Cross My Heart And Hope Not To Die-Revenge of the Rouge Alpha Read online

“My necklace? Why do I trust that you can save me? I do not know you well enough to trust you either” I whisper back however he levels his face down to mine making eye contact with me so I hold my breath as he would be able to feel it if I breathed “You are going to have to trust me now if not your good as dead” his words twisted my stomach as in that moment I felt my whole body feeling the medical needle that was attached to the drip. It was not that it hurt since they put it in while I was sleeping but the fact someone who could kill me any minute put it in made me think of it as a weapon they could dig in my arm just to hurt me.

  He sat back down quickly and I finally left out a heavy breath as I tried to get my breathing pattern back on track. Nixon smirks but frowns as the door opened “ah you are awake” the voice started to race my heart but this time not in a good way. I look at him more clearly now as I see him in a lighter setting. His face not showing any kind of emotion as he walks into the room. Nixon looks at the floor again scared of this guy I think is called Alpha “Where am I?” I ask looking out of the windows to see nothing but tree for miles.

  “In one of our hospital rooms” Alpha explains with a cold stare sitting down the other side of the bed “So not a real hospital?” I panic pulling the duvet up to look at my body but relax as I see I was still had my clothes on that I was wearing earlier. Alphas frown deepens as he see my reaction “just wanted to make sure you weren't the type of freaks that steal kidneys” I explain with a sigh of relief and my necklace was still hidden under my jumper.

  Nixon smirked at my reply but Alpha just look at me like I was stupid “what?” I ask annoyed. “Well, that is still an option” Alpha then smirks making me angry “are you sure her head is okay?” Alpha asks towards Nixon laughing which shocked me to see him smiling. “You knocked me out,” I say remembering being hit around the head in the car park “how were you able to kidnap me in school property?” I ask him remembering the receptionist doing nothing “connections” Alpha shrugs straightening up a sense of gleam across his eyes for a second which made me roll my eyes.

  “So what now?” I cross my arms trying to show that I was not scared but in fact, I was terrified. What type of people did Eren get mixed up with? “Well I guess until Eren decides whether he will pay up, you will have to stay here” Alpha just shrugged like he has done this before. “And if he cannot pay?” I ask just to clarify. “Then you'll have to be killed” Alpha shrugs again like its nothing. Nixon looks at him warily but says nothing but gives me a pity smile “where is here exactly?”

  “We can't tell you that” Alpha eyes turn from a dark brown to an even darker brown almost like he was in conversation with himself “So are you hungry?” Nixon asks his little smile now wiped off his face changing the conversation completely “are you guys ever happy?” I ask Nixon which seem to snap Alpha back into the conversation. “Let's get out of here first then we can sort out food” Alpha adds in grabbing my school bag.

  I give him ‘are you serious?’ look pointing at my arm with the machine still attached Alpha rolls his eyes “do it for her” Nixon nods and walks closer to me however I look at him terrified. Is he even trained in this? ‘ Trust me’ Nixon mouths as Alpha back is turned to the door. I nod my head slightly as he puts a cotton bud over my skin then slowly pulls the needle out. I grimace as he rips the of some tape and puts it over the cotton bud. Maybe Alpha was scared of needles or did not like blood? What kind of gang boss is he that he turns away from this?

  “Are you done yet”? Alpha asks a bit annoyed which I roll my eyes to and Nixon notices and he sends a sly wink at me “Done” Nixon says walking away “her room is ready let's bring her their first” Alpha says opening up the door “My room?” I ask walking up to the door “Like with no windows, cold floor, dungeon kind of room?” I ask getting another smirk of Alpha.

  “Don't worry it is a normal bedroom we want to keep you healthy if not Eren might not pay full price for you however if that does not work out then there is always the kidney option” his smirk turns deadly which was creeping me the hell out. We walk out of the room to walk across a hallway which is packed full of people, I walk behind Alpha and thought about hitting him in the head from behind to see how he liked the headache I was feeling. People look at me and children whisper into each other ears as we walk past. I look at all the windows and exits as I walk past them to try to work out how to escape “You have children in your gang?” I ask Alpha who looks like he was thinking about it but he doesn't respond.

