Alpha Bait(27)

Victoria walked upstairs, brushed her hair while trying to stop crying out from the pain. Once she had the length back under control, she grabbed a pair of sneakers and headed downstairs. Mandy was standing at the front door with a large man with no hair.

“This is Arnold.”

Nodding at him, Victoria smiled. He offered a hand, which she shook. Before she could ask anything else he headed outside.

“He’s talkative, isn’t he?” Mandy asked.

“What’s wrong with him?”

“Nothing. He just doesn’t like to talk.” Mandy walked out of the door. “Are you coming?”

Victoria followed them out. She wasn’t looking at the scenery. Her thoughts were consumed by Scorch, his touch, and what he was doing.

“You’re still worried?” Mandy asked.

“I can’t help it. I know how dangerous Chain is. He won’t give up until he gets what he wants.”

“Scorch won’t let anything happen to you.” Mandy squeezed her arm.

“I’m not worried about me. I’m more worried about another alpha. If Chain can’t have Scorch, he’ll find someone else to take his place.” Victoria was so scared of what it all meant.

“The alphas know what to do. Some of them are so old. They all have books they consult that talk about an alpha before them. Scorch keeps diaries in his office about his time. His father before him and so on all kept them. I promise you, the alphas will know what to do.” Mandy looked out of the window. “I want you to know that I’m thankful you came forward and didn’t go through with it.”

“What do you mean?”

“David and Scorch were the best of friends growing up. They’ve been through it all. Scorch was best man at my and David’s wedding. He was there at our mating.” Mandy stopped, rubbing her hands down her thighs. “If something happened to Scorch, David will follow him. There is no way my man would allow Scorch to walk to his death. Thank you for telling the truth. I couldn’t live without my David.”

“Scorch is the nicest man I know. I’m not the kind of person who can do that.” Tears filled her eyes, remembering the pain. “When Chain was hurting me, I knew I’d rather die than be forced to do something I didn’t want to do.”

“Do you love him?” Arnold asked.

Jerking to the front, she saw the man glaring at her.

“Yes, I love him.” The words were out before she got chance to stop them. “I love Scorch.” She smiled as the words didn’t make her feel alarmed but happy, really happy. They arrived at the store thirty minutes later. Arnold hadn’t spoken a word after his question. Climbing out, she followed Mandy around the supermarket. As they were nearing the meat section, she spotted the toilet. “I’m just going to go and freshen up.”

“Okay, what’s your favorite, lamb or beef?” Mandy asked.

“Whatever everyone else likes.” She opened the door to the toilet, walking to the sink. Staring at her reflection she wondered if she could see any real sign of her lost virginity. Her neck was covered in marks from his lips. She shivered remembering what it felt like to have his lips on her body.

You’re in love with him.

“Who would have thought?” She looked at the water in the sink with her hands inside. “Everything is going to be all right.”

The light overhead flickered. Looking up she frowned before returning her attention to her reflection. Behind her stood Chain with his arms folded, glaring at her. He didn’t move but looked her up and down. She couldn’t believe she was looking at him. Her heart raced as he tugged out the silver chain he kept around his belt.

She made a mad dash for the door, but he caught her. The chain touched her skin, and he did not.

“What the fuck are you doing here? Where is the fucking alpha I asked you to bring me?” He snarled the words close to her face. Victoria wished he would just touch her and get it over with. Once he touched her, the forced change would occur. As she clawed at the chain around her neck, he tugged, spinning her back to face him.

Victoria couldn’t speak. He leaned in close inhaling her scent. “You’ve fucked him then.” His nostrils flared with his anger.

Tears were bright in her eyes as she looked at him.

Mandy, someone, help me.

No one was coming to her rescue. She was all alone with a mad alpha. Victoria wasn’t an idiot. There was no way she was stronger than he was.

Whimpering, she looked in his eyes seeing the real evil lurking there. While she’d been with Scorch Victoria had forgotten about the evil in the other man.

“Scorch’s cock is good enough for your tight cunt but I’m not?” he asked, growling at her.