Sold To The Alpha
A Lost Princess Chapter 42

Racing to keep up with the older wolf who was dragging Felicity along by the wrist, Rowan shouted, 'G

We have to go back for her! We can't just leave her there.'

Without breaking his stride Graham shook his head, 'she's back where she belongs, this actually makes it easier' he growled. Grabbing the warrior, Rowan forced him to stop, 'She has no idea who those people are G, she attacked her own family! Looking pained Graham dropped his gaze, 'they'll figure out how to restore her memory' he replied, th 'And if they don't?' Rowan asked, Graham just shrugged.

'Graham' came Felicity's faltering voice, 'what did you do?'

Raising his eyes to his wife, Graham growled, 'what I had too Felicity, to get you back! before continuin When they finally reached the cabin, Graham threw open the door, pulling Felicity inside. Staring arou 'Graham' she said timidly, 'why did you do this?'

he sounded anything but convinced at his own words.

ace away from the pack, back toward their cabin.

the she wolf trembled as she took in the stark surroundings.

tired, go lay down and take a nap!

made her way through the door, shutting it softly behind her. growled angrily.

'I told you, I did what I had too' Graham replied angrily as he pointed toward one of the bedrooms, 'yo Felicity looked as if she was about to argue, but taking in her husbands face she dropped her shoulde Rowan rounded on the older wolf as soon as the she wolf had disappeared, 'We need to go back for h 'And how do you propose we do that?' Graham retorted, 'walk up to the barrier and ask nicely?' 'We'll break through the barrier' Rowan shouted back desperately as he ran his hands through his hair Graham shook his head, 'You need to be an Oak Ridge pack member or a white wolf Rowan, are you either of those things because I sure as hell am not! Rowan glared at Graham, his face worried, 'We'll use Felicity, she can get us through.

Graham growled menacingly, 'I just got her back Rowan, and I paid you handsomely to help me do so, Rowan dropped his gaze to the floor dejectedly before dropping into one of the spindly wooden chair Walking over to the young warrior, Graham placed his hand on his shoulder, 'there is always the chand

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t going to risk them taking her again. Isabella was a necessary casualty, and its not like we left her with a feral pack of Rogue's! it's her damn family' he spat.

she escaped Rowan, and if she did, she will replace us.'

Isabella glared around at the room full of strangers, she was afraid but she wasn't going to let them kat.

'Bella Boo, it's me, your mother' the older woman had said to her, she could see the crocodile tears forming in the woman's eyes.

'no your not, I've never even seen you before' she had growled back, if they wanted to get to her they were going to have to try harder than that, she knew her parents and it wasn't these people stood next to her.

The doctor and the two strangers had left after that, she assumed to try and come up with a new plan to break her and get her to tell them where her mother had gone. Looking to her left she saw the young warrior was still sat there staring at her, he seemed to have pain in his eyes that she couldn't understand.

'Why are you still here?' she asked trying to give off the aura that he was wasting his time.

Shrugging slightly, the young warrior gave her a small smile, 'I thought you might want some company, I mean it has to be a bit scary being surrounded by all these people you don't remember.' he said softly.

'I remember what I need to remember' Isabella growled back, 'I remember that your Alpha attacked my pack and took my mother from me. I remember that he took me out first whilst I slept, like a true coward, as he knew what I could do!

The warrior seemed to want to argue but decided against it, 'My name is Riley' he said glancing at her before returning his gaze to his hands.

'Isabella' she replied, 'though I guess you already know that.'

Giving an amused grin Riley nodded, 'yeah I know your name' he said simply.

Isabella lapsed back into silence as Riley gazed around the room, the pair waiting for the others too return.

Two hours later Dr Nat walked back into the room, followed by Charity, Aaron and a mystical looking woman, who's silver hair seemed to flow around her body like a mist. Walking over to Isabella, Dr Nat gave her a fatherly smile, 'Bella, this is Auriele she may be able to help you with your memories.'

Isabella hunched back against the bed, glaring suspiciously at the group of people around her. 'stay away from me' she hissed holding up her hands to protect herself.

'Isabella please' Charity pleaded trying to hold the girl's hand as she started to fight and thrash against her restraints.

Dr Nat, walked over and pierced her arm drawing her attention, 'what did you do to me' she yelled angrily, trying to fight but starting to feel her body get heavy.

'It's just a sedative Isabella, to help you relax' Dr Nat said calmly as the teenager's eyes began to droop as she lay back against the bed.

Once she was asleep, Auriele walked to her side, pulling a sharp needle from her hair that she carefully used to prick Isabella's finger, lifting a small granite mortar dish and squeezing a drop of blood into it. Dropping the girl's hand, she walked over to a table where she had placed her bag, shifting through the contents and pulling out various bottles and boxes. Next she took out a small cauldron that she put some water into before she snapped her fingers under and caused a bright blue flame to spring up underneath that did not burn the table she had placed it on.

Pulling the stoppers out one by one, Auriele added drops of each to the mortar along with herbs and mysterious items from the boxes.

Grinding the concoction with the pestle to a fine paste, she finally held it to her face and inhaled deeply. Her eyes clouded momentarily before clearing again. Pouring the mixture into the cauldron, she stirred it slowly as a purple vapour curled it's way into the air. Watching the steam that curled and swirled, Auriele studied the shapes intently before turning to the waiting werewolves and gave a piercing look.

'This woman has been the victim of a spell, this isn't the work of an average witch, the potion maker is skilled in the arts, most likely one of the High Coven!' she said tonelessly.

Charity leaned forward in the chair she had sat in, gazing at the witch who stood before them. 'Can you reverse it?' she asked hesitantly.

Auriele shook her head, 'No Empress, I cannot undo the work of the High Coven, there are only two ways to break such a powerful enchantment, one is the original caster to lift it, or two there is one special person in her life that has a chance of breaking through to her' she replied.

Charity sobbed into her hands as Aaron gripped her shoulder soothingly, 'we have no idea who the caster is, so who do we need who can break through to her?' he asked desperately. Meeting the Alpha's gaze, Auriele replied, 'Her true love'.

Riley looked up, 'But that should be me, I'm her mate' he stated sadly.

Auriele turned her green eyes to the young warrior, 'No Alpha, I can feel her aura, she rejected you, you hold her as your true love, but she feels nothing!' she said sadly. 'What about us?' Aaron asked, 'we are her parents.'

Again Auriele's gaze was tinged with sadness, 'she loves you, though she does not remember you, I can feel within her the love she has for you both, but you are not her true love. 'Then who is it?' Charity asked hopelessly.

'The one she cares most for in this world, the one she would die for without fear or thought, the only person who could not be replaced in her life. Auriele replied quietly before bowing her head to the Alpha and Luna, packing up her things and taking her leave of the room.

The room was silent as the group tried to think of who could be Isabella's true love, suddenly Charity gasped, jumping to her feet. Grabbing her husband's hand she dragged him toward the door shouting, 'we need to make a phone call right now!' before disappearing out of the room at a run.

Dr Nat, looked confusedly at the empty doorway before turning back to Riley, 'I have to go and check my other patients Alpha, I assume you will be remaining with Isabella?' he stated.

Riley nodded silently, reaching for the sleeping girl's hand and holding it gently in his own.

Dr Nat nodded, 'I will tell your friends what is happening and send them to the pack house to get rooms for themselves and you' he replied before walking out of the room shutting the door quietly behind him.