The Alphas prize

Chapter 27: It was always him

I stood there, hovering over Adela’s lifeless body and gazed into her soulless eyes, wishing I could have done more to save her from the pain she felt. I crouched down beside her body and closed her eyes shut before kissing her cheek, then I whispered. “I will always love you, Adela, and I forgive you.” I wiped away the wayward tear that streamed down my face and stood back up.

Glancing around at my surroundings, I could no longer see Gunnar or Cain or anyone else for that matter. I started to walk North, hoping I would find someone, and I did, but it was the last person I expected to see here. I came to a dead stop, blinking rapidly and thinking that I was imagining things as I stared into those familiar eyes. “Erik?” I said aloud. He rushed over to me and engulfed me in a longing hug. “I have missed you so much, Freja,” Erik whispered sweetly, and I had missed him too. I reared back, “What are you doing here?” I asked him, baffled by his presence.

Erik released me but held my hands in his. “I am here to save you, Freja, to free you. Adela told me that she had a plan to free you from Cain, and I asked to join her, but I swear I didn’t know that she meant to harm you.” He said with pleading eyes. Erik’s hand came up and caressed my face, but when he touched me, my wolf growled, and a sense of wrong swirled within my belly. I pulled back from him and took a step back, putting some distance between us.

I was unsure of what to believe, and he didn’t seem himself. I gave Erik a commiserating stare. “I don’t need to be saved, Erik. Cain is my mate, and I am happy.” I said truthfully. At first, I hated Cain and resented him for bringing me here, but as time passed by, I’ve grown to love this pack, as well as Cain.

Erik’s expression was one of shock. “You don’t mean that, do you?” He asked me, bewilderment in his tone.

I gave him a sympathetic look, knowing this would be difficult for him to hear and understand. “Yes, Erik, I do. I love Cain, and this is my home now; I am not going with you.” I said sternly, telling him the reality of how I felt.

His eyes darted around, and his hands balled into fists at his side as his breathing quickened. Erik’s fury showed on his facial features, and I took a step back, feeling uneasy suddenly. His nostrils flared, and Erik’s jaw was rigid now. “No! You do not love him; you love me, Freja. Cain is a fucking monster, and you are coming home with me, back where you belong!” He bellowed out, then reached for my wrist and gripped it tightly, attempting to drag me along with him, but I didn’t move an inch. Instead, I dug my feet into the dirt to keep me grounded as he tugged on my arm, and I jerked back, trying to free myself, refusing to go with him.

Erik whipped his head around to glare at me. “Stop being a child, and let’s go!” He growled out, but I wouldn’t move.

He tugged me towards him again, but this time with more force, causing me to fall forward and into his arms. Erik threw me over his shoulder with ease. “If you won’t come with me willingly, then I will just have to carry your ass.” Erik started to walk, holding onto my legs firmly, but my arms were free, and I began to pound on his back. “Put me down and let me fucking go, Erik!” I spat out, anger lacing my tone.

back and hit him in the head with my elbow as hard as I could. He stumbled before dropping me to the ground, and I landed on my back with a thud. I could hear him groaning, and as I picked myself up, I noticed he was wobbling, holding his head in his hands. I didn’t want to waste a moment, as this was my chance to get away from him, but when I stood to my feet and started to run, Erik grabbed me by my shoulders from behind, then slammed me face-first into a tree. My head bounced off the tree harshly, and my vision blurred. Erik took my hands and held them behind my back

blood dripping down my face now. “Erik, please let me go,” I said in a soft and pleading tone, hoping that

else’s, and you will come with me willingly, or I will knock your ass out and drag you back home.” Erik whispered in a dark tone,

property. I will not be going back with you, as I don’t belong there anymore. I belong with the Dead

as his hold on my hair and hands tightened immensely. “Fine, but

the ground and landed on his ass, holding his bloody nose. I pushed myself off the tree and attempted to run, but Erik grabbed my leg, causing me to trip and land face-first on a rock. The impact knocked me out for a few seconds, and when I came too, I was on

probably hoping that would scare me and I would cooperate with him. However, his actions didn’t frighten me, and I continued to fight him. Erik reached for my wrists, trying to grab ahold of them, and I

only hope

yell for Cain, but Erik slapped

causing blood to trickle into my mouth. Erik ripped his hand away from my lips and stared at the teeth marks before lifting his hand into

I said in a dark, soft tone. My wolf was close to the surface now and trying to force the shift, yearning to eliminate the

and balled his hand into a fist, aiming for my face. I closed my eyes and tilted my face to the side to shield myself, but nothing happened and then suddenly, Erik was lifted off of me. I opened my eyes and watched as he went flying through the air, landing almost ten feet away from me. I peered up and was relieved to see my monster of a mate standing

and we both smiled, happy to see each other alive. His hand came down and caressed my face, lightly grazing his thumb

eyes and swallowed roughly. “It’s nice to see you again,” I said jokingly

his head at my words. “Come on, get your ass up; we need to leave.” He said, standing to his feet before extending his hand out for me to take. I gripped onto his hand, and he carefully helped me up, holding me tightly in his arms as I stood on my feet. Cain’s arms wrapped around me, blanketing me in his warmth and making me feel at ease. Then, he loosened his hold and leaned back, staring into my eyes.

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