"I hate you."

"Good."

With that, he walked away, leaving her chained to the wall, her hopes crashing down to the floor. She'd known it had been a long shot to come here and plead. But maybe if she went along with Caym's plans, at least for a little while, she'd protect the Redwoods. At least long enough for Adam to save Micah. Then she'd let Corbin kill her, anything to protect Micah.

Bay rested her head against the cold wall and tried to break free. The metal dug into her wrists. She looked a bit closer and cursed. It was spelled metal, meaning no matter what she did; she wouldn't be able to break through. And even if she shifted to her wolf, the clamps would expand or shrink to fit. There was no way she would be able to break free so she'd have to wait until one of them unlocked her. But then what? She couldn't run, not with Caym's ability to flash. And she would never leave Micah here.

She could only hope that Adam would come for their baby. It was really the only way. She couldn't have let Adam come with her at first because he too would have been caught or killed. And she hadn't let him in on her plan because, if she had, he wouldn't have let her come.

God, she hated that fucking demon.

The sound of feet against stone forced Bay to turn to the side. Though she was incapable to protecting herself, her wolf still rose to the surface, on alert.

Corbin grinned as he walked closer, and Bay's heart stopped. He held Micah in his arms in a surprisingly nurturing gesture. She didn't want to set him off and have him drop Micah or crush him. He was a wolf and could break those little bones so easily.

Her wolf growled, and she had to bite her tongue to keep from doing the same. She couldn't provoke the man, not when he held her everything.

"Your Micah is quite a little bundle of wolf, isn't he?" Corbin sneered. "I like him. He'll do well by my side."

She couldn't help the growl this time.

"Tut-tut. Watch your temper. You never know what could happen." He held out Micah with one arm, and she held back a gasp. "I wouldn't want to drop him. He's so tiny."

"I'll do whatever you want. Just don't hurt him."

Corbin frowned and held her baby closer to his chest. "See, now that's not fun at all. You weren't supposed to cave so easily. Well, it's not as if I believe you. I mean I'm still going to have fun cutting you up to see you bleed. I need to be sure of your loyalties. Because, right now, you're still that Redwood bitch. But, don't worry; I'll take care of you." He smiled, showing way too many teeth, and set Micah on a pad of blankets near the edge of a pool. She worried her lip thinking that if her son moved just two inches he'd fall in the water. Corbin followed her gaze then threw his head back and laughed. "If he's a fucking idiot and falls in the water, then it's all on him. I gave him a blanket and everything. He can deal."

Corbin stalked toward her and grinned. Nausea rolled through her, but she kept her chin up. She might not be able to beat the demon, but she was of higher rank and power than this sadistic wolf-she wouldn't cower from him.

"Oh, you think you're a badass?" He sneered. "Well, fuck you." His hand shot out, and he stuck a needle in her neck. A sensation like warm oozing honey flowed through her, and her body went lax. "It's just a mild sedative. Okay, not too mild, but whatever. You'll stay awake-I like it when they stay awake for this-but you won't be able to fight back. At least for now. Once I get you strapped onto my table, you'll be able to thrash a bit, but that just makes it more fun. Isn't my Caym amazing? He brought my table all the way from our den." Corbin sighed, and Bay wanted to throw up.

"You should know that this table has a special place in the Redwoods' hearts. I've played with Hannah and Willow on it." His eyes grew stormy, and he snarled. "Oh, and that bitch Ellie, since apparently she's a fucking Redwood now. I can't wait to see her again because I'm going to gut that bitch. Slowly."

Bay struggled not to panic. If he were talking about his own sister like that, she didn't want to think about what was coming. She just hoped Adam got there quickly to save their son and maybe they'd kill her quickly.

God, what a fucking weakling.

Her body lolled and grew limp as he released the shackles and threw her over his shoulder. He palmed her ass, and she retched, throwing up along his back.

"You fucking bitch!"

He threw her against the wall, her face taking most of the impact. She felt her cheekbone shatter, and tears streamed down her face, but she couldn't move. She looked out of the corner of her eye and watch Corbin strip and jump in the pool. He quickly got back out and stormed toward her, his body wet and his eyes gleaming.

"You'll pay for that." Naked, he dragged her by her leg toward a table that stood in the center of the cave opening. He lifted her in one movement and clawed off her clothes. Inwardly, she fought back, her wolf howling with rage. Outwardly, she lay limp as the medication took hold.

Corbin sneered and grabbed a sharp looking knife from a nearby table. Without speaking, he sliced five long ribbons on her stomach. Pain laced through her, and she tried to move again.