  I look at the children with concern what type of gang is this? As we walk up the stairs I realize how huge this house is. I would get lost in no time “Has Eren responded?” I whisper to Nixon. Nixon doesn't respond but instead looks at Alpha with an unsure look.

  “Alpha?” I ask as we make it to the third floor which was far more quieter than the rest but it wasn't the top floor “Did Eren reply?” I ask again but Alpha just opens a door “This is it” Alpha says putting my bag on the bed. Nixon doesn't step in the room though, it was huge with a modern design, light grey with the colour theme of white, black and grey furniture It was beautiful.

  “Hungry?” Alpha asks avoiding my question “not really” I respond to be honest I was starving but I did not want to eat anything he made me. It could be poison for all I know. “You need to eat you have have been sleeping since this morning” Alpha states looking into my eyes his eyes still dark brown “Well I am not going to eat,” I say sitting down on the bed grabbing my bag. However, he did not take well to this as he responded angrily “starve then also if you try and leave then you will be killed” Alpha walks out coldly and slamming the door.

  I finally let out a relief sigh now that I was alone. I search for my bag first but as I guessed they already took my phone. I get up of the bed checking the windows which are locked. Two guys in the same wear walk past below looking into the woods as they talk. Both look like they are patrolling the area. What the hell has Eren got mixed up in and why is Nixon trying to help me? Is he trapped here too?

  I look around the room to see every draw and wardrobe is empty the only other door led to a bathroom. Outside was dim so I was guessing it was around 5pm which means Eren and Bethany would be worrying. I wondered if Eren came looking for me after our phone call?

  Maybe Nixon will tell Eren where I am? The only thing I had in my bag was a notepad and a pencil case. Neither I can really use as a weapon, I wonder how long I will be here? ‘If you try and leave then you will be killed’ his warning sent shivers all over as I contemplate running for it. Before doing anything stupid I should wait to see what happens with Eren surely the police will find me? They have got too it. If not could Nixon help me?

  I lay back on the bed taking out a pen and holding it in hand just in case anyone tries anything funny a pen is better than no weapon at all, with enough force in the right places it would do some damage. I think about my nightmare earlier with the wolf and his clear green eyes, It was not the first time I had this nightmare but it would not be the last however it had been a long time since I dreamt of it. Why did it come back now? I toss and turn trying to fall back to sleep but I couldn't get the wolf out of my mind god knows how long has passed since it was now pitch black outside.

  A knock on the door gives me a heart attack sweeping me away from my deep thoughts.

  I sit up on the bed “come in?” I answer and in walks Nixon as he puts his finger over his mouth telling me not to make a sound. He walks in quietly shutting the door as he held a plate with sandwiches. He walks slowly over to the bed so I quickly turn on the lamp close to my bed “are you okay?” he asks me sitting at the end of my bed. I see bruises on his arms and face like he was beaten up by a bunch of guys. He sees me staring but says nothing “Are you okay?” I ask him instead as he passes me the plate and a bottle of water. “I fell” he responded shortly but I send a look of ‘I don't believe you’

  “I have to be quick so be eating” he answers looking at the door worried.

  I quickly pick up a sandwich and start eating “thank you” I answer stuffing the sandwiches down. We both sit in silence as I eat and drink “I hope they weren't for helping me earlier today” I answer pointing at the bruises but he just smiles back ignoring my statement “What brought you to move here then?” he asks completing changing the conversation. I hold on to the cross on my necklace showing it to him “this necklace belong to my mum who died in a fire when I was little. I have no memories of her or that night so I came to find out more about my past” I say playing with beads not knowing why I really just opened up to him “Sometimes things are better left in the past” his personality changed as he turns cold and he grabs the empty plate quickly. Did something happen in his past?

