My Fated Alpha's Cruel Game (Elena and Marcus) novel Chapter 193

Chapter 193: Chapter 193 Rejections Past

Briar’s POV

I found myself caught between Asher and this stranger, studying the man who stood before us. A vampire, no question about it, but his name rang familiar in my mind. They had mentioned this particular bloodsucker recently during one of their briefings.

"You’re supposed to be dead," I stated flatly.

"That was the intention. We orchestrated the entire charade once we discovered the impending assault," Asher clarified.

"If you had advance warning of the attack, then why did Elena abandon me at the house where I could be taken?" The question burned in my throat.

"Elena remained unaware initially. I maintained my concealment for several years before approaching your mother. I anticipated her reaction would be explosive, and it was, though she eventually grasped our reasoning for the deception," Julian responded.

"They have Elena captive now. She’s locked in a cell at their base. Damien might be there too, though I cannot confirm his status," I informed them.

"Elena and Damien are not your concern right now. Our priority is extracting you from this situation. That’s precisely why Julian joined us," Asher stated firmly.

"Let’s move," Julian commanded.

We began our trek through the dense woodland, distancing ourselves from the Obsidian pack territory. I couldn’t resist glancing back toward the pack grounds as we departed.

Asher’s fingers interlaced with mine as we navigated the forest undergrowth, both of us praying Corbin wouldn’t discover our absence too soon.

"Stop letting anxiety consume you. They won’t track us down," Asher assured me.

"Corbin will realize I’m missing," I protested.

"We have that situation handled," Julian said, gesturing skyward.

Following his direction, I peered upward through the canopy of branches and shadows. In the darkness above, I could barely distinguish figures positioned throughout the treetops.

"They’re maintaining surveillance. No one will pursue us or approach undetected," Asher explained.

I acknowledged with a nod, momentarily stunned, before we resumed our journey.

"The resemblance between you and Elena is remarkable," Julian observed.

"I never imagined I’d be trekking through wilderness with a werewolf and vampire as companions," I replied. Both men laughed softly at my comment.

"She was conditioned to despise us. To eliminate us," Asher noted.

"So I’ve learned. She’s a Hunter. However, your natural instincts will emerge soon enough. You’ve already experienced your first shift, so your wolf nature will dominate. You’ll find yourself more protective of your wolf family than the Hunters," Julian elaborated.

The duration of our walk remained unclear, but it felt endless before we finally reached a secluded cabin nestled deep in the woods.

My immediate impression was that this place belonged in a slasher film.

Julian pushed open the door, and Asher and I followed him inside where several vampires waited with welcoming expressions.

Clearly, they had been expecting my arrival.

"I assume you’re all acquainted with my mother?" I inquired.

"Absolutely. She consistently treated us with respect. Since we don’t prey on humans, she regarded us as equals rather than monsters," one of them responded.

"She sounds incredible. How exactly are we going to liberate her from that facility?" I pressed. Asher regarded me with a peculiar expression before exchanging glances with Julian.

"Did you honestly believe Elena and Damien would allow themselves to be captured without devising an escape strategy?" Julian questioned.

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