In the Alpha’s Arms

I Promise Not to Hold Back

“Don’t look so relieved,” Maxim snorted as he took a forkful of food, “Unless you’re happy to get perhaps a glimpse of him before I put you out of my misery. Though I suppose I should thank you for playing your part.”

to

“It’s not relief,” Lita glared, showing him every ounce of venom she possessed, “It’s excitement. I’m going to get to watch you die soon… and I can’t

“Wishful thinking will get you nowhere, little pup. I know my son well enough to know how to offset his attack. Don’t you think I’ve prepared for this eventuality? Hoped for it, even? I mean why else would I hold you here? Why else would I let you live this long?”

Lita ignored the sting of fear. She wouldn’t doubt Cole’s ability or Andre’s planning. She wouldn’t doubt Ace or Alex or Mark or Brody or Stace. Hell, the whole pack was probably here for her. They were probably outnumbered but she was sure they would have a plan. They would find a way.

“Interesting that you think you’re prepared for whatever happens. Were you prepared for me to survive in the pits? Or for me to kill one of your top wolves without breaking a sweat? Don’t hold back now, Masle dear. Would you like an open casket funeral or closed? It’s important to iron out these details while you can still speak. Her smile was a thing of lethal beauty and Maxim had the good sense to look disturbed for a moment.

So much for pretending to be weak Nyx huffed a high pitched sound that must have been a laugh.

He pissed me off

Marie… ha! Pure gold, Nyx shook her for happily, a wolf wants to rip out your throat and eat it… If you were wondering.

I won’t, but thanks.

startled Carlisle enough that he was quiet for a long while. And when Maxim seemed to decide not to kill her for the moment, merely taking a napkin to his lap and waving the auctioneer to continue, everyone went back to their casual conversation. Lita took a

her train of thought momentarily as the man who won the first auction walked back into the room. His relaxed gait didn’t distract from the blood. He was covered. Splattered. Drenched as he dried his hands on a towel and

found your purchase worth it Austin?” Maxim

she’s starting to get an idea now, Carlisle laughed, pointing his fork at Lita’s face, a bit of meat still dangling from the tines.

all while meeting Lita’s frantic

The auctioneer clapped twice and shoved the woman

a small eternity to whisper into Lita’s still–stunned cars,

these wolves, monsters, as Carlisle pushed away from the table with a scrape and rounded on the woman. He motioned for the auctioneer to hand him a tray covered in white linen. Lita didn’t have time to register what was on

Air crushing and screaming in

like waste, Carlisle, Maxim growled over the noise, “Or staining on my

the sound and weight of a gun, though. Something insanely stimulating don’t you find? Carlisle inclined his head a touch, with a terrible grin, “But I also wanted to see her reaction.” He pointed a solitary finger at Lita and the whole table turned. All eyes on hers. Wicked. Wicked eyes.

amusing night, Maxim huffed

the floor. Or the manN who wiped his

Not to

better clarity now that he wasn’t running. Five wolves closed in on two. His heart slowed. One was Nyx. He leapt before he could even think. Her legs were bloodied,

Mate. Mate, Midnight

I’m here. I’m okay.

not. Who did it?

dead, Alpha. I am

Nyx’s side. But if they