Sold To The Alpha
A Lost Princess Chapter 44

As the four teenagers walked into Justin's office, Isabella found her face being grabbed by her father who started to tip her head side to side glaring over her neck.

Rolling her eyes, she pushed him away, 'again dad, Riley and I are not ready for that, I have not been marked!' she growled before grabbing Riley's hand and walking over to the sofa.

Mumbling to himself, Aaron made his way back to his chair by Justin's desk, scowling as his best friend sniggered at him. 'Yeah, won't be so funny when it's Halle's turn to find her mate.' he growled, shutting the other Alpha up instantly. Charity gave them both a look, 'don't mind him kids, he's just grumpy because he now can't give his speech! she advised smirking.

'What speech?' Daniel asked immediately, pushing for an answer as Aaron tried to evade the question unsuccessfully.

Sighing exasperated Aaron finally replied, 'I had a speech that I wrote, it's not important.'

'Oh it's very important' Charity interjected, ignoring her husband's attempts to shh her. 'He had a whole threatening speech written for Isabella's future mate and now that he's found out its Riley, he can't give it' she said airily suppressing her laughter. Breaking down into giggles, Isabella walked over and hugged her dad, 'I'm sure Riley would be more than happy to sit and listen to your speech dad' she said, squeezing him tightly.

'I don't need his pity audience' Aaron flared crossly, 'Anyway it won't be the same, he won't be scared when I tell him I'll chop his balls off if he hurts my princess will he!' he moaned dejectedly.

'If it makes you feel any better dad, Riley knows that if he hurts me in any way, he has not only you and mum, but Aunt Hazel, Uncle Justin, his dad and his mum to deal with' she said releasing her father and returning to the couch where the suddenly ashen faced warrior was sat.

'Umm, is it too late to change my mind?' Riley asked, his face pale from her words.

'Yes it is' Isabella replied, grabbing his hand in hers, 'your mother would literally kill you if you so much as think about it' she said confidently.

'Never gonna happen babe' Riley said with a chuckle, raising her hand to his lips and kissing it affectionately, 'You are mine and I am yours for eternity' he murmured, his eyes gazing into hers lovingly.

The noise of Daniel making fake retching noises broke the moment, 'Ugh, is that what I'm like?' he asked Vaya appalled.

'No stalker' Vaya replied with a smile, 'you are way way worse' she added with a chuckle as the Beta's cheeks flamed a fiery red.

'OK lets get down to business' Justin said, grinning at the four youths. 'We need to find Felicity, I will not leave a member of my pack in the hands of that maniac, especially not her, she suffered enough at his hands' he growled as the room nodded agreement.

'I can take you to the cabin that we were hiding in' Isabella offered, feeling Riley's hand tighten on hers possessively. 'I doubt they will be there, but it might give us a clue to where they have gone!

'I'm going with you' Riley said immediately

'We are sooo surprised by that Riles' Daniel said rolling his eyes, 'which means Vaya and I are also going' he added as Vaya nodded.

'We will come too' Aaron said determinedly.

Isabella shook her head, 'no dad, you need to go home, take Marcus back to Silver Cross. Aunt Chloe and Uncle James need to go back to Red Moon and they won't leave until you return. Plus, I'm not your responsibility any more' she said softly, 'I'm Riley's. Charity placed her hand on to her husband's arm, 'she's right, Riley will take care of her as she will take care of him'

Aaron looked over at his daughter glumly, 'I know' he said.

Justin spoke up, 'I will go with the kids to the cabin along with some of our best warriors, from what I understand, you were travelling with a collector?' he asked, glancing over at the teens who all nodded. 'Sebastian, he's searching for Rowan for their council' Riley replied.

Looking over at his friend, Justin said, 'I think once you get back you should send Sebastian in our direction, tell him to meet us at the town at the edge of the forest, we'll meet him after we have been to the cabin tomorrow.

Aaron nodded as he stood up, 'We'll go get packed and let Marcus know we are going home today' he said reaching out his hand for his wife's who took it smiling, standing up and allowing her husband to lead her toward the door.

