The Alpha's Mate Who Cried Wolf novel Chapter 38

"Astrid?" Amelia says, concerned.

"I'm terrified. I'm meeting my wolf tonight. What if Ryker doesn't save us in time? What if James marks me?" I worry.

"Let's see if I can mind-link Alpha Ryker. James and John injected wolfsbane into me. But unfortunately, it weakened me and hindered our connection," Seth says. We watch on as he concentrates, his eyes clouding over.

"Is it working?" I ask. Seth nods.

"I've gotten through to Alpha Ryker!"He says. I run to my cell door, hold the bars, and partially squeeze my head through them.

"Seth, tell him I'm sorry. Tell Ryker I am so sorry. I should not have left. I didn't want to leave!"I yell desperately.

"Ryker says he knows. Vanessa confessed everything. Did you know Alice poisoned him so Vanessa could mark him?" Seth says. I gasp.

"Please tell me she didn't?" I panic.

"No, Kane and Leon were there just in time. They're both in the cells now." I relax with relief.

"He knows we're here. He will be here tonight with the warriors to free us," he says.

"Please tell him I miss him and want to be with him."

Seth nods.

"Um, he says he can't wait to hold you in his arms and taste your sweet lips," Seth blushes. I giggle and blush in response.

"So, I guess we just have to wait it out until tonight," I say. Seth nods. I can't help but smile and hug myself. I jump up and down and do a twirl.

"I'm going to see Ryker tonight!"I say with excitement. Seth and Amelia smile at seeing me so happy and excited.

My joy is short-lived when John and James come marching down the stairs, smirking. John unlocks Amelia's door and drags her out.

"No, John. Please! Where are you taking me?" Amelia cries.

"Let her go!"I shout.

Amelia kicks and punches John.

"Stop fighting me! Alpha Zenith is ready for you. The longer you make him wait, the more lashes you'll receive!"He snaps.

"Don't you dare touch her!"I yell.

"Tonight, I won't be so lenient, Astrid. I suggest you get used to the idea of being my mate!"He yells as he walks upstairs.

"Astrid, are you okay?" Seth asks.

"I want to get out of here. I want to be with Ryker."

"I know Luna, I know. I would do anything to have Mia in my arms right now, too," he says with a sad smile. John returns downstairs in a bad mood with a food tray. His face has deep scratches.

"Where's Amelia?" I yell. He drops the food tray on the ground, not caring that half of the food rolls off into the dirt.

"The little cow went psycho, scratching the shit out of my face and ran off, but we have pack warriors everywhere if Ryker shows up. So, it's only a matter of time till she's caught and brought back here."

"We will see you tonight for your first shift," he says with a smile.

"Who are we?" I ask.

"Alpha Zenith, myself and your mate James," he says. I glare at him. "It's getting dark. I will see you soon," he says, slinking off.

Seth and I look at each other in a comforting silence before the door creaks open and light shines in. Amelia is screaming. John drags her down the stairs and throws her into the cell next to mine.