Alpha’s Betted Bride (Gabriella)

Chapter 74

CHAPTER 74 One night I snuck out of the house to go in search of a flower that people at school had talked about. It supposedly had magical powers- said to make you strong and bold. I grabbed my flashlight and a backpack with snacks I had packed earlier, just in case I’d be out on my adventure all night. For a kid who couldn’t wait til he got his wolf, magical strength and bravery sounded pretty good. I followed the trail in the woods which led past the blossoming hills and the trench. My feet were subdued in mud and rainwater and I remember having the time of my life. For a kid to be out on his own, searching for a hidden flower that could grant you such a strength that you couldn’t even dream of when you were six. Seeing its crimson red petals and thorns, gehtly tucked close to the trunk of a big tr and almost igniting under the moonlight. Just when my fingers were about to reach for it I heard her voice. “Out on an adventure are we? The witch told me about the dangers of messing with unknown magic. And that nature should never be disturbed. She told me how some things are beautiful because they aren’t ours to take or to keep. Gabby’s speech from the fair that she gave to the boy who couldn’t reach the star; reminded me of what the witch had said. She had planted the flower there when she first arrived at the pack and nobody had been able to pick it up. She sat with me for hours. Her fingers wrapped around my small hand and she explained with soft eyes how dangerous it could’ve been. Not long after that, my mom came running into the woods in her wolf form with a heinous growl. The witch placed me on my mother’s back and waved me off and I got the scolding of a lifetime once we got home. The witch was a friend she was a role model to the young ones who dared speak to her. Yes, she had grown more grumpy lately but if ever you needed her, she was there. “She’s family.” I said to Edmund. Hours passed and everyone was still outside on the field learning new techniques and better

understanding what we were up against. I saw how exhausted they were, their punches were losing strength and their aim was off but still, they didn’t go home. They were alt busting their a*ses out on that training field and the chefs were preparing a big feast for when they were done. Droplets started falling from the sky, hitting them one by one and damping the ground. The warriors didn’t stop training until the rain started pouring and damaging their vision but even after that they all stood and let the rain hit them in the face as they cooled off. Everyone gathered in the dining hall and was served the food on big platters. It reeked of sweat and exertion but never in my years of being an Alpha-or even being born for that matter- had I been this proud of my back members. They dug in and reloaded their energy. Sam came strutting into the dining hall with her hips swaying and her hair falling over her shoulder. Her brows furrowed when she saw our pack members, and her old friends, sitting down and eating with sweat dripping down their bodies. Her eyes landed on me and she strutted over with a grin. “What’s this?” She asked and placed her hand on my arm. “This is our army,” I said and placed my hand on her waist. Sam melted against me, placing all her weight on my body when she felt my fingers caress her skin. “Your army?” She breathed. A moan was not far behind. I graced her skin and slid my hand down softly. My other hand went up and placed her hair behind her ear. She licked her lips and looked into my eyes with deep lust. 1/3 CHAPTER 74 “Yes, we’re leaving for Asher’s pack tomorrow,” I saw the fear flash in her eyes and she stammered for h “But he’s leaving you alone, right? I mean he no longer wants the title. That’s just what I’ve heard,” her check. My other hand slid down her backside and I felt her shiver in my arms. next words. furrowed my brows and cupped

“He sent a letter- stating the exact opposite. He still plans on taking the title only he was coming here,” I said to her with a soft voice. Her jaw clenched and for a second there I could see that he had told her about his plans. “Then why are you leaving, if he’s coming here?” “Because he’s expecting us to stay put and wait for him. But we’re taking the fight to him and getting the upper hand.” I said and smirked. “Aiden, why don’t you just wait and see? Maybe he won’t come,” She said pressing her chest against my arm. I leaned down, her eyes flickered down to my lips and she parted hers. “No.” 1 said and let go of her. “You’re going there?” She asked me and cleared her throat. “Yes w we are.” Something flashed in Sam’s eyes and she smiled nervously. “I have to go but, Uhm, can we meet up later?” I smirked and nodded my head. “I’d love to.” Sam smiled and practically ran out of the dining hall. “What the hell was that?” “What happened to the plan?”. “If you cheat on our sister I swear by the goddess” I heaved a sigh and looked at the Santos brothers. Three Alphas were a lot to handle. I knew how my temper was so putting up with three people just like it was hard. “Would you guys relax? I just wanted this,” I raised my hand and held up Sam’s phone. It had been in her back pocket and after telling her the plan, I knew she’d want to call and warn Asher. Nick smirked and uncrossed his arms. “Nice.” He said and slapped my hand. “Edmund, you’re up.” I said and smiled as his eyes lit up like a kid on Christmas. He rubbed his hands together and bit down on his lip as he looked toward where Sam had gone off. And like a wolf getting ready to jump at his prey, Edmund walked out of the dining hall. Ready to begin part two of the plan.

-Gabby’s POV- The dust had gathered in the corners, building into small piles. Spiders had made homes on the wall by the beat-down drawer. A handle was half off, one of the boards on the other was gone and the closet pressed against the wall had holes in it. All Erin had on her bed was a pillow and a thin blanket on a dirty mattress. I needed to get her out. I needed to get them all out. “You have to go,” she said with panic in her voice when she looked at the little ring clock sitting on the floor beside the bed. 2/3 CHAPTER 74 “Why?” “They’re coming soon to get me.” “For what?” She looked up at me and I saw the answer in her eyes. “I’m gonna get you out,” Erin stood and grabbed my hands. With a soft and tender voice, she whispered, “I believe you’re gonna try.” I walked back into my room, sneaking past t the open spaces and rounding the corners quietly as a mouse so I wouldn’t get caught- Once inside I shut the door and heaved a breath. Okay, so maybe 1 failed to save my pack, my brothers, and Aiden but I was here now and I could still save all of these girls they held captive. I just needed a witch who could reverse the spell and the only witch I knew was the one back home. Chapter Comments 2 POST NOW Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.