Sold To The Alpha
A Lost Princess Chapter 54

Walking into the Oak Ridge dining room hand in hand the next day, Riley and Isabella collected their fell on to Isabella's neck, 'WHAT IS THAT!' she yelled loudly, pointing at the prominent mark. 'What is what?' Justin asked as he walked into the room and headed for the plates.

'That big bite mark on Isabella's neck I'm assuming' Daniel offered helpfully as Riley turned red and Is 'You what?' Justin yelled, food forgotten as he sprinted over to his niece and started to inspect her ne 'Your dad is going to kill me!' Justin groaned, why couldn't you wait until you got home!'

Walking in behind her husband, Hazel grabbed his hands and removed them from Isabella's face, 'leav chair and into a hug. 'I'm so happy for you baby girl, congratulations both of you' she said with a smil Letting the teenager go, Hazel grabbed her husband's arm and dragged him over to the food servers i Vaya clapped her hands excitedly as Isabella took her seat again, 'I am so happy for you Bella!' she sq 'Hey what about me? Are you not happy for me too?' he asked pulling down his jumper to show his ow Rolling her eyes, Vaya grunted, 'Well obviously I think both of us could have done way better than you at the outspoken hybrid shocked as she shrugged her shoulders and bit down on the slice of toast in Giving his mate a crestfallen look, Daniel soon smiled as she huffed and planted a kiss on his lips to n Turning back to his friend, Daniel put on a serious look, 'So, now you have fully accepted each other, w 'What Alpha thing?' Riley asked confused.

f food before taking their seats across from their friends at one of the long wooden tables. Chewing on her food, Vaya's eyes suddenly widened as her gaze

threw her best scowl toward the sniggering Beta. ping away her hands as she tried to fend him off.

oor girl alone, it's perfectly normal, I don't remember you being shy about marking me' she growled before turning to Isabella and pulling her up from her his mumbles about how Aaron was going to kick his a*s.

as Riley pouted at her,

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ins in the a*s but yeah, I suppose I'm happy for you too' she admitted grudgingly, causing Isabella to choke with laughter on her food. The two boys stared

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m feel better. 'Only kidding, Mr sensitive' she muttered. ppens about the whole Alpha thing?' he asked curiously.

Alpha's of your packs? One of you will have to give up your title?' asily.

Growling in frustration, Daniel eyed his Alpha exasperatedly, 'umm the fact you are both destined to be Isabella's face clouded at his words but Riley just shrugged unconcerned, 'that is not a problem' he re Rounding on her mate, Isabella arched her eyebrow, 'what do you mean, it's not a problem? One of us Shaking his head, Riley brushed her lips with his, 'no baby, I already know who will be rescinding thei Pulling back slightly, Isabella stared at her mate's calm face, 'what are you talking about, we haven't even Pulling Isabella into his arms, Riley smiled down at the furious face of his love, 'Bella, we didn't need to discuss it, you are destined to be the first female Alpha of Silver Cross. It is all you have ever wanted, you have worked your entire life to get that title, as soon as you took back your rejection, I knew what I had to do. I am happy to watch you reach your potential and help you lead your pack, plus I think I would make an awesome Luna' he added with a grin.

'You're going to give up your right to your pack, just like that?' Isabella asked confused.

g to have to step down, we are going to have to try and decide which of us it will be' she growled annoyed. it'll be me' he said quietly. cussed it' she said angrily.

Riley nodded easily, 'yep, plus I know my dad has been training my brother just as hard as me over the years, I think he might have had an inkling that this might be the path the Goddess had chosen for me!

Throwing her arms around her mate, Isabella crushed her lips to his as he smiled, pulling her close to him.

Pulling apart, they turned to see Vaya looking confused, 'so if Riley doesn't take over as Alpha, what happens to Daniel?' she asked.

'I just carry on being my awesome self' Daniel replied, 'without the Beta title.

Her brow crinkling in thought, Isabella shook her head slightly, 'not if you moved to Silver Cross with Riley' she said slowly.

'Sorry what?' Daniel asked, his own expression confused.

Looking up at the pair, Isabella smiled, 'If you moved to Silver Cross you could be my Beta' she replied resolutely.

Shock flickered across the teenager face as Isabella's words sunk in, 'you want me to help you lead your pack?' Daniel confirmed carefully.

Nodding her head, Isabella explained, 'Yep, you followed my mate into so much danger just to replace me and even when you did replace me and I literally threw him off a balcony, you didn't let him give up on me. I can't think of anyone more devoted to Riley and I than you are, no pressure though, think about it' she added airily as she started to attack her food.

Looking bemused Daniel turned toward his friend, all he got in return was shrugged shoulders as Riley ate his breakfast.

As they finished their food and stood to return their plates, one of the guards came rushing into the room breathing heavily, having obviously run all the way there.

'Alpha' he shouted gasping, trying to regain his breath, 'Alpha! The prisoner has gone'

Justin jumped to his feet, rushing toward the door, the warrior at his heels as the pair raced to the cells skidding to a stop outside of the room that had held Felicity's father. The door was wide open and a key was still fitted into the lock on the inside of the door. 'How the f**k did he get a key?' Justin growled furiously.

'We don't know Alpha' the Warrior replied, 'we don't know whether he had it hidden on him and we missed it when we frisked him or if someone has helped him escape, which ever it is, he's in the wind. The guards have been combing the territory for him and there is no sign within the protection. His designated guard is with Dr Nat, when his replacement came down for shift change, he found him unconscious and Eric gone!

