Page 84 of Chained By the Alpha
Zayn sends me a wink then turns to face the other Alphas.
“Last chance to walk away, boys,” Zayn taunts them, rolling his shoulders in anticipation.
“Like hell,” my father snarls, his eyes on me, filled with a mix of fury and disappointment when the mindlink opens and my father’s voice is in my head.
“You made your bed, chose whose side you’re on, now watch how real Alphas handle their problems.”
“Dad, please,”I beg, tears burning behind my eyes. My heart races, torn between fear for Zayn and the furious desire to jump back into the fray, to stop my father.
I stare at Zayn but he’s focused on Dane and my father, circling him with predatory grace.
“Let them sort it out,” Vance leans down and says when Samuel shrugs off his jacket, tossing it at Lydia clearly sick of being called chicken by the other packs; or maybe because he knows with three of them, they can overthrow Zayn.
“They’ll kill him,” I whimper glancing at Greyson, who has a silly smile on his face.
“There is a reason he is head of the council, love,” My brows furrow.
“Birthright,” I tell him knowing Zayn took that title from his father.
“Yes, but his father had to fight these very same men for that title,” Greyson tells me before his eyes dart to mine. “You forget who took down the Alpha of Alphas in this city,” he nods toward Zayn.
“Decades, my father remained unchallenged, yet Zayn challenged him, and won,” Vance adds in.
I swallow. “Until now.” Zayn glances at me over his shoulder.
“Keep your eyes open, love,” Zayn says, his words meant only for me. “Watch and learn what happens to those who cross me.”
“Zayn, no!” I cry out, Alpha Greyson’s and Vance’s grips tighten on me, it’s too late. I can only watch as the man I’ve fought so hard to resist defends my honor with fists and fury, proving his place among the Alphas.
“You want a challenge? You’ve found it,” Zayn replies, his tone cool – his fists clenched in readiness.
“Let’s see what you’re made of,” Dane taunts, a cocky grin on his face.
Zayn doesn’t waste a second, launching himself at Samuel with lightning speed. The impact reverberates through the room, the sound of fists meeting flesh echoing off the walls.
Samuel stumbles back, recovering quickly as he retaliates with a swift kick. Zayn dodges, his movements fluid and precise.
As they clash, Vance whispers, “It’s not just about strength, it’s about strategy. Zayn knows they can’t all attack at once without possibly hurting each other; he’ll use that to his advantage.”
Despite his words, panic has my blood surging in my veins as I watch. The tension is palpable as blows are exchanged, each strike resonating with power and brute force.
Greyson watches with a knowing smile, his gaze unwavering. “Zayn knows what he’s doing. He’s been in tougher fights than this. His father trained him, have some faith, your man knows what he’s doing.”
Samuel lands a solid punch on Zayn’s jaw, the force of it causing Zayn to stagger back, just as my father attacks him. Zayn senses it, he pivots at the last second, and my father crashes into Samuel. Samuel and my father collide hitting the ground, giving vital minutes for Zayn to correct himself.
Zayn regains his composure, his resolve shining through as he launches into a series of counterattacks. Each hit is precise and calculated, showcasing his skill and experience and showing why he is the Alpha of Alphas of this city, and why he holds the leading council seat.
Dane and Samuel exchange glances, realizing they underestimated their opponent. But it’s too late.
Zayn unleashes a flurry of strikes, his movements a blur of speed and precision. Dane and Samuel are pushed back,struggling to keep up with his relentless assault and Lydia shrieks when her father hits the ground, his head bouncing off it.
“Is that all you’ve got?” Zayn taunts, his voice dripping with confidence.
Samuel, in a fit of rage, shifts, and tackles Zayn. I hold my breath and don’t even realize I’ve tried to run in until Greyson rips me back. Zayn shifts just as Samuel tackles him to the ground, his teeth and claws send blood spraying everywhere and I can’t tell whose it is as they rip into each other violently. Lydia screams, the sound chilling my blood, and my eyes dart to her before she rushes off.
The next second, Samuel is tossed from the ring, and people jump back as his wolf skids across the ground and lands in a heap. Zayn’s wolf Zarek is magnificent, towering over Alpha Dane, who doesn’t bother shifting; instead, he falls belly down on the ground, submitting like a coward.
Zarek stares at him and huffs out a breath, kicking dust at him with his back paws as he turns to face my father. My heart nearly stops in my chest when I see my father’s face contort and he shifts.
