“She tried to seduce me. Again, but this time she wasn’t in my bed. She got in my shower while I was still in there” I say to him.
“I don’t know how you’re able to resist. She’s your mate and she’s still fire” he whistles out. I shoot him a glare to shut him up.
“Sabrina” is all I say to him and he nods in understanding. He knows my heart belongs to Sabrina and that’s why I have not touched another woman. When I was single, I had my fun but now I made a promise to Sabrina of which I intend to keep.
“Come on, we’ve got a war to prepare for.” I say dragging him out of his room and up the stairs to my office. We were the first ones in with Nicole right behind us.
“Is there a reason why Elise is walking around in your towel?” She asks me and Damon laughs while I groan in frustration.
Nicole smiles and looks at me knowingly. I’ve been complaining about it and Nicole told me to kick her out of the pack for months.
“I banished her from the pack house and my floor. She’s got one more day here before she’s kicked out.” I say to her.
“About damn time!” She says to me as she sits on the couch. Nicole has been team Sabrina since she met her. They hit it off and I’m glad Sabrina got on well with my friends actually. I’m also glad she’s never been jealous of my friendship with Nicole. She was one of us, we never singled her out. Nicole was one of the guys, strength included. Girl packs a mean punch.
After Albert brought breakfast to the office so we could all eat once everyone was back in the office, I decided to kick it off.
“So, we don’t know what we are up against, we don’t even know what’s going on except for the brutal raid at blue moon…” I look around and everyone nods in agreement.
“The best thing to do is be on guard, trust no one and check surveillance footage in your area for anything strange. The older Kimberley said our friends will become foes so we clearly have traitors around us.” I say then turn to Damon, “Damon, I need you to ready the warriors for war. Tell them to be prepared because at any given moment we might have to act fast.” I say to him and he nods before he leaves the room.
My father stands up and walks over to me, “Son, I think it’s time to see if the pack members are loyal. I slipped in some truth serum in the food and coffee today so we could get to the bottom of this. Everyone needs to be in the dining hall now and you can question them.” He speaks.
My father was a different kind of man. He does not like it when people betray him. He’s got some major trust issues and he will wipe you out if he finds out you betrayed him.
His methods of finding things out aren’t the most logical but they are effective. He drugged people which is crazy but this old man has done worse. Christopher chuckles behind him.
“Still the same Deacon I see…” he says to my dad.
“I don’t approve of your methods father but what’s done is done. Let’s get to the bottom of this.” I say standing up and walking to the door. Before I walked out of my office, I turn to look at my father, “We also ingested the serum, didn’t we?” I ask but I already knew.
“Yes. I can’t lie now.” He says to me. I chuckle and walk out my office. I first mind link every pack member to meet me in the dining hall. It was a command.
When everyone was seated in the dining hall and some standing, I clear my throat. I mind link my guards to stand by all the exits and to shut the doors. I had guards standing by every window and every door.
People started to look around seeing the guards blocking the exits.
They were getting nervous, good.
“Good morning, everyone. I don’t have much time so I will be quick. It has come to my attention that I have some traitors in my pack. Now, you all know I’m a full blooded Lycan. We do NOT take kindly to betrayers. If you have not been loyal to Green Forrest, stand now and speak up.” I say looking around at all my pack members.
Hushed murmurs and whispers could be heard. Some looked at me with shock and some looked uneasy as if fighting an internal battle.
“I’ll ask again. Have any of you betrayed me? Speak now or it will get ugly trust me” I threaten them and immediately fear permeated the air and took over.
Elise stood up looking confused as if fighting herself to not do anything.
“I swore allegiance to Reginald. He promised to make me his Luna once he’s taken over this pack. I was told to follow you and gather Intel. Alpha Cane is working with him too. We have a virtual meeting every morning at 3h30Am to update him while everyone is sleeping” she says then she covers her mouth in shock. My father smiles at the realization that his serum is working. I nod at one of the guards to take Elise into the dungeons.
Peter stands up, “I work for alpha Reginald. I am loyal only to him. I’m sorry Deacon. He has my mate.” He says and is also shocked to reveal such information.
Bella stands up, “I was working with Elise. That’s why we needed you to get back with her and why I tried to get rid of Sabrina. She was a threat.” Bella says as her eyes bulge out. She turns to look at Tristan and he’s in disbelief. Poor man. First this girl sleeps with Peter and now this!? But then realization hits me….
