The Alpha King's Heart
The Alpha King’s Heart – Chapter 123

Adira

My eyes shot open and I found myself in a white room, I was on a huge bed, and next to me was Rachel, she had a nosebleed. I sat upright and checked her pulse, she was breathing.

The door opened a few minutes later and Zion walked in, wearing a smug expression on his face.

“You,” I breathed, glaring at him.

“Were you expecting anyone else?”

I looked small entourage he came in with and recognized one of them as my driver and two security guards who work at the Estate. So that’s how he got me, by using them.

“Welcome, Adira,” Zion said gently. I made an attempt to stand but my knees buckled and I almost fell to the ground.

“My men spread a strong portion made by a sorcerer in the car when you entered, you will be weak for more hours,” he informed me.

Rachel grunted in pain and woke up. She looked startled but her eyes found me and she hurried to my side.

“Adira, who are these people,” she asked, scared.

“That’s my f*****g uncle and he has kidnapped us because he wants to mark me for power,” I answered, keeping my gaze on Zion.

“That’s just sick,” she whispered.

“Let her go,” I said, directing my head to Rachel.

“No,” Zion was resolute. ” She either stays or dies and I have conflicted feelings about ending someone of my bloodline,” he looked at her stomach.

Rachel’s eyes filled with tears, and she held me closer.

“I don’t want to die, I want to meet my baby,” she said.

“You’re not going to die,” I assured her, I didn’t know for sure but I wouldn’t let them kill her.

“Please, Zion, let her go,”

“And have her bring an army back to my pack? No,” he said.

“Fine, I’ll stay but I’ll need a doctor,” She g*****d, and I helped her sit on the bed.

“What do you want, Zion?” I asked harshly.

“I thought you knew… I want you, I need you,” he smiled widely, showing me his canines and before I could speak a word, I felt him clasp my shoulders with barbaric strength and sank his canines into neck. Both Rachel and I screamed, and once again, darkness surrounded me.

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Rachel

My heart was pounding in my chest and tears were rolling down my face. I was holding Adira in my arms, that man Zion marked her and left screaming, as if his body was on fire. I looked around the room we were in, there were no windows, only a huge white round bed, and one door that led to the bathroom. I went into the bathroom to pick out a towel. I wet it with hot water from the sink and pressed it against her neck. The mark Zion left on Adira’s neck was dark and b***d oozed out of it. It didn’t look at all like the marks I have seen or the one I had that wasn’t pleasing to the eyes.

Hours went by and no one came to check upon us, and I was anxious because Adira was still unconscious and her body was burning up.

The door opened and a tall handsome man walked in, he had long silver hair like Chance and now that I look at him properly, he had those sharp genes and handsomeness. That bloodline can only be the Lafayette’s. His worried gaze went to Adira on the bed, listening for her heartbeat. When he heard it, he sighed in relief and looked at me.

“Rachel Tarion,” he said in a deep voice.

“Who are you?” I demanded. He smiled at me.

“I’m Corey, I thought you knew me,” He said, he looked familiar but I didn’t remember where I saw him from.

‘He was the guy who kissed Jett a few months ago,’ My wolf reminded me. Oh yes, Jett’s secret lover!

“Jett’s secret lover,” I said.

“We are not lovers,” he retorted quickly. I raised my eyebrow and shrugged.

“Corey, can you help us out of here, please?” I asked.

“Not today, I’ll get you out later. Zion is still on the property and his men are thorough,”

He got on one knee and caressed Adira’s face, she stirred and slowly opened her eyes. She seemed disoriented for a few seconds but a gasp escaped her lips and her hand flew to touch her marked neck. Tears poured from her eyes in horror and I hugged her.

Adira had been hysterical since she woke, pacing around the room, and Corey and I was watching her quietly.

“I’ll kill him for this,” she hissed.

“Calm down, we need to bring down your body temperature, ” I said and she glared at me.

“Calm down you say? You’re not the one with a horrid mark on your neck. My mate probably thinks I am dead because as soon as Zion marked me, it broke my link to everyone in the pack,” she snapped.

She sat in front of the mirror, frowning as she looked at the mark.

“It will go away once King Wyatt marks you,” Corey said gently, standing next to her. She put her head on his stomach and closed her eyes, tears once again spilling from her eyes. This was new, I’d never seen Adira cry or be so powerless. For as long as I can remember, she was tough and didn’t allow anyone to bully her.

“I should go now, Zion, doesn’t know I’m still on the territory,” Corey said, kissing her hair.

“Will you be alright?” Adira asked, worried about her young uncle.

“Yes, I was on my way to the airport when one of the men told me what Zion did and I came back immediately,” he said.

“Thank you for coming back, I know you’re risking your life,” Adira said.

Corey left the room and frail woman carrying a plate of food came in, she was frightened. I could tell they beat her a lot from the dark bruises on her body. Her sorrowful gaze landed on my stomach and I instinctively held my baby bump.

“Oh no, I’m not here to hurt anyone.” she said, “Mr. Corey told me to be good to you. I – have brought you food to eat,” she put the tray on the small table.

“Thanks,” I sent her a small smile and she nodded before leaving the room.

Adira was too busy looking into the mirror. I picked up a salad from the tray and ate it slowly however, it wasn’t nice so I put it away. I grabbed a pizza, I hated pizza but I didn’t know when we’ll have food again so I forced it into my mouth, and swallowed. A mother never starves, even if she hates the food, she has to eat for the unborn baby.

“Please have something to eat, you need your energy,” I told Adira, she sighed and lay on the bed without a word.