Alpha Maximus The Last Lycan novel Chapter 21

Nathan lays in his human form on the ground. He's hurt bad. I lean over him and place my hands over his chest. I close my eyes and focus, but the odd pack member keeps trying to grab my ankle or arm to pull me away. Alpha Maximus has managed to take out half the pack, but the rest of the werewolves continue to attack him.

Alpha Liam is approaching. He removes his shirt and shifts before racing toward Alpha Maximus. I place my hands on Nathan's wounds taking in a deep breath as my hair starts to rise and my eyes become a glimmering silver.

Alpha Liam stops dead in his tracks along with his pack members. Alpha Maximus is breathing heavily, races toward me, and stands in a protective stance. Everyone is silent as they watch me curiously. Nathan opens his eyes as his wounds are almost healed. The pack members step in awe and disbelief.

Nathan sits up and wraps his arms around me, pulling me in for a playful hug. "Thank you," he whispers.

Alpha Maximus growls at Nathan, disapproving of his affectionate hug towards me.

"Witch!" Alpha Liam yells. I look up to see Alpha Liam pointing at me. Alpha Maximus sneers and growls at Alpha Liam.

I hide behind Nathan in his wolf form. He snaps and snarls at Alpha Liam.

"You are both freaks! Abominations! Get off my territory before I get other packs to come and kill you both!" Alpha Liam shouts. I don't know why they would call me a witch.

Alpha Maximus lifts me in his arms protectively and roars in anger, still in his Lycan form. I wrap my arms around his neck and cry. It was my first time going to another packhouse, and I'm still unwanted and being called names.

Alpha Maximus backs away cautiously, ensuring no one will attack as we try and leave. He shifts back into his human form and tries to put me in the car, but I hold him tighter. I'm too scared to let go.

He squeezes me close and nuzzles my neck to comfort me. My body instantly explodes with sparks.

"It's Okay, Hope. We are safe now.' he says, stroking my back.

He sits in the car, letting my arms wrap around the back of his neck. I nuzzle my face into his chest.

"Where do we go from here?" Nathan asks.

Alpha Maximus sighs, "If Silent Howl pack is reacting like this, then we need to expect all the other packs will treat us the same.'

Nathan nods. "We can stay in hotels in the human towns along the way. Worst case scenario is for us to shift into our wolves and sleep outside.'

Alpha Maximus brushes a strand of my hair from my face. "Speaking of wolves. Hope, you didn't shift when you tried to escape from the men. Surely you knew they would capture you in human form?"

Nathan and Alpha Maximus briefly glance at each other in shock.

Alpha Maximus playfully taps me on the nose. "Well, you let Storm know when you hear from her next that we love her so much and cannot wait to meet her. Chaos will also literally kill anyone that looks at her funny.' He says, cupping my cheek.

"Thank you.' I reply, hugging him.

"Hope, I know you have been through a lot, but there is still so much I don't know about you. I have a question I was wondering if you could answer for me if you could?" he says.

"Back in the cell, why did Alpha Tate say that you were his mate and Alpha Liam also stated you are Alpha Tate's mate when you are my mate?" he asks.

"When I turned eighteen, I could smell him...my mate. I followed the scent, leading me to Alpha Tate's room. When we made eye contact, we knew straight away we were mates. He was furious and rejected me.

It wasn't until he was badly injured I healed him. He wasn't aware of my ability until then, and neither was I. That's when he wanted me back as his mate, not because he wanted me for me but because he wanted to use me and control my ability.

I rejected him, and I tried to escape but failed. He planned from the start to kill you. He wanted me to heal him and the others until you were dead. I refused, so he kept me in the cell for weeks, then you arrived and well, you know the rest from there.' I tell him.