Vulfen Alpha's Mate by Laina Kenney

Author:Laina Kenney [Kenney, Laina]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Siren Publishing
Published: 2011-05-31T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

Ellie stepped into the steaming tub, sinking to her chin in fragrant bubbles with a heartfelt sigh.

She needed this time to think. Her life had changed so quickly. She felt amazed at the existence of magic in the world and, at the same time, weighed down with questions that had no answers. She scratched her neck where Rylek’s bite itched like an insect sting. Could she be allergic to the bite, or was it supposed to react this way? There was so much she didn’t know about the world she was entering.

She sank beneath the bubbles and held her breath for as long as she could before rising, reveling in the silky feel of the hot water. It helped to relax her body and calm her mind after the unbelievable events of the past twenty-four hours.

Still, she wasn’t the type to wallow in self-pity or try to deny the truth. If she was going to stay with the wolf of her dreams and be Rylek’s queen, she would have to get some answers and fast.

A loud crash echoed from the living room. Ellie froze. She knew the men were in the kitchen, but that didn’t sound like just a dropped dish. She leaped from the tub and grabbed for her silk robe as Rylek rushed through the bathroom door on silent feet. She almost screamed, but he put a hand to her lips to let her know she must be quiet.

“Ellie, be quick,” he whispered. He bundled her into the robe, tied it quickly, and dragged her across the hall and into her bedroom. Valeri was there. Sounds of smashing glass and splintering wood followed them. Someone cursed, a male voice yelled in pain and Valeri chose that moment to shove the window open.

Rylek pushed her outside onto the rickety fire escape, following her and jerking the curtain closed behind them. Harrying her down the metal steps, Rylek kept close behind her. Just as they reached the bottom stair, still about twelve feet from the cement of the back street, a shout came from above.

Pushing past her, Rylek dropped down to the pavement. A shot rang out and he staggered. Ellie bit her tongue hard, trying not to scream. Had Rylek been shot?

Behind her, Valeri cursed.

“Jump, Ellie. Now,” Rylek called. He stood directly below her and beckoned. Another shot rang out from the window, but he didn’t flinch this time. “I’ll catch you.”

He held out his arms to her, but it was a long way down. She hated heights. Her stomach lurched and she hesitated. She cringed back against the cold metal railing.

Valeri was just above her, looking up the way they had come.

A clang echoed and the fire escape swayed under the added weight of another body. Feet thundered down the steps.

“Now, Ellie!”

Ellie jumped. Rylek caught her in his strong arms and started running with Ellie clutched to his chest, her wet robe flying out behind them.

Valeri followed. As they pounded around the corner and down the side of the building, they heard footsteps running behind them.

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