07

CHAPTERS 07

« Wh-what ? Why not ? What are you talking about ? Babe, I’m your mate ! You can’t do this ! » She screeched.

« Oh sweeheart. The thing is- I don’t want a mate. And even if I did, you aren’t it. So as your Alpha, I’m telling you to leave my suite. Now. » I said with a smirk. Yeah, I wasn’t sure that the whole mate thing was for me. I like my lifestyle, no strings attached, no commitment. I didn’t want to settle down. And if I had a mate, I sure as hell didn’t want her. She was cute and all, not to mention good in bed. But she was clingy and annoying as hell. She cried, her tears streaming angry, red trails down her face as she got dressed and left my room. As she left, my Beta and best friend, Will, stood in my doorway with his eyebrows raised.

I sat up in bed, and crossed my hands behind my head, a lazy smirk on my face.

« Well, good morning then. Welcome home, Alpha. » He said with a grin on his face. « Some of the men are in your office. They wanna talk to you about something. Said it’s important. »

« Tell ‘em I’ll be down in 10. » I replied, hopping out of bed.

« Will do, » he called over his shoulder as he left. I pulled a tight black t-shirt over my head and smoothed it over my abs. I pulled on a pair of blue jeans and did up the belt. I laced up my combat boots and walked down the hallway to my office. I walked in and all the guys there started cheering. I smiled and took a bow.

« Alrighty boys settle down, settle down. What’s up ? » I said with a chuckle.

« Well Alpha the prison is full of rogues, » My blood boiled at the word, « Some have been there since before you left for your trip. They’re starting to get comfortable and we’re losing room. »

« Well, we’ll take care of that this morning, first thing. » I said, smiling darkly.

« I’ll show you to them now. » One guard, Logan, said. We all got up and filed out of the office. Starting down the stairs, all the guys started cheering and chanting again. I laughed and shook my head. They didn’t stop until we reached the prisonn and had started walking past all the cells. The rogues were silent, but being in the presence of these vile creatures made me hate them even more. I took deep breaths trying to calm my flaring temper. I only then became aware of a strange smell as i took the deep breaths. It smelled like lavender, honey, and vanilla all tied into one. It was a strange combination, but yet it was mouthwatering and intoxicating. This confused me, but I pushed it to the back of my mind and refocused my attention to what Logan was saying.

« There’s a new rogue, Alpha. Came in just after you left. A pretty little thing too. We’ve all had our fair share of fun with her, if you know what I mean. Who knows maybe you could enjoy her yourself. Here she is, » he said gesturing to a small cell. Inside a small girl was chained to the wall, her head down, and trembling. I took one look at her and I knew she was different. I took a deep breath and tried to reign in my emotions. My wolf, Leo, was going crazy and kept trying to surface but I had no idea why. I watched her steadily and noticed that delicious scent again. It seemed to be coming from the girl ! She was petite and fragile looking, with her light brown hair in a tangled ponytail. She was slim, but she was simply skin and bones, clearly she hadn’t been fed much. Bruises and cuts crisscrossed her exposed skin and I was flooded with anger.

« MINE, » I yelled, stunning everyone in the room, including myself. It dawned on me that this little girl in front of me was my mate. My soulmate. Destined just for me. Fury coarsed through my veins as I realized just how abused she had been. I tried to collect myself and managed to grind out, « What. The. Hell. Happened. To. Her. »

Beck’s POV :

Rage thundered through me as not one of my « men » responded to me. I began to recall what Logan had said about all of them « having their fair share of fun with her ». I wanted to kill each and everyone of them. I swear to God if they took advantage of my mate, if they forced themselves on her they would not see the light of day. As I brooded about this, it built up and I snapped.

A guard asked me what I meant. How dare he ?! How dare he question me ?! I have a right to inquire about my mate’s treatment ! « I MEAN WHY THE HELL IS MY MATE CHAINED TO A WALL, SHAKING, HALF-NAKED AND COVERED IN CUTS AND BRUISES ! » I roared, and heard a faint whimper from my mate. I winced but continued.