Alpha’s Hostage
Queen Of The Alpha Chapter 60

Compared to her large body, Priscilla felt small, thin, only plump in the right places, though standing up she was slender and with her character and bearing she seemed to be even taller. But to have her in his arms trembling, with tears in her eyes was something really new for the alpha Layan. -Calm down, puppy, we're coming," he said as he wrapped her in his pheromones as they walked through the castle corridors.

He was aware of her scent and that it was stronger than before. He was not stupid. He was exuding pheromones to call a male wolf. Basic instinct when she-wolves came into heat. Too bad she already had who owned her heat. So with his pheromones around her he not only calmed her, but also marked her body with his scent so that no one else would come near.

But there was the fact that maybe Priscilla's heat might be too strong because she smelled quite sweet and that was making her body tingle and she was afraid that her own heat would get ahead of her. That would not be safe for her or himself.

The young she-wolf's hands clenched at his clothes even if they still hurt from the burns, and her face buried him in his neck. Yes, she was afraid and still some traces of retching after that fleeting but unpleasant moment. She still had those invisible hands running across her skin, touching her without her consent. And that made her more aware that she only liked Layan's touch.

She hugged him tighter, clinging to him. She needed him. Much more than he thought she did. Now that her emotions were awake, it was easier to understand why she wanted to be with him.

Once inside the room Layan walked over to the bed and leaned down to let her sit up. He took her tear streaked face and wiped away some tears with his thumbs.

-What happened Priscilla? I told you to rest. I'm going away for a few minutes and see what happens," his voice was not accusatory, more concerned.

She sniffled and reached up to wipe her wet eyes but her hand was stopped. The alpha's eyes widened at the mess in her hand and then the other. -And how was this?

-My hands froze and I tried to thaw them but I went too far," she said in a mushy voice and sniffled again, "Dealing with my emotions isn't easy, I'm learning.

-At least you should have expected me to be with you, so I could have helped you.

Layan being near her when she was looking for Liam wasn't exactly the most viable thing to do. She wanted to get him as far away from her as possible, not closer to danger, especially now that she was so close to her target. There was no doubt who Liam was. She'd already ruled out most of the important wolves since she'd given them the handle. Then it was just a matter of...

-Priscile," Leyen's voice dried from his mind, "I need you to be right there with me, you gave me quite a scare when I found you blank-eyed and unresponsive, what did you really weigh?

The wolf at some point had gone to the bathroom and was looking for a damp cloth. He began to wipe his face and then went on, briefly with his minuses. At the mention of the heavy fact a shudder ran through Priscile and she dropped her brow. She bit her lower lip. She didn't know how to explain what she had weighed and she was afraid at that moment that she couldn't let go of some of her serious remarks.

Three two minutes later Leyen desisted from pressing him further because he did not seem to be able to explain what he had been thinking. He weighed him down and unfolded his cheek.

-It's all right, don't wear that," he leaned over and kissed her cheek, "Come, let's see you heal them first. They must hurt.

-He bowed his head, and his hair, now in disarray, made him look even younger.

Leyen let out a groan. Priscile didn't know what his little gestures could provoke or what his death would be because the smell of him was getting stronger. He didn't want to do anything about the situation. He would have to be very careful these days. She could be in heat at any moment.

But focusing on the fear of lesser injuries, something that cost him, he replied.

-No problem, this time I think you can do it yourself. My power is awakened and it would be very necessary for you to begin to learn to control it as much as possible.

-Your power," he muttered to himself but the elf heard him.

-Yes, my power and it's incredible but I was talking to Litus," he pulled her neck and curved his shoulder, "He explained to me that because my power is now active in you your cells will be able to regenerate themselves and your life will not be at risk. There was a minute of silence.

-You're saying that....

-You don't see yourself dying soon, Priscile. You see that you can live... as a normal wolf...

Her eyes widened a little and you saw the plethora of her orbs. The sparkles in them gave way.

-Can I spend more time with my father," Leyen said, "And with me?" Leyen felt again as silent tears began to run down his cheeks again, "And with my brothers? And with my uncle Leoxi? And with Sere? And with my father Siren? And with him? And with my father? And with my mother? And with me?

Leyen let him finish on all the recelcendo and he said at all times.

-Yes, Priscile, you can be with them much longer. Although I must admit that I feel jealous right now- she didn't seem to understand- You didn't mention me-

She didn't seem to notice that detail.

