Scarred Alphas by Norisha May
Chapter 20

"Wouldn't it be better to eat in your room? I really don't want to have to see Ezra."

"He won't be there. He never eats at breakfast time downstairs. Besides, you can't hide forever from him and as long as you are with me, I will not let him hurt you. Needless to say, don't come downstairs by yourself." "Yeah, you don't have to tell me twice."

"Tell me, Bryn, why shouldn't she come down here? And mind you, choose your words carefully." He tells her. She opens her mouth but closes it as she considers his words. Irritation washes over her face but she stays quiet. Some paragraphs are incomplete if you are not reading this novel on FindNovel.net. Visit FindNovel.net to read the complete chapters for free."So Ezra is your mate?" Miles asks me bluntly. It takes me by surprise but I lowly nod.

"Huh? Aren't Alphas usually supposed to be mated to strong she-wolves? Usually, when I step through the dining room doors, I brace myself.

The room is full of pack members and the moment they see us, everyone quiets down.

Thankfully Ezra is nowhere to be seen here but Kaecy, Bryn, and Miles are here.

The tension and silence are killer.

"Are you serious?" Bryn asks.

"What?" Colt asks.

"You are bringing her down here?"

"Mh...after this...we should take another shower together."

I roll my eyes at him. "WE just got out of the shower. I am clean enough."

"Not the point."

"I know your point. It was hard enough as it was. Or do you like to be tortured?"

"No. So maybe you should just give in." He gives a cheeky smile and wiggles his eyebrows.

"No."I shake my head with a smile.

Betas or Alphas? I get that it happens but it is not common for an Alpha to be mated to an Omega." He asks.

I would take offense if he didn't seem genuinely curious.

"Exactly why Ezra doesn't want her." Bryn mutters with a satisfied grin.

"You miss my point," Miles says. "If she is mated to him, there could be a reason for it."

A reason?

I had never thought about it like that. But there is nothing special about me so I don't see a reason.

"You always with your critical thinking. Always overanalyzing things." Bryn mocks him.

"Oh? Are you saying the goddess makes mistakes?" He asks.

"Yes."

"Yes."

Bryna and I say at the same time.

She looks at me and squints her eyes. I give her a death glare and look away.

I think this is the only time we have ever agreed on anything. Ezra being my mate was a huge mistake on the moon goddess's part.

"Let's drop it." Kaecy says.

"Yeah. I am tired of it." Colt says as he puts a plate of food in front of me. "Eat, Angel."

"Why do you call me that?" I ask him as I take my fork and start eating.

"Because that's the first thing that came to me when we were in the dungeon. You were an angel sent to us. You kept us company, showed us kindness, and kept us fed when you could. You didn't have to do any of that but you did. You were our little angel. Then again I might have been delusional...you know, no food and all." He says and laughs and that makes me laugh too.

I finish my food as fast as I can because I am tired of the dirty stares that pack members and Bryn give me.

When Colt is also done, we head out. I follow him outside where we meet up with Dash.

"Hey, you two. The talk of the pack." He says.

I groan. "Uh! Is it that bad?"

"Depends on which side you are hearing it from."

"What do you mean?"

"The Gammas are bitter. The Omegas are mostly shocked." He explains.

I sigh. "Great."

Dash smiles. "So where are we going?"

"Going?"

Colt turns to me. "Angel, I have a meeting with my dad. Dash is here to keep you safe. Do whatever you want but stay with him. I'll catch up with you once I am done." "Really?" I ask feeling annoyed by this.

"Sorry but if I ignore my Alpha duties, Dad will not be happy and we need him happy."

True. As long as Colt is in his favor, I get to be with him.

"Okay but... hurry."

He smiles. I am sure that knowing I wanted him with me made him happy.

"Can I k*ss you yet?" He asks before leaving.

"No."

He grunts, turns around, and stomps away.

It makes me giggle. He looks like an angry child.

"So. Where to?" Dash asks.

"Well, it's either go to see my sister or go back to Colt's room. I don't feel like being out here."

"Oooh. I vote hot sister."

I laugh as we start walking to the house.

"Really? You do know that she has a mate and is now pregnant."

"Damn. Do you have any more sisters? Cause if they are half of what you are, I am in! Hell, I'd choose you as my mate any day. Too bad Colt got to you first."

"What?!" I ask, laughing.

"Yeah, don't tell him. He'd kick my ass.

I smile. He is very funny. I like him a lot.

"Hey, tell me more about your time with him with the enemy."

He sighs. "You really want to know about that?"

"Yeah. How did you guys meet?"

"Hm...well...we met while being strapped to wooden poles and having our backs seared with burning whips."

"Okay stop...never mind. I'm sorry I asked."

"Don't be sorry."

"How come...I mean...if the Dark Fang Pack is as feared and as strong as everyone says, how come they have not taken over all other packs yet?"

