Alpha Of Aberdeen novel Chapter 28

Walking into the witch's cottage, I still hold Chloe safely in my arms. "Lay her down on this table,” Sukie directs, pointing to a hardwood table with a white cloth over it. I do as she says, and lay Chloe down then look back to Sukie. "So, what do we do?" I ask, needing some sort of sign this is going to work. "Are you giving your life for her life?" Sukie questions, with a raised brow. "No, I brought someone else," I state, walking out to my car. I open the trunk and pull a bound Evadean out, throwing her over my shoulder.

I walk back into the house and drop Evadean on the floor. "Here is your life," I say with no emotion and Sukie nods without a word. "Put her in the chair. I have to get my dagger," She informs me, leaving for the back room. I put Evadean in the chair and met her eyes with a murderous glare, just inches from her face. "You took the one thing from me I would do anything for, so you will bring that back for me," I growl, keeping my features expressionless. Evadean’s eyes go wide in fear, and I grin wolfishly as she realizes the position, she’s in. "Oh, you thought I would spare your life? I owe you nothing, and you are going to hell where you belong," I growl, pulling away when Sukie walks back into the room.

"You need to know that there is a chance it will not work." She explains, as if this was the most natural thing in the world. "I understand," I nod, eager for her to go ahead and get this over with. Sukie stalks to Evadean and stands behind her, grabbing her hair to pull her head back, exposing her neck. "MMMMMMM," Evadean screams, but the tape is still intact. She squirms, trying to get out of the rope, then looks to me, like she is begging for her life. It ends as quickly as it started when Sukie takes the dagger and slits her throat, sending blood gushing out of the wound. Sukie grabs a jar to gather her blood, then moves across the room. Leaving me to watch her die, but I don't even flinch a muscle or feel an ounce of remorse.

I can hear Sukie mixing something in front of a cabinet and I watch her walk to Chloe's body, slightly opening her mouth to pour small amounts of the mixture in at a time. Once she’s done, the witch turns to me with impassive eyes. "We won't know until morning if it worked." She states, walking back to her cabinet, closing the doors. "I will wait here with Chloe," I tell her, putting a chair next to Chloe's body. Sukie gives me a thoughtful look. "I helped your father many times, and I know that your wench of a mother deserved what she got," She says, handing me a cup of tea. "Thanks," I say, giving Sukie a slight smile. She nods before walking to the back. I lay my head in Chloe's hand and fall asleep.

Next morning.

I wake up to the sunrise and immediately look at Chloe's face, I see no movement. My anxiety is rising with each passing second. 'What if she doesn't wake up? I’d have to live without her.' I worry but Sukie walks in. "Morning Wolf," She says, yawning. I glare at her, annoyed for calling me that and how

carefree she is acting. "Why isn't it working?" I question her with irritation. "It takes time for this sort of potion to work. We’re talking about bringing someone back to life. It's not like doing a simple spell," She explains. I glare at the witch, laying my head back in Chloe's hand when I feel her body twitch.