The Twin Alphas’ Fated Mate
Chapter 15

ROSE'S

POV

What in the goddess name is this level of peace?

The level of peace and newness I felt was high and I could sense it slipping through my body, creating a form of highness within me.

For the first time in years, I was peaceful.My mind.

My heart.

And my ever-lumpy throat.

These parts of me were at peace like they have never been- not since my mom died untimely.

"Why is she motionless and still unconscious..."

It was barely a whisper but I heard it. The familiar voice of a man that shouldn't be close to me. After all, I should be with Alpha Richard. In his pack...

No.

My breath hitched as memories of a dark stuffy room flashed like sharp knives through my once peaceful mind.

My lips parted as inaudible air passed through. I clenched my fist when a sharp pain attacked my ribs. It was hard to tell if I was back in Alpha Richard's home and getting beaten by him or if I was simply imagining the pain.

It was hard to tell if this was a reality or a fragment of my imagination.

"... she is trapped... in a memory...." The voice reached me faintly while my body began to heat up as a result of the unfathomable situation that I was experiencing. I could feel my ribs breaking and I could feel Alpha Richard stealing my life source as he kicked me without mercy.However, a noticeable feeling of peace also fought to wash over me.

Strong fingers curled up around my trembling body. I couldn't open my eyes as I was pulled into a solid yet mushy frame."What do we do now?... Get your mom-"

Again, His familiar voice rang in my ears, and for as long as it did, the sound overshadowed Alpha Richard's voice in my head. It was a battle within me."Allow me to call her out of the-"

"Just get your mother, Dammit!"Alpha King Josh's voice was fierce as he barked at whoever was within. I didn't know how I was with him and for what reasons and I struggled to understand but seeking understanding would pull me away from Alpha King Josh and drag me closer to Alpha Richard's torturous actions, voice, and all...So rather than think deeply, I let myself settle into the comfort Alpha King Josh's hold provided.

The unfamiliar female voice didn't back down though. She voiced respectfully, "When will you begin to trust me, Alpha King?"

Alpha King Josh's hands tightened around me and he pulled my body onto his lap, unintentionally, helping me out of the trap my memories had become."She will be alright. I just need to help her feel safe."The female voice resounded. I could hear her thankfully. So I began to fight against the dark memories that were closing up on me.

"She isn't trembling anymore? Does this mean she is better now?"

Alpha King Josh questioned just as I pushed the last bit of dark memories far from my mind... I shoved them all the way down and locked them within me."Yes. She is alright but it's strange, My King." The female voice uttered with disbelief etched with each word. "I didn't help her but she has found her way out of the trap-"

Alpha King Josh cut in sharply, "Is that a bad sign? Be straight with me Tamira!"

Before Tamira could respond, I gasped. Loudly and jolted in Alpha King Josh's arms. Nothing was wrong with me this time. It was just Cali showing herself and her strength like a wounded mountain lion. "That bastard had crossed the line this time!" Cali snarled, filling my veins with pure rage.

And somehow, shutting the female in the room with Alpha King Josh and I, up."Oh, dear goddess!" Alpha King Josh exclaimed as my eyes fluttered open. "She has regained consciousness."

His jet-black eyes met my drowsy gaze as I attempted to scoot off Alpha King Josh's lap. My attempt failed though.

And Alpha King Josh whisper yelled, "Don't move!" He steadied me with his hands. "You might hurt yourself."

Why does he care?

Cali blurted, "He cares because he saw you dying."

"How would you know that? When will you stop overlooking his obvious negativity?"

I scolded my Wolf beast but she grunted, "I know that he cares because I felt him when he came for your body which was dumped by that bastard!" She was obviously referring to Alpha Richard when she said "That bastard"

Confusingly, I blurted through the mindlink "Alpha King Josh didn't save me, Cali. If I am to show gratitude, I will show that to you because you held on to life while I sought after death." Sincerely, I asked myself if I should be thankful.After all, living and regaining consciousness in Alpha King Josh's home had sealed the evil fate that Alpha Richard had drafted for me. "You are delusional, Rose. Until you accept that he isn't made from the same dirty material that has been used to create Alpha Richard, I don't see us becoming happier-" Cali nagged me but I zoned out as one word rang in my head.

