Alpha's Imprinted

Chapter 15

Maddox's POV

"For God Sake! Mr. Bohen this is insane" Zelda says and I just look at Ian trying to find an answer.

He said his vampire friend is on his way and we just have to deal with her talks until then. I just watch Ian struggle to say something and at one point, he looks at me asking with his eyes to help him.

But I guess this is the time for me to chill. I am on the other end of the getting worried part. I lock my fingers and place them behind my head, using them as an additional pillow.

Ian glares at me but I just smirk and look at Zelda.

"These people are sick. They think Maddox is their king. I know what this is about" she says and for a moment I am caught off guard. What does she mean by that?

"You know what this is about?" Ian asks and Zelda nods again.

"There is this series Riverdale where they believe there is a king. They name him as Gargoyle King. They participate in stupid sacrifices on his name" Zelda says and I start smiling again.

She is a sucker for the fantasy genre and it shows. She is ready to believe in The Gargoyle King drama but not ready to believe that we are all werewolves here and she is a human.

"Gargoyle King? Is he real?" Ian asks but she shakes her head.

"Turns out it was the drugs that made them see things" Zelda says with a straight face and her eyes shimmering with confidence.

"So you are saying all these members are under the influence of drugs?" Ian asks Zelda.

"I think so. This is a place in deep deep woods. Who knows what else they must be consuming? Drugs are the only probability. They fantasize about their king and two days ago when we arrived here, they just saw Maddox and convinced themselves that Maddox is their king's reincarnation" Zelda says.

And I really want to tell her that she would excel in her career if she wants to become a fantasy novel writer.

"Yes. We should tell someone about this. We should get Maddox out of here" Zelda says and she looks at me. And then smiles at me assuring that she will get me out of here.

I want to wrap her in a blanket, roll like a burrito, tuck her under my bed and protect her forever.

There is a knock on the door and I see Daniel walk in again. He looks a little pissed and if I was in his place, I would be too. A vampire being called for werewolf business twice in the last few days is something irritable for both the races.

"Her" Ian says without a second of thought and Daniel just walks to Zelda.

He doesn't talk to her like he did with Ophelia. He looks super pissed and Zelda looks at me. She slowly walks to me and stands beside me.

"Do you know him?" Zelda asks with her eyes on Daniel but her presence by my side.

"Yes. He is a family friend" I say and she nods.

"Hi. I am Daniel" he says with zero interest.

"Hi" Zelda says and she looks more pissed than Daniel is.

She doesn't even shake his hand as a hello and I see Daniel grind his teeth as a sign of his impatience.

"Forget the last two days of your life. Maddox and you went on a date. Maddox got hit and you brought him to his home. His home is close to the woods and his neighbourhood is nice. With nice people. Ian Bohen will give you a ride home and you will go to sleep at home because you were tired because of the events of the last two days" Daniel says.

I see Zelda stand straight just like Ophelia did. Zelda looks around and her eyes fall at me. With this, I wonder if she can remember that we almost kissed or not.

I just watch her smile and wave at me before walking towards Ian.

"Thanks for agreeing to give me a ride, Mr. Bohen" she says and Ian nods with a relieved sigh.

"Maddox, make sure you take all the prescribed medications. I'd pray for your speedy recovery" Zelda smiles at me and I smile with a nod.

Before I know it, she is already walking out as if nothing happened. I mean, that is how the whole compelling thing works but I don't know why I am feeling bad and sad.

"Please do not call me for little things like these" Daniel almost screamed at me but I just nod at him and dismiss him.

I stare at nothing and I think about Zelda. I wonder if Ajax and I are starting to imprint on her. Because I know I am not someone who would make the first move to kiss someone. That too a girl I went out with only once. The same evening I got shot. Oh yes, I remember everything now.

I look around and reach for a glass of water. I already miss the way she pampers me. She fed me, stayed with me and made me smile, and almost kissed me back.

