Sold To The Alpha
Blood L**t Chapter 20

Once the group was released from the witches spell, Viktor raced over to his screaming son who was Reaching the gate, Viktor raced over the threshold, as Justin went to follow, Halle screamed for him to 'No dad! If you enter you will belong to the castle, you won't be able to leave!'

Viktor turned quickly at her words, 'don't worry Halle, your father, brother and pack members are visit may enter the boundary on the understanding that you are just visiting and not pledging allegiance to As Halle stepped over the perimeter, she felt a soft shimmer over her skin, ignoring the feeling she hu The warriors and Vampires had remained downstairs, but Justin, Jason and Leo followed her to the firs Viktor, 'can you save him?' he asked, silently begging the older Vampire to help.

Meeting the heart broken Werewolf's face, Viktor shook his head, 'I have no idea how to combat what 'There has to be someone to help us' Jason said desperately, looking at his father who stared down at 'Alpha' Leo murmured, 'what about Auriele?'

Justin stared at the Beta shocked before pulling out his phone and pacing round the room trying to pi 'Hello? Babe?' Justin said quickly, 'yes fine.. yes we have her..no.. babe.. baby! Stop talking and lis Auriele, can you contact her? Tell her we are at the castle of the Vampire King... tell her its urgent... Returning to the phone Justin added, 'she'll get safe passage within the castle, Viktor gives his word b Hanging up the phone, Justin took in the people around him, sighing heavily he said, 'Dr Nat will conta Sinking onto the bed across from Jason, Viktor's face was pinched as he stared at his son, 'this is my fa left of Beatrice'.

ashing violently on the floor, scooping him up in his arms and running back toward the castle, everyone else behind him.

the castle, it will not take ownership of them'. Raising his voice he spoke loudly, 'Alpha Justin and travellers with him, you are welcomed here as guests, you ome! before spinning round and hurrying inside, everyone else close behind.

nto the castle and up the stairs toward Vallance's room.

and into the young Vampire's bedroom. Sitting down on Vallance's bed, next to the Prince who had suddenly fallen eerily silent, Jason glanced worriedly at

has done, if I had known what she wanted my venom for I never would have given it to her' he muttered dragging his hand through his hair. eless youth helplessly.

a signal, finally connecting he dialled quickly, listening to it ring before a voice echoed through the speaker.

. I need you to get Dr Nat right now!' pacing around the room again the Alpha waited impatiently until the Doctor's voice came through, 'Dr Nat, we need ing up at Viktor he mouthed 'will she get safe passage inside?' to which Viktor nodded.

se tell her to hurry! If she makes her way to the forest we will send a team to meet her and bring her to the castle. Let me know when she will get here. and ask her to come, he will ring me back with what she says and how long it will take her to get here!

should never have trusted Agnes, I knew she harboured anger toward me but I never thought she would attack her own blood like this! Vallance is all we have

Reaching out, Jason took the Vampires hand in his own, the pair sitting side by side as they silently shheir grief.

'Maybe I should ask Carter for some food?' Halle suddenly said, breaking the silence, hurrying from that her father's nod.

Rushing down the stairs she saw the rest of the group still huddled in the hallway looking unsure where so, the remaining Vampires no longer stood with them. 'Follow me everyone' Halle said leading the way into the banquet hall and through the door into the kitchen, shooing the warriors toward the kitchen table where they all took seats, Vaya and Daniel perching on the stools next to the island as Halle grabbed the small phone and rang Carters room. 'Hello?' came Carter's sleepy voice on the other end

'Hi Carter, I'm so sorry to wake you but something has happened to Vallance, could you come to the kitchen?' Halle asked as she heard Carter scrambling out of bed.

'I am on my way your Highness' Carter replied before cutting the line, moments later he rushed into the Kitchen in his full serving gear, coming to a sharp stop as he saw the room full of warriors.

His eyes finally replaceing Halle, Carter cleared his throat, 'umm Your Highness? I assume that these individuals are here with his Majesty's approval?' he asked hesitantly.