Spy...

I had become a spy. Whether I like it or not, I was beaten and dumped by Alpha Richard for the purpose of my immoral assignment.

"Why is she pale?" Alpha King Josh breathed to the stunning woman who had been standing in the room with us. "Are you alright, Rose? Say something."

My eyes shifted from the gorgeous woman whose voice I had heard repeatedly in the past few minutes, to Alpha King Josh who still has his hands around me.

"She just needs to rest, My King. I will stay with her while you attend to your duties-"

"My duties aren't your business, Healer Tamira." Alpha King Josh retorted while the woman stared at me with keen and suspicious eyes,

It was hard to tell if she liked me or hated me but she did feel something towards me even though we literally just met.

"You should listen to her, My King." I whimpered but got Alpha King Josh's attention immediately. "The territory needs you more than-"

"She still talks!" Alpha King Josh exclaimed, "Phew! I was just about to tell the Healer to check your tongue."

I rolled my eyes instinctively and pushed his chest lightly to free myself from him.

"You don't have to fuss over me. I can take care of myself." I muttered, taking a quick look at the healer.

If she healed me, why does she have an unfriendly expression? Did I do something to her? Have I met her before?

Before I could get my answer, Alpha King Josh etched, "You weren't doing a good job when I found your half-dead body in a slimy puddle."

The Alpha King seemed upset.

I stared at him like he had grown two heads. Why would he be upset that I almost died? I didn't remember maintaining a close relationship with him after our deep and tingling affair-

"Since you can talk now, tell me what happened in detail." He demanded before facing the pretty healer, "You can leave Tamira. I will call on you if she acts funny."

Tamira... What a beautiful name for a pure beauty!

I thought to myself as her eyes lingered on Alpha King Josh for some seconds before she strolled out of the plain room with little to no decoration.

"Do I have to call her back or do you plan to start talking?" Alpha King Josh said without emotions.

I rolled my eyes again, wondering how he could easily switch from "emotional" to "emotionless".

He buttressed, "What happened, Rose?"

My green orbs sought his dark eyes and I held his gaze as my lips parted. However, words failed me.

"Did he do this to you because I didn't approve the project proposal?" Alpha King Josh asked with a low voice that sent chills down my spine.

"Of course. He took me home and beat the hell out of me. Locked me up and starved me all because of you!"

I screamed but I wasn't audible enough. After all, I screamed in my head, looking at the Alpha King without responding to him.

He rose from the bed, obviously agitated. "I just don't understand you. How could you reject me for a man that treats you like shit publicly and even privately!"

He flared up but I could have sworn I saw pain in his dark eyes as it occurred to me that he was the one peeping from the window the day Alpha Richard and I left his mansion without an officially approved plan. It was him.

Yet he didn't think I deserved to be helped... And saved.

I smiled sadly because contrary to Cali's belief, Alpha King Josh has once again proven that he was exactly like Richard.

"Would you have saved him if you were rejected by him?" Cali countered. "You chose to be with Alpha Richard that day and he let you be. Don't blame him."

Clearly, my wolf has forgotten the reason why I put up with Alpha Richard's ill-treatment.

However, Cali had a point. Rejection was a sharp sword, especially to egoistic Alpha blood.

Cali pointed out, "Imagine how rejection must have hurt a grown-ass man with Royal Alpha Blood flowing within him."

Alpha King Josh walked up to me, bent over me, and caused me to back away from him but I ended up falling flat on the bed.

His eyes traced my body and eventually returned to hold my gaze, "Are you in love with him?"

Those words came out slowly but with full force and my eyes widened when I sighted the fire in Alpha King Josh's eyes... Do I love him? Alpha Richard?

I knew the answer to that but damn was it so hard to speak when an intoxicating scent engulfed me, rendering me useless. "You love him... Huh..."

Alpha King Josh breathed close to my face.I do not love Alpha Richard but I might be harboring feelings for someone else... Could I love him? Or do I love him?