The Alpha Wants Everything Book 1 The King's Queen

Carter groaned from the ground, as his eyes snapped open. Pain flooded through his body and he was instructed to slowly sit up with the aid of James and Damon.

“Luna!” Were the first words out of his mouth as he fought against them to get to the overturned SUV.

“Carter….Carter….CARTER!” Damon yelled to get him to stop struggling. Carter snapped his eyes to him.

“She’s not here.” He said

“What?” Carter stared at him wild eyed.

“She’s not here!” Damon repeated.

“Where is she? Where’s Luna” He fought harder to get away from the two holding him. He had to find her, she was his responsibility. Delta protects Luna!

“MILO!” Kane roared, he had to get the man to calm down and focus. Carter snapped his eyes to his Alpha, ice blue orbs stared back at him. “Find her” Damon and James let him go and like a shot Milo was in the SUV taking in every detail and scent he could.

“Find her Milo and let me know when you do” Kane said to his Delta a nod of his head then he was gone. Damon tried to go as well, but Johnny put him down before he got past them. There would be no talking Damon out of it he was going and it was the best course of action at the time.

Milo had tracked the trail back to the warehouse. Then Carter took over he was given express orders to inform his Alpha immediately when he discovered where it went.

“Alpha, I’m at the warehouse” Carter said as soon as Kane picked up. His body shook and his voice radiating anger. He was fighting over control with Milo, he wanted to run into the building and just rip him to pieces. That freak took his sister, and that freak needed to pay for it.

“I’m sure it’s where it leads”

“Three scents”

“No visuals yet”

“Yes Alpha” Carter disconnected the call and slowly made his way around the perimeter of the property.

He stuck to the shadows in the trees looking over all possible areas of the warehouse hoping to the Goddess the freak didn’t put cameras up. Carter was trying to get a visual on either Dax or the freak who had taken her captive. There was a fire escape on the far side he would use to gain entry into the loft, or he could use the side door. Marco would need to use a laptop to get into the feed at the warehouse. They needed eyes inside and only he knew where the cameras were. Kane wanted eyes on Dax, to make sure she was there before they proceeded. Milo was howling for vengeance in his head, even he knew she was inside. Quickly crossing past the bay door he paused briefly when he caught the strong scent of his sister, she was in the building. Dialing his Alpha back immediately.

“She’s here!”

“No, I smell her, she’s inside”

“It’s strong!”

“Yes Alpha!” Disconnecting again, Carter made his way to the side door.

Kane headed straight to the diner, they needed a laptop for Marco.

“Get into the feed, Carter says she’s there” Kane ordered and Marco set about his task. He was fighting back small snarls as he worked, Alejandro was going over everything in his head that he wanted to do to Looney toons when he got his claws into him. Johnny and Kenneth paced the diner, waiting for news, for anything that would tell them, each fighting their own beasts. The only thing keeping them in the diner was the orders of Kane. Damon was put down to stop him from losing control and going after Looney toons, he was sitting slumped into one of the booths in the diner and Kane was filling Glenda and Murray in on everything. Glenda confirmed what they felt. She had noticed a change in Donny over the last year, he wasn’t chasing every skirt that he came across, like he usually was. He became quiet and withdrawn keeping to himself. But neither Murray or Glenda had seen him paying special attention to Dax.

“That son of a bitch better die” Glenda commented after she heard everything, Murray snarled in agreement. He might have been a lone wolf but he was still bound to the Blood Howlers and still had to obey the Alpha command like the rest of them.

“He’s going to do more than die,” Johnny growled, his body vibrating with the anger he was feeling.

“Sono nel! (I’m in)” Marco called from the diner counter where he had set up Glenda’s laptop. “Non la vedo lei sulla telecamera (I don’t see her on the camera)”

“Doesn’t mean she’s not there, she might not be on the floor” Kenneth said moving to see. The motion sensors that were set up were detecting movement coming from the loft. That was the only place Marco did not set up cameras. But there was one at the bottom of the stairs, that’s where Kane was supposed to kill her. The plan was for them to start their fight in the back of the warehouse and for her to try and get to the loft, he would catch her on the stairs, they would fight and ultimately he would end her life with his bare hands. Just thinking about it still made Kane sick to his stomach. It was the only way, but even pretending to cause his mate harm, hurt him.

Once more Dax fought to open her eyes, once more she was blinded by the lights in the room only to have to close them and let herself adjust. Let’s not just hop outta the bed this time! That was a good idea. The floor made a very harsh introduction when she tried it the first time. She shifted and bit back the hiss as pain tore through her.

“Angel!” Her breath stopped cold. She was not alone in the room this time. Now more than ever she wanted out of the bed, harsh floor be fucked. Her body had other ideas, it wasn’t listening, it was protesting any move she tried to make. No, no, no have to get up now, have to get out! Her body was betraying her, she couldn’t get it to do anything she wanted to.

