Promised To The Alpha Twins – Chapter 87

“Damn it, we’re five hours from the hotel and even farther from High Table,” Ethan hissed, quickly scooping a handful of water into our makeshift cart. If it weren’t for the weight of everything weighing on me, this moment might have been even amusing.

We had woken up completely naked, as tends to happen when werewolves revert to their human form. We walked with difficulty through the woods for an hour before finding an actual paved road, with signs of real streets.

Walking through the forest completely naked isn’t something I would do again if I had the option. Half an hour later, we found the only functioning store in this small town. Apart from the faded letters that said “Mini Mart” on the front sign of the parking lot, there was no other indication of what this place might be. I hoped it was a gas station, but I was surprised to see people coming out of the store with carts full of groceries and other items.

hat Ethan was planning, but I held my breath as he darted out from behind our hiding spot. I stayed where I was, unable to m

but I wasn’t exactly ready to run naked through a parking lot at noon. I had to admit that Ethan, despite his size, was surprisingly stealthy. No one had seen him; everyone was too absorbed in their own little bubbles. Moms were fretting over their little children, while others were engrossed in their cell phones or lost in their

an covered in motivational stickers. The trunk was open, and next to it was a cart full of groceries. The owner had left her wallet in the store, and in her agitation, she hadn’t even bothered to close the trunk. Ethan hurriedly rummaged through his bags, grabbing two that seemed to suit his needs. He scanned the driver’s area of the vehicle, mo

issing a companion and a brother, utterly naked in the middle of nowhere, stealing a woman’s car. It was an absurd situation, one that made laughter bubble up in my chest every time I tried to make sense of it.

he was close enough to speak.

ing tone. “She nearly fainted, almost lost control of her cart.”

hint of amusement in his eyes. I swallowed saliva as his words made me look down. “In that c

han standing naked in broad daylight. Ethan put on an identical shirt and a pair of loose basketball shorts. We were both barefoot and covered in

dy,” I grumbled, following Ethan as we quickly headed towards the entrance

her license plate number; I’ll make sure to pay her back.”

with appliances, clothes, and even some small furniture.

orms, whoever had followed us would be looking for us in the forest now. Even in human form, we had

art had a clothing section, we returned the items we had taken from the lady. We needed something with a hood, something that would help us blend in.

tly. “Stop looking at me like that.”

en I saw his reaction.

ce.

ght here in the store,” Ethan retort

s. The shorts I was wearing were a few sizes too small and fit more like underwear than anything else. Luckily, the black hood I had on fell low enough to cover my re

think he had an aversion to the color.

ith what we could. We were using each other as a distraction, as an anchor.

m wasn’t dead; we would know if he were. I felt my connection with him like a fishing line, endless in length and stronger than anything I had experienced before. The earth would shake if something happened to one of my twins, I was sure. Liam was very m

le allowed us to use their phone to make a call. We chose the least suspicious ones when it came to assassin spies and High Table.

er us.

would get them back.

ugh his hair. The action dislodged his hood, making him grumble. “Clearly, you were the target. They probably took Lia

ightened at the thought, and all those uncomfortable and suppressed emotions bubbled to the surfac

s arms. He wasn’t one for long, sweet words, but he always gave me what I needed. “We’d do anything for you, but I need you to be strong for Liam and Aly. Someone from High Table is behind this, and we’ll make them pay.”

uld allow. It would be pointless for Liam if I let this break me. Ethan gave me those seconds, holding me tightly. I didn’t cry; I couldn’t when Ethan was giving me the strength of his emotions. The tender love of a beastly man w

till needed to leave neutral territory. I wouldn’t even allow myself to think too much about it. Ethan and I had enough to worry about without adding hunters and renegades to the mi

seven hours away.

’t anywhere near trusting Axel to that extent, but what other choice did we hav

dware store and waited. It turned out that Axel’s friend was the owner of the hardware store.

d had a scent of honey and bourbon.

h made me feel simultaneously free and exposed. Blending in was our best option at the moment, but I missed the security that the three sedans full of

ear the poison coursing through my heart.

nap before finally giving up on sleep.

were squeezed onto a lumpy motel mattress. The quality didn’t matter, nor did the cigarette smell on the blanket. This place was just a stepping stone, a waiting room until we could find Liam

the twins, there was no room in my mind or heart for nightmares. My soul seemed to know that something was missing. The nightmares weren’t bold or cruel; they whisp

ee was dark and somewhat bitter, but it helped counteract the fact that Ethan and I had slept terribly.

e twins’ parents arrived at the hotel the previous night. A security team from the twins joined us at the motel after a sweep and a meeting. From the motel, we had a four-hour journey ahead of us. Every time I looked at the GPS, I felt a growing nervousness. We would arrive with minutes to spare, minutes! It wasn’t enough time to prepare, to find the right words to negotiate for my life.

he hotel we were heading to was the most elegant in the city, standing out like a jewel in the crown. With its curved shape, it r

s they escorted us into the building.

s.

might vomit the gas station snacks if I had to endure the torment the twins’ parents were feeling.

re no accusations or reproaches. I knew it was my fault that Aly and Liam were taken; that wasn’t up for discussion. They were looking for me.

her huffed, giving me a quick peck on the cheek. Her eyes softened when she noticed my surprise. “I’m glad you’re safe, Sussan.”

with the twins’ mother. She led me into a room, working out a tangle in my hair and looking into my tired eyes.

room, mingling with the sound of the shower water. “The date of this meeting was supposed to be confidential. But the information leaked, along with what you are. Many of the old families have arrived. There may be only five families at the High Table, but they allow witnesses. Useless witnesses, bought by most families, but some honorable ones remain. All the attending families are gathering before the main meeting. They expect both of you to attend.”

igged from the start,” I murmure

ice as hard as steel and her eyes dark. She was a fierce mother, whose cub had been torn away, almost as relentless as I was.

ubject, but it was hard to let the tension fade from my shoulders. “It was terribly convenient that they voted to postpone the meeting,” she whispered as we passed over a particularly rough patch.

,” she informed me without bothering to hide the double entendre in her words. “Why? Why did they delay the meeting? I’m sure it wasn’t for my benefit,” I said sa

ng to hide the double entendre in her words. “Seems he was caught

d elusive, especially in this twist