Sold To The Alpha
A Love spoken Chapter 53

Making their way back toward the castle, Rowan Gabriella and Vaughn were mostly silent as they forge His heavy sigh caught Gabriella's attention, who slipped her spare hand into his comfortingly, her oth 'Vaughny' she said softly, 'you have to keep believing that she's OK, she's a strong wolf, a lot stronger Vaughn looked up at her, his eyes lifeless, 'it's not her being able to take care of herself I'm worried ab Gabriella squeezed his hand silently, giving a small smile as he gently squeezed back, letting her know They had walked for the entire day, the landscape was becoming familiar around them to the hybrid, Looking at the darkening sky, Rowan reluctantly said, 'I think we should camp for the night, it's getting Gabriella nodded, but Vaughn shook his head, he was agitated and wanted to get back to his dads, he 'It's just one more night Vaughny' Gabriella muttered soothingly, 'lets get a fire going, eat and rest unt Wrestling internally for a few moments, the Vampire finally gave a reluctant nod and allowed the prin Rowan immediately stripped of his clothes, giving a knowing smirk as Gabriella obviously ogled his b Vaughn dropped his bag and began to collect sticks, Gabriella replaceing some stones to make a hearth t Soon they were both say around the fire, talking quietly until Rowan reappeared holding a monk jack it could cook within the flames.

Once the food was ready, they moved the rest of the animal away from their camp, leaving it for the w Curling up around the fire, Vaughn lay down facing away from the pair, his breathing soon becoming r Pulling Gabriella into his arms, Rowan lay down with her, using his body to keep her warm.

The princess wriggled, trying to get out of his grip but the warrior just tightened his hold on her waist 'I'm not going to go anywhere, you can let me go' she whispered with a hushed giggle.

'Don't care, not worth the risk, not letting go' Rowan mumbled back, his eyes closed.

way through the fields. Vaughn in particular was lost in his own thoughts, as Olivia has rejected him, he couldn't even feel her as he used too. still possessively engulfed in Rowan's strong grip.

hy of us imagined, she can take care of herself.

's can she live with the aftermath if she needs to protect herself and will she become out of control if pushed' he replied.

he appreciated her words.

und his pace quickening slightly as they moved closer to the castle.

ark to be safe stumbling around!'

d their comfort and advice.

ise then we can get back onto our journey' she cajoled him.

pull him toward a small crop of trees where they would be sheltered from the winds.

fore shifting into his wolf and disappearing into the undergrowth. the fire spreading when they lit it.

his mouth. Dropping it away from the fire, he shifted back before quickly and cleanly skinning the carcass and piercing sections of meat onto sticks so that

to consume so as not to waste the kill. c as sleep took him.

Huffing to herself, Gabriella moved back into his embrace with a smile, closing her eyes as she rest he... on the warrior's outstretched arm, hearing him sigh in contentment behind her. 'Love you Rogue' she whispered softly.

'Love you Princess' Rowan replied sleepily.

They woke the next morning just as the first rays of light were peeking out from the horizon, stretching out, Gabriella rolled over to face the bleary eyed warrior, placing a soft kiss on his lips, smiling as he immediately responded. Pulling away she watched as his smile widened, 'you can wake me up like that every day if you want' Rowan said huskily.

'Maybe I will if you behave yourself' Gabrielle replied with a giggle.

Rowan arched his eyebrow as he propped himself up on his elbow, leaning in to whisper in her ear, 'oh baby, where you are concerned I am never going to be able to behave myself!'

Reddening at his words, the princess looked away smiling as the warrior smirked at her.

'OK, you are in love, no need to rub it in to the guy who can't replace his other half' Vaughn grumbled from across the fire pit that had long since burned out.

'Sorry Vaughny' Gabriella replied, as she untangled herself from Rowan's embrace and stood up.

'It's OK, I'm just being grumpy' the hybrid mumbled, 'I just really miss her' he said dejectedly.

'And that is why we are going back to your dads, they will help us replace her' the teenager said determinedly, 'so get your asses up and lets go!' she ordered.

Rowan growled lustfully, 'you gotta stop ordering me around baby' he moaned, 'it's taking everything I have to keep my hands to myself as it is!

'Well hurry up then' Gabriella replied softly, leaning down to him as his eyes widened, transfixed on the gap between her chest and her top.

'Princess, what are you doing to me' he groaned, trying to tear his eyes away from her.