Stopping in the doorway, Aaron glanced over at Riley and his daughter with a small smile, 'I'm glad you found such a perfect mate princess' he murmured as Isabella gave him a huge smile, before walking out of the door with his Luna behind him. 'Right, we need to give Alpha Aaron a chance to reach Silver Cross and Sebastian before we set off otherwise we could be sat in the town all night waiting. We'll all get a decent nights sleep and set off at first light tomorrow, is everyone OK with that?' Justin asked. The group nodded silently as he continued, 'OK then, with all the love in the world, get the f**k out of my office so I can brief my warriors and Leo' he said grinning as the girls giggled, jumping to their feet, being escorted from the room by their mates. Saying farewell to Daniel and Vaya at their room next door, Isabella and Riley made their way hand in hand to their bedroom door. Once inside, Riley pushed the teen against the door, kissing her hungrily as she wrapped her legs around his waist. Pulling back he rested his forehead against hers, 'I love you' he whispered.

'I know, I love you too' Isabella murmured back, breathing in his scent of cut grass and what reminded her of campfires. Closing her eyes she smiled as the smell engulfed her, leaving her feeling light headed.

'I don't like the thought of you going back to that cabin' Riley growled worriedly, 'what if they ambush you and take you again?'

Isabella shook her head, placing a soft kiss against his lips, 'they wont' she replied confidently, 'because my big brave Alpha mate will be with me!

Riley's eyes darkened at her words, 'say that again' he muttered.

'What? My big brave Alpha mate?' Isabella teased as Riley groaned, seeking out her mouth with his own.

Surfacing for air, he panted, 'I love it when you call me that'

'Alpha?' Isabella purred giving him a cheeky wink.

'No, your mate' Riley replied crushing her against the door.

'My mate' Isabella whispered giggling running her hands through Riley's hair as he growled possessively.

Wriggling slightly she pushed against his chest, 'now put me down because we have to sort out our stuff for tomorrow' she scolded playfully.

Groaning, Riley reluctantly placed her feet back on the floor and stepped away, still holding on to her wrist as she tried to walk toward the dresser that had a few clothes in that Hazel had given her. Looking back at the warrior, Isabella arched her eyebrow, 'Umm, I can't pack if you still have hold of me' she said smiling.

Pulling her back toward him, Riley pulled her into his lap, 'just one more kiss so I don't miss you too much' he replied with a hopeful grin.

'Miss me? We are in the same room you dope!' Isabella giggled though she wrapped her arms around his neck and met his eager mouth with her own, pouring all the love she felt for him into the moment.

'I really really can't let you go now' Riley moaned, tightening his grip.

Pulling his arms off of her she slid out of his grasp waggling her finger at him, 'You have too let me go for ten minutes so we can pack or we can't go and find Felicity' she admonished causing Riley to drag himself to his feet unwillingly. Giving her a sudden flash of a smile, Riley asked, 'if I pack, do I get another kiss as a well done?'

Pushing his chest, Isabella giggled, 'fine, another kiss if you let us BOTH finish packing' she relented, giggling harder as Riley began to rush around the room, throwing clothes onto the bed next to his bag. Forcing them into his rucksack Riley threw himself onto the bed arms spread, 'done' he announced.

'Well I'm not so you'll just have to stay out of my way until I am' Isabella retorted, turning her back and letting out an involuntary shriek as Riley grabbed her from behind and pulled her down on top of him.

'Let me go you pain in the a*s' Isabella squealed as Riley tickled her mercilessly, 'OK I give, I give' she gasped as Riley let her go, rolling off him onto the blankets.

'Now where is my kiss?' Riley asked smugly causing Isabella to roll her eyes before leaning over and giving him a quick peck. 'Nuh uh, that's not acceptable babe' Riley admonished, reaching for her stomach again as she tried to wriggle away laughing.

'Fine' she huffed, leaning over him, she brushed her soft lips against his, gasping slightly as he bit down on her bottom lip allowing him access as his tongue danced against hers.

Pulling away she smiled down at him shyly as he gave her an approving look, 'better' he conceded watching her as she sat up, her mouth quirking in mild annoyance whilst she returned to her packing.