Sold To The Alpha
Hated Ties That Bind Chapter 46

Walking through the wild vegetation, Alessia remained good to her word and shadowed the warrior, k 'Rowan' the she wolf called quietly after a few hours of walking in silence.

'I'm still angry with you Lessi' the ex-Rogue growled out, his eyes fixated on the overgrown path that t 'Come on Ro, you can't stay angry with me forever' Alessia argued, pouting cutely at him. 'I'm the little Rowan scowled as he stomped along beside her, muttering darkly under his breath.

'Rooooowan' she tried again, singing his name, 'you know I love you right big brother? I'm sorry I mad 'Not going to work Lessi' the warrior huffed, though his chilly demeanour was starting to crack. 'You really won't forgive me? Ever? Like never ever?' the she wolf asked, pretending to be upset, makin Letting out an audible sniff, Alessia made to speed up when she felt a rough hand encircle her arm. Tu Sighing, he stopped and pulled her into his arms, 'I do care about you Lessi, that's the whole damn pr 'Don't be mad at me anymore Ro, you're breaking my heart here' Alessia sniffled into his t'shirt. Growling, Rowan rubbed her back with his hand comfortingly, 'fine, I'm not mad anymore, but that do Looking up at him with big innocent eyes, she whispered, 'do you promise?' her voice trembling slight 'Yes, I promise' the ex-rogue muttered in defeat.

Standing up straight, the she wolf wriggled out of his arms, smiling brightly as she blinked back the te Setting off toward the others, who had stopped to watch, she grinned widely as Rowan stood where s 'H. hey!' he finally shouted after her in annoyance, as his face darkened.

Looking over her shoulder, Alessia shook her head, 'nuh uh Ro, you just promised not to be mad at m Landen started to laugh as he resumed walking, facing backwards so as to watch the warrior as he bro 'You got played Ro' he called out happily, 'I can't believe you fell for that, and your mate is Gabby?? Sh Rowan gave the Beta the finger as he fell into step beside the she wolf who was smiling brightly at hin... 'That was low Lessi' he growled, 'I really thought I had upset you!

up with his long strides as they brought up the rear of the group.

re following.

you always wanted, remember? Can you really say that you are mad that I am here?'

mad' she added as she placed her hand on his arm giving him big puppy dog eyes that she knew he could see out of the corner of his eye.

Lower lip quiver and tears fill her eyes. 'I guess I should walk with Landen instead as I don't want to force you to care about me.' back to the Rogue she raised watery eyes up to him, watching as his face softened. he grumbled.

ean I won't worry' he added aggressively.

he spoke.

m her eyes, 'excellent' she enthused loudly, 'now that that is sorted, putyour best foot forward and let's go!' left him, mouth hanging open in shock.

ore, you can't go back on your word' she said as she waggled her finger over her shoulder at him. a jog to catch them all up. n you man!'

Alessia nudged the warrior with her shoulder playfully, 'aww Ro, if you had given me the silent treatment much longer I really would have thought you didn't love me anymore' she replied fondly as she linked her arm in his. Rowan let out a long sigh, 'why is it that I seem to always attract difficult women' he grumbled to himself.

'I'm going to tell Gabby that you called her difficult' Landen called back to them, laughing harder.

'Not if I murder him and bury him out here where Sierra can't replace him' the ex-Rogue muttered under his breath making Alessia giggle as she squeezed his arm affectionately.

'I'll tell her that he's lying, don't worry big bro, I have your back' she whispered causing the warrior to smile despite himself.

'I'd like you to meet her' he replied, 'Gabby would like you, you're feisty like her, you would be great friends!

Alessia smiled up at him, 'I hope I get to meet her one-day Rowan, I really want to get to know my adopted family' she said. Walking along in amicable silence, Rowan looked relaxed but his gaze constantly moved around them watching for threats. 'You are always so uptight' Alessia teased him after a while, giving him a light shove.

'You can never be too careful Lessi' the warrior grumbled back distractedly, 'when you get complacent is the exact time that you will be attacked.!

Alessia laughed as she waved her hand dismissively, 'you are the Beta of a Rogue pack, every Rogue in the area seems to know you, I have very little belief that we will be attacked by anyone' she retorted.

Rowan shook his head, 'Every Rogue may know of me, but that doesn't mean that they are all my friends' he growled back, 'I made a lot of enemies in my lifetime Lessi, it's always fifty fifty as to which Rogue I will meet each time, and I am NOT a Bet a' he added sourly.

'Yes you are, you ae the Rogue Beta' Alessia teased as she danced around him, staying just out of his reach as the warrior made to grab at her in annoyance. 'Come on Beta, I thought you were faster than this' she chided, skipping in a circle around his body. 'Lessi! Stop being annoying' the ex-Rogue growled angrily.

