Her only Alpha

The great escape

Bzzzt bzzzt... I hear the sound of my phone vibrating on the bedside table next to me. I was having the strangest dream, where I was kidnapped and taken to a castle in a faraway land... Now that was strange, even for me. I sadly open my eyes, to look for my buzzing phone. I am not ready to get up yet, I was not done sleeping, and I was so comfortable and cozy, snuggled up in a soft blanket. As my eyes start to focus on my surroundings I am startled to see I am not in our apartment as I expected, I push myself up in one sudden movement, scurrying back towards the wall behind me. This isn't my bed, this isn't our apartment either. No, no, no this can't be happening. I feel anxiety setting in... where am I? I sit with my back against the headboard, my knees pulled to my chest as I scan the room for clues. Yes, I have to find clues if I am to escape! It is a big and luxurious room. The bed itself was a super king size with the softest linen I had ever layed my hands on. The room was massive, three times the size of our apartment if I had to estimate, and it was tastefully decorated in different hues of grey and white. Could this be some fancy hotel? Straight across from the bed was a modern fireplace with a flat screen tv mounted on the wall above it, to its right was a large window with an unobstructed view of the woods, and in order to fully appreciate the breathtaking view it had to offer, there were two plush couches strategically placed close by. Further to the right, almost next to where I am sitting on the bed, is an adjacent bathroom, I know this because of the sound I now hear of a shower running. This is it, this is the clue... now to just get a glimpse of the person inside... I need to know who it is! I slowly unfold the duvet covering me as I get to my feet, with the greatest amount of stealth I could muster... Please don't make a noise, please don't make a noise! And then I notice it... I am not wearing my own clothes!! What the hell!! What happened to my clothes?! And whose are these? Also... WHO PUT THEM ON ME??? I look down at the oversized burgundy shirt hanging down to my knees. This is way too big to belong to a woman. I freeze in my steps as I hear the bedroom door open. Oh s**t!

"Alpha, I am here to give a report..." the familiar voice cut off mid sentence the moment our eyes meet.

"Cora!!! What the F**K are you doing in Alpha Adrian's room!!" he almost shouts at me. Ahhh, that starts to ring a bell... I remember meeting Adrian last night, but wasn't it just a dream? Gosh, my head is a mess! Why can't I focus! Connor's eyes darkening as his wolf threatens to take control out of pure rage. My brother found me... in Adrian's room, wearing what I now presume was Adrian's shirt, while it was undoubtedly Adrian taking a shower in the bathroom next to me. Oh my... how did I get here, this cannot be real! Focus Cora, FOCUS!! But it was real, and I knew it has to be due to the excruciating pain I felt as Connor grabbed me by my hair, dragging my across the floor towards the door. An ear-splitting scream escaped my lips before I could restrain it, and in half a moment I saw him standing in front of me, tall, muscular and handsome, with his blond hair still dripping from being in the shower. Oh thank heavens for small miracles, he managed to grab a towel!His muscles tensed as he growled "Leave my mate ALONE!" His eyes turned a glowing red as his Alpha wolf was ready to fight.

"Alpha, this worthless thing cannot be your mate, she is an imposter!"

"Let her GO... or you will lose an arm in the process" He hissed at Connor.

"But, your grace, it cannot be..." Connor's words were cut off by the blood curdling growl coming from the man in front of us.

"How dare you question your Alpha, you worthless mutt..." the large and intimidating Alpha sneers at my brother. Please don't hurt my brother, please please calm down. I found that Connor had let go of my hair and I quickly crawl to take cover next to the bed. Wake up Cora! This is the time to wake up. I wish this was a dream, but it's not. I hide my face against my knees, I don't want to see a fight if there is going to be one.

"I am sorry my Lord. Please forgive me" Connor says in defeat as he sinks to his knees. That's a first, I have never heard him utter THOSE words before... I'm sorry... it sounds strange coming from him.

"Alpha, I only meant to say... she is wolfless, and cannot be fated to such a powerful Alpha as yourself..." Connor has his head bowed down as he speaks, obediently submitting to his superior. He has a point! It can't be possible, can it? And if it were, wouldn't I sense it too? But I sense nothing... so it can't be true. What could Adrian possibly want with me. As grateful as I am that someone is defending me, for the first time in my life, I cannot help but shake in the fear of uncertainty.

"Why are you here? Have you come only to piss me off?? If so, it's working!!" Adrian's voice is emotionless and cold as he scowls at Connor.

"Alpha I... I came to inform you of an incident that occurred last night after you left the festival" That's it!! Now I remember everything! Adrian found me at the festival and... brought me back to his packhouse... this must be his room!! I must have fallen asleep in the van but I KNOW WHERE I AM!! Now I must devise an escape plan!!