'Alpha' came a voice from the top of the stairs, turning quickly, Justin ran up the stairs two at a time, coming face to face with Leo who held out some torn clothing in front of him. 'We found them just outside of the boundary, it looks like Felicity's father slipped through the barrier and shifted. We tried to track his scent but he must have the spray to disguise himself, there was nothing from outside of our walls!'

Justin nodded, his anger bubbling, 'Felicity's father Eric, formerly of the Oak Ridge committee is hear by banished from our pack, his ties to the territory are severed and he may no longer gain entry to our land!' he shouted so everyone could hear. Turning on his heel, he headed to Felicity's home to let her and Graham know that her father had escaped and had run from the territory.

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Finally the teenagers prepared themselves to leave Oak Ridge, Having rang Red Moon and Silver Cross to let everyone know they were coming home, the four gathered at the boundary as Hazel and Justin hugged them all goodbye. 'Come back and visit us sweet girl' Hazel muttered as she held Isabella tightly, 'and maybe this time, don't throw your uncle through the air?'

Laughing, Isabella returned the hug before being engulfed in her uncle's arms.

'Stay safe Izzy wizz' he growled protectively, 'and if that mate of yours does anything to hurt you, I will rip his arms off' he added as Riley paled slightly and Isabella giggled.

'Isabella?' came a voice behind her, turning slightly, she watched as Felicity and Graham approached them, their hands clasped together as they came to a stop in front of the group.

Clearing his throat, Graham looked at the floor for a moment before meeting the young girl's eyes, 'Isabella, I just wanted to apologise again to you' Graham said gruffly, 'I did what I thought I had to for my wife, but I hurt you in the process and that is not OK, so I'm sorry for what I put you through. he finished lamely.

Walking over to the self conscious man, Isabella put her arms around him and pulled him into a tight hug, 'I already told you that I forgive you Graham, but remember your promise, two babies for Felicity or I'll be back to sort you out' she whispered as Graham chuckled and returned the hug.

'Working on it' he replied as Felicity gave a shy smile, a sweet pink hue tingeing her cheeks as Graham looked at her lovingly.

Giving one last hug to her Aunt and Uncle, the teenagers stepped through the barrier surrounded by Oak Ridge guards who were escorting them too Silver Cross in the pack cars, Justin having insisted since Felicity's father had escaped.

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Arriving back at Silver Cross, the four teenagers were exhausted, stepping out of the 4x4's, they thanked the Warriors for driving them home, waving as the cars set off back out of the pack grounds.

The doors suddenly swung open and the teens found themselves all engulfed in hugs as the Alpha's and Luna's of both packs plus Merrick descended upon them all.

'My boy' Chloe cried, pulling her son to her tightly, before letting him go and grabbing Isabella, pulling her into a bone crushing hug. 'You are safe, I was so worried' she cried happily as Riley got lovingly attacked by Charity.

The two Alpha's herded the crying women and the teenagers into the house and up the stairs to the Alpha's office.

Once inside, everyone took a seat, Isabella sitting on Riley's lap as he held her tightly too him.

'Oh I am so glad you figured out your path' Chloe said dabbing her eyes with a hankie, 'we always said you two were destined to be.'

James placed his hand in his mate's, holding it tightly as he smiled at the two children so in love in front of him. 'I see you have marked each other' he rumbled with a grin as Aaron made a choking noise and jumped up from his desk to inspect his daughters neck. 'That f*****g Justin! I am going to kill him!' he growled furiously as Charity gave him an exasperated look.

'Really? I'm pretty sure Jus wasn't present when this occurred babe' she growled at him, 'they are mates, now leave them alone.'

Going back to his seat, Aaron dropped into his chair sulkily, sending looks at his wife who just shook her head at him.

'So now you have completely accepted each other, do you know what you are going to do about your succession to you packs?' Charity asked kindly, smiling at the pair.

Riley nodded as he met his dad's eyes, 'I'm going to stand down and pass my right to Red Moon on to my younger brother, I'm going to stay here and help Isabella when Uncle Aaron feels its time to step down and hand the title to her' he said determinedly. Nodding his head, James looked unsurprised at his son's words, though Chloe looked crushed that her son was not coming home.

'Umm, Vaya and I would also like to remain at Silver Cross if the Alphas would agree to it.' Daniel piped up suddenly.

Rounding on Aaron, James growled in annoyance, 'first you take my best warrior and make him your Beta, then my son and now another one of my best warriors? Seriously man, are you going to leave me with anyone in my pack?' he asked. Aaron shrugged, 'sorry mate can't help it if they like my pack more than yours' he replied with a smirk as James gave him the finger.

'James, you forget, we gave you your Luna, I'm pretty sure she is worth much more than two warriors and a son?' Charity interjected with a soft laugh.

Calming down, James pulled his wife to him, 'Very true, I would give up my entire pack for my Luna' he replied gruffly.

Standing up, Isabella held out her hand to Riley as she smiled at the adult's, 'I'm going to take Riley to our room and get some sleep' she said happily. 'Yeah, sleep' Daniel muttered under his breath chuckling as Vaya slapped him across the arm.

Waving to their families, Isabella quickly dragged Riley out of the room, pulling the door closed behind her as he pulled her into his embrace.

'Mine' he growled possessively as he peppered her face with kisses.

'Mine' Isabella replied, smiling up into those hazel eyes that made her heart flutter and her pulse