My Big Bad Alpha Biker

We see her 9

Chapter 9

Alpha Ice POV

My pack was spread out around the border, and I was ready. My wolf was going crazy right now, pacing inside my head and repeating the same words over and over. “She’s coming. She’s coming.”

I growled quietly. “When is she coming?” Of course, he wouldn't tell me that part. Suddenly, a few of my guys linked me.

“Ice, there’s a car speeding down the highway. There are other cars speeding after it. It might be your girl.”

Shit. She was here. “f**k, f**k, fuck.” I immediately linked to Cine.

“Alright, Cine. Start the howling like we planned. If she hears it loud enough, she might turn in that direction. Just don't get hit.”

“Alright. We're doing it.”

The link went dead. I started pacing back and forth, running my hands through my hair. What the hell was going on? Why wasn't anyone linking me? I needed to know if she had made it through.

Every second felt like an hour. Twenty minutes passed before I finally felt the familiar pull of the pack link.

“Ice?”

I answered immediately. “What happened?”

“Dude, she's crazy! She sped through those f*****g woods like a f*****g pro. The others couldn't get through fast enough. They lost her.”

A wide smile spread across my face. My kind of woman. Come on, baby. You're only about an hour away now. You can do this. My wolf practically howled with excitement inside my head. “Our mate is coming.”

I couldn't stop the smile from spreading across my face. After everything we'd been through, after all the searching and waiting, she was finally getting closer. Now I just had to make sure nothing happened to her before she reached me.

Alice POV

I honestly had no idea where I was going through these damn woods, but somehow the road had taken me to the other side of the highway. I glanced into the rearview mirror. Nothing. I had lost Randy. And the others. A laugh escaped me before I could stop it.

“He thought he could outrun me.” I shook my head, still laughing.

“I showed him.”

For the first time in what felt like forever, I felt like I could breathe.

I wanted to pull over and stop for a few minutes just to calm my nerves, but I knew I couldn't. I needed to get to Gatlinburg. And I needed to get there fast. I pressed harder on the gas. The GPS said I had about twenty minutes left. “Alright, let's get there a little faster.”

I was sick of driving. My whole body ached, and my eyes were starting to feel heavy. Maybe I could find a nice, warm bed somewhere. Then, in the morning, I'd look for a place to live and a job. Maybe I'd find a job first and then a place. Either way, I didn't care.,I just needed a fresh start.

On my way there, I spotted a few deer standing near the side of the road. I slowed down slightly and smiled. That was something I loved about places like this. Nature. Trees. Wildlife. It felt peaceful.

I couldn't wait to get there. As I continued driving, I finally saw the sign I'd been waiting for. WELCOME TO GATLINBURG, TENNESSEE. “YES!”

I practically screamed the word as I drove past it. “I finally made it!”

I couldn't believe it. I had actually made it. Now all I needed was a soft bed. I was exhausted, my nerves were a complete wreck, and I desperately needed a shower. Not more than three miles into town, I spotted a small hotel. It wasn't fancy, but right now, I didn't care.

A bed was a bed. I pulled into the parking lot, turned off the car, and sat there for a moment.

I took a deep breath. I was finally somewhere new. Somewhere Randy didn't know I was. At least, that's what I thought. I grabbed my bag of clothes from the car and threw it over my shoulder before walking into the lobby. The man behind the counter looked up when I entered. He appeared to be around fifty years old, maybe a little older. He adjusted his glasses and looked me over curiously.

I walked up to the counter.

“Excuse me. Do you have a room available for a few nights?”

“Yes, ma'am. We have room 102 ready to be rented.”

I hesitated before asking, “I'm paying cash.”

“Cash is fine.”

I let out a breath I hadn't realized I was holding. Then I asked the question that mattered most. “You don't need an ID?”

He shook his head. “No ID needed if you're paying cash.”

I almost sighed with relief. “Thank you, sir. I just need a room until I can find a job and a place to live. I'm hoping it won't take me too long.”

He smiled politely. “I'm sure you'll find something.”

I paid him the sixty dollars for the night, and he handed me the keycard. Sixty dollars wasn't bad. I thanked him and hurried toward my room. I couldn't wait for a shower and a nice, soft bed. When I entered room 102, I placed my bag on the small table beside the dresser.

I wasn't unpacking. There was no point. If I had to run again, I didn't want to waste time gathering everything and stuffing it back into my bag. For now, I would live out of it. I checked the door twice to make sure it was locked. Then I checked it a third time. Only after I was satisfied did I grab a towel and head into the bathroom. The hot water felt amazing.

I stood underneath the shower for several minutes, letting the heat run over my sore muscles. For the first time since I'd left, I felt some of the tension leave my body. I washed my hair and scrubbed my skin until I felt completely clean. When I finally stepped out, I dried off and put on some comfortable clothes. But even though I was exhausted, I wasn't letting my guard down. I was in a new town.

I didn't know anyone. No one knew me. At least, that's what I believed.

I needed to be ready for anything. I wasn't taking any chances anymore. I walked over to the nightstand and placed my gun beside the bed. Yes, I had a gun. I didn't use it unless I absolutely had to, but after everything I'd been through, I wasn't going anywhere without protection. I checked the door one more time before climbing into bed. The mattress was surprisingly comfortable.

My head barely touched the pillow before my eyes started closing.

I was exhausted. Completely exhausted. Within minutes, I was fast asleep.

For the first time in days, I slept without hearing Randy's voice. Without his calls. Without his threats. Without knowing what tomorrow would bring. I had no idea that tomorrow was about to change everything. And I certainly had no idea that someone had been waiting for me to arrive.