Cravings: Alpha City 2 by Bryce Evans Page A

face.
    “If they found it, what do you think they would do?” Andrew asked Kayden with concern.
    “I think we would become slaves to the Coven. I think they would make us do their bidding, and with that kind of power, we couldn’t stop them,” Kayden replied. Zoey shivered as he explained.
    “Dear God. What can we do to help?” Johnny asked, as he stood up. He walked over to the bar and made himself a stiff drink then offered one to the others.
    Kayden got up, went to the bar, and poured two glasses of whiskey. He knew what Zoey’s favorite drink was. He walked back and handed it to her. After she took a sip of her drink, she looked up at Kayden with surprise.
    Kayden sat back down beside her and wrapped his arm around her again. He loved this woman, and he would protect her with his life.
    “I know everything about you, Zoey Malone,” Kayden whispered in her ear. The look she gave him was hope.
    Johnny cleared his throat. “What time do we leave in the morning? I will get the doctor to give the witch a drug to keep him knocked out until we get him to Alpha City. I would think you would want to interrogate him with your coven?” Johnny asked with some apprehension. Kayden could see that Johnny wanted to help. In reality, if what he said came true, it would affect all the shifters.
    “Yes, that would be helpful. We don’t need him on the plane awake. God knows what damage he could do,” Kayden responded. He needed to make some calls and put the Council on alert.
    “Can I use your phone? I need to call Ryder and let him know what’s going on. He needs to be prepared for trouble,” Kayden asked as he reluctantly got up from the warmth of Zoey.
    “Yes, you can use my office phone. Andrew, please show the Alpha to my office,” Johnny responded.
    “Yes, Alpha.” Andrew got up and took Kayden to Johnny’s private office.
     

Chapter 13
     
    Zoey watched as Johnny got up and filled his glass with more liquor. “Zoey, do you want another one?” Johnny asked.
    “Yes, whiskey please,” Zoey responded. Johnny nodded and proceeded to fill her glass with another whiskey. He walked over and handed it to her. Her hands were still shaking when she reached for it.
    “Are you cold? Here, let me get you a blanket.” Johnny walked over to a wood chest and pulled out a blanket. He secured it around her then sat back down.
    “Kayden knew you liked whiskey?” Johnny said with a sigh of frustration. Zoey could hear it in his voice. She couldn’t lead him on anymore. She needed to tell Johnny how she felt about Kayden.
    “Johnny, I love him. I always have. I don’t know why this has happened now. I’m sorry if I lead you on. It wasn’t something I planned. He…”
    “I know, Zoey. I can see it in both of you, and both of you are putting out so many sexual pheromones that it is hard to be in the same room with you two, but I understand. I know you didn’t do anything on purpose. I had hoped that we…but it was never meant to be,” Johnny smiled as he finished.
    “One day, somebody is going to love you, Johnny Ringo, and she will be a special lady. One who is worthy of your love.” Zoey leaned over and placed her hand on Johnny’s cheek. Unfortunately, Kayden and Andrew walked into the room and saw Zoey’s hand on Johnny’s face. She could see the rage in Kayden’s face. Not knowing what would happen, Zoey jumped up and got in front of Kayden.
    “It’s not what you think,” Zoey blurted out.
    “No, I think it is. I’ll see you tomorrow on the plane.” Kayden went over to the elevator and got in. Zoey watched as Kayden left her. He glared at her like she disgusted him. And to make matters worse, he didn’t give her a chance to explain that she chose him, and that angered her more than anything.
    “Zoey, let me go talk to him,” Johnny insisted.
    “No, Johnny, let him go. If he can’t give me a chance to explain, then it will never work between us. I can’t have him jumping to conclusions every