Bound to Be Mated(3)

“Yeah, well, Wilson will probably keep her all night.”

Suddenly, Cade tensed and glanced behind her. Charlotte looked behind her but saw nothing.

“What’s going on, Cade?” Pete joined them.

“Get Micah now.”

Cade grabbed Charlotte and pushed her behind him. “Stay quiet.”

“What’s going on?” The bruising grip he had on her scared her.

“Just be quiet.”

A loud crash sounded around the room, and silence met the sound. Six hard-muscled men charged past where Charlotte had been sitting moments before.

The leader, a large man, stepped forward. He looked terrifying and ready for the kill.

Charlotte gasped and hid behind her newfound friend.

“Cade.”

“Brandon.” She heard him say.

“Seems you guys are throwing quite a party, and we’re not invited.” Brandon moved to the nearest table where three women sat. He upended the table, beer bottles and cards spewing everywhere when the table broke in two.

“No one from any other packs was invited. You need to leave, now.”

Charlotte gasped as the muscles in his back started to ripple, his shirt visibly moving when he flexed.

“But the thing is, friend, we’re not just any pack, but the Eagles. We’re your neighbours.” Brandon took hold of one of the women and thrust her toward the group of men. “We share everything with our friends, after all.”

“Let the girl go.”

“She’s not mated, and she’s human. Nothing important. Send her out to the other boys. I’m in the mood for some entertainment when I get back.” The men laughed, and Charlotte heard the fading screams.#p#分页标题#e#

“You’re making a big mistake, Brandon.”

“Where’s the big guy? I want to see Micah.”

“He’s coming.”

“Well, now. While we wait, why don’t we have a little chat? Oh look. Your little cavalry has arrived.”

Charlotte choked back a sob when Cade was joined by three more men. None of them was carrying a weapon.

“What do you want, Brandon?”

“Answers.”

“Answers to what?” The men let Cade do all the talking.

You’re going to have to leave slowly, Charlotte.

Charlotte gazed left and right, trying to see who was talking to her.

You don’t have the first clue what is about to go down, so I suggest you move through the crowds and leave.

Shocked and disturbed, Charlotte slowly began to walk away. The men at Cade’s side bunched together, covering her from them. Whatever was going on, she wanted no part in it.

“Where is the delightful Miss Kim Griffin?” She stopped and waited. The whole room buzzed with energy.

“Kimberley Griffin is one of ours. What do you want with her?”

“You see, Kimberley and I have an understanding, and I’ve given her part of the bargain, and now, I want the next part.”

“Kim struck a deal with you?”

“Yes, a rather pleasing one. In fact I believe you’re letting her sister leave as we speak.”

Charlotte froze.

All eyes turned to her, and she didn’t have the first clue what to do.

“She’s not a part of this. She’s an innocent.”

“Exactly, and that is part of the deal. Come here, little girl.”

Cade turned to glance at her.

Run.

She needed no further warning. She charged through the crowds. A fight broke out behind her, but she didn’t look back. She couldn’t. Following his orders to the letter, she got out of the front door and ran to the truck. Kim was notorious for leaving the keys in the ignition. All she needed to do was get there and get out before they noticed.

Her fingers curled around the handle, and she jerked the car door. A hand curved around her waist as another went over her mouth, pulling her away from the car.

Charlotte screamed, trying to fight off her attacker.

“I’ve got you, you little pretty.”

Charlotte screamed behind his hand and tried to bite him. The man behind her laughed and pulled her through the back entranceway of the bar. Cade stood off to the side while a man who looked more deadly took his place. Murder shone out of his eyes. Charlotte gazed at him and stopped her struggles. No matter what she did, her efforts would be wasted against everyone in the room. All their eyes had changed color, some glowing amber while others glowed red or black.

Terrified now, she knew in her heart she stood in a room with a load of male shape-shifters.

She didn’t know how she knew, only that she did.

“Micah, I’m so pleased you could finally join us.” Brandon remained seated.

“Not like you gave me a choice. You were taking our women.”