“Angel, I’m so sorry this had to happen to you. It was not what I wanted, I just wanted to take you away from here to somewhere safe” the voice sounded again. Dax clenched her eyes tight. She didn’t want to look, she didn’t want it to be true, she wanted it to be a nightmare and when she opened her eyes she would be in bed with Kane and his arms would be around her.

“Can you move? Can you sit up? Do you need help? Where does it hurt?” The more questions that were fired at her, the more her head started to pound, the more confused she became. No she couldn’t move, no she couldn’t sit up, yes she needed help and it hurt everywhere.

“Angel, please open your eyes” The voice begged her, it was sad and mournful, hurt dripped from the words it spoke. This isn’t the one that wants to hurt us! I can’t, I can’t look! But you have to! Dax knew her wolf was right, she had to open her eyes, she had to look at her kidnapper, but she didn’t want to. Her heart drummed loudly, her breathing had increased, but she forced herself to open her eyes.

“My beautiful Angel.” Joy and love flowed from his words now. She blinked her eyes several times to bring the room into focus, then she searched for the source of the voice.

“Safe?” The whispered word escaped her mouth as she landed on her target and he smiled more at her.

“Safe, you will be safe now Angel. After today no one will ever be able to hurt you” He assured her nodding his head. “Let me help you sit up.” He moved slowly towards the bed and began to gently lift her to a sitting position. Holding her against his body for support she stiffened when he began to run his fingers through her hair.

“Evan?” She whispered.

His body vibrated with excitement when she spoke his name, it was better than he could have imagined it. Her melodious voice rang his name in his mind and he will never forget the first time she spoke it. His Angel knew who he was, he knew she’d know. That’s why she was meant for him. Hugging her tighter to him, he turned her to face him.

“I knew!” Was all he said before he kissed her forehead, her cheek till he landed on her lips. Play along! She was startled at first, but her wolf was right, if she was going to survive this she needed to play into his fantasy and she kissed him back. Before he could go any further she released a whimper.

“I’m so sorry, where does it hurt?” He broke the kiss and cupped her cheek in his rough calloused hand.

“My arm,” Dax whispered. Play along, play along, play along. Don’t anger the nut job! She watched as he examined her arm, the slightest pressure and she was biting back the pained cries. She watched as he made a makeshift splint still with arms around her and he bound her arm to her chest very gently so as to not cause anymore pain.

“We’ll get you healthy, then we have our whole lives ahead of us. I will take care of you” His thumb grazed her cheekbone and she saw the adoration in his eyes when he spoke. Dax nodded her head, she was fighting her body as the waves of revulsion ripped through her. Her skin crawled, but it was her fear that was consuming her. Her body was starting to tremble as it continued to betray her.

“Shhh Angel, no one can hurt you anymore. I’m going to make sure of it. I’m going to make them all go away. You rest and I’ll bring you something to eat” Another kiss to her head he gently laid her back in the bed, slightly propped among some pillows. Dax watched him leave the room and a soft cry escaped her.

“Kane….”

Carter made it inside the warehouse and was in the back corner hiding in the shadows. His sister was definitely here, he just needed to find her. If she wasn’t on the floor then there was only one place she could be and that was the loft. There was no way he’d be able to get up the stairs and inside without being spotted. They had this planned though, it was one of the scenarios they came up with if she had to hide in the loft. He had to make it to the roof, from there he could gain access to the loft through the fire exit located just outside the bathroom door. He just had to make sure that’s where she was first. Staying crouched he moved closer to the main area of the warehouse. Where most of the workbenches were located. Using the racks as coverage he moved quickly and quietly. Fuck! She wasn’t on the floor, a quick glance to the loft door he saw was a jar. That freak was in there with his sister. Suppressing the low snarl he moved closer he needed to take in the full scene before he could commit to a plan.

“Carter, è dentro (Carter, he’s inside)” Marco called as he motioned to the screen. He had not taken his eyes off the cameras. Keeping special focus to the one on the stairs and the main work area. Kane stood on his left while Johnny on his right with Kenneth behind him. They saw a man tied and gagged to a chair. His head hung down and they could see a trickle of blood flowing from a gash to his face.

“Magnus!” Kenneth said. Donny hadn’t killed him yet.

“Why is he still alive?” Johnny asked, they thought for sure he would be dead as soon as Donny took him.

“He’s planning something,” Kane replied.

“Fuck Johnny” Damon groaned as he held his jaw.

“Sorry brother, but you know I had to” Johnny replied when he turned to Damon.

“The fuck is going on?” He asked, he hadn’t joined them yet he was still shaking the fogginess from his head sitting in the booth he was dumped in.

“If I tell you, are you gonna bolt?” Johnny replied.

“He won’t. Stay Damon” Kane ordered him. A low growl released from Damon, but he obeyed his Alpha.

