The Barter (Sierra and Xavier) novel Chapter 3

Chapter 3.

I breathed heavily to placate my crazy heart. Looks of disgust came my way as I stared at thousands of eyes surrounding me. They were whispering, pointing fingers at me as I stood on a pedestal. Tied like a prisoner.

My wrists were tied behind my back, and my back was pressed to a wooden pole behind me.

I wrench my wrists to break free,to only have the ropes to cut my skin. A hiss escapes my lips as I feel them burn.

Adjusting my weight from one leg to another. I feel my thighs aching already.

It's been an hour since I was tired here like an animal. Everyone was here.

What is the meaning of this?

What is he planning to do to me?

I looked up at Ronnie to find him standing in front of me. A blank look covered his features.

Should I ask him?

Even though I doubt he would answer.

But still, let's try.

"Beta Ron!"

The crowd was so loud that my voice was not audible. I try again, to only stare at his stiff back.

"Beta-"

My words die down as suddenly the loud voices settle down to a hushed silence. I look at everyone in confusion. When I see the reason.

The center of the crowd parts and everyone bows.

He walks in proud, not bothering to acknowledge anyone.

His aura is distinguishable and strides long and confident.

Walking up the pedestal those cold feet eyes spare me a quick glance. His eyes scan my tied body and I clench my fists behind my back.

No reaction. Nothing except impassiveness.

"Good evening everyone "

He speaks in a stentorian thunderous voice and a loud chorus response follows.

"Good Evening Alpha!"

"I think all of you are aware of the identity of this woman?"

Resting his hands in his pant pockets, he speaks rather casually. Like he was giving a boring speech. And I felt a shiver travel down my spine.

Everyone's hatred-filled eyes bore holes into my soul.

"For those who don't know. She is Sierra Winters, daughter of David Winters. The Alpha of the Red Moon pack."

"The very man who kidnapped my mate and your Luna. The very man who sent back her severed head to us. 7 days ago"

This can't be good. I feel the aura of the place shifting. If it was hatred earlier, he was fueling these people to wind it into rage.

"As per the council's order. I was offered to settle with a barter with Redmoon, instead of their blood. "