-Priscilla- Layan's voice brought her out of her mind- I need you to be here with me, you already gave me quite a scare when I found you with your eyes blank and unresponsive, what really happened? -Priscilla," Layan's voice snapped her out of her mind, "I need you to be here with me, you already gave me a good scare when I found you with your eyes blank and unresponsive, what really happened?

The wolf had at some point gone to the bathroom and fetched a damp cloth. He began to wipe his face and then continued, gently with his hands. At the mention of the past event a shudder ran through Priscilla and she lowered her head. She bit her lower lip. She didn't know how to explain what had happened and she was so overwhelmed at the moment that she couldn't let out some of her sarcastic remarks.

After two minutes without a response Layan gave up pressing her further because the she-wolf didn't look like she was going to talk. He ran his hand over her head and moved it to cradle her cheek.

-It's okay, don't be like that," he moved closer and kissed her cheek, "Come, let's fix your hands first. They must hurt.

-Are you going to heal them with a kiss like you always do," she bowed her head and her now messy hair made her look even younger.

Layan stifled a groan. Priscilla didn't know what his little gestures might provoke or was it because her scent was getting stronger. He didn't want to stress it given the situation. He would have to be very cautious these days. She could be in heat at any moment. But focusing on the issue of the injured hands, something he struggled with, he replied.

-No precious, this time I think you can do it yourself. My power has already awakened and it would be very necessary for you to start learning to control it as soon as possible.

-Your power," she muttered to herself but the alpha heard her.

-Yes, my power and it is incredible, but I was talking to Litus," he stroked her neck and the bare curve of her shoulder, "He explained that because my power is now active in you, your cells will be able to regenerate themselves and your life is no longer at risk. There was a minute of silence.

-You're saying that....

-You're not going to die soon Priscilla. You're going to be able to live... like a normal wolf.

Her eyes opened slightly, revealing the silver of her orbs. The sparkles in them danced.

-Can I spend more time with my pa?" Layan nodded, "And my ma?" Layan nodded again as silent tears again began to trickle down her cheeks, "And my brothers? And my uncle Leoxi? And Sara? And my godfather Siran? And the pack? And my pa? And my ma? Layan let her finish by emphasizing her parents and he nodded every time.

-Yes, Priscilla, you can be with them much longer. Although I have to admit I'm feeling jealous right now," she didn't seem to understand, "You didn't mention me.

She didn't seem to have noticed that detail.

-It's because I was supposed to be by your side, that's why I didn't mention you.

Her answer threw him off balance and he began to laugh.

-He wiped her face again with the cloth and pulled her by the wrist to make her sit on his thighs, "But if you didn't say those things you wouldn't be my Priscilla.

He ran his hand over the bitten nape of her neck and pulled her close for a soft kiss on the lips. A kiss she didn't resist and he loved it but a moan from her reminded him that she still had her hands hurt. He pulled away and took her hands gently. She had stopped crying again and was calmer. She was no longer trembling. Apparently the news that she could spend more time with her family had helped her to relax whatever was tormenting her.

-I am going to teach you how to use my power, you must pay close attention to my words. I myself spent quite a few years before I mastered it completely.

-But Layan, if you touch me I can't do it," he raised his head and looked at her, "Remember that you nullify my powers.

That was true but this time Layan disagreed because when he held her in his arms and even when she tried to hold on to that power, it was still activated. Maybe because it was his. -For once let's try it while I hold you. I'm sure you'll be able to do it without me overriding them.

Priscilla raised an eyebrow but in the end obeyed him.

-If I can't make it, it will be your fault," her lips slightly swollen in a grimace that reminded him that she was still very young even though her body was biologically an adult.

-Seeing you in this state is something new even for me. The Priscilla I know is haughty and sharp-tongued. And she looks down on me like I'm an ant, even if I'm still the strongest alpha on the Council.

-The Priscilla you know has no emotions and I never looked at you as if you were an ant. Don't be tragic," she blurted out quickly and Layan froze.

She was right. She could still be Priscilla, her straight and unpredictable wolf, but now she was...more tender and much cuter. She kissed him on the cheek and laid her head on his shoulder.

-In that case, why don't you show me this new phase of you. I think I like you even more," and before she could protest as she usually did, he interrupted her, "Close your eyes, puppy," his tone of voice changed.

Priscilla looked at him and then dropped her eyelids. Just a few hours...just a few hours, she would let herself heal, get her strength back, analyse the situation, come up with a plan and get rid of Liam. If all went well the next day the threat to her family would be over and she could live with her new emotions and give herself completely to her alpha without endangering him.

...

That is, if all went well.