D: Disclaimed
Chapter Four
Even though Collin was unsure about sharing his story and Sam's, he explained how he became close with the alpha.
There was no definition really to what Collin and Sam were. Sam cared for Collin, and he the same. But never has Sam went any further than stealing a kiss from the man. Collin figures it has to with the fact that he has been with Jared and Paul. It was difficult to think that Collin would tend to them in the first place, but he needed some sort of satisfaction at the time.
But after Sam became protective over him, Collin figured he would try to at least be a little more considerate to Sam's motives.
"I always liked him when I first met him, but he would never give me the time of day until one day his attitude changed." Collin sighed.
According to Collin, Sam would often scorn him for making himself so available, and in the beginning, it would seem the pair hadn't gotten along. Often Sam would make snide remarks about how Collin was promiscuous. Of course this would upset Collin.
Then Sam kissed him.
"He was so mad at me that day." I looked at him confused. "Paul was being ignorant, and Sam had never liked the wolf. So when Paul wouldn't stop being hitting on him, Sam commented about me liking the attention when I wanted nothing but to punch him and Paul."
"I would catch him glaring me down, and it annoyed the hell out of me. So I snuck down to the bunks downstairs and confronted him." He explained.
"He made it clear he didn't want to see me, but I wouldn't budge. I wanted to know why he felt he was obligated to call me out on my mistakes. I refused to leave. He yelled. I yelled. We basically argued without not really hearing each other."
He chuckled.
"Then he kissed me." I grinned foolishly. "I shoved him away, furious to why all of the sudden his mood changed."
"Sounds like he hated that he liked you." I giggled.
"I was speechless. I didn't know what it meant. Then I kissed him back." I could picture the details. "He pulled me closer and held onto me, kissing my like both our lives depended on it. Thankfully no one could hear the moment of passion, the way he pushed me up against the brick wall, his hands exploring my back side, his hands grasping onto m Thankfully no one could hear the moment of passion, the way he pushed me up against the brick wall, his hands exploring my back side, his hands grasping onto my rear while he wedged his tongue into my mouth."
"Wow." I bit my bottom lip, smiling foolishly.
"Then he stopped."
"Stopped?"
"The heated moment stopped because he didn't want us to go into this any further." He sighed, "Practically shattered all hopes of ever being with him."
"I don't understand."
"Sam is a great guy, but he has a bad habit of bringing up my past." He sighed again, leaning forward, "He told me we couldn't happen, but I never gave up, and I refuse to still."
"What about Sam? Where do you guys stand?"
"Like I said, he can be intimate, but he would never give me something we both obviously wanted." He looked a bit frustrated now, "it sort of makes me feel like crap because I know I could never be perfect for him."
"I'm sorry…" I didn't know what else to say.
"So am I." He exhaled, then looking back at me. "I want to quit him. I want to tell him that I don't want something that feels like it's going nowhere fast."
"He must love you in some way to want to keep you near."
"He's an alpha, Seth," He muttered. "A runt like me could never mean anything to him. I know this because we have no purpose in a pack or in this world."
"Why is that?" He gave me a questioned look. "I don't get why we are always seen as these useless beings just because of our size and our rank. There has to be some sort of purpose we have?"
"You're barking up the wrong tree Seth," He smirked, "we're lower than omegas, and even they don't really exist anymore. We are never meant to survive, especially on our own."
As much as I hated to admit it, it seemed to that sort. Society looked down upon us. Dogs and cats even outranked us when it came to being needed in a household or any pack. Most vampires despised us, and other wolves had no respect for us.
It didn't make sense.
"Get some sleep." Collin laid on his bed, rolling over before muttering, "It's going to be another long day tomorrow."
Long day it would be. And uneventful.
We stuck to our routine and did our chores before bringing lunch downstairs again. Since Brady was still being punished, it left Collin and me to serve the food.
Jacob once again made his advances along with the others, and I continued to ignore the fact that they were a bit too much for me. I think it was beginning to upset them too, especially Jacob. He was glaring at me, refusing to take his eyes of me while he practically tore his bread between his teeth.
Then he gave a devious smirk.
Then Felix called us in and ordered us to pack up the dishes and the utensils. Quickly, the pack was practically herded back into the cells so we could leave before they started their training in the pit area.
I wasn't sure if Collin seen Jacob's expression, and I wanted to ignore it myself. But something about it rubbed me the wrong way. I was a bit uncomfortable to want to know what exactly was on the alpha's mind.
Rather than choosing to give it anymore thought, it was time to do our rounds of clean-up in the mansion. Sir Edward wanted us to start packing the armor suits and the food for the Collar tournament in a couple days. This meant cleaning them and making sure that the straps and armor plates were attached properly without having a chance to break.
It was the first time I had actually seen what a wolf's armor suit looked like.
The helmet was a plate that would mold to the top of their heads and down their snouts; separate from their body suits. The body suits were like saddles; armor plates that looked as if it would hoist on their backs, connected to the leather straps that reached down to the smaller armor plates that would protect the legs.