"Ajax?" I called for my wolf but since the issue is about wolfsbane, he is still resting. Somewhere deep in my subconscious mind.

The door opens again and I see Lucia this time. I don't know why but I expected her to bring me food again.

"Alpha, Edgar Lock is here. Want me to send him in?" She asks and my mind is blank once again.

"He is here? What day is today?" I ask her.

"Sunday" she says and I mentally groan again but ask Lucia to send him in.

I was really out for two days? No wonder everyone was almost crying by the time I woke up. I thought I was just napping and I don't feel any pain because of the painkillers.

The mindlink process is not active because my wolf is inactive. So I don't know if he is at the borders or if he is right outside this hospital room's door.

But I wait patiently. It feels so crazy to just know that Edgar is here. Because I couldn't make it to the meet, he himself paid me a visit. I am not sure if he is just like his father. Looks can be deceiving and Edgar already has a reputation for being tricky during any kind of dealings.

The door opens a few minutes later confirming that Lucia approved his entry before he crossed the borders.

Edgar Lock walks in like this is his territory too. I see a 6 feet tall figure with brown skin and black hair. His eyes are blue but not like the ocean blue. A lighter shade than that. And he is dressed in white shirt and navy blue pants.

"Good evening, Maddox Bohen," he says as he sits on the chair without me asking so.

"Good evening" I say and watch him grab an apple from the fruit basket, sitting on the table.

"How are you feeling?" Edgar asks and proceeds to eat the apple with his eyes looking around. He looks curious. About everything.

"I am good. How did you know?" I ask him.

"Come on! We Royals know each other's statuses. Unlike you, who has no idea that I took over" he shrugs but I just nod in acknowledgment of his statement. He is partially true.

"So if we are done with the formalities, I did some study about the werewolf race situation in the one week time. I see werewolf hunters are a problem" Edgar says and I nod.

He even takes a good look at the bullet wound at my abdomen and cringes a little. It must look nasty. Even I did not see it myself till now.

"Is that it or any other issue?" Edgar asks.

And I don't know if this is because of my Wolf's absence, or if Edgar is indeed a man who dominates every one in the room.. but I really have nothing to say.

"That will be it. So if we form an alliance, what do you need in return?" I ask him and he smirks, as he finishes eating the apple.

"Say, when I ask something you shouldn't deny it" he says and I don't say anything.

"And whatever I ask, I promise you that your race will not be in jeopardy" he says and leans a little closer,"you have my word"

I look at Lucia and she doesn't say anything. I know this can be tricky, but I also know everything has a loophole. Moreover even the wicked races believe in Edgar's word. So if he says my face will not be in jeopardy and we can still be allies, then so be it.

So I nod and extend my hand. He smiles wide and takes my hand for a shake. He nods at me and walks out without saying another word.

As soon as he is gone, both Lucia and I exhale out loud at the same time.

"Damn he is something else" Lucia whispers walking out and I cannot help but agree to that.

"Oh! I'm sorry" Lucia says and I look at her.

I see Zelda and I realise they both must have ran into each other since they opened the door at the same time.

"It's okay" Zelda smiles sweetly, when just minutes ago she was calling everyone here as drug addicts or Gargoyle King whatever.

"What are you doing here?" I ask her and she just walks in. I look at Ian and he is looking at us confused.

"Ian?" I ask him but Zelda stands before him.

"We were on the way to my home. I was thinking of you, Maddox. I don't actually remember the last two days except for you. I know you got hit and I know I was here. I don't know what we were doing. I know these people are nice and they treat you well. I know there is no one here to take care of you. I don't remember if I did but all the while I was going home a few minutes ago, I cannot help but think about you" she says and I forget to breathe.

"I know this is all too soon, but I feel like I have a connection" Zelda says again and she walks to me.

"Please tell me you feel it too" she whispers and I nod at her.

The next second, her lips are on mine and her fingers in my hair, pulling me closer to her.

What is happening?