Surviving My Fate

Chapter Thirteen Let me go

Carter won’t let me go back to my cabin since the incident and he barely wants to let me leave the pack house.

Over the weekend Carter and I made a trip to my cabin to get more of Alex and my belongings. I knew it was time to pay Gloria again and called her to do so only to be informed that a man had paid the house off on my behalf. That wasn’t all though he had some of his men replace all the broken doors and the window. Then when they were unable to remove all of the blood stains from the bedroom floor he also had them replace the floorboards restaining them to match the rest, the place looked good as new.

I was overwhelmed by all he had done which led to me crying in his arms and lots of lovemaking.

Fast forward to today the feeling of being controlled is driving me insane.

The pack house is huge but in the same way as a prison, it feels like a cage which I desperately need to escape from.

I barge into Carter’s office hands on my hips ready to argue for my freedom and the sight in front of me makes my heart stop.

Ashley is knelt down before Carter her blond hair thrown over her shoulders and breasts poked out almost to the point of spilling over the tight little blue tube dress she is wearing.

My mouth is agape, I’m holding back tears. How could I have been so stupid? I ball my hands into fists, nails digging into my palms drawing blood. What feels like hours I know in reality could’ve only been seconds as they both look at me. Ashley smirks red lips tilting up at the corners. Carter is in front of me in an instant and I swing my fist with all my strength landing a perfect punch to his nose. The sound of bones breaking and the instant pain shooting through my hand only intensifies my fury.

Fucking werewolves.

I won’t let any pain show I rear back to punch him again this time he expects it and grabs my fist in his large hand halting my progress. “Let me go Carter.” I’m seething, if this were a cartoon steam would be coming from my ears.

“Cassie it’s not what you think.”

“Oh yeah well what am I supposed to think Carter?” My tone is way calmer than I feel, I see his expression changing unsure of how to handle the situation.

“No words Carter, cat got your tongue? Or maybe the slut still on her knees?” The venom in my words shocks even me and I hear Ashley growl as she gets to her feet moving towards me with all her speed. It’s nowhere near fast enough though because Carter has her pinned to the wall hand wrapped around her delicate throat before she can even come close to me.

“Never come towards my mate again.” Cain is at the surface each word a growl and a promise.

He drops her taking a step away. Leaving Ashley to gulp down air greedily. I watch as color returns to her pale purple face. “Leave.” The Alpha command has her scrambling to her feet the stiletto heels causing her to trip in her haste.

Those magnificent golden flecks trap me as Carter’s body presses me into the wall but it’s Cain who speaks. He slams the door shut latching the deadbolt. “Mate” his breath tickles my skin. I’m still pissed. My scent may calm him but the bond doesn’t work the same on me. He can’t expect me not to be mad after what I witnessed.

I hold my head high meeting his gaze head-on.

“Let me go Cain.”

“Never” he roars grabbing my ass and lifting me off the ground forcing me to wrap my legs around his waist. I cross my arms over my chest causing him to look at my breasts then as if remembering the incident he looks to my right hand which should’ve still been broken after punching him. The pain has subsided completely and I stretch my fingers over my bicep showing him it’s not an issue.

“Put me down, Cain. I’m in no mood to be near you or Carter.” The sigh that escapes me leaves my body feeling spent. My anger is gone and heartbreak remains.

“Never” he roars again. “You misunderstand little mate.” His fingers caress my hair, face moving closer to mine. Our noses brush sending waves of tingles I'm desperately trying to ignore.

Stupid bond.

Stupid mate.

“What could I have misunderstood Cain?” I repeat mockingly. “Ashley was clearly getting what she wanted.” That she wolf makes me jealous and it’s a feeling I’m not used to. Even when girls would throw themselves at Ian I never became jealous. Is this part of the mate bond too?

“That weak omega will never get what she wants. I was going to banish her.” Cain raises his voice with each word and the emotion in the depths of his eyes persuaded me to believe him.

“Really?” I scoff unwilling to let him off the hook so easily.

“Yes mate, she was begging to stay, saying she has nowhere to go.” His tone softens some. What am I not understanding about him kicking someone out of the pack?

“What happens if you banish her?” I’m firm not giving in just yet even though I’m still in his grasp.

“She would become a rogue. She would be a target for other rogues and any pack whose territory she crosses onto. Without a pack, she would have no protection.” The explanation comes from Carter who is in control again.

“Is that what Ian is?” The question leaves me making Carter’s eyes darken with anger. I couldn’t help myself I need to know.