"What is this?" I held up the thin rope-like chains. It looked close to a whips of some sort.
"That is a tail guard." Collin explained, "these go on their tails to stop any wolf from biting onto their tails. Also they can hurt if you're hit in the face with one of these."
"Brutal." I muttered. Putting the heavy gear down.
"The Collar Wars can be crazy." Collin explained, now polishing one of the armor plates. "No one really wins. It always seems determined on who is really standing once the timer goes. Then it's sudden death."
"Sudden death?" I stared at him shocked.
"With the alpha's constantly fighting, they're bound to be exhausted by then. It's always the packs ambition to weaken the opposing alpha's in order for the final round –when the alpha's have to face each other until one of them falls."
"They kill each other?"
He nodded. "They really have no choice."
"So Jacob has never lost?"
"That's why Sir Edward is considered one of the wealthiest and strongest trainers out there." Collin said nonchalantly. "Jacob has disposed of several of the fighters of the Sir Edward's rivals, which is why they would pay anything to have him and his pack."
"Sir Edward won't sell then?" I already knew the answer, and Collin nodded again.
"The master is calling for you." Irina came in to inform us. "He wants you both to meet him on the patio in front."
"We're not done though." Collin said.
"He said it's important."
We both looked at each other puzzled before placing the gear on the ramps. I walked next to Collin in silence as we walked down the hall and back up the stairs and into the mansion where we noticed that Brady was being led to the front as well. He stayed silent while Collin and me approached the area, Sir Edward waiting for us with his hands behind his back.
"Usually I don't call upon you three with battle orientations, but your presence is required with what I have to announce." His had extended out. "Stand next to me and remain silent."
We nodded without question. Collin to the left of the master while I stood next to him and Brady stood next to me. We approached the ledge and witnessed each fighter standing below us with the guards, all in formation as they looked up at us.
"It has been informed that the Collar Tournament's rules and guidelines have been re-established." Sir Edward spoke. "Because other trainers are concerned of their fighters being constantly disposed of, they are proposing a different approach on this. I however, haven't suffered the downfall of this."
Paul cheered below, Jared joining him and Jacob giving a smug expression.
"Therefore, the obligation has been steered in a different direction." He turned to us for a moment before looking back at the group below us. "Rather than fighting for superiority, it has been decided that each team will fight to defend one of their own at all costs."
"Don't we already do that sir?" Sam asked.
"Yes, but now you will fight to defend one of them."
We were shocked, and so were they. We couldn't say anything, but I was sure I wasn't the only one wondering what the hell was going on.
"It has been determined that since they can't fend for themselves, you will." He explained. "The games will be re-formatted into the capture-the-flag method. Each opposing team will attempt to take the one's you protect. These three represent the value of fifty thousand… each. If all three are claimed, you all lose privileges and the sanctities of a good meal."
"And if we win?" Jacob asked.
"You feast, and we celebrate." He replied, "and one of the opposing teams strongest members join your pack. Which means that if you lose, one of your pack members will go to them." Sir Edward gritted, "so don't disappoint me."
It was obvious that this bothered them. The pack they had was pretty solid according to Collin and Brady, and it would be like losing a brother.
"Training begins now." Sir Edward announced, "The runts will join you."
With that, the guards behind us led us to the elevator. Sir Edward took to his post to watch from above.
The three of us were silent while the elevator hummed before it dinged, opening the doors where Felix waited for us. We followed him and the two others until we were brought into the pit. Sam led us to the center where he ordered us to stay.
"You will use the entire arena." Sam announced. "Jacob, Paul and Jared will lead their teams at their posts where one of the runts will be placed. It will be your jobs to protect and strategize to claim victory of each runt. If you're pinned by an opponent, you're out. You will move to the sidelines and wait until the game is finished. Any questions."
The all shook their heads, now enthusiastic to start.
"Pick your teams and pick your runt."
"Benjamin, Alex, Nathan and Logan," Jacob called out, "You're with me."
Before I could react, he pulled on my arm and dragged me to the post at the edge of the arena. "Stay here!" He ordered. "Don't move."
I glared at him before he went to his team a few feet away. I hadn't realized it until how far the pit reached out. It extended out into an opening that almost looked as big as a stadium.
It was then when they shifted into their wolves, each of them far bigger than me. The one Jacob had called Benjamin stood next to me, ordered by Jacob to be my guard while the others went forward.
"You have thirty minutes to claim victory." Sam stood in the center. "You may begin when the bell sounds."
I had to admit that it was a sight to see as they all stood in the arena. Brady was under Paul's team's protection while Collin was on the other side, protected by Jared's team. Each team captain stood in the center with two of their fighters behind them, all facing the center; waiting for the bell to ring.
Just then the bell screeched and each wolf took off.
I only knew the ones on our team, and the wolf they called Alex bolted forward and maneuvered under one of the other wolf's attack. Jacob collided with Paul and Jared, the three of them battling it out in the center until one of them could break free.
