Free Emma's Alpha by Amanda Clark

him and said, “No problem, I will leave you to it. Would you like some coffee brought in?”
    “No, stay, Emma, you’re gonna want to be in on this,” Scott said as he paced looking agitated.
    “Okay, tell us,” Mike said.
    “I received a call from Emma’s old boss, Tony. Craig is in the hospital. He’s in a coma after being attacked. He has a broken right leg, a broken left arm and three broken ribs. But, it’s the head injury that’s the real problem.
    He can’t shift to heal himself. It looks like it was Brian Roads’ goons that ruffed him up, but no one knows why, and Brian is in the wind,” Paul said.
    Tears streamed down Emma’s face. It was her fault Craig was in a coma, if she hadn’t left London he would be fine.
    “I need to go to him,” Emma said, trying to pull herself together.
    A chorus of No’s filled the room.
    Scott stopped pacing. “I will go. I have a sneaking suspicion that Craig is my mate and if I’m right, then Brian better run, because I will kill him, but you should stay here, Em. It could be a trap. Paul will stay and watch over you. I will leave for London as soon as possible. I’ll take two guards with me. Even if I’m wrong about the mate part, I will still bring Craig home with me, his transfer papers are complete, so Brian can’t stop it. I will protect him, Em, I promise,” he said.
    He pulled her up from Mike’s lap and hugged her tight to him before leaving the room.
    Emma settled back into the comfort of Mike’s arms. Guilt and worry coursed through her, the only thing that kept her from losing it was Mike’s hold on her.
    Paul pulled his phone out of his jeans pocket and dialed.
    “Adam, pack a bag for a few days and grab James, you’re both going to London with Scott. Tell Robbie, Zach and Ben to report for duty at the alpha’s house.” Then hung up. “Emma, you do not leave this house without a guard until we know Brian’s location. I’m not taking any chances,” Paul said.
    “Once Craig is safe and settled I will finish this once and for all. Emma isn’t living with a threat out there anymore. Damn it! I knew I should have killed him when I had the chance. Em, promise me you will do as Paul says,” Mike asked.
    Emma could feel Mike’s fury running through him and she rubbed her face on his chest. She felt him calm a little under her touch. He tightened his arms around her and she felt him place a kiss to the top of her head.
    “I still want to go to Craig, but I know you’re right. I’m not happy about it, but I will do as you ask. Now will you please excuse me? I want to phone the hospital to see if there is any more news.” Emma kissed Mike fiercely before getting up.

    * * * *
    After a sleepless night, Emma sat at the kitchen table cradling a cup of coffee in her hands. Scott had arrived in London safely and hadn’t left Craig’s side. Craig was still in the coma, but there was good news, Scott was positive Craig was his mate. Brian’s beta had come to the hospital and spoken to Scott, he had no idea what Brian had been up to and vowed to help in any way he could. He also made a promise to challenge him for the role of alpha. Scott had said that probably wouldn’t be necessary, because either he or Mike would be killing him for his threats and assaults on their mates.
    Grams came in the kitchen and hugged her before sitting at the table with a coffee.
    “Remember we have a meeting with the female pack members today. I have sent out word that we are having it here instead of the town hall,” she said.
    “Thanks, that’s a good idea. I better go shower and get ready,” Emma replied before heading upstairs.
    On returning downstairs, Emma heard voices in Mike’s office, she stopped to listen and recognised Rachel’s voice.
    “I’ve missed you, but I’m willing to wait till you get over your infatuation with the half-breed.” She heard Rachel say.
    Emma stormed in the office to find Rachel perched on the edge of the desk right next