Chained By The Alpha By Jessica Hall

“Like hell,” my father snarls, his eyes on me, filled with a mix of fury and disappointment when the mindlink opens up, and my father’s voice is suddenly in my head

“You made your bed, chose whose side you’re on. Now watch how real alphas handle their problems.”

“Dad, please,” I beg, feeling tears burn behind my eyes. My heart races, torn between fear for Zayn and the furious desire to jump back into the fray to stop my father

I look at Zayn, but he’s focused on Dane and my father, who is circling him with predatory grace

“Let them sort it out,” Vance leans down and

says when Samuel suddenly shrugs off his jacket, tossing it at Lydia, clearly sick of being called a chicken by the other packs, or maybe because he knows with three of them, they can overthrow Zayn

“They’ll kill him,” I whimper, looking at Greyson, who has a silly smile on his face

“There is a reason he is head of the council, Love,” My brows furrow

“Birthright,” I tell him, knowing Zayn took that title from his father

“Yes, but his father had to fight these very same men for that title,” Greyson tells me before his eyes dart to mine. “You forget who took down the alpha of alphas in this city,” he nods toward Zayn

“For decades, my father remained unchallenged, yet Zayn challenged him and won,” Vance adds

I swallow

“Until now,” I mutter when Zayn glances at me over his shoulder

“Keep your eyes open, love,” Zayn says, his words meant only for me. “Watch and learn what happens to those who cross me.”

“Zayn, no!” I call out. Alpha Greyson’s and Vance’s grip tightens on me, but it’s too late.

I can only watch as the man I’ve fought so hard to resist defends my honor with fists and fury, proving his place among the alphas

“You want a challenge? You’ve found it,” Zayn replies, his tone cool but his fists clenched in readiness

“Let’s see what you’re made of,” Dane taunts, a cocky grin on his face

Zayn doesn’t waste a second, launching himself at Samuel with lightning speed. The impact reverberates through the room, the sound of fists meeting flesh echoing off the walls

Samuel stumbles back, recovering quickly as he retaliates with a swift kick. Zayn dodges, his movements fluid and precise

As they clash, Vance whispers, “It’s not just about strength; it’s about strategy. Zayn knows they can’t all attack at once without possibly hurting each other. He’ll use that to his advantage.”

Yet, despite his words, panic has my blood surging in my veins as I watch. The tension 1s palpable as blows are exchanged, each strike

resonating with power and brute force

Greyson watches with a knowing smile, his gaze unwavering. “Zayn knows what he’s doing. He’s been in tougher fights than this. He was trained by his father, have some faith. Your man knows what he’s doing.”

Suddenly, Samuel lands a solid punch on Zayn’s jaw, the force of it causing Zayn to stagger back Just as my father attacks him, but Zayn must have sensed it because he pivots at the last second, and my father crashes into Samuel

Samuel and my father collided and hit the ground, giving Zayn vital minutes to correct himself

Zayn regains his composure, his resolve shining through as he launches into a series of counterattacks. Each hit 1s precise and calculated, showcasing his skill and experience

and showing why he is the alpha of alphas of this city and why he holds the leading council seat

Dane and Samuel exchange glances, realizing they underestimated their opponent. But it’s too late

Zayn unleashes a flurry of strikes, his movements a blur of speed and precision. Dane and Samuel are pushed back, struggling to keep up with his relentless assault, and Lydia shrieks when her father hits the ground, his head bouncing off the ground

“Is that all you’ve got?” Zayn taunts, his voice dripping with confidence

Samuel, in a fit of rage, shifts and tackles Zayn

I hold my breath and don’t even realize I’ve tried to run in until Greyson rips me back. Zayn shifts

just as Samuel tackles him to the ground. His teeth and claws send blood spraying everywhere, and I can’t tell whose it is as they rip into each other violently. Lydia screams, the sound chilling my blood, and my eyes dart to her before she rushes off

The next second, Samuel is tossed from the ring, and people jump back as his wolf skids across the ground and lands in a heap. Zayn’s wolf, Zarek, is magnificent, towering over Alpha Dane, who doesn’t bother shifting

Instead, he falls belly down on the ground, submitting like a coward

Zarek looks at him and huffs out a breath, kicking dust at him with his back paws. He turns to face my father. My heart nearly stops in my chest when I see my father’s face contort, and he shifts

“No!” I scream, knowing my father won’t submit to him

Greyson’s grip on me tightens, but an overwhelming panic propels me to twist and sink my teeth into his arm. Startled by my unexpected retaliation, he momentarily loosens his hold, granting me the opportunity to break free

But Vance’s grip is still strong until I punch him in the nuts, cringing with him, but desperate times call for desperate measures

Their wolves circle each other, predators about to fight to the death. The snarls that

leave them as they rush at each other make me panic. In a frenzy, I sprint towards the center of the ring, kicking up plumes of dust in my wake. Despite the haze obscuring my vision, I strain to see through it until it eventually settles, revealing a

chilling sight that sends shivers cascading down my spine

Suddenly, I am met with a new horror: two wolves on a collision course right where I stand

I suck in a breath, clenching my eyes shut, when I hear their snarls cut off. Opening my eyes to see my father’s wolf skidding to a stop while Zarek is poised to lunge straight at my face, all teeth and claws, I see the recognition on his face just as I brace, flinching at the contact. His body collides with mine