The wolf they called Nathan pushed through and remained at Alex's flank, both shoving off two of the other wolves as they raced for Brady's post.
It was then I wondered how they were going to retrieve Brady in their wolf forms. But that thought passed when I realized that Logan and Benjamin were now fending off three of the wolves coming for me; two of Paul's and one of Jared's.
I stood their panicked.
Frightened over the fact that they were pretty close.
Collin was hardly in the line of threat as one of Jared's fighters stood his ground against the one wolf from Paul's team.
Jared's other fighter was assisting him as they both fought off Jacob in the center, Paul now racing back to protect Brady since it was pretty close to him being taken. It was then I realized that the two wolves on Paul's team were in front of me.
I didn't know what to do when one of them snapped at me, growling at me to move forward and climb on the other wolf's back. But before I could, Benjamin was attacking the one who barked at me, Jacob bulldozing through the other wolves to get to the one who attempting to take me. Before I could take hold, I was knocked off and forced to pull back, clasping onto my arm as it throbbed.
I crawled back to avoid the fight in front of me.
This really wasn't getting anywhere.
"You're out!" Felix shouted, pointing at two of Jared's fighters and one of Jacob and Paul's.
"You're out!" Sam shouted at Jared's last fighter and Alex who were pinned down by Paul.
"Out!" Another guard shouted at Paul's last two that were pinned by Jacob and Nathan.
Everything was happening so fast I couldn't keep up.
"You're both out." Nathan and Jared were put out by Jacob and Paul.
Collin was now left unguarded, which forced both Jacob and Paul to race and stake their claim. But Jacob quickly changed his strategy and went after Brady who was left unguarded. Paul was short to realize that Jacob had Brady on his back, racing towards me.
Near the center, Paul reacted by dropping Collin and racing towards us to retrieve Brady I was guessing. But that was soon ended once Brady was dropped and Jacob turning quick enough to tackle Paul and pin him, ending the game there.
"God damn it Jake!" Paul shifted, looking pissed, but facing defeat while he stood in his birthday suit.
"You know I can't be defeated." Jacob laughed, approaching the naked man and giving him a friendly shove.
They both turned to us, Jacob's eyes bore on me with a smirk. I stood next to Brady in shock. I didn't want to draw any more attention to me, so I looked down.
We all looked up to see Sir Edward clapping. "Bravo Jacob." The vampire gloated. "It has been decided. Seth, you will be the pawn in this Saturday's games."
Before I could react, Brady shoved me before walking passed me, mumbling to himself while he walk passed Jacob and Paul. They both laughed and turned back to me just as Sir Edward called us in to serve the food for dinner.
I was a bit distraught from what just happened, not really noticing the pain in my arm anymore.
Carefully, I began to walk around Jacob and Paul, trying to avoid them to get to the others. But that wasn't close to happening.
Jacob grabbed my arm and pulled me against him, my back to his front, shoving Paul away while he tried to stand in front of me. Telling the man to 'fuck off' before rubbing himself against me. I stood frightened of what was happening, feeling his solid body and his obvious erection poking into my back.
I was repulsed by him trying to pull away until he pulled me in closer, lifting me to where his dick ground into my clothed ass. Now sniffing my scalp and nipping my ear, his massive hands now hoisting me up by my arms as I dangled.
"You smell so fucking good." He groaned in my ear. "I so want to fucking mount you right here."
"Let me go!" I struggled.
"You're mine!" He grazed his teeth across my shoulder and neck.
"Put him down Jacob!" Sam approached, Felix right behind him. Paul biting his lip as if he was enjoying the display.
"Fuck!" Jacob groaned, putting me down and pulling me to his side, wrapping his arm around me until his hand reached down to grab my ass cheek.
"Don't fucking touch me?" I pulled away.
"I can fucking do whatever I want, you're mine."
Felix pulled me away while Sam stood between us. Jacob now looking at me smugly while Felix practically dragged me past Paul.
"Remember that!" Jacob shouted.
By then my arms were bruising, and I was still trying to calm myself from what just happened, ignoring Brady's heated glares.
"The results are better than what I expected." Sir Edward spoke out, sitting in his chair at the dining table. "I didn't think that Jacob was so fond of you Seth. We can use this to our advantage."
I stared at him puzzled.
"Don't be upset Seth." He continued. "I'll make sure that Jacob does no harm to you, and in return, you can be sure to stay by his side to give him that drive he needs to continue on winning."
I stayed silent, not daring to defend myself.
"I can see that he is very fond of you, and I'm not sure why, but it's obvious that he will do anything to keep you his."
"But I'm not his," I blurted out.
"No, but you're something he wants." He looked at me, "and if you speak out of terms again, I just might have to give him what he wants."
I bit my lip and remained silent.
"Now clean up here." He stood up. "After you serve the wolves their food, you can get your things ready to join us tomorrow when we leave for the Olympic Stadium in Washington."
I was sure then that I was screwed.