“She’s at the warehouse, so is Magnus,” Johnny said.

“He’s not dead?” Damon asked, his brow furrowing in confusion.

“No, Donny is keeping him alive for some reason” Kenneth replied, though he never took his eyes off the screen.

DING!

They all looked at each other, then checked their phones.

“It’s me!” Kane said. Relief flooded through him when he saw her name flash across his screen, but his brow furrowed when he read the message.

“What?” Johnny asked, after seeing his reaction to it

“He has her phone,” Kane replied, then read it.

D: Hello my tall friend!

“That’s why he’s keeping him alive. He wants you to do his dirty work” Damon remarked. “He’s gonna give him to you”

“This works in our favour, I’ll take them both” Kane replied.

K: Hello Evan!

“Ecco! Ecco! (There! There!)” Marco pointed at the top of the stairs, where another man stood. Dark hair, taller, slight build. A growl escaped Kane when he saw him. He’s seen him numerous times around town and never thought anything of him, he just blended with the other townspeople.

D: You’re smarter than I have given you credit for. Have you been looking into me?

K: Someone was after the love of my life, if roles were reversed wouldn’t you want to know everything about them?

The minutes ticked by as they waited for his response. On the camera they could see he was visibly shaken by Kane’s reply. He fought to control himself, but looked like he was ready to blow his top. They watched him look back into the loft, his fist clenched and he shook his head.

“Message Carter, tell him she’s in the loft, plan b” Kane said. Is she? He wouldn’t have looked back if she wasn’t! They watched Carter check his phone, saw his head nod then he moved away from the front. He had to make it back outside unnoticed.

D: She is not yours! She is mine! My gift! I was the good boy, I have earned the right to call her mine. When this is finished, I will take her away from here

K: Evan, how do you know she wants to go with you? What if she wants to be with Magnus?

D: SHE’S MINE! THAT SIMPLETON CAN’T HAVE HER!

They watched as he marched down the stairs and stood in front of Magnus. He spoke to him then backhanded him. Holding the phone towards him and the next message came through.

D: Does this look like someone who is capable of taking care of someone as precious as my Angel? You would really punish her with this unwashed scourge? I thought you loved her, seems to me like I’m the only one that does.

The photo of Magnus was worse than what they could see on the camera feed. His right ear was missing, his left eye swollen shut, blood coated the front of his shirt from his nose.

“Geezus!” Johnny gaped when he looked at it.

“Dov’è il suo orecchio? È nel terreno? (Where is his ear? Is it in the ground?)” Marco asked as he touched his own.

“Don’t start with the ears again Marco” Damon uttered.

K: He got off easy compared to what I would have done to him. Are you sure you really love her? I would have made him suffer more.

D: Is that so, my tall friend? And what would you have done?

K: For starters, his right hand

D: What about it?

They watched Evan look at his right hand then back to the screen. In one of the far cameras they watched as Carter made it out of the building unseen, which was the plan Kane had. Keep the nutter butter focused on him so Carter could get to Dax and get her the fuck out of there.

K: Small slits in the palm would allow me to peel the skin back exposing the muscle, tendons, veins and bones.

K: A slice here a cut there rendering the hand utterly useless. But the pain he would feel would be immense.

K: Starting with the tip of his little finger I would smash every bone, before I moved to the wrist.

K: I would make it so he could never lay one finger on her….ever!

Again they watched him look at Magnus’s right hand, then back at the phone. He appeared to be weighing his options, then he disappeared and came back with a hammer. They watched as he raised the hammer, Magnus was struggling and fighting to get out of the chair, his bindings held him tightly too. He shook his head furiously, he did not want to endure what was about to happen. The hammer came down, smashing Magnus’s hand over and over until all that was left was a bloody mess.

D: Thanks for the suggestion!

And he sent another photo of what he did.

K: Now Evan, I thought you wanted to make him suffer? How is that suffering?

D: You don’t think that’s suffering? I can assure you he felt every bit of it, his muffled screams told me he did

K: No, I don’t think that’s enough suffering. I think that was a mere temper tantrum.

D: Then why don’t you come show me what your idea of suffering is then

K: Thought you’d never ask

D: If you’re as smart as you think you are you know where to find me

K: I do enjoy a good hunt!

Evan was positively giddy when that message came through. This was thrilling, he didn’t think the tall one would be such a formidable adversary, but he has taken him by surprise. The hunt is indeed on tall one, and when I catch you, you will know suffering! A wicked small and a hop in his step, Evan moved around the warehouse finishing what still needed to be done.

“What’s the plan?” Johnny asked,

“Wait till we hear from Carter, then we move and kill them both” Kane replied. “I think a few hellhounds are going to be needed” Glowing green shone in Damon’s eyes as Titan rose to the surface. That was his sister and nothing was stopping him from getting a piece of the nut job that had her.

