Chapter #13

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*Asher's POV*

A-Asher... Asher p-please... Help m-m-me...

A vicious snarl left my mouth, startling a few human customers around me. While she had been gone, I had run and put the bags into my truck. I was glad for that now, because I could run to my mate without thinking about the bags.

Baby, where are you? What the fuck is going on? Please angel, I need you to be brave here. Help me help you.

I was frantically sprinting towards the bathrooms when her small voice came back to me.

It's him... H-He gave me a needle, and my head really h-hurts, Asher... Her voice was weak, and I could feel the connection waver slightly.

Who's 'him', baby? Please, talk to me. I shoved my way past a group of teenage boys, not acknowledging  their grumbles about me being so rude. When the bathroom came in sight, I could smell her scent prominently, along with the smell of Wolfsbane. For humans, it couldn't kill you unless given large amounts, but in small doses it will make your body weak and sluggish.

M-Ma-Matt... Asher, I can't do it... He-Help me... We're in the parking lot, and his car is a big blue truck and his licence plate has a bunch of twos I think... I love you. I couldn't register what I was doing anymore. My wolf clawed and scratched the inside of my brain, growling and roaring at the thought of our little mate being taken. Wait- did she say Matt? Fuck!

Astrid, don't say that. I'm going to come get you. I promise. I love you too, Angel, please, stay awake... Even to my ears my voice was strained and desperate. I made it to the parking lot, but it was too late. I couldn't catch her scent anywhere because there was so many God damn people in the parking lot.

"Fuck!" I roared, my body shaking violently. I knew I probably looked terrifying- I was a pretty big and muscular guy, and I didn't give off the 'warm and cuddly' vibe. And here I was roaring, shaking, and growling in a parking lot. Great.

Fucking great.

*Astrid's POV*

Waking up, I felt weak and sore everywhere. The bed I was in wasn't comfy and warm, and I couldn't feel Asher beside me.

What the heck?

Keeping my eyes closed, I went to move my arms around the bed when I quickly realized I couldn't.

My eyes shot open, scanning the room. Wooden walls, wooden floor, wooden ceiling. Wooden everything, really. Where was I? Looking up, I saw that my wrists were handcuffed to the bed posts, angrily digging into my skin each time I moved.

A small whimper left my mouth as I struggled, tears forming.

"Well, good to see you up, babe." My teary gaze snapped up to the face of the devil reincarnated, a sneer on his face as he looked at me with lust and hate swimming through his eyes.

Remembering the connection, I closed my eyes and tried to get a good grip on it.

Asher? I croaked, my voice shaking.

Oh my God! Astrid? Where are you?! Are you okay? Has he hurt you? His voice was angry and desperate, and I choked on my tears.

Astrid, open up your mind to me completely. When you do this, I can see things through your eyes. Okay? Just imagine my face and you'll soon sense me in your mind, and when you do, open your eyes, okay? I'm already with the pack looking for you.

Nodding even though he couldn't see me, I did exactly what he told me to. I simply forgot that Matt was in the room with me, and just focused on the thought of Asher. Our first kiss, when he told me he loved me, when I saw him shift. Every minute of our time together.

Suddenly, I felt his presence more prominent in my mind.

Good job, Baby. He murmured.

I heard a low growl in the room, and my eyes snapped open to reveal Matt standing right in front of my bed.

Asher, actually I don't want you to see this-

I was cut off when Matt's hand came down and grabbed me by the throat, slamming my much smaller body against the bed frame.

"Listen here, you little whore. I know what your God damn boyfriend is, and I intend to keep you here for quite a while. And do you want to hear something great?" Tears started to slip down my face as his grip tightened on my neck, cutting off my air supply. "I'm a shifter too," He whispered smugly, a raw smirk on his face. The tears quickened their pace as they slipped down my cheeks, and even though I never thought it was possible, I was even more terrified of him than I was before.

I could still feel my mate's presence in my head, but I really wish I didn't. I didn't want him to see this.

"ANSWER ME!" Matt roared, bringing his fist back and slamming it into my jaw.

I cried out, wreathing underneath him to no avail. My wrists were still chained to the bed, as well as my ankles.

My body shook as I thought about all he could do to me in the time between now and when Asher found me- If Asher found me.

"Stop crying!" He shouted, bringing a knife out of his back pocket. My eyes widened as I cried harder. I hated being so weak against him- but I knew I couldn't do anything about it.

"Now, you will tell me. Have you mated?" He growled, leaning down so his face was inches away from mine.

What do I tell him? Shoot. "N-No, Si-Sir." I lied, my voice cracking at the end.

"Lies," He snarled.

I gasped as I felt him lifting my shirt so it bunched up under my breasts.

"No! Please don't!" I sobbed, feeling the cold metal of the knife touch my stomach.

*Asher's POV*

A vicious, inhuman growl left my mouth as I left my poor baby's mind. I quickly sent the thoughts of what I had just seen to my pack members, earning angry snarls from them as well. They were supposed to meet her yesterday evening, but she had been taken.

I had told them about her past, immediately making them more protective of their Luna. It made me proud to see that they were already so protective of her, willing to take their lives just to ensure that she lived her's.

"So, we know she's in a cabin, and I know it's close, otherwise I wouldn't be able to see through her eyes so clearly," I stated, trying to rein in my wolf. "I also saw that there was a window in there, and outside was a forest around a small river. There was a large waterfall behind it, and there aren't many in the forests around here. Only three. I want to split this pack into three, and I want each group to go to one of the three waterfalls. Understood? Search ever where near it until we find that cabin. Don't kill the step-father, though. That's my job." Before they left, I remembered something improtant. "Oh, and guys? Bring the silver and Wolfsbane with you. He's a rogue,"

They all nodded, going into their own groups, shifting, and taking off.

Don't  worry, Baby Girl. We know where you are and I'm coming to get you. I love you.