The Alphas prize

Cain was leaning against the car with his arms folded across his chest, impatiently waiting for me, and he appeared to be irritated. I smiled and laughed internally.

He glared at me while raising a brow. “Are you finished? I would like to get going sometime soon instead of next year.” He growled.

I rolled my eyes and began walking towards him; I had the sudden urge just to run as fast and as far as I possibly could. However, that stupid annoying ass voice in my head kept telling me that if I did, it would be the most foolish mistake of my life.

As I approached the car, to my surprise, Cain opened the car door for me, raising his arm and motioning for me to enter the vehicle. As I stepped into the car, Cain took my bag and closed the door after taking my seat.

He got into the car a moment later, started the engine and drove off. I sat there in my seat, feeling defeated and a little bit broken. I stared at my home that was fading within the distance, where my loved ones were, wishing I could just run back in there and be with them. My wolf began to pace and whine in my head, making everything worse.

The drive was unbearable and agonizing; we both remained silent, not uttering a single word to each other or even sparing a glance. I just continued to sit there, with my head leaning against the window, watching everything zoom past me. Finally, not able to take this silent torture anymore, I straightened myself up in my seat and turned towards him.

I sucked in a deep breath. “How much longer till we are there?”

He just sat there, not saying a single word, staring at the road with hyperfocus; both hands were gripping the steering wheel so tightly, his knuckles were turning white.

I leaned forward a bit. “Hey, did you hear me? I asked how much longer until we are there?” I was becoming irritated now.

All of a sudden, the car came to an abrupt stop. I lurched forward and then back in my seat, so hard that I would be surprised if I didn’t have fucking whiplash.

Cain didn’t move or look away from the road; his jaw was clenched tight enough to break teeth, his nostrils flared, and those green pools were nearly pitch black now.

“What the fuck was that all about?” I hollered.

He slowly turned his head towards me, locking his eyes with mine in a deadly glare; his hands tightened around the steering wheel even more.

He narrowed his gaze. “For one, what did I tell you about that attitude of yours? Also, who’s scent is that on you?” He questioned me through gritted teeth.

He must be able to smell Erik on me, but how did he not scent him earlier, or if he did, why didn’t he say something sooner.

I placed my hand on my chest. “Oh, so sorry, your highness, where are my manners. If I may so question Alpha, when will we be arriving at our destination, sir?” I said in a sarcastic tone while batting my eyelashes and plastering a broad cheeky smile across my face.

His expression was less than pleased as the corner of his lip curled up, and a dangerously low snarl sounded from him.

Cain closed the distance between us. “You’re pushing it; you know that? And I won’t ask you again whose scent that is on you?” He said in a calm and ominous tone.

“Oh, I know, I love to push buttons, it’s a specialty of mine, and that’s none of your fucking business,” I said, grinning at him, fuck him and fuck that; he can kiss my ass. Cain wants to take me from my home, family, and pack; well, I’m not going to make things easy for him.

Without another word, he bolted from the car and came to my side so fast, I didn’t have time to lock the door before he wrenched it open, yanked me out of the car by my arm and slammed the door shut.

Cain then slammed me against the car, pressing his body against mine. There was almost no distance between us as his eyes burrowed into mine. Finally, he placed one hand on the car and gripped my chin with the other, with just enough force to let me know that he was livid.

there would be consequences?” His voice was deep and gruff, but I just stood there

head down, brushing his lips against my cheek, causing me to stiffen and my thighs to squeeze together. His lips hovered, barely touching my skin, as he closed what little bit of distance was left between us.

lips as my heart started beating erratically, my chest heaved, and my legs squeezed together even tighter as he continued his onslaught of gentle kisses down my neck to collarbone. This man was a monster who had just ripped me from everything and everyone that I loved, and

my love; I can tell just how excited you are,

began to gently caress my cheek before entwining his hand within my hair. He tilted his head up and looked me in the eyes. His lips hovered above mine as he said in a seductive tone, “Are you going to tell me

the mood! But that statement brought me out of my lust-filled haze and made me remember just who I was dealing with at this

licking his upper lip.

hair and wrapped it around my neck, his eyes pitch black

be, huh? One way or the other, you will tell me what

started the engine and took off like a madman. I wouldn’t let it show, but

A burly-looking man came out of a shack and opened the gate for us to proceed through. He continued to drive down a narrow gravel road; large, thick trees surrounded the road. Before I knew it, we arrived at his house; I looked away from the window and down at my lap;

car. “We are here.” He stated with an

just continued to stare at my lap. I honestly didn’t want to get out of the car in fear of what was to come, of what my future held. Finally, Cain got out of the car and approached my side; he opened the door and

“Get out of the car now, or I will drag you

eyes and mustered up as much courage and bravery as possible,

before me was now my home and my prison. The place was tremendous from the outside but also beautiful, lights adorned the pathway, and small shrubs were lined up perfectly along the front entrance. In addition, there was a sizeable wooden porch wrapped around the front of the house. The front door was enormous, standing tall and broad, with beautiful accents carved into the wood. The home itself was painted a midnight sky blue,

turned me to

expression. “Once we are inside, I will introduce you to those that you need to know. Anyone that I do not introduce you to, you are not to speak to at all. After that, you will be given a tour of the areas that you need to be familiar with when it is convenient.” He gripped my elbow a little tighter before continuing. “And I will not repeat myself on this one; you are to watch that

my eyes at

of my head. I pulled away from him and stared daggers

that defiant spirit of yours, my love,” Cain said as he opened one

the outside. A large carriage wheel was hanging from the ceiling, decorated in sparkling lights. A wooden, spiral staircase that led to the second floor took up a significant portion of

back, leading me further into the house. Just as he closed the

“Brother, you’ve returned……and with a guest.” His last

arriving shortly and that she would be

help myself, man, I’m bored.” He shrugged while

my brows scrunched together as I took a step back, only to bump into Cain’s

warning you.” His tone

the tension in the room was a bit awkward. Finally, I cleared my throat in

looked back and forth between the two of them; Cain just glared at

and cleared his throat. “Calyx, this

pleasure to meet you, Freja.” He extended his hand out for me to shake. I took his hand in mine, gripping it firmly in mine and lightly shook

between us. “THAT’S ENOUGH!” He bellowed out.

in surrender. “Just trying

a beautiful woman came out from

“Cain, your ho…….” She stopped mid-sentence, and her excitement disappeared as she saw me standing there. She glared at me and then turned her attention to Cain.