"Spit it out Beta... so we can get this over with" He is clearly losing his patience. I am now looking at them as my eyes peak over my knees.

"Yes my Alpha... One of our own exposed herself as a wolf... to a human girl... which is against pack law." Connor was now looking up at Adrian who seemed to be deep in thought. This can't be good! What if the humans start hunting us again?? This was probably going through all three our minds right now... this is serious.

"I see... bring her to my office... we will need to speak with her. Also, let the rest of the council know, we will conference call when she is here." He gave orders so easily, like it was as simple as breathing. Connor nods his hear in agreement and I find myself distracted by what they were saying. Just about any distraction right now is a gift.

"Now go!" Adrian barks the last command. Standing up from his knees, I see Connor narrows his eyes at me before he walks out the door. I will have to stay clear of him for a while... I didn't realise that I was holding my breath until I sighed in relief the moment he left. Closing my eyes I feel a lost tear roll down my cheek. I am not getting out of this situation alive, am I...

"Cora... are you ok?" Adrian asks me, his voice soft, trying not to scare me even more. I didn't even know he was kneeling on the floor in front of me until he spoke. What should I say? The truth? That would be a hard NO!

"Did that a*****e hurt you?" there was something in his eyes... Is he concerned about me?

"Answer me Cora!! ...Please!" the tone of his voice had turned almost... desperate. S**t, I forgot to answer him!

"Uhm... yeah... and no, he didn't hurt me." I break eye contact with him, unable to look him in the eye and lie. What's wrong with me, why am I protecting Connor! He doesn't deserve it! But... he... is my brother.

"Don't lie to me Cora! I don't like being lied to." He runs his hand up my arm, lifting the sleeve of his shirt I was wearing to reveal a big bruise circling my arm. I remember thinking Connor would leave a mark last night when he grabbed my arm at festival. S**t.

"I'm sorry..." and I mean it, I don't like being dishonest. He scoops me into his arms, and I suddenly feel tiny, helpless, as he walks me to the bathroom and sets me down on a beautiful white leather chaise lounge seat. Who the hell has a sofa in a bathroom! His bathroom is huge and oozes relaxation and luxury. it had a double shower, sauna, and a beautiful snone bath in the middle of the floor. There is so much natural light coming in from the large floor to ceiling window and skylight, you can almost bask in all the light. He is standing by the bath, running water into it with clouds of bubbles forming on the water... I don't think I have ever had a bubble bath before... It smells heavenly! But wait... is he expecting us to bath together??.

"Don't look so worried... I won't bite! ...yet" he started off joking but why did it sound like a promise.

"Adrian... I can't! I can't bath WITH you! If that's what you had in mind." I try to gage his reaction.

"Dont worry little princess... I have already showered." he chuckles loudly. I can't believe I was so presumptuous! How embarrassing.

"All ready, time to get in..." he strides toward me.

"Thanks, I wont be long." I wasn't going to be presumptuous again.

"Yes you are. And no, I am not letting you out of my sight, not after just finding you." He was being... sincere... and stubborn! I don't have a good feeling about this, I think to myself, swallowing loudly at what I hoped would not come next...

"arms up"

"You are KIDDING right" I c**k my one eyebrow at him.

"Nothing I haven't seen before." he smirks

"Perv..." I mumble, tight lipped... almost hoping he wouldn't hear, but he did, of course he did! He is an Alpha and Alphas have extremely heightened senses, even the less powerful ones from smaller packs. Please don't hurt me, I plead internally as I cringe in anticipation of his reaction... and then... he... LAUGHS! I can't believe it, he is laughing! Connor would've hit my head to the basin if that comment were aimed at him.

"Pretty brave for a wolfless girl aren't you" he chuckles while pulling the shirt over my head. Brave? I'm not brave, I have never been brave. I grab at my breasts trying to hide myself from him...

"Ok ok, I will turn around and let you get in alone... this time!" I can hear the smirk in his voice, and decide to hurry before he goes back on his word. Getting into the warm and fragrant water, that smells of fresh rose petals, I sink in deeper to hide beneath the bubbles.

"Now that you are comfortable and relaxed... let's talk. I am sure you have tons of questions. You can ask me anything, and I will ask you some questions too. I only have one condition, don't lie to me again, and I also won't lie to you." he says this as i feel his hands on my shoulders. Oh, this is nice! A girl could get used to this. NO CORA!! YOU HAVE TO ESCAPE!

