Chapter 30
Alexander
Now that everyone is safe from any further harm, Alexander went back into the warehouse. He had promised the woman, he would come back for them. Jessica and Logan are tending to Liam. The twins are safe. Michael may be knocked out, but Alexander can hear his strong heartbeat.
Entering the warehouse, he went straight to the cell that contained the woman. Standing up, she smiled at him. Alexander began looking for keys to the cell doors, but none were in sight.
“His pocket.” The woman pointed to the bloody mess of a man that laid in front of her cell.
It took some digging, but he was able to get the keys out without shifting. He’ll grab some clothes before they leave. Bringing the keys to the woman, she reached through to take them from his mouth. She fumbled through the keys before picking one for the lock. It came open on the first try.
“You wouldn’t believe how many times I have tried to steal those keys.” She commented as she came out of the cell. Looking down at the lifeless man, she gave him a hard kick. “Been wanting to do that, too.”
“I’m Nadine.” She introduced herself as she hobbled over to the only other occupied cell. “Max, get up.” She bent down over the man, nudging his shoulder. The man groaned, and grunted as he tried to move.
“I can’t carry him.” She told him when she tried to pull Max up.
Alexander looked around for something to cover up with. The sheet that is in the woman’s cell will have to do. He went to her cell, and shifted. He didn’t really care if he was nude or not, but he imagines it would make Jessica uncomfortable. Adjusting the sheet, he fixed it around his waist, and tied it on the side.
“Thank you for saving us.” She stuck her hand out to shake his.
“No problem. I’m Alexander.” He shook her hand. “You met my son, Michael.”
“I never really met him. He stayed as his wolf the whole time. It was probably for the best.” She informed him.
“Hold on, Max” Alexander said as he put the man’s arm around his neck, and lifted him so that he’s standing.
Max tried to help, but Alexander ended up carrying most of his weight. Nadine offered to help, but he insisted that she just take it easy. Walking out of the warehouse, Nadine stopped. Alexander stopped to make sure she was okay. She stood with her face up to the sky, and her hands stretched out to her sides. She looked like an inmate who has just been released from prison.
“How long have you been here?” Alexander asked.
“Maybe two months, could have been longer.” She put her arms down. “You kind of lose track of time after a while.”
“You’re free now.” He started walking again.
“Yes, and thank you again.”
Alexander was glad Logan had thought to bring the SUV closer to the warehouse. He walked Max to the back of the vehicle and placed him in the second-row seat. Nadine got in beside Max. Before he shut the door, Alexander grabbed a pair of shorts from the bag that Liam brought with them. He pulled them on before going around to check on the others.
“How’s he doing?” He asked trying not to get in the way of the light Logan was shining down onto Liam.
“It’s not the best of environments.” She answered.
Alexander didn’t want to bother her anymore. She needs to concentrate. Michael still hasn’t awoken. Madison was laying her head on Michael’s back as he was sleeping. Not wanting them to be around the mess to see what was happening, Alexander scooped up both pups, and brought them to the back of the SUV.
“You stay here and keep an eye out on Michael, okay?” He said to Madison hoping she wouldn’t try to jump out.
He closed the hatch, and went around to the back seat. Opening the back door, he asked Nadine if she would keep an eye on the twins so he could run back in the warehouse. Once she agreed, he ran back inside.
He went straight to the office loft where the man had come out with Michael. The rest of the warehouse was bare other than the cells filling the entire floor plan. On the way to the stairs he noticed a rack that had towels and other linens on it. On his way back, he plans on grabbing what he can for them to use on Liam.
Entering the office, he looked around the room. There isn’t much to the place. A couch was up against the wall, and other than a desk it’s the only furniture in the room. A syringe was left on the desk top. It must be the one that was used on Michael. He started looking through the desk drawers. He found two small boxes, and a case of syringes. Placing it all on the desk, he opened one of the small boxes. It’s filled with vials with blue caps. Some were empty, and some unused. Closing the box, he picked up the next one, and opened it. It was the same as the first box except these had red caps.
Alexander decided to take both boxes with him. Even though there aren’t any labels to tell what they are, they may come in handy. Loading the boxes in his arms, Alexander left the office, and headed down the stairs. When he reached the bottom of the stairs, he grabbed a pillow case off the top rack. He placed the boxes inside then started filling the rest of the pillow case with towels for Jessica to use. There were a few sheets on the rack, along with a blanket. He grabbed as much as he could carry, and headed outside.
Jessica and Logan were still working on Liam. Alexander took everything to the vehicle, and put it in the passenger seat. He handed Nadine some sheets for her, and Max. Then took the blanket to the back to put down for Liam when he was finished. After closing the back, he grabbed a few more towels from the front, and went around to see if he could do anything to help Jessica.
Jessica had just started wrapping gauze around Liam when Alexander walked up. The pavement was a bloody mess. He doesn’t see how Liam has made it this long. Liam was still passed out when Jessica was done with the wrappings. Logan put things back into the medical bag then got up to put it in the back with the twins.
“Well?” Alexander questioned when Jessica stood up.
“I’ve done everything I can. The rest is up to him and his wolf.” She wiped her bloody hands onto her jeans. “If what Logan said is true about his wolf healing him, then he may have a chance.”
“Can we move him to the back?” Alexander pointed towards the open hatch.
“I really don’t think he should be traveling right now.”
“We don’t have much of a choice. We need to leave.” He told her.
He didn’t want to be here any longer than they needed to be. After reluctantly agreeing, Jessica called Logan over to help carry Liam.
“This needs to be a smooth transfer.” Jessica informed them before she let anyone lay hands on Liam. “I will get his head. Keep him as flat as possible.” She instructed.
The transition went smoothly. Once Liam was loaded into the back, Jessica climbed in with him.
“I’ll ride back here with him in case he starts to bleed again.” She positioned herself for the ride. “Here, let them ride with you.”
Jessica picked up the twins and handed them to Alexander. He put them in the front passenger seat with him so Logan could drive. Not wanting to jolt Liam around, Logan pulled off easily. Alexander has never been so glad to get away from a place as he was this place.
On the way out of the lot, Alexander made introductions for everyone. Jessica was glad to meet the woman that protected her son. She thanked Nadine countless times on the way back to West Virginia.