Can't Get Near The Alpha King novel Chapter 43

I walk towards the man who is casually leaning against the tree, who has watched the commotion that just took place. His hands crossed over as if what just happened didn't matter.

I start to fight him, my Alpha power diminishing him. I give blows to his face, neck, stomach, anywhere I can until I hear a growl.

I turn around to see a gun pointed in my direction and Ashton in a poised stance, ready to pounce on the gun carrier.

"Now now wolfy step aside and if you take another step towards your mate, I will shoot her." He instantly moves aside but growls very lowly, I keep my heart rate the same but inside I'm worried.

I know as an Alpha I should be prepared but this could kill myself and my mate, it's very risky to know what to do. I stay stood still, he makes his way towards me and his fingers trace and rub up my arms.

I try not to shudder, not wanting to rattle the beast, he gains closer to me. His foul breath fanning over my face while his body nearly presses against mine, the mate pull making me find this man repulsive.

I hear Ashton's voice in my head, he tells me what his plan is. Almost like an assassin, my mate silently makes his way towards us.

The man with the gun too fixated on me to realise, once he does it's too late. Ashton's wolf is in mid air and his form looking extremely menacing. His sharp canines covered in dry blood but still emphasising their sheer size.

The man with the gun then lifts his gun once again and shoots, the sound of the shot echoing through the forestry and all the forest animals hurry away from the crime scene.

I find myself in no pain, until I see Ashton. My heart breaks at the sight of him, his now human form lying on the floor. The bullet wound creating a deep, red wound on his right shoulder; the blood rapidly spreading round his chest.

My wolf grows our claws again for us and we, with perfect precision, rip out the two men's throats. Once they drop dead to the ground, knowing there's no threat left I sprint over to Ashton's side. I kneel down next to him and swiftly take off my shirt while tying it round his shoulder. When I tighten the pressure, he makes a sharp intake of breath where I lowly apologise.

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Once I'm at the Hospital, everyone bows their heads respectfully but I don't reply as I'm worried for my mate, I hurry to the surgery room where he's based. I look through the doors and see him unconscious with numerous men and women crowded round him with different utensils. My heartbeat skyrockets, I think of the outcomes - that he might not survive and it makes me overwhelmingly sad and painful.

I feel a hand on my shoulder and I grab it firmly, still a bit edgy from Ashton's injury. I loosen my hold when I see that it's Blake followed with James and Ben.

James nods towards the empty room next door along with chairs and sofas, we all get comfortable in there and they all wait for my explanation.

"We were in the woods and we were attacked by around 20 men from another pack, well they weren't rogues let's put it that way. A man then shot Ash with a silver bullet, while I was about to kill the last man." I say, they all sit in silence.

"Who do you think they were sent by?" James asks me.