"Why did you call me your mate earlier?" i dared to ask

"I knew you were my mate the moment I pick up your scent. There is no doubt in my mind, and my wolf agrees with me. Now my turn... can you not sense it too?"

"No... I... I..." D**n stuttering "I have never had any senses such as she-wolves usually do... I don't know why I can't sense anything... maybe it's due to being wolfless." I sigh with relief, it felt good to get the weight off my chest. That wasn't as hard as I had expected.

"Hmmmm, it's not impossible..." he says as if he was in thought.

"What if you are wrong... about me... being fated to you?" I had to know, the risk is real.

"I'm not wrong" he says adamantly.

"but..."

"I'M NOT!" he almost shouts, cutting me off before I could finish. I feel myself sink deeper into the water, trying to hide from him.

He sighs deeply before saying "I'm sorry, I... don't take well to being question."

"It's you who suggested a question and answer type of game. Surely you were to expect being question" I trail off as I embrace the irritation stirring in me.

"You heard my brother... I am wolfless... and by default, worthless." my voice had turned small and sad.

"My dear, your brother is a d**k, if you don't mind me saying. And if he thinks he can insult you and hurt you, he is mistaken." I must admit, it does feel nice to have someone on my side for once.

Just then there was a knock on the door...

"Alpha, the girl is in your office and the council is ready for you" I hear Connor's voice from behind the door. He gets to the point quickly, clearly he had learnt his lesson at experiencing Adrian's lack of patience earlier.

"I will be right out!" Adrain returns, I hear him cuss under his breath, clearly annoyed at being disturbed. I almost feel sorry for Connor, almost! He can't seem to catch a break. I get why they say Adrian can be temperamental.

"To be continued?" he asks while staring softly into my eyes. I could get lost in his eyes if he looks at me like that... Too bad this may be the last time.

"yeah... sure... later..." Only if I were still here! I plan on looking for a way out as soon as he leaves this room. Does this count as a half lie or a half truth? Let's go with a half truth. I smile to myself wikedly.

He had left only 5 minutes ago and I knew I had to hurry! I find my clothes from the festival inside his laundry bin, Yes even fancy schmancy Alphas have dirty laundry. Grabbing my phone that was still on the bedside table, I see 6 missed calls and 3 messages from Anna. I feel a pang of hurt in my chest, was she ok? Deciding that there is no time to read messages now, I stuff my phone inside my pocket. Should I leave him a note?... What would I write anyway?... "sorry for running away after you took me against my will, have a nice life.?" Nah... let's just leave it.

Finally... there it is... my escape route!! Looking carefully at the floor to ceiling glass wall by the sofas, I see that the one glass panel serves as a door to the patio. The patio then leading to a hot tub overlooking the woods... its breathtaking but also the perfect route! Switching on the gps function on my phone I open the door... and step outside. I take a deep breath before I have to start running. You have to be strong now Cora, you can do this! I know which direction to head in and I know how to read landmarks, something I learnt to do while hiking. This will be like hiking, I assure myself, only 100 times faster and with a very real chance of being caught by a furious werewolf... a walk in the park. I square my shoulders and start to run. The trees whizz past as I pick up the pace. My chest is burning life I am inhaling fire and crushing my ribs all at once and my legs are growing tired and uncooperative... I fall down, tripping on a root for probably the tenth time. I know I can't keep this up, but I also know I need to put distance between myself and the packhouse asap. I see a sign of houses through the trees, I am almost back at Cold Spring as I hear a wolf howl in the distance. I push myself even further and try to run faster I am almost there, they can't catch me now.

I reach a tarr road at the town entrance, standing in the middle of it I stumble as I try to catch my breath. They won't approach me in their wolf form here, not in front of all these humans. And if ANYONE approaches me now, I WILL make a scene. After catching my breath I continue down the road, removing my cellphone from my pocket to call Anna.

"Cora! I was worried sick! Are you alright?" Anna was clearly stressed.

"Yes... yes I'm ok... it was a crazy night and its... a... long story..." I wish I could speak to her freely, without censoring our conversations. I needed a friend right now. And I... Needed... to hide!!

"Why don't we go visit your parents in New York? I received a fair wage from working last night... let's go... my yreat.. just me and you?" I suggest to her. Sorry Anna, this is more for me than for you, but atleast you can see your mom and dad again.

"uhm... ok... only if you are sure!" she is sounding excited at going on this trip, and I an excited with the hope of being safe.

"Will you grab some things for me too? I will meet you at the bus station in 30 minutes"

"will do bestie" she answers before hanging up. Ow, my leg really really hurts, as I struggle to bare weight on it. I look down to see blood running down my leg and my favorite jeans torn at the knee. I will have to find a place to sit down and take care of this.