Alpha's STOLEN Mate (by Abigail Hayes) novel Chapter 110

Chapter 110

Elowen

I stormed toward Frost’s guest room, fury propelling every step. But when I threw open the door, the room was empty. Bed made,

belongings gone-he’d vanished like smoke.

“That fucking coward!” I snarled at the empty space.

“Elowen.”

I whirled to find Kaius approaching, looking awkward and uncomfortable as he held up an envelope. “Frost left. He left this letter in my

room.”

“How the hell did he get through the barrier?” I demanded.

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Kaius scratched the back of his neck sheepishly. “Well… Frost has his charms. I’m sure finding a few lovesick she-wolves to tell him how

to open it wasn’t difficult.”

I crossed my arms tightly. “So he uses all that charm on escaping instead of properly facing my beta. Typical.

Kaius held up the letter. “Maybe we should see what he has to say?”

I grabbed it from him and we read together:

Kaius-

We’ve been away from the pack too long. I’m worried about leaving our territory without proper leadership. I’m returning immediately to handle affairs there and investigate the Elder Matthias situation. You stay with Elowen and continue tracking the rogue wolf threat.

Don’t worry about me.

There was a large blank space, then at the bottom, in what looked like hastily added lines:

I know Elowen will come to my room looking for me. Please convey my sincere apologies to my queen. I cannot face her right now. When the time is right, I will give her a proper explanation.

I stared at the words, completely baffled. “Fuck! He should be apologizing to his mate, not me! Why am I involved in this?’

The longer I looked at it, the angrier I got. “And this entire letter-not one word about Scarlett! Not one!” I could feel my face flushing with rage. “If my beta sees this, she’ll be even more devastated. What the hell is wrong with his brain?”

Kaius was trying not to smile. “I share your frustration. I’d love to drag him back here and demand answers. Find out exactly who he’s in

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love with that’s worth risking his life over.”

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“Even if he loves someone else, he owes Scarlett a proper explanation!” I said hotly. “Running away like this is completely irresponsible!*

“Unless,” Kaius said thoughtfully, “he’s in love with someone he absolutely shouldn’t be.”

I looked at him, confused by the implication.

Kaius held up his hands quickly. “I don’t mean you. Maybe he fell for your beta’s good friend-that witch of yours?”

I couldn’t help but roll my eyes. “Then he’s an idiot throwing away a diamond for a rock. My beta is a hundred times more reliable than

Evelyn!”

Kaius chuckled. “Fair point. But I have to say, the way he wrote about you…” He gestured to the letter. “I’ve never seen him show that kind of deference to anyone. You hold a place in his heart that even I don’t occupy. And I’m his Alpha King.”

The observation caught me off-guard. I waved it away dismissively. “Don’t be ridiculous. He just wants me to be your queen, that’s all.”

“Well,” Kaius said with a small smile, “none of that matters now. We have more important things to deal with.”

“The cave,” I said immediately.

He nodded. “Tonight, we investigate again.”

I frowned. “Technically, you should be leaving today too. I’m not thrilled about continuing to fight alongside you.”

Kaius moved closer, his voice dropping to something more intimate. “Can’t do that. We’re allies now.” Before I could react, his arm slid around my waist, pulling me against him. “As long as the enemy threatening you draws breath, I can’t leave your side for even a moment.

The ridiculous declaration made me want to push him away, but when I tried, he simply tightened his grip. My body pressed against his solid chest, his strength overwhelming my resistance effortlessly. I found my cheek resting against his shoulder despite myself.

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