Scarred Alphas by Norisha May
Chapter 36

"Glad to see you in time.

Keep it up." Garret says as I walk into the war room.

He starts with his meeting but in the middle of it, Julia walks in. I am surprised but even more so I am Narugi.com. Visit Narugi.com to read the complete chapters for free.I look back at Colt who starts givin "She sometimes attends these meetings to also learn, like you. Her father had it cleared with Warrick. I would stump my foot and throw a temper tantrum if I could.

"Pay attention," Garret whispers to me.

I know Colt just told me but I ask Garret this time. "Why is she here?"

"She is the daughter of one of the generals and wishers to learn the ways of war so she sometimes at "And you are going to let her?"

"Yes. Why? What is the problem?"

"Nothing," I say as I look away and pout.

But there is a big problem.

All she does is stare at Colt.

I know it is irrational to be angry over this because I know Colt has no feelings towards her but I can't and emotionally she has claimed him.

sed that no one bats an eye. I thought this was supposed to be a private meeting. Some paragraphs are incomplete if you are not reading this novel on an explanation.

. It is in a werewolf's nature to want to protect what they deem theirs. The problem here is that I believe Colt is mine...but so does she. I can see it. Mentally

to her."

I get close to Colt and whisper. "Colt, I am serious here, my wolf is on edge while she is around. You knowdon't be able to control myself if this girl agitates me more." He nods. "I know. I know how our kind works. Do your best but I will have a talk with her soon. Make it "Okay. Thank you."

I do my best to keep myself distracted with the meeting and forget about her and the looks she keeps When it is finally over, Colt and I go to get something to eat and then head to my father. Every step tha am going to react today. I can't control myself and I might just do something stupid.

"Good. You are here."

Warrick says when he sees me. Most of the generals are here along with Victor and Garret too.

It's not like I have a choice but I don't say what is in my thoughts.

He silently paces around with a finger under his chin, thinking.

"We'll alternate. Today we'll do something different to motivate you."

I don't know if I should be relieved or afraid.

He looks at Garret. "Kill her."

"What?!" Garret asks taken by surprise.

"Kill her!" Warrick shouts.

With panic, I look back at Colt. He looks distraught, not knowing what to do.

"He won't," Colt mouths.

I look back at Garret in time to see him take out a knife.

"No. Use your bare hands," Warrick says.

Colt is right, this is probably a test. He won't really kill me...right?

Within seconds, my brother Garret is on me. I start swinging my hands trying to punch him.

"Use your power to stop him because I won't," Warrick says.

Garret punches me right on the jaw, making me see stars.

"Stop!" I say as I try to straighten myself.

Garret's hands wrap around my neck and he starts squeezing with all of his might.

"S-st..."

I can't even make out words now or speak at all and soon,

I black out.

Colt.

e toward his office feels heavy. I do want to train my power but I do not want to train with him. I don't like how he does things and I am also scared of how I

I wake up with a gasp to replace that I am back in my room. Poppy hovers over me and I quickly see Colt standing in the back also watching me, concern. "There you are," she says.

I hold my neck and feel the pain of the bruises as my fingers touch my skin.

"He..." It is painful to speak.

"Shh. Don't say anything.

Rest."

"Rest?" I say in a growly voice. "Garret almost killed me."

"No. Alpha would never allow it. Stopped him just in time."

"Warrick is too much. He takes things too far."

"I know he can be extreme..."

That's an understatement.

"But his methods usually tend to have results. But I know it doesn't mean it's right." She says. "Rest now. I'll get you something to soothe your throat."

She gets up and leaves. The moment she closes the door behind her, Colt rushes to me.

"Let me see you!" he says gently putting a hand on my neck.

"I...I think I am okay."

After checking me, he looks relieved. He closes his eyes and presses his head against mine "I-I should have stopped it."

"No. If you had intervened, you would have been punished. That man is crazy."

I pull him in and press my lips against his. His kisses really do soothe my soul.

He pulls back. "I hate this. I hate that I can't keep you safe. It shouldn't be like this!

should be able to keep you and make you feel safe."

I cup his face with my hands.

"You do make me feel safe."

"But you are not. Not while being here."

"Unfortunately we can't change what happened. We are here now and-" Poppy walks in. Colt immediately gets up. There was no way she didn't see how close we were but she acted normal. "Here you go." She hands me a cup of water and sits next to my bed again.

"Thanks." The water runs down my throat and it is very soothing.

"Better?"

I nod and hand her the cup back.

"Casseopea, listen, it won't be easy but you can do it. You can survive the Alpha. You have a strong will and even though he doesn't show it, he admires that." She smiles.

"All he did was talk about you last night just so you know. He didn't notice that he kept going on and on about you."

