Her Destined Alpha
Chapter 11

RAYHAN

I let him fall to the floor, almost unconscious, with b***d dripping from his nose and a busted l!p. F*ck, I wanted to kill him. I kicked him hard in his stomach. I stepped back. My mate had a f*cked–up life and it was destroying me. Wasn’t this sleazebag meant to be her damn boss? What a shit–face. From the moment this prick called her to his office, I knew something was up.

I had followed and listened to the conversation, but she had handled it well. The others had said I needed to leave. Although they had witnessed everything, they didn’t question it, and I was grateful for that. I knew I’d have to be more open about it but now wasn’t the time. I stayed behind to keep a watch on her from across the street as she worked. I now crouched down, grabbing this f*ck face by his collar.

He was already out of it, but I slammed him against the car. ”Touch my girl again and I swear I will kill you.” I didn’t care if he heard or not; the bastard has been warned. I stood up and walked away. I knew she had probably run home, and although she probably didn’t want to see me… I needed to see her.. The door to her place was open and I was about to knock, only to see she had moved the bed and was sitting behind it,

her head in her hands. I stepped inside, the floor creaking under my feet. She didn’t move as I walked over to her, I was about to speak when I saw the note. that lay on top of the lifted floorboard. I read it, irritation filling me at the message. She had called the dirt–bag Horace, right? Although I wanted to pull her into my arms and tell her I’m there for her, I knew it was not what she would want… So I walked out without a word, shutting the door behind me.

I was going to get her savings back, had he really stooped so low to try to blackmail her with her own damn money? I walked back to where I had left him on that side road several minutes earlier. It seemed like he had regained consciousness. He was trying to make a call, his broken arm not doing much to help him.” Where’s her money?” I growled.

He squeaked, dropping his phone as he clambered back against the car. Fear rolling off him in waves. ”I – in the dashboard!” He trembled, flinching when I raised my fist. I smashed it through the car window, making him cry out even more.” It was unlocked! W why…

”He gulped when I glared at him and took out the pouch that held her scent.” Interest. ”I growled. Bending down, I searched his pocket and took out his wallet.

He only watched, terrified. I took out any cash he had and walked off, slipping it into her pale pink pouch. Now to get back to her, but before that, I needed to make a quick stop…

Twenty minutes later, I was knocking on her door, her pouch tucked into my jacket as I held two cups of coffee. Rain was pouring down and I was getting soaked. She didn’t open the door, so I knocked again. I tried the door handle but it was locked.

”Delsanra! I know you’re in there. Open up, please.” ”No reply.” Come on kitten, I’m getting drenched out here.” ”No one told you to come here.” Came here clipped reply. Damn, she was brutal.” I’ve brought coffee?” I said, using my most suggestive voice. None of my charms worked on this woman. I looked at the rain that was pouring down. Maybe I needed to give her space…” Ok fine, I’ll leave the coffee and your pouch right here on the doorstep.

Just pick it up, ok?” No reply. I sighed, I wanted to tell her I was worried, but heck, how could I just push my way in? I bent down to place the cup down when the door opened. She stood there, arms crossed, a pout on those k!ssable l!ps of hers. She stepped back and I smirked.

There was my permission to enter, ”I’m only repaying you for last night’s coffee.” I said as she closed the door and locked it. I placed the cups down, brushing my wet hair off my face, only for her to hold out a towel.

She was refusing to look at me, but her racing heart was giving her away. Whether she liked it or not… I had an effect on her… I to welled my hair dry and took my jacket off.” Thanks.” I said, putting the towel down.” Hmm. ”I took the pouch and held it out.” With interest from the prick.” I said.

She frowned.” I don’t want the interest.” ”Well, then accept it as this month’s pay, since you wanted to quit.” I said, running my fingers through my wet curls. She froze and I gave her a small smile.” We have good hearing, kitten, and your manager wasn’t really quiet.

”I explained.” Oh …Thank you for the pouch, but don’t think it will earn you any points. I still want you gone.” She said, picking up the two coffee cups. I didn’t say anything. I believed in the bond, between us. She held one out to me and I took it slowly, letting my fingers brush hers.

The sparks felt so perfect… She almost dropped the cup, but I had a firm hold on it, smirking slightly. A small stain of b***d on her sleeve captured my attention. I grabbed her hand, placing the cup down with the other and pushing her sleeve up.” What the…?

”My stomach sank as I stared at her arm. The scratches were exactly where I had written my number. This was not a coincidence… She pulled free, slipping her sleeve down.” Do you really hate me that much?” I asked, no longer in the mood for coffee.” Yes.

”There was no hesitation in her voice.” Looking at you makes me remember every single mutt that abused me, laughed at me, and humiliated me.” Her voice was barely above a whisper, but the pain in it was palpable.” Our eyes met, my grey meeting her startling blue ones.

The pain, sadness, and anguish that haunted hers were not something I could forget.” At least let me change that perspective for you.” I whispered. ”I doubt you can. Want to see?” She asked suddenly.” See your memory?

”Yeah, I can show you a little, give you an idea of why I hate your kind.” She said. ”My powers were sealed away by Endora… I have yet to replace out how to unlock them, but I can probably show you a little.

I nodded. I wasn’t expecting this…. Was I ready? I had to be if I wanted to even comprehend the level of what she had been through…” Allow me to get the spell ready then.” She sipped her coffee and then placed it down as she went to one of her boxes and removed a few jars.

