Fated to the cursed Alpha

7

Kane

I knew it was a risk, one I always told myself I would never let happen but the moment I heard she had been taken my whole world felt like it was crumbling away.

Embry's so-called parents Luke and Elise had promised me they would keep her safe, I should have known it was foolish of me to put my complete faith in them. I mean seeing the disappointment they call a son there is no wonder why Embry fights so hard at his side, the main reason would be to keep his sorry ass alive, he is no Alpha.

For years, I had been watching her, It was the day she thought was her 16th birthday that I first picked up on her scent in the forest, she was a long way past the ten-mile marker. I had been out on a run with Ryder when I had been alerted of a potential threat on my land.

The moment I found her sitting on a branch halfway up a tree, casually swinging her legs in that red dress my heart stopped, She had the face of an angel, her skin looked smooth to the touch, not a blemish visible anywhere that I could notice, plump pink lips that were just begging to be kissed and the brightest blue eyes I had ever seen, her long black wavy hair falling past her shoulders finished her look perfectly. I felt the connection instantly again, it had been so long since I laid my eyes on her.

If things had been different and I had been anyone else in this world I would have claimed her there and then, made myself known to her but I couldn't. It killed me knowing I had such a rare beauty for a mate and I would never be able to give her the love she deserved. I was well aware of the stories that surrounded me and my pack I knew people already had preconceived opinions of us, I knew why her parents pushed these stories onto her, it was to prevent her from venturing too far into the forest, little did they know it never worked.

It wasn't long before my pack knew of her existence never did they question why I never brought her back here, when I became Alpha I never kept anything from my people, they deserved to know the truth. It was my sister Blair who took it the hardest, she was convinced I would be the one to change things, But I wasn't willing to take the chance not with Embry.

Maybe it was easier if she just believed the rumors and kept her distance. I wouldn't even know where to start with the truth. I spoke to her parents explaining everything, I made them promise they would always protect her, make sure her every need was attended to if she wanted something they couldn't give her all they had to do was ring me and I would make it happen.

I would always do what I could to make her happy, even if she never knew it was me, I hated the fact I couldn't even be near her but I had sworn to them I would stay away as long as she was happy and safe there. I didn't want to rip her from her home but seeing her the moment she walked inside her parent's kitchen, I tried not to turn and look at her but the bond was strong.

My wolf was clawing at the surface to get to her, which resulted in sealing the bond as soon as we saw one another I knew this was the beginning of something, the same something I'd been avoiding for years.

Knowing what had happened to her and seeing the pathetic excuse of a brother of hers that was next in line to become Alpha I knew I couldn't leave her, she had to come back with us. I had sensed her the moment she walked up to her porch steps to the house she grew up in being in here I expected it to be hard, her scent filled every room it was as if she was all around me I knew at that moment I would never to be able to walk away.

I would be lying if I said she didn't make me slightly nervous, I didn't want to scare her but at the same time I wanted to keep her at arm's length, she was far too precious to end up with someone like me, but my wolf wouldn't let me deny her any longer, seeing her injuries, torn clothing, I wanted to take her, keep her safe from the world.

I gave in to the fact of wanting her with me in our pack, the scare from her being taken I had stupidly convinced myself that it would be fine, it would work to have her back in my pack with me. I knew everyone would adore her, she wouldn't have to worry about the threat of rogues ever again.

She could take her place as Luna, rule like she was supposed to, I was strong I could keep my distance, well that's what I thought until I saw her in her fragile state, the cuts and bruises on her face, the glass that Ryder had to pick out of her back and side, that was too much, call me selfish but I couldn't let her go, I didn't want another person ever touching her again I wanted to be the one to protect her from it all.

We pulled up to my house, she must have been exhausted as she had fallen asleep within minutes, the car journey was only a little over an hour. She had shifted in her seat so she was leaning against me Ryder and Ansel found my uncomfortableness amusing, making some remark of giving me a minute alone with her. I didn't care, I quite liked the idea of having even just a moment alone, Staring down at her I couldn't believe how she had been given to someone like me she was perfect.