'Showing you what you could have if you do as you are told' the teenager replied with a wink.

Scrambling up, Rowan immediately started to hurry the hybrid along, 'come on Vaughn, lets go, time is a wasting man, early bird catches the worm, early wolf replaces his mate' he said as he swung his bag over his shoulder as Gabriella laughed at him. 'Ugh, I think I preferred you when you were a moping bundle of misery' Vaughn grumbled, though he took Rowan's outstretched arm and let him hoist him to his feet.

'Yeah yeah yeah' the warrior replied, 'wait till we replace Olivia and then you'll be all yes Olivia, no Olivia, anything you say Olivia, every time she flashes her smile at you!

The hybrid shook his head, though he couldn't help but grin, 'we got it bad mate' he muttered.

'Yep, and there isn't a damn thing we can do about it' Rowan agreed with a shrug.

'Are we getting going, or do you two need a few more moments to hug it out?' Gabriella called from a few feet away as she watched the two in amusement.

Separating from each other, they looked sheepishly toward the teenager as she led the way from the outcrop of trees and they continued their trek toward the Vampire King's castle.

The sun had long passed overhead when they finally entered the familiar forest, Vaughn letting out a deep sigh as he breathed in the scent of his home. Leading the way he strode through the trees with ease, soon the tall stone castle came into view, the hybrid's mood lifting as he took in his home.

Stepping up to the gates he waited for them to swing open for him, sure that Greyson had already entered the building to inform his parents of his return.

Stepping over the boundary, he held a hand out to his friends to stop them following him. Looking up he addressed the structure he said, 'Princess Gabriella of the Silver Cross pack and Rowan, her mate, you are welcomed as guests into my home, by entering you are not swearing any allegiance to the castle and are free to leave whenever you wish without repercussions!

Beckoning them both forward, he stepped back as Gabriella tentatively stepped over the boundary, holding Rowan's hand tightly in hers.

Turning around, Vaughn was suddenly engulfed in two pairs of arms, 'Our boy' Jason muttered as he squeezed him tightly, Vallance on the other side of him, clutching the pair to his chest.

'Dads! Air! can't breathe!' Vaughn gasped from between them, rubbing his ribs as they let him go with a guilty grin.

'Hey you can't blame us, you've been gone for weeks, we missed our little fire starter' Jason grinned as he ruffled the hybrid's hair affectionately.

His eyes then wandered behind them to Rowan and then Gabriella, his eyes widening in shock before they landed on her blood stained shirt, 'what the hell! Gabby? Are you OK?' he yelled, rushing over to her to check her carefully, 'Vallance, get the medic, quickly! 'Dad! Dad!' Vaughn yelled in exasperation, 'Gabby is fine! it's an old wound, she hasn't had time to change her top, calm down.

'Are you sure?' Jason asked worriedly, 'Bella will murder me if anything happens to her daughter.'

Gabriella placed her hand on the Werewolf's arm with a small smile, 'I'm fine Jason, honestly, not a scratch on me' she said, 'but how did you know who I was? You haven't seen me since I was little.'

Jason chuckled at her words, 'please, I have known your mum and dad since I was born, you think I wouldn't know one of their children when I saw them?' he demanded.

Vaughn rolled his eyes, 'OK, can we move this inside? We have been walking and camping rough for days now and I for one really need a cup of coffee, and a seat that has a cushion in it' he groaned.

Ushering them inside, Vallance summoned one of the Vampire servers who took their belongings and deposited them in their rooms, allocating Rowan and Gabriella a room each near to their son. Leading the way upstairs, they all traipsed into Vallance's study, everyone taking a seat on the sofa's as a Vampiress bustled in with a metal tray holding five steaming cups of coffee, a bowl of sugar and a small jug of cream.

Handing out the drinks, Vallance settled back in his seat, his mate beside him as he fixed the three people in front of him with a steely gaze. Taking in Gabriella clasping tightly to Rowan's hand, and the forlorn look on his son's face, his own features softened slightly.

'OK son, do you want to start at the beginning? I see that the Rogue is clinging tightly to Isabella's daughter and you seem to be without the mate that you told us about' he said coaxingly.

Nodding his head, Vaughn glanced over at his friends who nodded at him encouragingly before taking a deep breath and meeting his parents concerned gazes.

Opening his mouth, Vaughn started to launch into what had happened since the last time he spoke to them from Silver Cross.