In Between The Alphas
Chapter 106

I know I'm dreaming but somehow I can't get myself to wake up.

I don't know where I am; the entire place is filled with some kind of purple fog. It's like the fog is a cage keeping me in.

A loud rattling sound caught my attention and I was able to see a tiny gap through the fog. I reached forward but jerked back when something slammed against the fog; rattling the entire place.

The thing kept attacking the fog cage; slamming into it over and over again. I don't know how I know but if it breaks through; I'm dead.

"Charlotte." I jerked away at the mention of my name and Logan looked down at me with worry. "What happened?"

"It was a bad dream." I managed out as I recounted the events of the dream. "What do you think it is?"

"It's probably the witch." He frowned, "But what does she want?"

"We need to see Hunter." I began and he scoffed, "Logan please; we need to talk to him to be able to go through with this."

"I don't like this idea,"

"I don't either; but we have to."

He thought about it for a second before nodding, "Fine; we'll go see him."

"Thank you."

"But," he cut me off, "You have to go and see Greg first. You put Diana in danger and you need to apologize for that."

"He hates me." I muttered.

"He doesn't hate you," I shot him a disbelieving look, "Yet."

It took a lot of cajoling for me to get out of the car when we stopped in front of Greg and Diana's place.

"What if he throws me out?" I asked as Logan knocked on the door.

"He won't throw you out."

Diana opened the door and she pulled me into a hug when she saw me. It was so tight; I had to remind her that I need to breathe.

"I was so worried about you," she breathed as she pulled away, "I thought you were hurt or something."

"I'm fine," I assured her, "I'm so sorry for dragging you along with me. It could've ended badly and I should have known better." "I'm fine; I'll always join you on your crazy plans."

Someone cleared their throat making us stop. I looked over her shoulder at Greg who was watching us with a blank expression.

"Hi," I said softly and he shot me a bored look, "I'm sorry; for putting her in danger and for not telling you when I was making my crazy plans." "Logan put you up to this." It wasn't a question.

"Maybe; but I know I was wrong and I'm sorry."

"It took you long enough." He said finally and I scoffed.

"You could accept my apology like a normal person."

"Where's the fun in that?"

I let my eyes rake over him and I smiled, "Your roots are showing." His hand immediately fell to his hair and I repressed a smile.

"I'll sort it out within the week." He looked at me then Logan, "Where are you two going?"

"To see Hunter," his brows rose, "He's in on it this time."

"I'm coming with you."

"You don't have to."

"I wasn't asking," his tone held no room for discussion.

"What about me?" Diana asked and both Logan and Greg said no at the same time, "That's not fair; Charlie is pregnant and you're letting her go."

"It's not because I didn't try to discourage her; believe me." Logan muttered, "But he is more likely to talk if she is there."

"Fine," she mumbled, "Just get back safe."

Greg kissed her before stepping out of the house, "let's get this over with."

The cell smelt the same if not worse than the last time I was here which is weird considering it was less than two days ago.

"I see you're here with your mate." Hunter mused as we walked in, "I preferred you alone."

"I want to talk." I went straight to the point, "About her."

"I could always choose not to tell you," he attempted to shrug but he winced from the pain, "But I'm in a good mood so I'll make you a deal." Annoyance rolled off Logan in waves so I intertwined our fingers in an attempt to calm him down.

"What deal?" I asked

"For every question you ask; I get to ask one of my own."

"Fine," I agreed, "Who is she?"

"She's a witch I found."

"That's not an answer." I told him, "You're being vague."

"Be more detailed with your questions then." He smirked, "Do you remember the days you spent with me."

"Yes," I said simply, "What does she want?"

"She wants a talisman of hers that I have."

"What does it do?"

"It's time for my question," he reminded me, "Has he f****d you yet?"

"The f**k is that?" it was Greg who exploded and I exhaled deeply.

"You need to calm down or you're going to leave."

"He asked a stupid question."

"I don't care if it's a stupid question; relax." He rolled his eyes but nodded and I turned back to Hunter, "No he hasn't; now answer my question."

"I'm not sure what the talisman does. I think it enhances her powers. Why hasn't your mate f****d you yet?"

"No particular reason."

"That's not an answer."

"Be more detailed with your questions then." I threw over my shoulder, "What does she want with me and why?"

"That's two questions; but she needs you because unless she breaks your bond for me, she can't take the talisman. We made a blood oath."

I wonder what the talisman is and if I can get it.

"Now for my two questions," his words snapped me back to reality, "Does he refuse to f**k you because he is disgusted or do you refuse to f**k him because you can still remember how I feel?"

Logan let out a growl and started forward but I stepped in front of him.

"The both of you need to calm down." I whisper yelled as Hunter laughed, "You're giving him what he wants."

"He disrespected you."

"Get out," I said after a moment of thought and everyone looked at me incredulously, "He knows how to push your buttons. I need you to get out so I can talk to him."

"No," Logan's reply was instantaneous.

"Please," I whispered then dropped my voice so only he would hear, "If you want this baby to have a chance then you need to leave so I can talk to him. If not, we are walking straight into a trap completely blind."

I hate to have to blackmail him but I need to think straight and Logan is not thinking straight.

He stared at me for a minute before letting out a growl and storming out. Greg stared at me and shot him a pleading look; he finally left.

"I thought they would never leave." Hunter remarked.

"I know you were just pushing their buttons."

"Of course I was." He smirked, "I'll answer all your questions but I need one thing in return."

"What's that?"

"Ten seconds for me to tell you something special."

"Deal," I agreed and he gave me a smile that made me feel like I was losing.

I pushed the thought away and tried to arrange my questions in my head.

"What's her name?" I asked

"She never told me and I never asked." He shrugged, "It was never beneficial to my plans."

"How can we catch her or find her?"

"You can't; she will find you." He sighed, "You're asking the wrong questions; you always have been."

"Then what are the right questions?" he stared at me with a smile on his face.

"Ask your question Charlotte."

I thought about it for a second before realizing what to ask, "What do I need to know?"

"She's a witch from a certain coven that deals with potions. She was cast out because she started practicing dark magic. I enlisted her help to get you back."

"I was never yours."

"Don't interrupt me," his tone went cold, "We made a deal where if she breaks your bond then she can get the talisman. No loopholes; that is the only way. The talisman is very important to her so she will do anything to get it."

"You were supposed to see her the day Logan came to get you. She wiped your memories because she didn't want you remembering her. I was in the dungeons imagining what I would do to you when you got back."

"I had so many plans for you but Logan took us away. She told me what had happened between you and her. I was upset that she let you get away but I know she will do anything to get that talisman so I decided to trust her. I promised to fix the hiccup that is the abomination growing in you and she promised to-"

"Wait," I said and he shot me an annoyed look, "If you were in the dungeons then how did she tell you what happened and how do you know about the baby?"

"She told me," he tapped the side of his head, "She speaks to me in here." I inhaled sharply, "She's talking to me right now. Do you want to know what she is saying?"

"I think we're done here."

"She's coming for you," he smirked and I turned to leave, "You didn't let me fulfill my end of the bargain."

"What do you want to tell me?"

"It's a message from her," he said, "Dormi puella, sinas me dum tu quiescis." (sleep girl; let me in while you rest: Latin)

I felt a sharp tug go through my chest as he said the words and I suddenly found it hard to breathe.

"What did you do to me?" I asked,

"She says goodnight."

"Logan!" I managed to scream but my voice came out muffled to my own hearing.

Hunter laughed while I gasped for air and the last thing I remember is the door flying open just as I hit the cold ground.