Summary of Chapter 4 from Alpha Ethan
Chapter 4 marks a crucial moment in HollyPrange’s Internet novel, Alpha Ethan. This chapter blends tension, emotion, and plot progression to deliver a memorable reading experience — one that keeps readers eagerly turning the page.
"So, if you aren't ready to accept her, what are you going to do with her?"
I clench my fists as I glare at her. My head and heart are at war right now in regards to this matter. Had she not been my mate she would already be dead. I've always been more of a kill first ask questions later kind of guy. It is only because of the mate bond that I immediately rushed her to the hospital to be saved before she had the chance to bleed out.
Finally, my head wins out. I need to put my pack first right now. "Once she wakes up and is out of harm's way she'll be escorted to the dungeons for questioning."
"Are you sure about that?" Alex asks.
My wolf growls and so do I. "You dare to question your Alpha?" I hiss.
Alex instantly puts his hands up in surrender. "I'm just making sure you've thought this through. Everything she feels, you will feel because of the bond."
I set my jaw in determination and nod. "I'm sure. I know what I'm doing." Alex opens his mouth as if to speak before thinking better of it and closing it once more. He simply sighs and nods, taking my word for it. Between the two of them, Alex is the one most likely to challenge my decisions. He's the next oldest and always asks the hard questions when I need it. Sometimes I appreciate it. And then there are other times, such as now where it just annoys me. I allow another glance at my beautiful mate before turning back to Alex. "I want two mated guards posted outside her door and another two at each of the hospital's entrances. Inform me once she wakes. The only people I want coming in and out of here is the approved medical staff, either of you, or myself."
Alex and Xander both stand straighter and nod before clearly using our mind-linking abilities to give out orders as I leave the room. I can't stay here any longer or I might lose my resolve. It will be best if I stay away until she is done being questioned. I briskly strut down the hallway and to the elevator and push the down button. As I reach the main floor, I see a couple dozen guards walking into the lobby before fanning out to take their places. "Alpha," two men salute as they approach the elevator that I just stepped out of. I give them a brusque nod before the doors close between us.
The next day is spent in my study as I keep myself busy with business reports and various paperwork. I have not heard anything about my mate all day and am beginning to feel distracted, my thoughts constantly going back to her. "We should go see her. I miss her." My wolf states insistently.
"No. We have work we need to do. Alex will let us know when she wakes up."
"She should have been awake by now. What if something is wrong? We should be there for our mate."
"For the last time, no."
"We don't know that. That is why she has to be questioned."
"Then you should be the one to do it."
"No. I can't. I wouldn't be able to do what needs to be done if she tries to hide something from me."
"She wouldn't do that."
"YOU DON'T KNOW THAT!" I growl at my wolf in frustration. This is already hard enough on me as it is. I don't need him giving me grief and getting in my head the way he does. He whimpers and backs off, realizing that he has pushed me too far. I don't bother saying anything else as I sigh and cut off our link once more. I stand up and organize the last of my files before leaving my office to head to our dungeons.
I arrive and walk down to the lowest level where all of the empty cells are. No one is down there except for Angelo who I have ordered to take care of her questioning. He is standing against the stone wall opposite of the cells with his hands clasped in front of him and his face looking straight ahead. When he hears my approach, he quickly salutes me. "Alpha."
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