Infected Blood

Chapter Four

"What?" I questioned, taken aback by his words but nothing I did stopped him. He had my arm and pulled me along, going to a place I didn't know.

How did he have Joey? I was just talking to him, he couldn't have been here at that time because he would've told me... wouldn't he? It hurts to question my brother in a situation like this but I can't ever be sure of anything anymore.

As for an answer, I was never given one. Sooner than later we arrived in this weird unground prison place, it was creepy and there were almost no souls in here, the only sound were our feet making our way to a figure laying on the floor with shackles to his feet. They were breathing hard and heavy, wincing with every intake of air and my heart clenched in my chest.

"Joey..." I almost broke down on the spot, turning to the Alpha and my rage grew at the sight of him. His stupid handsome face! His stupid personality! His stupid everything! He's ruining my life!

I hit his chest as hard as I could, my anger wouldn't let that be done and I hit him again... then again. I continuously hit him, tears pouring down my face in frustration.

"You asshole!" I cried, "you had no right to hurt my brother! Leave him out of this!"

He didn't budge, taking my hits like they meant nothing which only fueled my anger more. After a few, he caught both of my wrists and gave me an emotionless expression- as always.

"You two trespassed, I have the right to do whatever I please to either of you. Seeing how I'd never lay a harming finger on you, he was the other option. You can't expect me to be reckless and let you two roam around my land, right? I don't even know what you are, what makes you think that I'll just ignore your presence? I'm an Alpha, love, watching who enters my land protects me and my pack," he said, gently putting my hands down and I frowned deeply.

"Please don't hurt him anymore," I asked, my voice was quiet and light. I was on the verge of screaming and my voice exposed it, "please."

He stared at me, his expression never changed yet I could tell he was debating against himself and my request. The only noise heard were my brothers harsh breaths and the rattling of the chains, I gave him my puppy dog eyes and we never broke gazes.

To add to it, I put my head on his chest and moved closer to him. My hand grabbed his hand and I listened to his heartbeat fasten which kind of shocked me... this man actually had a heart?

"I can't do that," he finally said, moving away from me and I went to pull him back but someone grabbed my arm. Jumping, I looked and saw Marco holding me- waiting for further instructions.

He called Marco? What the hell!

"She doesn't need to see this," he said, looking directly at me, "take her outside and wait for me there. It shouldn't be long- maybe about five minutes tops."

My heart dropped, "no," I felt my panic rise, Marco began pulling me and I struggled against him, "no! Stop!"

"There's no stopping this, just make it easier on yourself," Marco said under his breath, not making any eye contact and we got closer to the door with each step.

"Actually, there is..." I said, whipping my body around and using my other hand to grab his face. We stared back and forth but I didn't give him time to realize what was about to happen.

So I kissed him.

Physically feeling his hand tighten around my bicep, it was like slow motion from there. I wasn't thinking clearly because my kiss is lethal to other species... however it seems he is immune because he should've dropped instantly. I wasn't sure how or why he was immune to me but it has its perks... like a distraction to keep the Alpha from hurting Joey! Although, Marco is a dead man- not from me but the Alpha.

Then my lips grew cold, I almost shivered, instead I watched the scene play out. He ripped Marco clean off me, slamming his body into the wall and I swear I heard cracks. He held his beta by the neck, snarling and growling. His triceps tightened as well as his back and I started to get turned on but I shook it off.

While they were distracted, I ran to Joey but before I could reach him my hair was yanked and I came to a sudden halt. I let out a cry and turned around, Tiago had me by the hair and I knew by the look on his face that I definitely crossed the line.

Without stopping, I was dragged quickly outside and the whole way I watched Joey panic with worry. Even Marco- who's holding his throat- was staring at me with a look of angry disappointment.

That's when I was flooded with regret.

What is he going to do to me?

He snarled then I was practically thrown on the cold, damp, grass. The moonlight lighting up our figures and it only scared me more, I was trembling beneath him as he towered over my cowering figure.

"What the f**k was that? You kissed my beta! You are mine! Only mine!" He demanded, his voice sent shivers down my spine and tears filled my eyes. My feelings of fear were so strong- it was almost unbearable. Why am I feeling so overwhelmed about this? He won't hurt me!

"I-" my words froze in my throat, my body just wasn't allowing me to say anything. His words seemed to cut out my vocal cords and I almost choked.