'Yes Carter, these are warriors from my pack and this is Daniel, Beta to Silver Cross Pack and his mate Vaya.

Daniel and Vaya raised their hands in a small wave as the Werewolf tried to regain his composure, 'well you said that something had happened to His Highness Prince Vallance, would you like to tell me about it while I sort out some beverages and food for your friends, I assume they will be hungry as it looks like they have been travelling for a while!' he said as he grabbed the kettle and began to fill it before placing back on the stove and igniting the gas underneath.

As he pottered around the kitchen, Halle filled him in on the nights occurrence, dropping her gaze as Carter gave her a disapproving look about leaving the castle, the werewolf almost dropping a plate of cakes when he found out that the Prince had been poisoned. 'We are waiting for a witch that my father knows to arrive, she helped when Agnes cast a spell on Isabella so hopefully she can help us now' Halle ended sadly.

'I hope so Your Highness, I must admit that since you arrived, His Highness has been a different man, I would hate for something to happen to him now, as he was becoming the kind of leader that people could look up to' Carter replied.

Placing trays of cakes onto the table, Carter busily made some cups of tea before refilling the kettle and heating it again. Handing out cups to the warriors, he stopped by Vaya, his eyes roaming her face as she glared back at him. 'What?' she demanded after he hadn't removed his eyes from her after a few moments.

'Nothing miss, you just look vaguely familiar but I can't quite place where I know you from.' Carter replied apologetically.

'I doubt you have ever met me, I wasn't part of the Werewolf community until a few years ago' Vaya replied pointedly causing the server to drop his gaze.

'My apologies Miss, it was rude of me to stare at you' Carter replied before returning to his duties.

When a second round of tea was prepared, Carter placed them on a tray with some cakes and disappeared out of the room to take them up to Vallance's bedroom.

Rounding on Vaya, Halle growled angrily 'you didn't have to bite his head off Vaya! He hasn't seen anyone other than Viktor, Vallance, me and the other servants in years.

Vaya bristled, 'I don't like being stared at, it's creepy' she replied angrily.

Placing a calming hand onto his mate's, Daniel muttered into her ear causing her to relax.

When Carter returned, he met Halle's gaze, 'your father has heard back from his friend of the magic arts, she will be at the edge of the forest in twelve hours, a group of his Majesty's men and your father's Beta will go to meet her! As he made his way back over to the sink, Vaya stood up and walked over to him, 'I'm sorry I snapped at you, I get a bit defensive when people stare at me' she blurted out hurriedly before going back to her chair and picking up her drink. 'No need for apologies Miss' Carter replied, getting over his surprise, 'the fault was mine, I should not have been staring!

'Well lets just let it go, like leaves in the breeze' Vaya said waving her hand as Carter chuckled, what's so funny?' she asked

Carter tried to cover his smile, 'Apologies again miss, I just used to know someone who used to say that exact expression, you reminded me of her' he said warmly, 'actually that could be who you remind me of' he added, his brow creasing. Vaya looked at him appraisingly, 'who do I remind you of?' she asked intrigued.

'My mate' Carter replied with a sad smile.

'Oh, I'm sorry' Vaya said, her hand going to her mouth at the expression on the old Werewolf's face.

Waving his hand Carter smiled, 'she is not dead my dear, I just could no longer be with her!

'You left your mate?' Daniel asked shocked.

Carter nodded, 'yes young sir, I had to make a choice, my life or my mate's, I chose to sacrifice mine for her. he said before shaking his head, 'enough about my past, it is not important, let us talk of something else to pass the time! 'No way!' Halle burst out, 'I want to know your story, you keep trying not to tell me but you are going to this time Carter, now get yourself a cup of tea and spill.'

Staring into the teenagers determined face, Carter sighed, 'OK Your Highness but it's really not worth your time!' he replied embarrassed.

'I'll be the judge of that' Halle said with a smirk as she tapped her foot impatiently, waiting for the Werewolf to begin.