The Alphas prize

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.

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 while the other hand entwined in my hair, gripping it tightly before he pressed my

please let me go,” I said in a soft and pleading tone, hoping that he would realize

not Cain’s or anyone else’s, and you will come with me willingly, or I will knock your ass out and drag you

deep breath. “I am not your’s Erik, and I am not Cain’s either; I am his mate, not his property. I will not be going back with you, as I don’t belong there anymore. I belong with the Dead pack now and with Cain, the one that I love.” He deserved to know the truth, and although

hold on my hair and hands tightened immensely. “Fine, but if I cannot have you,

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

at me, 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 swatted his hands away before punching him in the jaw. I prayed to the moon goddess for her assistance, as

pondered where Cain was. Wondering if he was hurt, if he was even alive, and I could only hope that he was alright and would reach me before Erik either killed me or took me away

I tried to yell for Cain, but Erik slapped a hand

down on his hand, 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 the air and backhanding me across the

finally seeing your true colours, huh, Erik?” I said in a dark, soft tone. My wolf was close to the surface

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 there, looking all broody. Cain’s breathing was erratic, and his muscles were tense as the sweat glistened on his sculpted chest. Finally, he looked down at me, and the tension eased slightly. I gave him a soft smile, and my eyes began to burn as I resisted

down my body, inspecting every inch. Finally, our eyes locked, and we both smiled, happy

deep into his eyes and swallowed roughly. “It’s nice to see you again,” I

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.