SEQUEL: NINE

Alina slowly came to, her head felt like it was full of cotton and although her eyes were open she couldn’t see. Her thoughts swam around in her head for a few moments, clarity far from her as she tried to figure out what was going on.
Her memories came tumbling back in a rush and she would have gasped if there wasn’t a gag in her mouth. She forced herself to stay still, it felt like she was lying on her side on the cold concrete and when she listened intently she could make out a soft hum of conversation that was too far for her to figure out what was being said.
Unable to get anything from her surroundings and being unable to move because of how tightly she was tied up, she returned to her thoughts. *’That fucking slut!’* she raged mentally at Iyla.
She should have known that the cunt had ulterior motives, there was no other reason why anyone would one to get them to an elusive club so much. But why? She didn’t even know her, they had literally just met for the first time, why would she want to do this to her and Madeli…
Alina bit down on her gag, that’s right! Madeline was with her too, she hoped that her best friend hadn’t been separated from her, if she could just get her blindfold off so she could see because she didn’t want to make too much noise and attract the attention of the men who had taken them.
Talking about that, the very last thing she remembered after the store doors closed was a nasty smelling towel being pressed to her face, she heard Madeline drop to the ground first as her vision started getting hazy, then she blacked out.
When she came to, she found herself bound and gagged and left on a cold concrete floor. She absently wondered if they were still at the store or if they were taken somewhere else entirely.
To make things worse, literally no one knew where they had gone. Madeline hadn’t told anyone she was coming to New York, not even her parents. But even if they found out from the tabloids, no one but Iyla knew that they had come to this club.
Alina had been waiting for a message of some sort from her father all day, especially as she left without telling like she usually would have. She also texted him at various times in the day to check up on him and let him know where she was but she hadn’t done that at all, all day.
She was used to him not responding to her messages because she knew how busy he was but the fact that if she never texted, he wouldn’t even make an effort broke her a little.
But there was no time to think about that at the moment, she had to figure out a way to escape, then she would hunt Iyla down and beat her bloody.
Her mental plans were interrupted when was sounded like a heavy metal door grated open, she immediately stilled, listening intently. She didn’t have to try too hard because conversation immediately filled the space she was in.
“I heard we got some last minute merchandise,” A gruff voice spoke up.
“Heard it was a big catch too,” His partner chimed in, “The boss wants us to move the catch somewhere special.”
Alina felt her heart sink as she listened to them, she wondered if they were talking about her. It could also be Madeline though but she knew that was very unlikely because, Madeline came from quiet money, and most people just knew her as werewolf princess Alina’s best friend.
Her fears were grounded when she heard the sound of a metal cage rattling, it filled her with anger. How dare they put her in a cage like she was some kind of cattle?
She heard the footsteps so close now that she could feel the vibrations on the concrete floor, they were indeed coming for her.
“Take her blindfold off, I wanna see her up close,” The greasy partner whispered conspiratorially.
The gruff man didn’t think this was such a great idea however, “I don’t think we should man.”
Alina just held her breath and tried to remain still, she really hoped that they would take her blindfold off, she needed to find Madeline.
“Hey! What’s the harm? She’s still out like a light and we’ll put it right back,” The greasy man urged, “Here, move, I’ll do it…”
Alina felt like her pounding heart was going to beat out of her chest when she felt her blindfold being tugged upwards. She opened her eyes wide, and the last thing the lanky thug saw was rage filled dark eyes before Alina head bashed him so hard that he dropped unconscious.
Alina felt her head ring from the force of the hit and she would have equally blacked out if she wasn’t a werewolf. She bit into the gag in her mouth, her sharp fangs puncturing the leather. She still couldn’t get to her feet because her ankles were tied but she could see now so it didn’t take her long to find Madeline.
Madeline was on the cold concrete a few meters from her in the dimly lit cage, and it looked to be only the two of them in there, also she had been the only one bound and tied. Her best friend still looked to be out of it but it didn’t matter, as long as they hadn’t been separated and she was alright. Alina heaved a sigh of relief, trying to chew her way out of her gags.
The gruff thug had been frozen in place from shock at the series of events that had just happened right under his eyes. This would explain why they never captured werewolves for auctions, they were just too fucking dangerous even if they sold for big bucks.
He stumbled backward as the pretty werewolf they had been told to move to a different location tore into her gag with inhuman teeth, her gaze fixed on him the entire time. It made his blood run cold and his feet freeze in place, although he knew he should call for backup, he was unable to do so until she completely ripped her gag to shreds and spat it out, only then did he move, frantically calling for backup.
“Maddie! Maddie! Can you hear me? Madeline!” Alina called desperately for her friend, relieved when she roused. “Oh, you’re alright, thank fuck.” She heaved a sigh of relief.
“Li-Lina?” Madeline said groggily, weakly lifting her head up. When she took in the state of her Alina, her head quickly cleared but before she could push herself to her feet a swarm of guards poured in.
Sure they were werewolves but they didn’t have superpowers so they were quickly overpowered, the incoming group of guards separated into two so they go attend to each girl.
“Maddie! Maddie! Mad-ugh!” Alina’s frantic calls for her best friend were silenced when a gag was shoved in her mouth, and this time, another towel was put over her face to knock her out.
Madeline on the other hand gave up quickly, which made the guards who had come for her treat her in a more gentler manner. They had thought she was human at first and that was why they hadn’t gone to such lengths to tie her up, but now that they thought about it further, it made more sense that the werewolf princess would only care so much about another werewolf.
So although they treated her gently, they still tied and gagged her but they were nice enough to leave the blindfold out of it before retreating.
Madeline watched them leave with a cold expression on her face, she had seen them carry a knocked out Alina away, and she had to play along or get knocked out herself. ‘*Where were they taking her to though? Was this another special royalty treatment?’*
She leaned back on the cold concrete floor, feeling like all her energy was being sapped away. She hoped that Alina would be alright though, even though she knew well that her status would definitely keep her alive.
It must be really nice to be a princess…