I received a text from Ryder asking if he should go make up the guest room, contemplating my decision for a moment I knew there was no way I would have been able to cope being in the same house as her having her this close but still so far away, I wanted her with me, so much for keeping distance between us

. So I replied 'no she's staying in my room' brushing her hair behind her ear I could now see the perfection in her face, running my finger across her jawline she seemed to enjoy my touch nuzzling further into me. It was the moment I brushed the pad of my thumb against her bottom lip, that tipped me over the edge as she hummed and grabbed a fistful of my shirt.

My wolf began to surface for the umpteenth time I had been with her tonight, I knew if I didn't get her off of me I would have claimed her there and then.

That leads me to now, I had just left her in my room, she was pissed I understood why, but she would learn that I had her best intentions at heart. making my way back down to Ansel and Ryder I was grateful to see Ryder already holding out a bottle of beer for me, both sat on the couch in the lounge looking as though they are ready to interrogate me.

"So how did she take it" I took the bottle swigging a mouthful before answering.

"As well as expected" I answered as I threw myself back into the plush cushions.

"She will get used to it, it's been a long day for her kidnapped, beaten taken from her home by the monster of Blackwood and made to share his bed" Ansel cut in laughing, I gave him a warning glare, I knew all of this but what else was I suppose to do, just leave her to get taken again?

"She wasn't safe there any longer, especially with that moron taking over he doesn't have a clue about being an Alpha"

"Amen to that," Ryder raised his bottle, I knew he wasn't a big fan of that Elijah either.

"Yeah the only muscle that pack had is currently in your bed, you know it's only going to be a matter of time before they are wiped out don't you" Ansel cut in, I nodded to show I agreed, he was right they were going to struggle now Embry was gone.

"Where's Blair?" I needed to know where my sister was, I had to tell her Embry was here, lay down some rules, well that's if she hadn't already sensed her and was already on her way here. When an Alpha or Luna comes onto pack lands the whole pack automatically feels a sense of protection, having her come here with me tonight strengthening our mate bond they all probably sensed it way before we hit the forest.

"She's out with the girls, probably won't be back for a few hours yet" Ryder spoke as he was texting away on his phone, Ryder and Blair found out they were mates when Blair turned 16 Ryder already sort of worked it out but didn't want to say anything until she turned of age and saw it for herself.

"So what's the plan then? no disrespect but the whole keeping your distance isn't really working out? "

This was the million-dollar question, exactly how far did I really want things to go, is Embry being in my room the best thing? or was I just being weak when it came to my wolf giving into him? "No idea, I couldn't leave her there" I began but it was Ryder who cut me off.

"Look, there's no judgement here, I don't even know how you stayed away for as long as you did, if it was me and Blair in your situation we would have been screwed from the get-go" I took in what he said, agreeing with the fact it had been a fight all this time, "but" I look to Ryder seeing the seriousness in his face now "Now she's here don't push her away, you've come this far maybe its time you take a chance on love, you don't know for sure how things are going to turn out"

But that was just the thing I did know ?"I think we all know how this is going to end up" I groan as I stood heading back to the kitchen to grab three more beers.

Handing them to the guys and taking my seat ageing Ryder continued "No we don't, and that's my point, you're not your father, you need to stop thinking like that, just give it a chance"

"And what happens when it goes wrong? what if I hurt her or worse kill her? what if she finds out and decides she doesn't want to take the risk, I can't force this on her"

"I'm afraid it's too late for that, you should have thought about that before you went to her pack, she's here now just let her know she's safe and that you want her here" Ansel explained.

"yeah maybe your right, look im going to head up when Blair gets back keep her away from my room, the last thing I need is to throw her in Em's face right now," I instructed.

"You know she's going to be excited, she's wanted to meet her for a long time anyway having another girl in the house might help you" I nodded my head humming, maybe he had a point, it would be easier for her to fit in here if there was another female here for her to bond with. either way, I needed to decide how I wanted to handle this, do I tell her what's really going on and let her decide for herself or maybe just see how things go? I wasn't exactly in her good books today and I understood why, maybe we should just see how the next few days go.