"I'm going to enjoy this."

"Get your fucking hands off her," Adam growled from the edge of the cave. The scent of pine washed over her, and she growled.

"No, he can't be here; he needs to save Micah," her wolf pleaded.

Bay tried to talk, but her tongue wouldn't work.

Corbin laughed and lunged at Adam. Adam moved to the side and twisted so Corbin would trip. The other wolf fell to the ground, growling.

"Touch my mate again, and you'll wish I'd have killed you sooner."

Bay used all of her strength and moved a finger. Thank God, the meds were winding down. Apparently, Caym didn't know her strength. Good. She couldn't let her mate fight on his own. Not now, not ever.

Adam picked Corbin up by the throat and shook the bastard. Rage poured through him at the sight of Bay lying naked on the table, fear in her eyes, and her body seemingly paralyzed. When he'd awoken from Bay's attempt at leaving him, he'd growled and wanted to kill something. But he'd held back, knowing Bay had done it for a reason.

They couldn't risk his family. He'd known that. And although he'd have preferred she not run off, he knew he wouldn't have let her go by herself. Once they got out of here, they'd have to have a long talk about not running away, but before then, he needed to make sure his family was safe.

He'd followed her trail to the cave. She hadn't done anything to hide her tracks, and that's how he'd known she'd been expecting him to follow her. Whether to save her or their son, he didn't know. But it didn't matter; he'd save them both regardless.

When he'd entered the cave, he'd crept along the wall, away from where Caym and the others were. He'd seen Micah right away and hidden him outside, knowing his family would follow his trail and find him. He hadn't come with them because he too was afraid of what Corbin had put in the note. He needed to take all precautions.

Corbin growled and turned on him. Adam ducked to the side and gripped the bastard's arm, twisting at the same time until he heard a break. The other wolf howled in rage and clutched his arm. Adam took the knife from the bastard's hand and stabbed him the belly, twisting the knife as he did. Corbin screamed, and Adam stabbed him again. Corbin lay in a heap on the floor, breathing with a shallow rasp.

Adam didn't waste any time. He ran to Bay's side and started to undo the clamps.

"Bay, baby. Talk to me."

"Tr...trying." She winced and closed her eyes.

"Baby, I know it hurts." Her cheekbone looked broken, and there were long cuts on her stomach. Other than the external damage, he didn't think any of them were life threatening. She was a wolf, she could handle it. Thank God.

"Drugs."

"Fuck, he drugged you?"

She tried to nod and whimpered.

"Okay, baby. We'll get out of here."

"Mic..."

"He's safe. Let's get out of here. I love you so much, Bay. I should have told you before. I love you so much." He kissed the bruise on her cheek and felt the soft spray of tears against his lips.

"I love you, too," she whispered, and his wolf howled.

"Oh, you stupid wolf. Why would you think that?" the demon drawled.

Adam whirled around at the sound of Caym's voice and growled. "I'm going to kill you, you fucker."

Caym threw his head back and laughed. "You really think you can take me? You're a puny little wolf who can't even protect his mate by keeping her at home. You're going to die, and I'm going to make sure your Pack knows how weak you truly are."

He could feel Bay trying to move behind him, but he kept his focus on Caym. The demon was stronger by far, but Adam could hope that he could keep him off Bay and Micah long enough to get her out.

"You won't get her." Adam settled his weight on the balls of his feet, letting his claws slowly come out of his hands so he could attack.

Caym shook his head. "Oh, how little you know, you arrogant wolf. I already have her. She told Corbin she'd do whatever he wanted."

"Under duress," Adam growled.

"He hadn't even strung her up yet. She caved too easily if you ask me. Must be that wolf blood in her."

Adam felt the slow rumble in his chest as his wolf clawed at the surface, ready to claw the fucker's face off.

"Why are you doing this? Did the other demons throw you out?"

"Oh, that's good, just antagonize the demon," his wolf said as he rolled his eyes.

Adam ignored his wolf, though he did agree with him. Being a sarcastic ass probably wasn't the best thing to do, but he needed to get Bay to safety, and the best way he could see to do that would be to distract him. Even if it meant dying.

Caym's eyes flashed red, and he charged. Adam rolled to the side, landing in a crouched position, and swiped at the demon's legs. Caym moved away before he could touch him and rolled a ball of demon fire between his palms.

Fuck.

Adam ducked to the side as the fire flew past him, singeing hair on the side of his head. Pain shot through his scalp, and he patted down the flames. Ah hell. Caym came at him again, but this time Adam stood his ground but lowered his head. He socked the bastard in the stomach, enjoying the gasp the other man released, then moved away.

