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Kidnapped by my mate (Belle and Grayson) novel Chapter 56

KYLE 

Alpha!I screamed in horror

Grayson’s lifeless b*dy slumped over the tree branch twenty feet in the air

He wasn’t dead yet I would have felt it if he were but he was close. Very, very 

close

I could feel the life leaving his b*dy as if 

it were my own

Minnie, who was holding onto my shoulder, nodded

Go.” 

My b*dy was released from the restraints, and I wasted no time sprinting to Grayson

We need to get him down!I yelled

He was too high up for me to reach. A vampire could have easily jumped and 

gotten him, but werewolves couldn’t 

climb trees

I looked at the vampire king

Help him!” 

I didn’t care that I was trying to give orders to a man much more powerful than 

  1. me

If he killed my alpha over some family dispute, I would not hesitate to let my wolf out

Zagan nodded once. Casimir.” 

Another vampire, one I hadn’t noticed until that moment, stepped forward

He looked just like Minnie and Zagan- same black hair, dark features, and red 

eyes

Must be another child of Zagan’s. A vampire prince

Casimir nodded, then, in one quick 

movement, gracefully jumped onto the tree branch

He looked down at me. Be ready to 

catch him.” 

I nodded quickly

Casimir jumped down onto the branch forcefully enough to snap the branch in half. Grayson came down with it still lodged in his chest. I caught him and laid him down as gently as possible

Zagan approached Grayson slowly, his 

eyes on me

May I?he asked, motioning to Grayson

My wolf growled in my mind. Neither of us wanted this filthy vampire near our weakened alphavampires were the 

reason we were in this mess in the first 

place

But Zagan Mortar hadn’t done anything untrustworthy yet

In fact, he might be the reason my pack is alive and intact come tomorrow

I nodded slowly, giving Zagan permission to come near. He grabbed hold of the branch and motioned for me to do the 

same. Together we were able to pull the branch from Grayson’s chest and throw it to the side

Even in his unconscious state, Grayson groaned in pain, his face contorting. I winced at the baseballsized hole in his chest, blood spilling onto the white snow

My wolf whimpered, pushing against the front of my skull to see through my eyes

It would be a miracle if the alpha made it through this

Zagan didn’t waste a second. Minnie.” 

She nodded and, just as she had done 

with me, put the tip of her pointer finger to her fang and drew blood

But Grayson didn’t struggle when she put her finger in his mouth

Instead, he closed his mouth around it, greedily sucking. I had never been more grateful for magical finger blood in my entire life. It took a minute for Minnie to 

remove her finger and step back

Grayson still wasn’t moving. He lay 

unconscious, the big hole in his chest not 

mending the way my wounds had with 

Minnie’s blood in my system

He wasn’t healing. Nothing was happening

I started to panic. Was he already gone? My heart was beating so fast that I could hear it in my ears. I turned to Minnie anxiously

Why isn’t anything happening?I said

It’s going to take a little while,she answered, putting on her most comforting smile. His wounds are extensive, both physical and psychological. Give it time before you jump to conclusions.” 

I growled softly. I didn’t want to give it time. I wanted to know if we were going to have to live without our alpha

Do it again,I said. He needs to live.” 

She didn’t respond, just looked down sadly. Zagan crouched down on Grayson’s other side, inspecting him. I almost snapped at him, my protective instincts surfacing

Your alpha is strong,he remarked

I almost scoffed at the plainness of the observation

Stronger than anyone I’ve ever met, vampire or wolf. Not many out there would be able to withstand bodily control 

for so long. You felt it yourself when Azazel commanded youyou become weak and broken.He shook his head, a dark expression coming over him. Most would not last longer than a week or two of being controlled like that. Your alpha lasted two months. It is a wonder he is not 

dead.” 

Genuine respect and admiration shone from his face as he watched Grayson closely

Then he looked at me and nodded once. Do not worry, beta. I will be shocked if this is what kills him.” 

I was silent, too worried to speak. I could only hope he was right

Zagan stood. Casimir.” 

His son stepped forward

Where is Adalee?” 

My gaze snapped up to look at them

They’re looking for Adalee

Casimir shook his head

I searched everywhere for her. She’s not on pack lands. Her scent is fresh, though, she couldn’t have left more than an hour before we arrived.” 

Zagan sighed. A coward like her grandfather, I see.” 

I spoke up. Is it possible she’s just past the border in the woods? My mate is out there with the luna. I can ask them to search for her on their way back.” 

Alpha Grayson’s mate is still nearby?Zagan asked

Wewere trying to get her out before Azazel hurt her,I said, cringing at the memory of the tears on Belle’s bruised cheeks. “It won’t take them long to get back after I explain what’s going on. The luna will be beyond relieved.” 

Zagan shook his head. No. The alpha’s mate cannot come back. It will only distract him from the fight.” 