  I look at him with confusion “why do I need to hide this?” I whisper as he is leaving but he doesn't turn and it did not look like he was going to reply “Nixon I am so glad I have someone on my side here” I finish but he carries on quickly until he turns at the door he mouths ‘always’ while slowly closing it behind him.

  I lay back down in bed shutting my eyes

  I feel like Nixon is the one that needs saving from this place.

  I have to help Nixon get out from under Alpha claws no matter what…

  Chapter 5- Contract

  “Mum?” I try and see her face but her facial features were burly, I cry as she puts the necklace over my head so I hold it closely in my palm pulling my bracelet off and putting it on her wrist “and you must keep this” she smiles touching the bead slowly for a second “Now run!” she commanded pushing me towards the woods.

  “Alexia?” his voice was sharp but it pierced through my ears into my thoughts “Mum he is coming” I whimper as I run past dead bodies. Wolfs attacked friends and family around me tearing them down I le
t out a cry trying to run faster as sweat covered me and the smoke got closer.

  “Alexia?” his voice woke me up this time his hand on my arm causes me to freak out. I move quickly away wondering what happened to the weird connection I felt yesterday but it was less. Alpha sat on my bed with looking concerned “I brought you some food” it looked like he was trying to smile but it didn't suit him much. He hands me a tray of food it was a fried breakfast and my stomach rumbled “how do I know you did not do anything to it?” I ask him my mouth watering from the smell.

  He just smirks “got to keep you healthy if not you wouldn’t be worth the money” he shrugs standing of the bed “also wanna keep the kidneys healthy” he smirks bringing a bag over to the bed, I tried rolling my eyes secretly however he saw it so he raised his eyebrows. “Some clothes I thought you might want to change” I look at the bag putting the tray next to me and grabbing it. I see a baggy jumper, some leggings in all different kind of sizes and different kind of socks “You know how to treat a prisoner” I mumble but he just frown “I will be back in an hour so you can shower, eat and get ready” he says walking to the door.

  “Ready for what?” he turns around “I will show you around” he leaves the room without another word. I sniff the food first making sure it smelt okay first then dig in. I finish eating then I pick up the clothes and walking into the bathroom. The cabinets were filled with stuff much needed all brand-new and never used. However, my thoughts were filled with Bethany always bringing me home different kinds of bath stuff weekly as she loved different smells.

  After showering and getting dressed I hear a knock at the door. I hold the necklace in my hand remembering what Nixon said about not letting them see it. So I stuff it away in my pillowcase hiding it from anyone. I then open the door to see Alpha standing their right on time. For some reason, the man gave me suddenly a range of different emotions “so what is on the prisoner's timetable today?” I ask him sarcastically walking out of the room remembering Nixon telling me to play along.

  “Well first we need to get you a health check tonight to see your worth just in-case Eren doesn't pay up” he says starting to walk off “Talking about Eren did you contact him yet?” we get to the top of the stairs “he knows the stakes if that is what you are asking Becca has also been made aware” he let me take the lead down the steps which made me feel like he could push me any second “Becca” I repeated not sure who Becca was however I had an itch that he meant my foster mum Bethany. Which then made me question had he just messed up her name? Or in fact, have not been in contact with Eren or Bethany yet...

  The rest of the walk down was quiet however I could see him thinking as he wears a frown like he was trying to figure something out. It is weird how he keeps looking like is constantly have conversations with himself. We reach the bottom and I see the place was quiet only a few adults and elderly walked the halls. Each gives Alpha a bright smile as we walked past almost like a sign of respect. I follow him to a backdoor which we step outside. Elderly were stood on the huge back garden doing what seem to be karate type moves with younger adults “you get old people to fight?” I say disappointed with who he has got involved in the gang.