Her intoxicating scent was so welcoming, I knew I could never live without it. I had only known her for twenty–four hours but she was already a part of me. The road ahead was going to be long…

I watched her draw some symbols on the ground with the powdered herbs. She then placed some crystals down and took out a few candles. I had never really seen a witch do a spell… it was kinda… interesting?

I don’t know if it was because it was her, but watching her sprinkle the powers and light those candles… The glow warming her face was just… beautiful. How could anyone call her darkness? She looked up as she shielded the candle, placing it in the centre gently. Giving me an eye full of her cleavage. Goddess, she was a tease… and clearly didn’t even realise she was one…

She leaned forward further and I felt pleasure rush south, my eyes flashing as I imagined her under me. I looked away, exhaling deeply. ”What is it?” ”Nothing.” I lied. She looked at me suspiciously.

”My powers may be sealed away, but us witches sense a lot … You’re nervous. Are you scared about what you might see?” No, that definitely was not the reason why I was nervous…

I was scared to know what she had been through, but I wanted to know so I could understand her better. ”No, I want to know.” She didn’t reply and finally stood up. I wondered what made her agree to open up, even if it was just a little. Was she opening up to me?” Can I ask why you’re sharing this with me? I mean, you want me to understand why you hate my kind but-”

”Don’t go getting the wrong idea.” She interrupted. ”I see the way you look at me, you say I’m you’re mate… and I know you’re not lying. Maybe this is some sick form of punishment from the gods for some past crime I must have committed, that or they are simply enjoying the show.

”You’re not a believer.” I said. I could feel her pain, her eyes dulling as she got lost in her memories.” Tell me Alpha, can you believe in the gods when all they have done is watch you suffer? My birth was a curse, my life was torture… they didn’t even let me die.

So why should I place my faith and believe in them?” I could feel her pain, I wish I could take it all away.” Maybe we were paired to show the world, we are not enemies. Maybe we were mated so I could heal you, to always protect you.

I reached out and took her hand pulling her close. For a moment I thought she’d pull away, but it seemed she was having a hard time struggling with her emotions. Our eyes met and the feelings swirled around us.

Two opposites that were trying to understand what this was. Her heart was thundering as she looked down at me, and although I wanted to wrap my arms around her, I didn’t want to push her away. Settling for taking both her hands, I ran my thumb in circular motions on the back of her palms. ”I will always take care of you, kitten. I’d never let anyone hurt you.” ”False promises.” She whispered,

”I cannot accept you. She pulled away, taking a deep breath. Her hands were pressed against her thighs.” Ok, let’s do this.” ”Why do you need all of that? Strong witches can cast spells without it, right?” I asked. ”Yes, but like I said, my powers are sealed, right now I am weak. Step into the circle and make sure your big feet don’t touch anything.

I stood up, it was pretty small…. ”I’m a big guy….” I winked suggestively at her but she simply rolled her eyes. ”You could have made it bigger….” ”Do you see space in here?” Fair point. She picked up a knife and then, to my surprise, stepped into the circle too.

She moved closer. Both of us were aware of the other’s proximity. Her chest was only an inch from mine, if that. She looked at the knife and then at me, hesitation clear in her eyes. She wanted to ask me something that was clear. ”What is it ?” ”Umm… hold me.

”I was surprised at that, not missing her cheeks tinging pink. Now that I could do; any time, any day. I gripped her tiny waist, not missing the way her heart was racing as she leaned back, trying to bring the knife between us. I held her weight, her leg between mine as we stood in this tiny circle. She closed her eyes, whispering a quick spell. The powder she had sprinkled began moving ever so slightly, the candles flickering in a wind that was not present.

She sliced her palm, reaching out and letting the drops of b***d fall into the circle. Whispering filled the room, and I felt a sudden chill, then suddenly I was in a room full of smoke. Lights hung on low beams. The smell of sweat and alcohol was strong.

The sound of men jeering and joking as they sat around with beer. What was this? Even the direction of my gaze wasn’t my own, my eyes darting around the room. Wait… this was Delsanra’s memory… Which meant I was looking at it through her eyes.” So, who’s up next?

”Her heart was thundering as she looked down, and my b***d ran cold. She was naked and covered in b***d. My stomach twisted as I saw the small knives that were lodged in her thighs, stomach and shoulder… She tugged at her wrists that were bound fruitlessly. She was tied up against a wall, her arms spread wide. Blistering anger surged through me.

”Aww look at little witchy trying to escape. Allow me…” One of the men said, standing up. He was a werewolf, I knew that much. He picked up two knives and threw one at her. She flinched as the knife hit her shoulder right next to the other one. I felt useless.

My head was pounding with the uncontrollable rage I was feeling as I watched her suffering through her eyes. ”This is pretty fun. Let’s carve her up a little more…” Another said. Two more knives, her eyes blurred with tears and her heart was thundering.

”She’s pretty hot… If only she wasn’t a witch, I wouldn’t mind some of that.” The first man spoke. Coming over, he grabbed her face, spitting at her. A small whimper left her l!ps as the man punched her straight in the face. ”STOP!” I growled. Never have I felt like this.

All I could see was red, and the urge to kill was tempting me.. I heard a gasp and I was back in her room. She stumbled, her eyes wide with horror as she looked at me. My claws were out, my eyes burning green. ”Who the f*ck were they?” I asked dangerously.

My aura rolled off of me in crashing waves as I glared ahead. I was going to replace each one of those bastards, even if I had to scour the damn earth. I will kill them slowly and, sure as hell, painfully. Each one of those bastards was going to pay for the pain they caused her. I swear by Selene herself.