Chapter 100: Champagne
Dominic
"You only have 30 minutes, Alpha."
"Are you serious?" We're surrounded in the dungeons, all warriors undoubtedly loyal to my uncle.
"I'm sorry, Alpha. Those are orders from the alpha," the warrior tells me and lets me pass to where they're holding my brother.
"How are you feeling?" I ask.
"Like I've been ripped away from my mate," he answers, staring at me intently. "I don't understand how you function and survive so easily," he adds, and I at least notice that they didn't give him any more wolfsbane. To be honest, it wasn't necessary; my brother was already weak from the lack of our beloved mate.
"Because I have a plan. We have to get out of here to help Maddie. She's really in danger and I have to be strong," I said.
"You've always been the most analytical," he sighs as I approach and check on him.
"You'll survive, Kurt. We all will, but we have to do something," I explain my plan, and his expression grows more horrified with each word.
"What the fuck? Did you ally yourself with her, the one who caused our mate so much pain, the one who turned out to be a spy and put us in this situation?" he raises his voice.
"Shhh! It's a temporary alliance! How do you think they let me come here to see how you are? I told them that I would try to convince you to support our brother and thus Irina."
"I would never do such a thing! I'd rather die! My wolf would rather die and surrender to the rogues!" I cover his mouth. At least he seems more alive now.
"Listen, Kurt, that's not the whole plan. Will you pay attention?" I ask and he nods angrily. "I know you have no filter when it comes to talking, and you can't lie. But that's why I'm here, ok? I'll make her believe I'm on her side, and when she least expects it, we'll be out. I don't want to leave the pack in Logan's and her hands, but our mate comes first," I answer and he nods.
"What role does our uncle play in all this shit show?"
"It seems to me that he has his own agenda. He still hasn't declared Logan the sole Alpha and heir. I think he has his own issues and interests, and everyone's waiting for bad news from the ritual," and when I see Kurt's expression turn pale, I put my hand on his shoulder.
"But there was no bad news. Our mate is still well and fighting, I'm sure of it, I feel it, even if I don't know how. But it won't be a fair fight, and we already know that" I say, sharing everything I know. I also tell him that I've been secretly meeting with Lionel and that Robin and Liam have also gone to help Maddie.
"We really need to save her. If we don't get out of here, I feel like my wolf is going to faint."
"Our beta will help us. I've got everything under control, brother. Tonight I'm going to see Irina and give them proof that we are on their side. Also, I think Logan are having doubts. Maybe he'll reconsider,' I say with some hope, while my brother snorts.
"I don't trust that bastard. I've lost all faith in him and as far as I'm concerned, he can go to hell."
"Either way, the plan is in motion, I hope we'll be free by tomorrow."
I have the feeling that our plan will work, but the only problem is that woman is unpredictable and I don't know what she will surprise me with. She seems capable of anything, as if she had nothing to lose, and those are the most dangerous people.
"Oh Dominic!, please sit down. Welcome!" Irina says as I arrive in what used to be my office, now seems to be hers, but that's not the worst part.
We were supposed to talk about upcoming plans and agreements, but from the moment I arrive, I realize that this meeting is weird. There are small candles, scented oils, a bottle of champagne, and soft music. She's wearing a little tight dress.
I remember once finding her very attractive, but for some time now, like my brother Kurt, I've been focused on finding our mate no matter what, and we didn't want her to find out we'd been with other women.
"I'm here to discuss our future. I've already talked to Kurt, and he's totally on board. It wasn't easy, but I got it done. He knows it's best for everyone," I say, trying to keep this as professional as possible.
"I'm so happy! You're really fantastic, Dominic, you always were," she says as she approaches me. I see that she's heavily made up, and she comes closer seductively.
"The most important thing is that the pack will have peace and that you and Logan will be the ones to handle everything. I know I haven't always been a fan of it, but I realize that if that's what the pack wants and our uncle agrees, then so be it," I sit down in the chair while she starts to pour the champagne.
"Well, then we should celebrate!" she says, very happy. If my brother was right, and I'm quite analytical, something tells me this is not going to go well.
"I really don't want to drink," I say, and she comes to me, "Do you really think our uncle would approve...?"
I start to say, but she cuts me off and in a second she is sitting on my lap. When I try to push her away, she throws the champagne in my face, and I realize it has wolfsbane in it. As I try to wipe it off, she handcuffs me to the chair with a quick move and stands up, showing a key with a mischievous smile.
"That bitch!" my wolf growls.
"What the hell, Irina? What the fuck is this? Let me go right now! " I yell.
"I'll let you go, but only after we talk, and you behave," she replies, satisfied.
"That wasn't our agreement!"
"Our agreement is to support us, especially me. And for that, I'd like you to do something very important," she says, bringing the champagne glass closer and forcing me to drink it. I try to spit out what I can, but from the first moment I feel exhausted, and I'm already starting to lose connection with my wolf, who is completely drowsy.
"Just listen to me, Dominic, okay? I had to take your wolf out of the equation. I know he's pretty wild and could cause me problems with what I need," she adds, touching my chest; and at this point I have no choice but to play along.
"Say what you have to say and let me go," I reply anxiously as I watch her place the key on my desk and with subtle and seductive movements begin to remove her dress, leaving only lace underwear. She seems pleased, while I feel deeply offended.
"I thought I'd add a little mystery, even though you've already seen me completely naked. Oh, Goddess! You've seen a lot of me, you naughty alpha. Did you like it?" she smiles. This all seems like a game to her.
"What?"
"Seeing me complete naked, showing you all my little holes while your grumpy brother was about to fuck me? I think you did, I think you liked seeing my pussy and my ass ready for a good fuck."
"What are you trying to do, Irina?"