In Between The Alphas
Chapter 23

My first thought was to refuse but he shot me a look that made me go quiet instantly.

"I know you're going to refuse," he began, "But the only other option is leaving you here to chance and I can't do that to you. I won't leave you to the mercy of that bastard."

"So what are you going to do?" I asked "Are you going to hide me away and lie to your Alpha about me? He will kill you when he replaces out."

"I don't lie to Logan ever." He said, "He's a good guy and I know he won't turn you down."

"He might be a good guy but do you really think he's going to risk a war with another pack because of a girl who isn't even your mate?"

"I understand your doubts but I need you to trust me, can you do that?" he asked and I sighed and gave a quick nod, "I promise that everything will be fine."

"Okay."

"But there's one more thing," he started and from his tone I knew I was probably going to hate what he had to say next, "I'm supposed to go back today- like in a few hours and I wasn't set to return for a week at least." "So if you're going to help me then I have to leave today." I said and he nodded.

"If that's not possible then I can try to pull a few strings and come back as soon as possible-"

"No, she'll be ready in an hour and a half," Greg interrupted and when we both turned to him he just shrugged, "You were taking too long to come to a decision."

"Does he?" Jake began but before I could reply he interrupted.

"Yes I do. But that is not the most important thing right now," he said, "we need to get her out of here as soon as possible and I'll make sure she's ready in an hour and a half."

Jake looked like he wanted to say more but he just nodded and turned to me, "I'll be back in two hours." Without another word he turned on his heels and walked out of the house. "Well looks like we have to get packing." Greg said.

"I'm sorry did you just say we?" I asked and he shot me a bored look.

"Aubrey put me in charge of you, I'm not just going to let you run off with some beta you barely know," he said, "I just need to make sure that you're settled and I'll leave. Now stop asking questions and let's get to packing."

Surprisingly we finished packing in just under two hours and we were already at the bottom of the stairs when Jake arrived. It was a flurry of movements, everyone was tense and on their toes and I only started breathing properly when we drove out of town. After that all I had to think about was whether or not things would go as Jake hopes.

"Hey, relax," Jake said as he glanced at me from the driver's seat, "Everything will be fine I promise."

All I could do was nod because I couldn't form any words. Somehow I managed to fall asleep and by the time I woke up I could sense the difference in the air and the smells assaulted my nose. They were so strong that I could sense them despite my sense of smell not being back to normal- we were definitely on pack territory.

"Your potion is wearing off," Jake said and I turned to him, "I can smell you again," he clarified and I just shrugged in response, "You smell good Charlie."

I muttered a quick thanks and looked out at the window as he parked his car in front of a massive castle like building. He led us into the building and if not for my nerves I would have probably babbled on and on about the beauty of the structure. I don't know how long we walked but we were suddenly in front of a huge pair of oak doors.

"I already told him the basics about you," Jake said, "And um just try not to worry about him; he's not exactly the nicest person ever."

'Way to console my nervous heart' I thought with a snort and before I knew it the doors opened. It was a pretty spacious room with two chairs at the far end of the room and an open space in the middle- almost like a throne room.

A man who I'm assuming is Logan was lounging on one of the chairs, his dark hair was almost as black as the night and his grey eyes held a piercing but bored gaze in them. In all honesty he is the hottest person I've ever seen in my life but there is something familiar about him that I can't seem to put my finger on. Even his scent, as faint as it is, is a bit familiar.

His eyes landed on me and he sat a bit straighter in his chair, "Is this her?" he asked and holy cow his voice is like the smoothest velvet but also a bit rugged.

"Yes, this is my girlfriend Charlotte," Jake said and I gave him a small smile which he didn't return.

"What is your name?" Logan asked

"Charlotte Denver," I said in a small voice.

"You're Alpha Denver's daughter?" he asked and I nodded, "Who is the man you were supposed to marry?"

"I don't know his first name but I referred to him as Alpha Hunter." I said and he let out a humorless laugh.

"You couldn't pick anyone else Jake from that horrid human town, it just had to be the one girl who is the most trouble," Logan said with a frown and then he turned to me, "Do you know that housing you here would mean a possible war between me, your father and Hunter? And in case you haven't noticed the odds aren't exactly stacked in my favor because you have nothing to offer me."

"I'm really sorry but I don't have any other options."

"You could always go back and save me the trouble that seems to be associated with you." He said with a shrug and I bit my lip. I knew he wouldn't agree.

"If I may Alpha, going back isn't an option." Greg interjected, "You know what they'll do to her if she goes back."

"I'm sorry who are you?"

"I'm Greg," was his simple response, "And I have been tasked with keeping her safe."

"Well if you were doing a good job then she wouldn't be here now would she?" Logan asked with a frown, "Regardless of whatever happens I cannot turn you away because of Jake but believe me when I say that if your father or Hunter gets a whiff of you being here then I will turn you over to them and deny knowing who you are. I will not risk the lives of my pack members over a girl I do not know, am I understood?"

"Yes." I said and he leaned back against the chair without another word.

We left the throne room in a hurry. If I had to stay another second in his presence I would've started bawling.

"I'm afraid this is where I leave you," Greg said and I shot him an alarmed look, "Don't look that way; you'll be safe here. Besides it'll be too suspicious if I just disappeared a day after they came to look for you."

"I don't want you to go." I said softly and he smiled then handed me a small bag I didn't notice he was holding. I opened it and saw a phone.

"If you ever need me, all you have to do is call and I'll be here." He said and I threw my hands around his neck.

"Thank you," I whispered and he just held me tighter.