The Lycan Kingpin's Captive: A Baby For The Beast novel Chapter 3

I look at the man in front of me, still imposing even as he’s seated, and I wonder if I’ll make it out alive. Mikhail hated this man, the Alpha known as Nikolaos Ioannides, a Greek mafia boss who owns half of the city Mikhail deemed as his.

What will happen once he finds out who I truly am? Will he use me as bait to kill Mikhail? Not that Mikhail will care about my life, just what my bloodline could mean to an Alpha like him. Well, that and -

“I’m waiting,” he says, his voice low as he continues to stare at me. “Who are you and why were you being chased by Bratva footsoldier wolves?”

Oh, no… How could he possibly have known that?!

“I’m… my name is Mi...a,” I can't tell him my real name, so I'll go by Mia while here. “But I… don’t remember anything other than that,” I lie, suddenly remembering the doctor mentioning I took a knock to the head. That can cause temporary amnesia, right?

“Hmm,” he says, holding two fingers against his lips. “So, you don’t remember why those fuckers were chasing you, Mia?”

“I escaped,” I blurt out and pinch my thigh under the blanket - damn it!

His eyes widen. “Escaped? They were keeping you against your will?”

I nod. “I think so; why else would I have run away from them as if the devil was after me?” I say and bunch the blanket in my fists while averting my eyes. “I had a gun, but I have no idea where I got it from.”

“Hmm,” he says again. I peer up to look at him and he nods as if he’s come to a conclusion. “Well, Mia, my name is Nikolaos and I’m the Alpha of this pack - SilverCrest. I am sure you know my help doesn’t come for free.”

Fear pierces my heart when he says this. I knew his help wouldn’t come free, this is just how Alphas are. I’m the illegitimate daughter of an Alpha and his mistress, he offered me a place to sleep if he can use me to sweeten deals with other packs. My life has been all about not getting anything for free and being used, so why should this be any different?

“I understand, Alpha Nikolaos. What is it you need me to do?”

It’s probably sex work, as per usual. I’ve heard of this Alpha’s twin brother who holds an auction where anything can be sold for a high price. He rules Sin City and has the same reputation as this Alpha. Will he sell me to this auction too?

“Judging from the weapon I found on you, I know you’re running from very dangerous people. I sold those guns to that Alpha before things went south between us. Your escape must mean a lot to them if they had to run after you while encroaching on my territory, am I right?”

He’s hit the nail right on the head, but I’m not about to tell him that.

My breath hitches in my throat at the prospect of being pregnant. Would I even still be fertile after all the abuse I’ve suffered? What tests did the doctor run that she concluded I was fit to bear an Alpha’s pup?

“Why me? How do you know I’m fit to bear your pup or that my genes are good enough?” I ask incredulously, pulling my legs towards my chest as if it would protect me.

“I trust my pack doctor; she’s been with me for years,” he says nonchalantly, as if I simply asked him about the weather. “As for me choosing you; you have something I need and I can provide an escape from the people looking for you. It’s a win-win situation.”

This makes sense and I hate it so damn much. I saved up money for years to get away from my father before he sold me to Mikhail. It’s the reason I escaped when I did, but they caught me sneaking out and chased after me.

My mind wants to say yes, but my heart… Could I give up my child for my freedom?

He gets to his feet and places his hands in the pockets of his slacks. “I’ll give you a day to think it over. Have your decision ready by tomorrow; stay here or be released into the city,” he says, before walking out and leaving me shell-shocked by that threat.