“Yes,” he says through gritted teeth. “He smells like a rogue.”

“Does that make Alex a rogue too?” My voice is barely above a whisper what does that mean for my baby?

“Not anymore, you are my mate, he is my son now too you both are part of my family and my pack Cassie, he will never be a rogue. His wolf will never be alone.”

My hard resolve slips away. Tears spill from my eyes and I wrap my arms around Carter’s neck. I probably look like a koala the way I’m clinging to him.

He moves us to the couch and I unlock my legs as he sits. When he lies down I’m on top of him my body rising with every breath he takes. His hands glide through my hair and make soft circles on my back until I’m able to stop the tears. As I lay there I remember why I even ended up in his office.

I came here for a reason.

“I want to go back to work.”

We’re in a sitting position quicker than I could ever manage and I start to tumble off his lap. Carter grabs my waist steadying me “It’s not safe Cassie.”

“Nothing is ever safe Carter. I can’t sit here any longer I need my freedom.”

Carter’s POV

I’m going to have to banish Ashley her antics haven’t stopped and it’s becoming an issue.

*knock knock*

Speak of the she-wolf. Ashley saunters into my office her blue tube dress exposing more of her skin than it covers. Her heels clack on the floor as she comes closer.

“Alpha, I’ve missed our fun” her voice is an instant turn-off, she’s nothing compared to Cassie.

“Ashley I will not keep repeating myself to you. Whatever we did it was a one-time thing. I have a mate now. WE WILL NEVER BE TOGETHER.” I spell it out for her enunciating each word.

Her lower lip puckers out as she lowers herself to her knees.

“Banish her” Cain growls.

Just as I’m about to the door opens to reveal an angry Cassie. Her mouth falls open and her hands ball into fists. The smell of blood hits my nostrils, her nails must be digging into her skin. Her knuckles are turning white from the force. I’m in front of her ready to unclench her fists and explain the situation in an instant, she’s prepared for me though, and swings her right fist connecting with my nose. The sound of bones breaking is immediate but I don’t feel pain. It was Cassie’s hand. f**k. I should’ve dodged. She tries to punch me again this time I expect it and grab her small fist securely in mine.

“Let me go Carter.” Her anger pours off her in waves.

“Cassie it’s not what you think.” I try she’s quick to cut me off.

“Oh yeah well what am I supposed to think Carter?” Her tone is too calm. Where did the anger go? “No words Carter, cat got your tongue? Or maybe the slut still on her knees?” Venom drops off her tongue each word a lashing. I hear Ashley growl as she gets to her feet moving toward Cassie.

I have Ashley pinned to the wall, hand wrapped around her delicate throat squeezing the life from her lungs before she can even come close to my mate.

“Never come towards my mate again.” Cain is at the surface each word a growl and a promise.

I step back releasing my grip. I don’t even pay her attention my focus is on my mate “Leave.” She can’t disobey an Alpha command.

Cassie’s POV

Carter finally relented his control enough for me to go back to work under special stipulations. He would send warriors with us.

He mind-linked everyone to his office to let them know and they were all arriving.

Melody and Marcus entered together the latter sitting in a chair while pulling the former into his lap. Levi came next flopping onto the other couch. Last is Amelia she strolls in like a Queen perching delicately on the couch with Levi.

“Good you’re all here” Carter smiles, I just roll my eyes.

“Cassie wants to go back to work and get Alex back to school so we need a plan to keep her and Alex safe while they do so.” They’re all looking at us.

Melody speaks up first “I’ll protect them Alpha.”

“Thank you, Mel. I was thinking more along the lines of Levi and a team of warriors tagging along.”

Oh damn. I watch as Marcus grips Mel tighter. Melody is the beta female, she’s more than capable of handling herself and protecting Alex and I.

“What about running my training and the patrols?” Levi’s eyebrow raises.

“As the gamma protecting the Luna is your first priority,” Carter tells him. Good to know.

“Understood Alpha” Levi responds.

“Marcus you will take over patrols. As for training, it can be done before the school day begins. Levi move trainings to 5 am, and choose three strong warriors for security.” Carter gives out commands left and right.

“Mel you will be Alex’s number one guard.” She nods her understanding still too angered to speak.

Not that it mattered to Carter who insisted our safety is his number one priority.

“What am I here for exactly?” Amelia breaks into the conversation.

“Because sister you will run Marcus’ pack duties while he’s on patrols. Is everyone in agreement?”

“Yes, Alpha” they reply in unison.