Alpha's STOLEN Mate (by Abigail Hayes) novel Chapter 101

Chapter 101

You’d better mean that, she replied suspiciously.

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I was about to respond when Frost suddenly tensed, his entire body going on high alert. I looked up and felt the change in the atmosphere-the air itself crackled with electricity, and the scent of ozone filled my nostrils.

Lightning flickered between the trees, growing in intensity until the very fabric of reality seemed to tear open. Time and space split apart with a sound like thunder, creating a shimmering rift right in front of us.

Frost and I both moved to shift, preparing to fight whatever supernatural threat was emerging, when a powerful white wolf leaped through the dimensional tear like a ghost materializing from another realm.

What the fuck?

The white wolf landed gracefully beside us, and I could only stare in shock. Elowen had progressed this far in just days?

She shifted back to human form, and impossibly, her clothes remained intact-a flowing silver dress that looked like moonlight made

fabric.

I couldn’t help myself. I moved closer, inhaling deeply, trying to understand the changes in her scent. “How?” I asked, shaking my head in disbelief. “It’s been days, and you’re already this much more powerful? That was lightning manipulation-not just for travel, but capable of generating combat-level electrical currents?”

Elowen crossed her arms, a small, satisfied smile playing on her lips. “Just letting you know-when you threatened to ‘capture’ me earlier? I’m not even slightly worried. In fact, I welcome you to try whatever methods you think might work.”

Frost burst out laughing, clearly delighted by her confidence. I felt heat rise in my face-both embarrassment and frustrated arousal.

Even if you become as untouchable as a porcupine, I thought fiercely, I’ll grab you even if it means hurting myself in the process.

But aloud, I kept my tone diplomatic. “Well, as I said, I’m here today to discuss our mutual enemy, not engage in… capture attempts.”

“Fine. That’s why I came out.” Her expression turned businesslike. “Talk fast. I’m busy.”

My embarrassment shifted to indignation. “Right here? In the middle of the forest? I’m still your Alpha King-don’t I deserve some

hospitality?”

Elowen glanced at Frost, something knowing in her expression. “Can’t do that. Someone in my pack doesn’t want you inside our territory.

Understanding hit me immediately-Scarlett didn’t want to face Frost. I saw my beta’s face flush slightly as he ran a hand through his hair with obvious discomfort.

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“That’s… understandable,” Frost said quietly. “I wasn’t planning to disturb her anyway. Though I do owe her an apology.”

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The pain in his voice tugged at something in my chest. I wanted to defend him, to explain his circumstances, but it wasn’t my place. If Frost wouldn’t advocate for himself, I couldn’t do it for him.

Frost’s expression remained carefully neutral, but I caught the slight tension in his shoulders, the way his jaw tightened just a fraction. He looked like someone who’d taken a hit but refused to show it.

“I’ll wait outside the forest,” he said, his tone perhaps a touch too casual. “Take your time with whatever you need to discuss.”

He’d barely taken a few steps toward the treeline when Elowen’s voice rang out.

“Wait! Change of plans!”

Frost stopped and turned back. Elowen’s expression had shifted-her eyes distant for a moment as if listening to something only she could hear. Then that mischievous smile spread across her face.

“Looks like it’s your lucky day,” she said with mock graciousness. “Apparently someone’s had a change of heart about letting you in.”

Frost hesitated, his posture stiffening with obvious reluctance. Before he could make excuses or retreat further, I grabbed his arm firmly and pulled him back toward where Elowen stood.

The air before us shimmered and parted. The barrier opened like a curtain being drawn back, revealing the hidden pack lands beyond.

“Come on,” I muttered to Frost, keeping my grip on his arm as we stepped through the magical threshold and into Elowen’s domain.

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Alpha’s STOLEN Mate