to you. To find a way to ignite the bond, seeing how you won't go near me unless trying to kill me." He chuckled a little.

Great, my misery is amusing to him. He stopped chuckling and looked straight into my eyes. "Mya, please stop running from me. I need you."

He looked so sad, tired, and just drained. I started to feel bad. But, was able to snatch myself out of that. I truly hate this mate bond messing with my feelings. I glared back at him.

"You probably should've thought about that before destroying my home! You ruined my life. I will ruin yours!" I spoke. Tone hard.

The softness on his face disappeared. His face was straight. I couldn't see a single emotion. Oh, goddess, what is he about to do? Without another word, he stood up, grabbed me, and threw me over his shoulder.

"LET ME GO! YOU CANT DO AS YOU PLEASE WITH ME! IM NOT SOME f*****g TOY!!" I screamed like a maniac while hitting and kicking whatever I could in this position. Which, of course, didn't affect him.

"Mya, until you stop fighting me and the mate bond, you are under house arrest. I will not lift it until you're wearing my mark. Willingly or by force. You are mine." his grip tightened around my thighs.

Realizing I won't be getting free at least for now. I calmed down and started planning an escape. I need to learn his name so I can reject him. With the bond out of the way, it'll be easier. I also need to talk to my wolf. How could she betray me like that? As I was thinking about my situation, I didn't realize we were already back at the pack house. He casually walked in, like carrying an escapee over his shoulder was normal. When we finally got upstairs, he opened a door and walked in. He closed and locked the door before sitting me down on the bed.

I looked up, smiling at him. Trying to make it seem as genuine as possible. He stood there, taking in every groove of my face. Love, Lust, and need started wafting off him in waves. My smile grew more genuine at the realization that he's letting the mate bond completely take him over. Good, it'll make fooling him that much easier.