It was quite amusing to watch." She giggles.

I just can't see it. She speaks of him as if he were a normal good man. Maybe she has seen a side of him that he doesn't show to others.

I look at Colt because it reminds me of him. He doesn't show his tender side to anyone else but me.

I guess that there is a possibility that there could be more to Warrick than just a crazy, ruthless, evil old man.

A knock interrupts us. Garret suddenly peeks in.

"Can I?" he asks.

Poppy and I both nod.

He walks in but puts his hands in his pockets and stands near the door, far away from us.

I really hope he is not here to try and finish the job.

"Are you okay?" he asks.

"Yes," I immediately respond.

He nods. "I-I wanted to

apologize. This was...not really my doing. I have no quarrel with you and I never really wanted to hurt you."

I nod. "I get it. You were commanded to."

He also nods. "Yeah...so...sorry."

I replace it kind of sweet that he took the time to come here and apologize.

I know he and Victor are not bad. They are not like our father but they have no Ichoice but to follow orders.

Just like everyone in this damn pack.

Garret clears his throat, gives a nod, and walks out.

Poppy turns to me with a smile. "I know that this might not be the family you wanted, but...we are your family nonetheless. Whether you realize it or not, your brothers care and so do I and Lotus. You are part of our family now." She gives me a kiss on the head- which catches me by surprise-and walks out of the room.

I am left so confused. I mean, can I really call this my home? Lauren and James were always my home but not the pack. The pack was hardly that. This pack, however...accepts me but...without Lauren and James...I don't think It would ever really be complete to me. Oh, how I wish I could see them right now. How I wish I could hear Lauren speak bluntly about her s****l urges as weird as it sounds.

"Cass?" Colt asks, coming closer.

"I...miss Lauren and James," I say. My eyes water.

He hugs me and stays with me for what seems like an hour until I finally calm down.

"I have to get back to guarding the door. If they don't see me out there-"

"I know, I know," I say.

"I am here, Cass. I am with you always." He kisses me and walks out.

I watch him leave feeling sad. I wish he could stay with me all night.

I grab snacks and stay up watching TV, trying to distract myself. When I am full of crappy food and start feeling tired, I decide to go to bed before I just end up past out here.

With a sigh, I get up from the couch and head to bed but suddenly hear a commotion outside of the house through my window. I look out and see that there are warriors running towards the woods. I am sure it has to be rogues. Even they are still stupid enough to try and get in here.

In the distance, I can see a storm brewing. It will rain all night and probably for a couple of days to come. I close my eyes and take in the smell.

I love the rain.

I take my ass to the bed and lie in it thinking of a day that Colt and I will be able to be together without having to hide it. I hope a day like that comes soon.

The next morning I am up training with Victor again.

I hate having to wake up so early to do this!

It is a cloudy day and it drizzles. The ground is wet so it is difficult training, but I have the same routine as the previous days. After training, I go eat lunch where Serge changes places with Colt. The day continues and after a long boring yet insightful meeting, it is finally over, and then it's time to face my father again. I have been dreading it all day.

When I walk into his office, just like yesterday everyone is here. But now there is a kid here too. He looks to be around 15 or 16.

"Good, you are here. Let's start." Warrick says.

"Start what? On who?" I look at the kid who is scared shitless. "I am not doing anything to this kid."

"Then he will die," Warrick says.

"Why?! Why do you have to kill him?!"

"This boy has tried to escape and incited multiple insubordination that resulted in others thinking that they could rise up or escape too. This will not be tolerated."

"Well, of course he tried to escape! Why wouldn't he?" I say. I almost put a hand in my mouth but I don't because I meant it.

There is silence in the room.

"Oh, don't stop there. You clearly have something to say...daughter." Warrick says.

"Have you seen how these people are treated? No better than animals!" I shout.

"That is a very good view of things. Now since you have no intention of practicing on this boy, let me show you what we do in a slaughterhouse to animals."

He grabs a knife and with speed, he approaches the kid.

Without thinking, I run in and hold Warrick's hand right before he slices through the kid's n*ck.

"DON'T!" I shout.

Everyone in the room gasps.

"Don't? You think you can command me?" Warrick asks.

"Don't you dare hurt him?" I say.

"You don't want me to hurt him? Alright, then maybe someone else can take his place."

This is when I am sure that he will use Colt against me.

He looks behind me, to Colt. Colt stands straight waiting for what Warrick is going to say but I swear if he even tries, I am ready to try and kill my father right here and now. "Bring him," Warrick says but Colt looks confused. We look past Colt where a guard nods. Suddenly, he opens the door behind him and another guard pushes a man in. My eyes widen and I am in shock when I recognize...Ezra.