Page 24 of Captive Beta
Timothy definitely works fast.
The cool outside air is a welcome change from the stuffy inside air, and there isn’t as much noise here either. Giving my nerves some rest, letting me refocus my mind for a few moments.
Mathew still hasn’t let go of my hand, pulling me along behind him until we’re behind the building on our right and out of any direct light, out of sight of cameras.
“You good?” He turns to me, his eyes filled with worry as he carefully touches my face, like he’s trying to make sure I’m still here.
“Yes.” I take a deep breath. Out here, it’s easier to think. “Let’s keep moving.”
“We’re almost out of here. This is almost over.” He glances around.
There’s a struggle happening on the other end of the building, around the corner, that’s probably where team two is being held up.
We start walking towards the closest exit, the fastest way to get out of here. We’re nearly around the corner of the next building when a bullet hits the wall right in front of Mathew.
I turn in the direction it came from as I pull Mathew behind me, the growl in my chest immediate and loud.
Hell no!
Nobody fucking shoots at my mate!
But, before I can do more, a shot sounds from behind us, and then Derrick’s voice. “Move! I’ll cover you.”
Mathew grabs my arm and pulls me along as the growl in my chest keeps going, my eyes trained on whoever tried to kill him. Our movements are too choppy, I can’t get a good aim on the bastard.
If I could, I’d pull the guy apart limb by limb and feed him his own entrails.
How dare he?!
“Riley!” Mathew’s voice is out of breath as he keeps pulling me along. “Riley! Snap out of it!”
Who the fuck dares to put Mathew in danger?
Who the fuck dares to try to harm him?
Who?!
“Riley!” Mathew suddenly stops and pulls me against him, my nose in his neck. “Please, snap out of it. I’m fine. They didn’t hit me. I’m totally fine. Don’t go into a frenzy. Vera isn’t here to help… Come on.” His voice turns pleading, desperate. “Please. Snap out of it.”
Vera!
I have to get Mathew back to her!
I have to get my Omegas together!
“Yes. When we’re out of here, we’ll immediately go see her.” Mathew’s voice is still breathy, but his pheromones spike with desire. “Do you remember how she looked at us before we left? I have a feeling she’ll want us to keep our clothes on when we fuck her tonight.”
Yes!
Fucking Vera and Mathew, surrounding myself with their pheromones, holding them tight.
The rumble in my chest lessens and Mathew’s pheromones flare more as he lets out a laugh.
“That’s better. Now, can we get out of here?”
“Yes.” My head is clearer again.
We have to get out of here. The priority is to get out of here, that’s all we have to focus on right now.
