Chapter One

Noah

It’s nearly midnight and I can’t sleep.

After the call we got this afternoon I doubt the rest of the guys are getting much rest either. Everything we worked for…gone…with one phone call. I couldn’t stand being in that house anymore. Not with everyone so tense and angry. I’m more sensitive than them and the changes in their scents even as subtle as they were made me feel like I was choking. They didn’t know how it affected me and I won’t be telling them, so I did what I had to and left. I needed air and I figured at this hour no one would be around.

I don’t realize how far I’ve walked until I hear boisterous laughter and the rumbling of motorcycles. The street we live on is in a nice area and usually quiet this late, but I had been running over every word our lawyer had said in my head so many times I hadn’t realized how far I’d walked. Now I was standing outside a place called Buck & Beth’s Bar. The number of motorcycles out front is enough proof for me to guess this is some sort of biker bar.

The laughing comes again and I follow the sound to see several big guys wearing leather jackets, distressed jeans, and scuffed biker boots. When one of them turns their back to me I see an intricate design on his jacket. It’s the side profile of a skull with its mouth open and a rose with a long stem coming out of it. The words under the image say: Iron Horsemen.

Curiosity has me rooted in place as the men climb onto their motorcycles and pull out onto the street. My eyes follow them until another sound catches my attention. The door to the bar flies open and several men are being shoved out into the parking lot. A small crowd forms behind a giant of a man.

“Don’t come back in here again, do you hear me?” The huge man’s voice is firm and authoritative giving away what he is. An alpha.

Rising panic at the sound of his authoritative Alpha tone sends shivers over my skin but my growing fear has me rooted in place.

“Aw, we were just looking for a little fun.” One of the guys says back.

“You put your hands on my girl, you should be glad I didn’t break your fucking arm.” One of the guys in the crowd says and steps forward to stand next to the big guy.

“Oh Big D, we all know you’re more of a ‘dick them and toss them’ kind of guy. I figured she was fair game.” The same guy says with a chuckle, but it’s short-lived when the man he called Big D takes a step toward him.

The big guy grabs his arm to stop him, but the angry guy shrugs him off and storms back inside.

“Tell Axel that if he wants a war I’m right here waiting for him. Until then get your asses off my property.” The big guy says.

It’s seven against three, and the three guys must realize their odds because the big-mouthed one holds his hands up and takes a step back. The other two follow him until they’re far enough away that the big guy seems satisfied to turn his back on them. I watch the crowd file back inside with the big guy throwing the three men a warning look. Once the door slams shut the three men start walking away. This is when I should have turned and run, but I’d gotten so distracted by the scene that it takes me far too long to realize they’ve noticed me.

As soon as my eyes meet the smart-mouthed guy’s I know I’m in trouble. I take a step back and he releases a laugh that quickly turns the slight panic I felt into full-blown fear. He tips his head back and breathes deeply. I realize my scent had grown along with my anxiety.

“Well well, we came for the little mouse but got us a kitten instead.” Smart mouth guy says with an excited hoot.

I take a step back and turn to run but they’re on me before I can take more than a couple steps. One of the guys wraps his hand around my mouth when I start to scream for help. His other arm wraps around my waist locking me against him and his scent floods around me. Alphas…

Shit!

My head spins as their scent clouds around me like smoke. I thrash and struggle against the alpha holding me, but he’s dragging me away to I don’t know where. One of my legs kicks out and hits something hard. A grunt is followed by a low angry growl. I search my surroundings in a panic trying to figure out where they’re taking me. The parking lot is still in view and when the Alpha turns me I realize they’re taking me to the alley next to the bar. Maybe someone will hear us and stop these guys from doing whatever they have planned!

Sudden pain jars me as my face and body are slammed against the rough wall of the bar. My head spins from the force of the hit, but I force my eyes to focus. My view of the parking lot is obscured when the smart-mouthed Alpha steps into view. His lips part into a wicked smile.

“A male Omega. What a special treat, right boys? Now this is going to be fun. How many of us do you think he could take?” The smart mouth guy says with a dark laugh.

The way he calls me kitten makes my stomach roll.

“Maybe we should find out and then we can take him back to the compound. I’m sure the others would love a taste of him.” The guy holding me says.

I nearly throw up when he grinds against me.

“How would you like that Omega? Want to be destroyed by us? Bet you would. I mean that’s what every Omega wants?” Smart mouth guy asks making the others laugh.

I frantically shake my head and beg behind the hand of the man holding me. The man holding me pulls me away from the wall to face the smart-mouthed guy. He steps closer as if to sandwich me between them but I throw a leg out trying to kick him away. It’s a weak effort at best and he’s able to step back before my foot reaches him. He snarls at me and slams a fist into my stomach. I cry out and try to bend over from the pain but the Alpha holding me forces me to remain standing as I endure another punch to the stomach. Tears well up in my eyes and I can’t help the whimper of pain that escapes me which only makes the smart-mouthed guy chuckle darkly.

“Mm, I love feeling you struggle against me. It makes me want to hurt you even more.” The guy holding me growls into my ear.

He chuckles darkly when I let out a desperate whimper and plead for him to stop. That only seems to make him more excited given the way he’s growing hard against me. After the beating I took to the stomach I know I’m going to vomit any second.

“This is going to be fun.” The man holding me says with a low growl.

He slams me against the wall again and the last guy appears on the other side of us. My arms are pulled to each side with the two other Alphas keeping me pinned. The weight behind me lessens but then I hear the sound of a belt being undone.

Oh god. Please no. How could I be so stupid?

I thrash against the wall but I’m pinned. This has to be a dream…no a nightmare.

“I was hoping to grab that sweet little bar mouse, but I think you will do.” Smart mouth says.

“We can come back for the little mouse another day Ace. This little Omega should satisfy Axel….for now.” This comes from the guy holding my left arm hostage.

Exhaustion and defeat make me sag against the wall. No one is coming for me, and I’m too weak to fight these guys off.

“Alright boys tuck it away and scadaadle. No one wants to get wall burn on their asses while surrounded by garbage. Take it home!” A feminine voice calls out from somewhere.

It feels like the whole world slows at the sound of her voice. My eyes open and I see the blurry silhouette of a petite woman.

Smart mouth guy…Ace the guy behind me called him snaps his head to look at who’s interrupted us and then laughs.

“Well, I guess we’re leaving with what we came for after all. Hello, little mouse. Hold him.” He instructs the guy behind me. “An Omega and a little mouse.”

The guy behind me grabs me by the neck and pushes my body harder against the wall. I can feel my face being broken by the rough material of the wall, and let out a small whimper.

“Well this is about to turn into a shit show." I hear the woman say with a sigh. "Alright let's get this over with."