'Only if you admit that you are a Beta' Alessia replied with a smirk.

'I am NOT a BETA' Rowan roared angrily, his face reddening as his eyes became black.

Stumbling backwards in shock, the she wolf slipped on a loose stone on the path, her leg sweeping out from underneath her as she landed awkwardly on her other ankle, letting out a scream of pain.

'Lessi? Oh Goddess, are you OK?' Rowan asked as he rushed toward her, kneeling beside the young woman and carefully trying to pull her leg out from under her without causing further damage. 'I'm sorry Less, I didn't mean to scare you' he whispered guiltily. Wincing, Alessia tried to grin through the pain, 'it's OK, I'm sorry I pushed you, I was only teasing' she replied, a grimace etching across her features as Rowan straightened her leg.

Lifting the leg of her jeans, the warrior's frown deepened as he took in the rapidly swelling ankle that already had a deep purple bruise coming through.

Landen knelt down next to the warrior, gingerly feeling around the damage, checking for broken bones, 'I don't think it's broken' he mumbled quietly, 'but she isn't going to be able to walk.' 'I'll carry her' Rowan replied determinedly.

'Ro, it's fine, I'll hobble, it's not that bad' Alessia argued, placing her hands beside her to push herself up before screaming again and falling back to the ground.

'Yeah? You are not fine' Rowan huffed, 'I will carry you and you will not argue.

As they bickered, Landen rummaged in his bag and brought out a bandage, removing Alessia's boot and wrapping the ankle tightly as she hissed at him from the pain. Once finished she returned her gaze to the warrior, crossing her arms over her chest defiantly, 'I am not letting you carry me, you can't force me to' she replied stubbornly. Leaning closer, Rowan met the pouting woman's gaze, 'I can little sis and I will' he warned.

'No you can't, I won't let .. ' she started just as Rowan dropped his rucksack, leaned forward and grabbed her waist, throwing her easily over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes. Screaming in shock, Alessia began to slam her fists into Rowan's back, 'put me down you great oaf' she ordered furiously.

'OK, we ready to go?' Rowan asked as he straightened up, grabbing his rucksack in his free hand, the other one gripping Alessia's legs so that she couldn't squirm in his grasp, ignoring her ranting.

Picking up Alessia's rucksack, Landen threw it over his shoulder next to his own as he nodded, the Luna and Beta also agreeing that they were good to go.

Yelling angrily, the young woman scratched and hit at the warrior, wriggling in his grip as she tried to get loose.

'Lessi, if you don't behave, I will hog tie your hands and feet and then carry you like that' Rowan growled, causing the she wolf to pause before huffing in annoyance and resting her elbows in his back, her face cupped in her chin, watching the scenery behind them. 'Do you always get your own way?' she grumbled under her breath.

'Yes, unless it clashes with what my mate's wants' the ex-Rogue replied dryly, 'then I get the pleasure of seeing her get her own way instead.

The other men chuckled at the warrior's words, 'well i'm glad at lest one person manages to keep you in your place' Alessia muttered, 'stops your head getting too big.

The ex-Rogue growled low but didn't reply as he marched next to Landen who was watching the pair in amusement.

Hours passed and the fields stretched on ahead of them endlessly, 'aren't you tired yet?' Alessia called out in fake concern, 'you don't want to wear yourself out carrying my weight, what if we need you to defend us? You are getting older' she added evilly. 'I'd forgotten you were there' Rowan replied coolly, 'are you sure you are even a she wolf Lessi? What do you weigh? A hundred? Where are all your muscles? All Werewolves have enhanced strength.

Alessia slapped the back of his head, 'I am not weak' she growled back.

'Conserve your energy little sis' the warrior replied with a smirk, 'maybe keep your words to yourself just in case that attack you are so worried about materialises!

'A*****e' the Green Vine member huffed back before falling silent again.

Above them, the bright blue sky began to darken, the warm sunshine rapidly disappearing behind dark black clouds. A deep rumble rolled around above them before the heavens opened and rain began to hammer down upon them soaking them all immediately. 'What the hell?' Daniel shouted over the raging winds that were now pulling at their clothes without mercy, pushing their bodies, their feet starting to slip in the slick mud that had been created from the path.

'We need to replace shelter' Riley roared, trying to make his voice carry over the howling gale that was growing stronger by the minute.

'Where? We haven't seen a single building in over four hours' Daniel shouted back, the men fighting to see through the torrential rain.

'Cut away from the path, we might replace some trees to shelter under' Landen offered, his voice being snatched from his lips as soon as he spoke.

Nodding, Riley beckoned to the group as he headed to the right, cutting through the thick grass toward the edge of the field they were in.