Chapter 21

The Wolf's men came for them some time later, awakening them as the door opened with a bang. Bella shrieked and quivered, pressing her face into Alex's chest as if to hide herself from reality. His muscles tensed all over, ready to fight, but he was tangled up in Bella and the sheets. Which was probably a good thing; there were four men, far too many for him to overcome even if his wrists weren't in cuffs, and they all looked like fighters.

"Get up, it's time for dinner," one of them said.

Carefully pulling away from Bella, Alex stood, completely unabashed by his nudity. In stark contrast, Bella seemed to be trying to stand while still covered in the sheet. One of the men snorted, stepping forward and ripping the scant covering away from her as she let out a cry of dismay and surprise.

Without even thinking, Alex lunged for the man, only to be caught by two of the other men who chuckled.

"I love it when we get a fighter,&quo