Chapter 10: Chapter Ten - I'll gladly destroy them all

[REN]

It was hard to open my eyes; eyelids felt as heavy as never. I'm not a morning person, yet, when I wake up, I don't have any problem to leave my bedroom for breakfast and training. Two things that matter- food and exercise. I took a deep breath and soon realized where exactly I am. Hospital. Our packs hospital. I know this scent way too good, because of all traumas I gained at the training during the years. What the Hell, happen? Did I fell and hit my head? That could explain the headache and weird dream I had. Alpha Valentino, claiming me and doing anything to keep me "his." Ha, hilarious, as if someone as unimportant as me would be suitable for him! A sudden feeling of pain crashed into my heart. It's weird to feel this bad from my thoughts. Why did I even have a dream about him? I have never met him before, he was on my mind lately for the rumor of him visiting our pack, yet I didn't know how he looks. Media has been filled with his name all over, yet no photos. Well, maybe only from the back. My dream felt so real, his intoxicating scent of pine trees and coffee, his mesmerizing touch, his husky voice, and incredibly soft lips brushing against my neck.

Wait, Hell no! Stop it, Ren! You are a strong, independent woman; you don't need this. Stop drowning yourself in self-pity and get out of this bed! I bet that dad is getting worried by now; I should be next to him at training grounds.

I opened my 'oh so heavy' eyelids and tried to get out of the bed. Tried is the keyword. Technically now I'm on the floor; my body all over is sore, jelly-like. Wow, must have been some crazy training, if I'm feeling like this. Suddenly the door burst open.

The situation is lame, and I can't see who has entered as I'm still on the damn floor.

"Where is she?" a familiar voice asked.

"I'm on the floor," I barely whispered, and my dad instantly stood next to me.

"Cupcake, how did you ended up here? Never mind, we have to hurry!" he sounded worried, not as much worried as afraid, honestly.

"What happened?" I quietly asked as my throat felt as if it was on fire.

"Damn Valentino!" he growled.

My eyes widened, and mouth hangs open. Holy macaroni, yesterday wasn't a crazy dream. That's when it hit me. I couldn't move for obvious reasons.

"D-did he?" I barely made any sense from worlds I just spoke as the room filled with my sobs.

"He did," was all Beta Zane said. His voice was sounding cold and distant. Tears started streaming down my cheeks. How the hell did he catch me? I'm the fastest of all our pack members. I've had been training as a high-class warrior for a long time, so he shouldn't be able to catch or find me. I can mask my scent entirely, Skye is the fastest and most reliable wolf I've seen so far, and I was determined to run away. So first, I wanted to knock him out and run. Then I decided to disappear as I doubt the possibility of me overpowering Alpha of Death.

"Alpha Snow," I whispered and looked up at my so-called father. Wait, has he been lying to me about everything I've seen as a reality for all those years?

"Yes, pup? I mean, what is it, Raven?" his voice at first gave me the feeling of him being superior, then it changed to something extremely different.

He once again spoke softly, adding a hint of worry.

I gasped out loud, looking straight into his emerald green eyes. Now I see it; I understand why everyone indeed thought of us being blood-related. We are! His jet black hair, the same as mine, his eyes entirely the same as mine. I couldn't contain my emotions anymore. I jumped onto him, holding my arms around his neck as tight as I could, in fear of letting him go. I sobbed against his chest as he held his arms around my back and whispered how sorry he was non stop.

"No, stop it, don't be. I'm so lucky to have you. I dreamt all my life for you to be my real father, you were the perfect father figure, and there wasn't anything I wished more than you being my dad for real", I now cried, as I never cried before. I should be angry for lies he has told, for everything he has been hiding, but all I feel is overwhelming happiness. I got my dad. My dad, he has always been here! He has never left my side! My dad.

He kept holding me while I cried. His grip around me was tight, even tighter than usual when he hugged me. This time it felt like he was scared to let me go, afraid of me running away and leaving him.

"Where the fuck is she?" a deep voice sounded throughout the halls. I know who the owner of that voice is. He seemed pissed off beyond limits. I could feel how tense my father suddenly became.

"I have no idea what are you are talking about," the woman answered. That's our nurse Becky. Wrong move - don't play with pissed off Alpha, that is going to end badly.

"Should I go in and look for her myself? Should I check whole pack territory, houses, and members? If you say so, I'll gladly destroy them all. I'll gladly kill anyone who will stand between my mate and me. Now, let me fucking ask you again mutt, where the fuck is my baby girl?", his wolf was on the surface, I could hear it from the tone of his voice.

"Dad, I have to go," I whispered against his shoulder.

"No," he looked into my eyes in fear.

"Dad, he will kill them, you know he will. He's psychotic. We are talking about Alpha Valentino. Think of it; this pack has been our family for as long as I remember myself. We can't let them die. If he is my mate, I will be ok," I whispered, trying to convince myself that all I have said was the truth.

"I will come back with our real family, our pack. We will save you from that monster", dad whispered and let go of me, right before my so-called mate threw himself into the room.

"What the fuck have you done to her?" he growled at my father in anger, taking massive steps towards me.

"I fell out of the bed; I'm sorry, Alpha Valentino," I whispered, looking down at the floor.

"Azrael," he said coldly and soon picked me up, holding me bridal style. I didn't say a thing; I wouldn't dare. Alpha might kill my pack members, my dad, or me. I can't risk any life's other than mine.

"I'll come after you, cupcake," dad mind-linked me as Alpha Valentino carried me out of the hospital.

He suddenly froze in place, right next to the hospital's exit, and leaned closer to me. He placed his head in the crook of my neck and deeply inhaled my scent.

"I have to calm down," he whispered against my skin as he placed a heavenly gentle kiss on my neck.

Weirdly it felt amazing, but something seemed off.

"My mark suits you perfectly; it made you even more gorgeous than the first time I noticed you.", he spoke.

Great, so he did mark me, no wonder I felt like a piece of shit.

"How the fuck did this happen. I don't deserve you", Azrael now whispered, obviously trying to be quiet enough for me not to hear him. All have feared the Alpha Valentino, yet he seems to be weak in front of me.

It looks like he could fall onto his knees if I'd wish so.

Such a great act. Wait for me, dungeon cells! I'm coming! Let the torture begin; I'm ready!