  “They aren't fighting but learning self-defense. In case our gang gets attacked its the best way to guarantee their safety. They also know how to fight since they have been here long before then nearly everyone else. This gang has been around since my father, grandfather, a great father, and the fathers before that were leaders” he puffs his chest out proud but I just rolled my eyes “So no one gets to retire? I saw kids here what kind of sicko has kids in a gang house?” I use a harsh tone.

  Alpha looks at me hurt for a slight second but it is covered with a frown “If you leave the gang because of having kids they become more in danger it is best they stay here where they can train to protect themselves. We all count each other as family. Just because you left a gang don't mean the chapter has ended and being in a gang, to begin with, means you have enemies and people like to hurt people when they are most vulnerable” he explains walking into the middle of the porch.

  He points across the back of the garden “All these men are guards if you try and past them, you will be killed on sight” Alpha warns opening the back door my stomach twist as he says kill so easily. I follow him back inside “how many people live here?” we walk into the kitchen which a beautiful lady was black hair was cooking and humming to songs that played on the radio.

  “387 however the people in the highest ranks live here the rest live close in similar houses” he explains picking up an apple and taking a seat “Why not have one big place?” I follow and sit next to him still watching the lady who has not really noticed our entrance “Would look suspicious to other gangs to have nearly a 1000 people under one roof we would need a bigger place and the bigger place it is the more attention is brought to it” he shrugs taking another bite of his apple. Yeah because 387 people living under one roof is not weird at all.

  “Mum,” he said loudly to catch the lady's attention my mouth dropped as she turned around. Her green eyes stood out more than the rest of her features. Her long black hair made her look younger she was beautiful. She wore a bright smile as her eyes reach mine and she runs over for a second I wonder what the hell she was doing but stay on my seat as she hugs me tightly.

  Surprised by this action I open my eyes wide at Alpha but his eyes don't reach mine instead he seems like his mind was else were I awkwardly cough opening to break the hug or catch Alphas attention “Oh yes, sorry to randomly hug you its just that I feel so bad that you can't see your family and while you stay here you are our family. I can't imagine what my son here has put you through” her smile was sweet but she sent daggers at her son as she walked around the counter “hungry?” she asks me as she turns around putting pancakes on a plate “No thank you I already ate” she raises her eyebrows at Alpha “Well I am the only one that cook the meals and I have only now started” she smiles looking at Alpha leaning over the counter raising her eyebrows suggestively, he just sighs next to me “I read online that the best way to keep someone healthy is to eat certain times during the day” he smirks finishing his apple. His mum throws a towel at him and rolls her eyes.

  Alpha gets up “where next?” I ask him. All morning he has shown me all the places in the house but he did not forget to show me all the guards doing patrols around the house. I could not believe all the living rooms and bathrooms but then again if you have this many people under one roof I can't be that surprised. “What about that room?” I ask as we walk past it “Its private if you even think about taking a peek ever you will be killed. The rooms I have not shown you are because you aren't allowed in them do you understand?” he asks me a chill roll down my spine as I knew he was dead serious. “Where is everyone else?” I ask not answering his threat.

  “Most are at highschool or middle school in the area” he shrugs off opening a door to which seems like an office. He shuts the door behind us and takes a seat in front of the desktop screen “what about the young children I saw running around yesterday?” he points at the seat in front of him and I sit in it. “Nearby we have a nursery and primary school I can take you to see it soon,” he says grabbing the paper on his desk and putting it in front of him.

  We both look at each other making eye contact which causes heat to rise in my body making break the tension looking at the paper in his hands.

  “What is this?” I ask as he lays it out in front of me. “This is a contract that states we shall not hurt you while you are here. Until you leave you are under our protection as long as you abide by our rules on page 2” I turn the page seeing he has written the rules in bold.

  1-Shall not try to escape or leave without permission.

  2-Only aloud access to the places shown to me by the person in charge.

  3- Once left is not allowed to disclose anything I have learned here or anything about this place including location.

  4- Must only come out of the room between 9-2 and then 5-10 then must stay in room at all times and no looking outside the window if seen by the guard watching below will be killed.