Silver's Heart

Chapter 12

Alpha Dex POV:

When I get back to the cage to gather the girl whose name I found out to be V, she had collapsed. My wolf started to take over but I pushed him down to not make a scene in front of the humans. She will never be returning to this messed up place. I need to get her out of this life. Once she was unlocked from the cage and the collar, I took my jacket and wrapped it around her body. I scooped her in my arms and headed back to the hotel. I have a lot to think about in regard to her, but also this whole pack. First things first, I will take care of her, depending on how long she is out for I can talk to AJ. I will need to have a long discussion about the events that surrounded the club and the other alpha to my third. It might have to wait until tomorrow. I just need to get my thoughts in order.

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Veronica POV:

When I came to I was no longer at the Strip Joint. It was much too quiet, plus I was warm. Not saying the club wasn’t warm but the clothes that I was forced to wear made things breezy. I look down and I see I’m in a bed, covered with a blanket and a white tee shirt. I’ve never been in these rooms but I knew exactly where I was. The shady hotel! There was a familiar scent, the same one when I went to drop off the letter. I could tell that the effects from the silver had completely worn off, well all but the ache but I was used to it from the other piercing. This room smelt amazing though. I need whatever they spray in here or whatever they use to clean it. Trixie growls, but there is a purr in there as well. 

What is her problem? Trixie replies, “I can hear that you know, and you didn’t buy this room. Larry sold you for the night, you i***t. You have to go before whoever it is coming back.” She does have a point. I find my shoes and make my way to the door when it opens and nearly hits me in the face. I look up and see a beautiful man. He is taller than 6 feet. He seems so long but also built. He has green eyes that sparkle. His hair is chestnut brown. It must be long on the top because it’s slicked back but short everywhere else. As gorgeous this man is, I need to leave like minutes ago! Trixie is fighting her way up chanting Mate. I’m reminded then of what she said before I blackout. It was the same man from the club my mate. 

 “Hey darling, how about you borrow a pair of pants and we chat before you leave? I can walk you home.” The man said. 

“Sir, I really appreciate what you must have done for me tonight. I also appreciate your offer but I can get home alone. You really shouldn’t be in the habit of saying darling to strangers, it sounds creepy.” I didn’t care that he was my mate. I just needed this to be over. I would walk around the woods or even sleep there tonight in wolf form. 

“I didn’t mean to offend you, I just don’t know your name. They called you V. I just would like to talk to you and I’d like you to be comfortable. If you aren’t comfortable talking here, we could at a diner or walking you home.” It was hard to get a read on him. I just had a feeling he wasn’t going to me leave until we spoke. 

“Fine, but I will need a pair of pants and any wrong move and I won’t hesitate to rip you apart. Is there a name I should call you?”

“Hmm some interesting words ‘rip you apart,’ how would you do that?” He chuckled as he closed the door behind him and grabbed a pair of plaid pjs pants. I didn’t answer this smug guy before he stated,” My name is Dex. Alpha Dex. I think you’ve been looking for me though. Isn’t that right, Silver with a capital V?” oh goddess. It is him! Oh no! It is him. I’m mated to him. I didn’t expect him to be mated to an Alpha or anyone really. This really complicates things. I don’t want a mate. I was only hoping to take refuge in his pack. Well damn, he’s a wolf. It means he knows we’re mates. You know what, hopefully, he is one of those alphas like Alpha Jack who doesn’t want a mate.

“Yes, Alpha Dex. My name is Silver. There normally isn’t a capital V. I did that for the purpose of you finding me at the club. I originally wanted to talk about possibly taking refuge with your pack. I don’t fight alongside with this pack. Really I am just a prisoner but am able to have a life. It is complicated. I also want to protect all of these innocent people. Who are also mistreated and feel similarly to me. “ 