"That is a complicated question. Right now...packs are divided. They only gather for parties and statuses but they are not quick to form alliances. This is mostly because they are afraid to be targeted by the Dark Fang pack but if pushed enough, they will do exactly that. Form alliances. The dark Fang pack knows this so they take their time and take things slow. They are conniving, have patience, and overall are very deceptive. But... let's not talk about that anymore. So, how about those sisters of yours, huh?

I laugh. "I only have one.

The mated and pregnanat one."

"Aw dang it!"

All I do is laugh on my way home because of him. He is a breath of fresh air to me.

As I come up to the house, Lauren immediately comes out. "So! What happened?!"

"Huh?"

"Yesterday! Colt sent word that you'd be staying with him but I am itching to know what happened after you were chased by Ezra from here."

"Ooh. Juicy gossip. I am all for it." Dash mutters.

We all go inside and I tell them what happened with the fight.

"I am glad that Colt is protecting you. He and the Alpha are the strongest in the pack." Lauren says.

"So...Miss...Curl's sister. Do you have any sisters, or friends that might be single?"

"DASH! Really!?"

He starts laughing. "You can't blame me! This pack has very beautiful women.

Lauren laughs and I just shake my head.

After spending a good amount of time there, Dasha and I head out.

"So since now you are living in the pack house, do I get to come visit you?" Lauren asks as she sees us out.

I am not able to respond to her because Dash interrupts us.

"Stay back, Cass." Dash suddenly says when we step out.

"What? Why?" As I ask this, I see why he says what he says.

Ezra walks in our direction with Kaecy behind him trying to reason with him.

"Cass." Ezra calls for me.

I stay in front of the door with Lauren behind me ready to shut the door if need be.

"Cass. Let me talk to you." He says.

"Stay away from her." Dash growls but Ezra ignores him.

Kaecy lightly touches Ezra's shoulder. "Ezra, let her be.

Give it time."

"Time? Time for Colt to sweep her off her feet?!" Ezra shouts.

Too late. He already did.

Dash stands in front of me with his arms crossed in an imposing stance.

"Cass...let me talk, please."

"Ezra, I am not stopping you from speaking but there is nothing that you can say that will change anything. What do you want from me at this point?"

This time, instead of getting angry and trying to take me by force, he falls to his knees looking defeated.

"I feel...like I'm dying." He mutters.

"Then...accept the rejection.

Eventually, the pain will go away."

He is silent for a few seconds until he slowly shakes his head and whispers. "I can't."

With that, I step aside and walk away.

Part of me does feel bad but it is that part of me that cares too much about others, even when they don't deserve it.

Dash and I silently walk through the forest.

Seeing how Ezra acted this time makes me hope that all this will be over soon. He will reject me and I will be done with him.

"How dare you!"I hear the Luna shout, taking me out of my thoughts.

"My son spends most of his night in his room suffering while you are out here having the time of your life!

And then you turn him down as if you weren't the problem of this all!"

Ugh! I don't want to deal with her but this time, I don't keep my mouth shut as

I tend to do.

"I am pretty sure he did all this to himself." I say.

She laughs. "Look at you, having the balls now to speak

to me like this! As if I was a commoner like you! No. You don't get to talk back to me!"

She tries to grab me by the hand but I quickly move away, slapping her hand.

"How dare you!" She screams. "GUARDS!"

Four guards immediately emerge from behind her. "Take her away!"

"Don't you dare touch her!"

Dash stands in front of me, blocking me from the guards. "She is under Alpha Colt's protection and under my care."

"

"We don't answer to him.

The guards say.

"They are my personal b*dyguards and only answer to me." She says with a mocking smile.

"Sorry, but I won't let you take her anywhere," Dash says.

"Oh? Then you are going to fight me yourself? And all my guards too? Are you ready to bear the consequences of fighting a Luna?" Three more of her own guards appear.

It doesn't matter I am under Colt's protection, this woman still has power. I am sure the Alpha will not look kindly if Dash hurts her to protect me.

I put a hand on Dash's shoulder and whisper.

"Don't, Dash. Go find Colt instead."

He turns to me. "Cass..."

"It's fine. Just go fast."

Grinding his teeth, he steps back letting the Luna's men grab me.

"Good choice." She mutters. look back as I am taken and see Dash immediately start running to the pack house.

"Colt won't let you hurt me." I say to her. "Do you really think he is not going to find out?"

"won't let me hurt you? It doesn't matter... if he can't find you."

I notice that I am being taken into the woods.

Diferent directions from the cells and the torturing chamber.

"You can't do this! The Alpha himself has not allowed this!"

I shout.

"My mate will forgive me. He always does."

"But your sons won't!"

"You really think that you are that special? They will forget about you eventually." She says.

"No! Colt won't let you-

"I will rid you of both my son's life."