They went at each other, fists flying, attacking with fire and claws. His chest heaved as he caught his breath, but Caym didn't give him any time. The demon took him by the neck and threw him against the cave wall, clearly tired of playing with his toy. Adam cursed as his head smacked against the sharp rock, pain blinding him. His leg slid down and wedged between two boulders, and he froze.

Fuck. Fuck. Fuck.

He tried to get out, but he couldn't move. Spots danced in front of his eyes as he felt blood seep down his back from where he'd hit the cave wall. He couldn't see Bay, but she had to have moved by then. Hopefully, she wouldn't do anything stupid, and she'd leave him to go get Micah.

He gripped the walls of the cavern and tried to lift himself up to no avail. The demon laughed and moved closer. Adam growled and used all his strength to try to break free.

"The little doggie is stuck in a trap I see," Caym sneered.

"Fuck you."

"Oh, I just might, little wolf. If there's anything left when I'm done." His eyes flashed red, and he gripped Adam's side. Fiery pain seared through his leg as Caym ripped Adam from the rocks. His body convulsed as an odd, hollow sensation swept through him. He looked down at the blood pouring out of him and blinked.

Oh, shit.

His head lolled back, and he tried to gather the strength to fight back but couldn't. His vision dimmed, and he cursed.

He'd lost.

Just as he passed out, a blur of red crossed his vision.

Oh, Bay, no love, you should have left. You can't be here.

Not now.

Bay screamed and sliced the knife through Caym's wrist, forcing him to drop Adam to the cavern floor. She watched as her mate slid to the ground, blood pooling around him where his right leg had been.

Oh my God.

Caym turned to her and howled. "That hurt, you little bitch."

"Get off my mate."

"Oh, I love it when wolves get all territorial. It's all 'mate this' and 'mate that.' Well, fuck you and your mate. I'm tired of all this wolf bullshit. Do you know how hard it is to get the wet fur smell out of my clothes? Fuck this. I'm just going to kill you and your precious little mate now. Though it seems like your little Enforcer may be dying now as it is. What-the-fuck-ever."

Rage poured through her, and tattoos spiraled up her arms. She looked down and froze.

"I see you've come into your power. All it took was killing your mate. Nice." Caym nodded and looked over her naked body. Gross. "You might just be useful after all."

"Fuck you." Power stretched and ebbed through her. He body pulsed, thrummed. She stood straighter, ready to fight. She was part demon, she could take him. She felt stronger, ready. She didn't know exactly what had happened, other than she had broken looking down at Adam.

"People keep saying that, yet here I am, fuckless."

She roared and lunged. Caym didn't move, underestimating her. She slashed out with her knife, stabbing him above the heart. His eyes widened for a moment, then he looked down at the gaping wound. He staggered back, breathless. Bay kept her eyes on him but lowered herself to Adam's side. She tore off his shirt and tied it around the wound as tight as she could. As it was, he'd lost too much blood.

Oh my God.

Bay looked up as Caym came at her again. She reached for the second knife she'd taken from Corbin's passed-out-but-not-dead body and threw it at him. The blade ripped through the air as fast as lightning and slid through the demon's eye. He roared in pain as blood gushed from the wound.

"Bitch!" He flashed away, and Bay let out the breath she'd been holding.

"Adam? Adam?"

He didn't move, and tears slid down her cheeks.

"Oh, God. I'm so, so sorry, baby. I love you so much. We need to get you to North. We can fix this."

She looked over to where his leg was jammed between the rocks and let out a sob. There was no way she would be able to get it out, carry him, and find Micah at the same time. Reeling from the decision she had to make, she stood, naked as she was, and gripped under his shoulders. She took a deep breath and dragged him to the edge of the cave. Though he wasn't heavy to her, he was way too big and at an awkward angle for her to carry him any other way.

When she'd made it out of the cave, a small whimper caught her attention, and she let a breath out on a sob.

Micah.

She carried Adam to a grove of bushes and lowered him to the ground. Micah lay in a grouping of blankets, his face red and angry from hunger, his little fists bunched up as he cried. She lifted him to her and sobbed as he nuzzled her neck. Her baby was okay.

It had only been two minutes or so, but it had been too long. She moved Micah away, cradled his crying form in her arms, and lifted Adam again. Her body groaned, and her cheek was in pain, but she started moving through the forest. She needed to save her family.

A wolf broke through the trees, and she screamed.

Kade.