Carter was climbing higher and higher up the ladder moving swiftly as he covered the distance to the fire door in her loft. They had oiled it the other day to keep it from squeaking and placed something there to keep it unlocked. Slowly and silently he eased the door open and slipped inside holding the door as it shut quietly behind him. Quickly across the loft to her bedroom he crept inside and there he saw her on the bed. Asleep or unconscious he didn’t know, but the coloration around her bound arm was not looking so good. She was more injured than anyone expected, he wasn’t sure he’d be able to get her out the way he came in.

“Carter,” She murmured. He snapped his eyes towards her face and held a finger to his lips as he listened to his surroundings. Moving quickly to her bed he tried to help her up, but she hissed and winced and grimaced in pain. This was no good at all, they needed a new plan, she couldn’t move.

C: I have her, but I can’t get her out, her injuries are worse than expected. I think some might be internal

DING!

Johnny looked at his phone. ….grrrrrr…. Slipped past him when he read Carter’s message and he showed it to Kane.

“Son of a bitch!” Kane was furious.

“What?” Damon asked,

“Carter can’t get her out, she’s too injured,” Johnny replied. ….grrrRrrrr…. slipped past Marco as he motioned towards the cameras again.

J: Move you’re about to get company

Carter looked at his phone, then he looked at his Luna, he shook his head and he ducked down and under the bed, it was the only place he could go. Praying to the Moon Goddess, the freak didn’t check her room. The door creaked open and Dax shot her eyes to the man standing in the doorway.

“You’re awake!” Evan greeted her with a smile. Dax moved to sit up more, but the pain tore through her abdomen and he rushed to her side. Something was more wrong than he anticipated. Lifting her shirt though she protested and weakly tried to fight him off with her good arm.

“Now Angel, you have to let me see. I can’t help it if I don’t know the problem.” He argued, though the smile never left his face. “I know you’re scared, but I would never hurt her. I can’t. You were a gift given to me.” He held her hand with one of his as he proceeded to lift her shirt with the other. The bruise the seat belt made was much worse than before. It now engulfed her whole abdomen. He pressed lightly and she bit back the whimper, but couldn’t fight the grimace as pain tore through her. Something was more wrong than he thought. His rage boiled inside of him, this was not supposed to happen. This was all the tall one’s fault, he made this happen, now the tall one was going to pay dearly.

“Ok Angel, we’re gonna move you downstairs.” Evan said to her.

“Why?” She asked,

“We have company coming,” Evan replied.

“Who?” Dax’s breathing started to increase

“That’s not something you need to concern yourself with right now. You just need to focus on getting stronger and I want you closer to me in case you need something” As gently as he could he lifted her into his arms. She gasped out a strangled cry and his expression saddened.

“I’m sorry Angel, this was not supposed to happen, but I assure you the one responsible will pay for it” You, you fucking nut job. You’re responsible! Her wolf growled in her head.

DING!

C: He’s taking her to the main floor

Johnny motioned towards the camera and sure enough he stood at the top of the stairs, with her in his arms held tightly to his chest. Her face was locked into a grimace as he carefully moved them closer to the main floor.

“The bed on the table makes sense now” Johnny said, as they watched him place her on it. They watched how he made sure she was comfortable and secure. How he doted on her and cared for her, In his sick and twisted mind he really did love her. Then they saw the look of utter shock and horror when she saw Magnus. They watched her eyes dart from him to Evan and back again, then he said something to her and she just nodded her head, but her eyes never left Magnus.

“What is she doing?” Johnny asked,

“Playing along. If she goes against anything he says, there’s no telling what he might do. He’s not crazy, he’s psychotic.” Kane replied, his eyes fixed on the screen. This was bad, she was right out in the open, she was safer in her room in the loft out of the way. Why would he bring her downstairs? What is he planning? I don’t know, but we’ll need to move carefully! A quick check of the time, they had hours to get this finished before midnight. They needed a plan and they needed one quickly.

“It’s ok Angel, he can’t hurt you now. He’s just a pathetic simpleton, but his end is coming soon and he’ll never be able to hurt you again.” Evan assured her, when he saw her look at Magnus. He brushed the hair from her face and laid a gentle kiss upon her brow. This is fucking terrifying! You’re telling me! Where’s his ear? I don’t know! What happened to his hand? I don’t know! Don’t piss him off! Wasn’t planning on it!

“What is the plan?” Kenneth asked

“She’s too out in the open and if she’s as injured as Carter says, she’s not gonna be able to get out of the way when shit hits the fan” Damon commented.

“She’s our focus. Johnny and Alejandro will enter through the office. Damon, Kenneth through the side door. Milo from the loft. I’ll take the front warehouse entrance and keep his focus on me as best I can, first chance you get, get her out of there.” Kane replied.

J: Milo is up

C: He’s waiting.