"You may be my mate, but don't think for one f*****g second that you can get away with this behavior, Katerina, I will not tolerate my mate touching other males- especially inappropriately. Hitting me was the first straw, but kissing my beta was just unacceptable!" He barked, "you have to learn some f*****g respect! We belong together, you know this!"

I regained slight confidence and stood up, my eyes were burning from the tears I was holding back. The audacity he has trying to control me! I am not his toy! I am a person with rights! Sort of...

"Respect? I don't owe you s**t! You're an asshole! I will never be yours, ugh! I swear your beta probably tastes better than you anyway! Must be the reason why you're such an asshole! I wish I was mated to him," I blurted, the sadness and anger washing throughout my body and I forced a shift down. My scales were itching to come through and I couldn't let that happen.

I received silence, his expression fell blank and I swallowed the lump that formed in my throat out of nervousness. My harsh feelings drained away completely after realization kicked in.

"What?" He asked, his jaw tightening but my silence wasn't a surprise. I tried to sprint off but I tumbled over myself and he was in front of me within seconds, causing me to ram into his chest.

I gulped, looking up at him and he gripped my jaw in his rough hands- tingles running all throughout my face and down my neck. He forced me to look at him, he wasn't happy.

"Don't you dare talk about my beta like that," he threatened lowly, I felt my body heat up in excitement and I uncontrollably put my hands on his firm chest. It was hard not to go crazy over this man...

"If I ever, and I mean ever, see or hear about you even looking at Marco. You won't like the outcome," he whispered in my ear, the side of his face so close to mine. His slight facial hair tickled my face and I held my breath, my body was getting more and more turned on by this man and he moved his head back to look at me, "I don't know what game you're playing, but I have no patience for childish games. You can't avoid me forever, you'll want me eventually. You'll come crawling. I don't care how long it takes, you're my beautiful mate."

"I'm not yours, I have more willpower than you believe. I'm not a stupid human who acts purely out of want," I glared and he gave me a flat look.

"I'll figure you out, Katerina," his lips twitched up into a very faint smirk and his hand slid over my cheek, pushing my hair back and twirling his finger around one of my green strands, "you can't hide forever... why don't you make it easier on yourself and just tell me? I promise you, if I have to find out myself you won't like it."

My mouth remained shut, no words came out of my mouth as I watched my green hair twirl around his tan finger. The green was getting worse and I was getting anxious.

It was so difficult to keep my hands off of his jaw dropping body that I didn't notice my hands started to shift, I panicked and ripped away from him. He didn't seem to notice my shift. He didn't even care I pulled away which hurt, I'm not sure why but it made me upset.

I crave his touch and I can't stand it! I don't want him!

"I mean it when I say I'll never hurt you, but kissing..." he couldn't even say it, the growl emitting from his chest stopped the words from coming out. His body went rigid and he clenched his jaw, "there will be consequences."

His hand gripped my forearm and without second thought he yanked me along with him, he was so loving just moments before and now he's treating me like a prisoner!

He took me into the house and we arrived at his room, walking in and shutting the door behind him loudly.

"I'm going to ask you nicely, one more time. What are you? I'm done repeating myself, love. I'm getting angry, but listen to me when I say I won't hurt you, ever," he said, trying to remain calm but slightly failing. He was clearly agitated and I wasn't too trusting of his words. I can't trust a werewolf, especially him.

"You won't get s**t out of me," I said, he growled and without saying anything more he left the room. As I stood alone, I wanted to break down and cry at the situation I'm in.

I'm slowly dying! The longer I wait to have s*x, the closer I get to dying...

Why can't I just show you, Alpha? Why do you have to be a killer? If only you didn't kill my entire species...

"I'm a serpent," I whispered, rehearsing as if I was going to tell him but I knew I never would, "I'm a snake... no, that sounds stupid."

"You're what?" A voice boomed, I jumped out of my skin and whipped my head around. It was Pj, looking horrified as we stood frozen like it was a contest to see who could play the best statue.

Then he ran.

My heart plummeted into my stomach, I chased after him slipping through people and objects they carried- gaining on him quickly. He reached for the door handle of what appeared to be Tiago's office and I jumped. Taking him down as his hand grabbed the handle and covered his mouth with my hands.

He was terrified, but he must've scared himself silly because he fainted underneath me.

I can't believe I was stupid enough to say that aloud!

What am I supposed to do now?