I stood, not liking what he was saying

There was no way I could let the luna go on thinking the way she was, thinking Grayson hated her

She needed to be with him as himself, not Azazel’s version of him. And the alpha needed her by his side

With all due respect, sir, you don’t know the situation. Mates are stronger when they are together. The alpha needs her to 

succeed in battle.” 

If he lives through the night, that is

Not in this case,Minnie squeaked from behind me

I looked at her

They have been apart for too long,she insisted. If the alphaor, I guess

Azazelhurt the luna badly, Alpha Grayson’s wolf will be going insane the moment he comes to. He won’t leave her side. Even with a war happening around him. It’s safer for them both if she stays away.” 

Minnie is right, young beta,Zagan interjected. We need Alpha Grayson present during battle. Your pack needs its leader.” 

But the alpha will never allow it,I pushed back. You don’t understand how he feels about the luna__he’s crazy about her. He won’t even talk to you until he has her by his side. Even if it means leaving 

now, in the worst time possible to go find her. We should bring her back now.” 

Zagan apparently wasn’t going to back down

Alpha Grayson will allow it because he knows this war will only put his human mate in danger. He knows she’s better 

off somewhere far away, where Azazel cannot use her to bait him. If Azazel gets his hands on her tomorrow, it will all be 

over. She will die and we will lose.” 

He sighed

I know you want to protect your luna. The best way to do that is to keep her away. And if you don’t believe me, wait until the alpha wakes up. Let him decide. I assure you he will say the same as I have. He is smart, and he knows good leadership is all about sacrifices.” 

As much as I hated to admit it, Zagan was right

Grayson probably would make that 

decision if he were conscious, even if it broke his heart

Putting the luna in danger was the last thing he would want

I nodded solemnly

Fine. We’ll wait. I will update my mate without telling him to bring the luna back. We will let the alpha decide when he wakes up.” 

No,Zagan said yet again

I raised an eyebrow

This vampire really thinks he knows everything, doesn’t he

You will tell your mate to return to the packhouse and leave the luna.” 

I gaped at him. Was he insane? I wasn’t going to tell Elijah to leave Belle alone in her most vulnerable hour

I’m sorry, there’s no way in hell. The luna needs someone right now. He is staying with her.” 

Zagan shook his head again. The alpha will not be able to resist the temptation to go to his mate if he can easily ask a pack member where she is through mindlink

And the luna will not be able to resist the temptation to come back to the alpha if she sees that your mate knows something. You will tell your mate to return to the packhouse. You will use rank if you have to. And he will leave the luna behind 

where she is safe.” 

The familiar weight of a Mortar’s command encased my b*dy. He wasn’t suggesting that I do thishe was 

ordering me to

You’re commanding me to manipulate my own mate with my status? To leave the luna alone just when she needs someone the most?I said, cold fury edging my voice

Zagan’s eyes narrowed as he recognized the threat in my voice

It seems you give me no choice,he said

My wolf growled, the sound 

reverberating through my mouth. Neither of us liked the fact that a bunch of 

vampires kept telling us what to do and exercising their power over us

Do it now,said Zagan, before the alpha wakes up.” 

I growled again, trying to fight the command and failing. I had to do what he told me

Glaring once more, I opened my mind to 

my mate

Elijah

Kyle

My mate’s immediate response rang through my mind. Just the sound of his voice calmed my nerves

Are you okay? What happened

I’m fine. Everything is okay, I replied quickly. I don’t have much time. Just 

know that what I’m about to tell you isn’t from me. I have three very powerful vampires in front of me telling me what to say. I have no option other than to listen

To his credit, Elijah only paused for half a second to process what I said

What? What the hell do you mean? Have they hurt you? Are you okay

Out loud,Zagan demanded, I want to hear what you are telling him.” 

I growled, wanting nothing more than to give my own set of commands to him to jump off a cliff

You have to come back to the packhouse,I said through mindlink

speaking out loud so everyone around me could hear. And you have to leave the luna behind.” 

I felt Elijah’s anger and confusion through the bond

I’m not doing that. She needs me. She’s falling apart

What is he saying?Zagan asked

He doesn’t want to leave her. The luna is not doing well.” 

Zagan nodded. Use your beta tone on 

him.” 

I shook my head, fighting his command

Don’t make me do this. Please. The luna needs Elijah right now-” 

Zagan’s eyes narrowed. Do as I say.” 

Elijah was not going to like this. Taking a deep breath, I said, As your beta, I command you to leave the luna and return to the packhouse.” 

Excuse me

I winced. Yep, he was pissed

You’re not even a beta! And you’re not 

about to pull rank on me. Especially with an order as ridiculous as that. Take it 

back

I can’t take it back, I told him between the two of us. You have to do it. Trust me, I hate it just as much as you do. But it’s a command from a Mortar. Zagan Mortar, the vampire king

You’re with Zagan Mortar? Elijah’s tone was pure disbelief. Is this what you were hiding from me? You’re communicating with vampires? Did the alpha decide this

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