“Silver, what an interesting name. I am glad to have found you. I will be talking to Alpha Jack about this. I just needed some information, which you have provided for me. I just had a few questions about what happened tonight and in the past. Who is the security guard Larry, I mean who is he to you? Why were they allowed to collar you? Who really runs this town and that club? Does the Alpha know what happens to the people in his pack?” Who Larry is to me? Why is he asking this? It doesn’t really sound like he is wondering about the pack and not me in specific right? The way he is staring I know I need to just get it all out. “Well, Larry dates my mother. He is human if you could tell he didn’t flinch when touching the silver collar. My mother also works there. This was my first night, so I don’t know if they normally collar girls that get out into the cage. Besides my mom, there aren’t any other wolves that work there. My mom also has never been in the cage so really I have no clue. The cage is also silver if you’re wondering. I had to much silver at one time and that’s probably why I passed out. When it comes to the Alpha, I don’t know that much. I know what is important. He despises humans and never comes into town. He doesn’t care about the humans, therefore he doesn’t get involved in their affairs like the club or this hotel. He does have warriors who frequent these establishments so if he says something then they get it done. I’m assuming for this visit he just had his warriors fix this place up to make it look like he runs it. His warriors are the only people that matter. They can get away with anything and he cares is much for them. My friend Oscar is a warrior in training. Before he left he gave me some intel. His father got hurt when he was young and wasn’t able to become a warrior, that’s why he was forced to live closer to the human town. The people who live in the heart of the town or the pack, are the Alpha, his warriors, and his slaves. Anyone else gets pushed to the edge and has to find work. Everyone also has to pay taxes to the Alpha. I believe he knows that people have to work in the human towns but it doesn’t matter if they aren’t warriors and he’s getting his money.”  He takes all this information and then his eyes go fuzzy for a second. He must be mind linking someone. 

“Thank you for all the information. I will have to make a decision but of course that will come after a discussion with your Alpha. Why don’t you shower and freshen up in the bathroom. I paid Larry and that manager to make sure you got out of there safely. No wolf should be treated like that by humans. You will stay here tonight. I have a feeling Larry wouldn’t appreciate you ending up at home.” With that, I sighed and walked to the bathroom. He had a point and I still feel like crap. I know Larry would be horrible if he found me. I need to get my strength up. I looked in the mirror to see my makeup. It was smudged down my face. I started to feel like a raccoon, a beautiful one. I may have looked fierce and sexy tonight but it just wasn’t me so I was glad to take it off and be fresh. I also wanted to get rid of the dried blood that was on me. I’d be able to better assess the damages to my skin. When I took off my over sized tee shirt I saw my outfit. I was excited to get it off, but then I was embarrassed. I still had the silver cuffs on me and I needed help taking them off. Whenever Larry would put something like this on me, I tried my best to get it off but some how only made it worse. I needed to ask Alpha Dex for help. I put the tee shirt back on and grabbed a towel and walked to him. “Excuse me, Alpha Dex. I need your help taking this part of my costume off. Please.” I rolled up the sleeves of the teen so it went to above my shoulders. I handed him the towel but he looked confused. “It is silver and I’m not able to take it off myself. It stings more when I shower with it on. “ 

He took the towel and pulled them off. My right arm first and then my left. I was whimpering when he did this. They look disgusting if I’m being honest. As soon as he removed it I took off for the bathroom. 

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I came out of the shower and put in his Pj pants and tee-shirt again. I felt a little exposed because I didn’t have anything on underneath but there was no way I’d put that costume back on. I hate washing where the silver burned but it needed to be done. They heal better when I keep them clean. I had to roll up the sleeves of the tee again because the burns needed some air. I just hope he doesn’t notice. They are almost completely healed now. But the scars are evident. Speaking of scars, I lucked out because the collaring didn’t leave something big and hideous. It was like a small scratch that would eventually fade away. I towel dry my hair, and am glad to be in my own skin again. I look in the mirror to see the same frizzy-haired, interesting eyed girl. When I walk out of the bathroom, Alpha Dex looks surprised than angry. He must have thought my hair and eyes were part of the costume. I don’t know why but that hurt. I’m used to pain but my heart was different. I had to shake it off. “Silver, I’m leaving feel free to sleep on the bed. I have business to work out.” Then he stormed off slamming the door.