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.

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

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

skin, then gently began to kiss my neck. A gasp escaped from my 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 yet he had me wrapped around his finger

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

hair. He tilted his head up and looked me in the eyes. His lips hovered above mine as

lust-filled haze and made me remember just who I

leaned into him, licking his upper lip. “I’ll never tell you,” I whispered.

my hair and wrapped it around my neck, his

how it’s going to be, huh? One way or the other, you will tell me what I

inside and slammed it shut. He entered the car and took a sharp breath as he started the engine and took off like a madman. I wouldn’t

lit homes and buildings. Cain began to slow the car down as we approached a large iron gate. 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

the car. “We are here.” He stated with an edgy tone.

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 motioned for me to get out. I still

heavily. “Get out of the car now, or I will drag you out, your choice.” His tone was serious

as much courage and bravery as possible, and stepped out of

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

and turned me to

the areas that you need to be familiar with when it is convenient.” He gripped my elbow

narrowed my eyes at him. “Crystal.”

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

so much fun breaking that defiant spirit of yours, my love,” Cain said as he

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 the

his palm on the small of my back, leading me further into the house. Just as he closed the

a guest.” His last words were almost like

Calyx; you knew I would be arriving shortly and

man, I’m bored.” He shrugged while looking at me and

my nose, and my brows scrunched together as I took a step back,

erupted from Cain. “Watch it, Calyx, I’m warning you.” His tone and

other; the tension in the room was a bit awkward. Finally, I cleared my throat in an attempt

and stared at me. I looked back and forth between the two of

“Calyx, this is Freja, my mate and your future Luna.

ear to ear. “It’s a 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 his hand. He then bent down and kissed the top of my hand. I immediately yanked my hand back from him,

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

hands up in surrender.

a step towards his brother, but a beautiful woman came out from around a corner

eyes widened with excitement. “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