Rogue

Chapter 8: Scared

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I groaned as I listened to the girl talk to Adam, who was her mate as I found out from her constant need to spark a conversation.

Adam on the other hand kept quiet, Aaliyah's hand in his as we walked down to Asher's cell.

They walked behind me, Aaliyah's constant chattering annoying myself and the other prisoners kept down here.

Ever since Aaliyah started screaming about Asher still being alive, she's been constantly chattering about Asher and all that he does for her.

From how she talks about him, I would assume that he was a nice enough guy... but then I remember he's still a fucking rogue.

I couldn't exactly kill Adam and Aaliyah yet even though I desperately wanted too since they knew Asher better than anybody did and Beatrix is sort of forcing me to get to know the fleabag.

So sadly, I've decided to keep Adam and Aaliyah alive for now so I could figure out more about my lying mate, who I found out was named Asher and not Micheal.

Aaliyah didn't seem to care that her life could end at any moment, or that she was in enemy territory. She was talking to Adam and I about how she was excited to make sure Asher was safe. Adam, as I've said, kept quiet, listening to his annoying mate. Although his mate didn't value her life enough to shut up, Adam has been cautious of me and my territory since he got here.

The two were the only ones who were spared earlier, sadly their alpha, whose name I learned was Jacob, tried to sneak away from Sam and ended up with a bullet in his back which meant I couldn't kill him.

" You lied " I stated as I stood outside of Asher's cell, successfully cutting off Aaliyah and her 10 minute rant.

The thick bars were creating a barrier between us but his smell remained strong.

I narrowed my eyes at the boy in front of me who was curled into a ball on the floor, my eyes catching on his blood stained shirt.

His head was hidden in his knees as he laid on the floor, his arms wrapped around his legs as he pulled them into his chest.

I looked at the boy in front of me before sighing when I realized the boy was sleeping.

I studied his position, my wolf howling for him.

I bit the inside of my cheek before pulling a key from my pocket and sticking it into the lock, turning it before letting it swing open.

I stood in front of the entrance, unable to move as I watched him sleep.

I soon looked away from the boy when I heard a cough behind me, moving out of the way so Adam and Aaliyah could enter the small cell.

Adam didn't seem to care when he saw Asher, his face still completely emotionless while his mate's was the complete opposite.

Tears were streaming down her cheeks as she looked at Asher laying on the floor.

" Ash " She said loud enough so that Asher could wake up from his slumber.

He sat up quickly, immediately looking over to the three of us.

He pressed his back against the wall as he crisscrossed his legs, staring up at Aaliyah.

His eyes were wide as he saw Aaliyah and Adam standing beside me.

I shut the door soon after, immediately locking it so the three of them had no intentions of escaping.

" Did you plan to stay here? Lying at every opportunity so I wouldn't kill you? " I asked as I leaned against the thick bars.

Adam on the other hand was leaning against the clawed wall as his mate started to take small steps towards Asher.

She acted like she couldn't believe what was in front of her, like she couldn't believe he was still alive.

I heard a breath escape Aaliyah's lips before she ran the rest of the way towards Asher, sitting on his lap when she reached him.

I growled at the contact between the two, immediately trying to cover it with a forced cough.

Aaliyah's arms were wrapped around his neck while he wrapped his arms around her small waist. I heard small sobs escape Aaliyah's lips as Asher whispered 'It's ok, Aaliyah. I'm ok' over and over again.

Asher didn't answer me, nor did he show any signs of actually listening to me, he just hugged Aaliyah like his life depended on it.

He remained at the back of the cell, sitting against the back wall with his legs crossed as Aaliyah hugged him tightly while still placed on his lap.

The sight of her on him made my eyes narrow and my anger rise, my wolf screaming at me to rip the two apart so they wouldn't be touching anymore.

" You lied to me. Why? " I growled making Aaliyah jump up from her spot and hurry to Adam, hiding in his arms.

To my surprise, he actually responded without me having to demand an answer.

" Why would I tell you the truth? " He looked at me with his eyebrow raised. " You would kill me and my pack "

Steam was practically coming out of my ears as I stared at him, his voice calming me and angering me at the same time.

Aaliyah whimpered as she tried to disappear in Adam's arms, the muscular man humming softly to try and calm her.

I growled when Asher smirked at me, trying desperately to hide the fact that he was still in pain.

I could feel my eyes glowing as I unlocked the door once again, pushing it open before slamming it shut, locking the four of us in the tiny space.

I stepped towards Asher, looking down at him as he stood from his spot on the ground with shaky legs.

" Yea, well, I already killed your pack " I glared down at my 'mate'. " They're just here because I want answers " I replied as I pointed at the annoying couple.

" We're not telling you anything " He looked up at me, his eyes staring straight into mine.

I growled as I stepped forward, our chests touching as he glared up at me.

I almost jumped back because of the sparks touching him created, but my anger was clouding the feelings being his mate created.

" You don't scare me " He spoke

" No? It doesn't scare you that I killed those you loved? That I could kill you anytime I want? " I growled

" No " He spoke " I will never be scared of you "

I grit my teeth as I looked down at him, my anger rising as my wolf yelled at me to touch him.

I took a step back before walking towards the cell door, the intoxicating boy scoffing behind me as I unlocked the door.

" Sir? " I heard Aaliyah say quietly as I walked out of the cell, locking all three of them together so they can all rot down here as disgusting rogues.

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