I look at Bella and then at Peter. Now it makes sense.
“I always wondered how a young girl like you Bella would stray with an old man like Peter, no offence Peter but now it makes sense. This is how your paths crossed. While you’re scheming and plotting, you grew attracted to each other.” I say to them. A tear fell on Tristans face. We all looked at him in pity. Nicole couldn’t stand it and she walked over to Bella and punched her, knocking her out.
My father followed soon after but to Peter. Within seconds he was in front of Peter with Peter’s head in his hands as his body fell limp on the floor. Father was furious as he roared loudly in the dining hall and the furniture rattled.
“Who else has betrayed us?” He asked and people looked away scared and ashamed. The room fell silent until Remi spoke.
“I’m working with Reginald.” She said softly but loud enough for a werewolf to hear her clearly. We all froze.
Remi? Sweet doctor Remi?
Uncle Christopher turned to look at her as she looked down. Afraid to look at him.
“Why?” He asked her.
“Because my mate asked me to. He said it was the only way for him and I to be together. I had to do it; you understand don’t you?” She said now looking at Christopher with tear filled eyes.
“I know you were only with me because I was carrying your pup. You are still carrying a torch for the ghost of your mate. You of all people should understand. I had to get Charley to have Percy pick a chosen mate because with your daughters at blue moon, Reginald was never going to succeed at taking over. I had to get you guys to leave and cut ties with them.” She said to him. I was stunned. Frozen in my spot. Sabrina trusted her; she saw her as a mother.
“You broke my daughters’ heart. You watched her cry every night, all day for weeks when it was all your doing” Christopher said to her.
“I love her! It’s just that a chance with my mate was something I couldn’t say no to. She’s young and besides, she has Max” she says pointing at me.
“… but I am not her mate. You ruined her happiness to be with her mate so you could be with yours. Did you seduce Christopher? I bet Cj wasn’t planned at all. It didn’t rain when he was conceived because you were betting on it. Although, the moon has her own ideas, doesn’t she?” I say stalking over to her. I tower over her and sneer.
“I will find your mate and bring him here. I WILL KILL HIM IN FRONT OF YOU AND FEED YOU, HIS HEART. YOU WILL NEVER KNOW HAPPINESS. YOU WILL BE BEGGING ME TO KILL YOU.” Xander says to her clearly infuriated by this woman’s deep betrayal. This will break Sabrina. This will break their family.
“What does Reginald have over these alphas? Why are they so scared of him?” Christopher says to her. That’s the million-dollar question.
“He has a superpower. You think us wolves are strong? You think your little girls are strong? He has the strength of a thousand wolves. Not even a Lycan can kill him.” She says to him but looking at me.
“He knows of your daughters. I told him of their strength and how they are white wolves. It took him years to unlock his strength so your daughters don’t scare him. He is a powerful alpha and his daughter is too. She’s no meek thing and you be wise to remember that.” Remi said with a smile on her face.
“Did you tell Reginald about the girls being of the moon goddess?” I ask her hoping she didn’t because that could be used to our advantage.
“I haven’t had the chance. It makes no different though. He is still stronger; they can take 10 years to build their strength but his took even longer. He has years of experience and they do not.” She says to me. Clearly confident in this rogue.
“What about your son?” I ask her.
“He’s of only beta blood. Maybe he has been blessed by the moon but let’s not forget who Reginald is. Cj is just a boy.” She says this without a care in the world.
I look at uncle Christopher, who is staring at his wife in disbelief. I think the poor man has gone into shock. I nodded at one guard to take Remi to the dungeons too.
“Reginald’s coming!! He will set me free and I will watch you all burn!” She screamed at us while being dragged out of the dining hall.
Truth serum. What a morning. We all watched as Christopher walked out of the dining hall and ran out of the house. He needed a run, poor man. That family has the worst luck with love but I was going to change that for Sabrina. I was going to be good to her and never let her go. Come rogue or moon goddess. I’ll die fighting.
“You are all dismissed. I need women who aren’t warriors, pregnant women and children to take refuge in the bunkers. Go pack and make your way there. My warriors, war is looming and it is time to prepare.” I say to everyone
That old woman was right that the truth was going to come out after sunrise. This was a lot to deal with. I needed a stiff drink and my council. It was time to plan ahead.
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Sabrina’s POV
We were slowing reaching the 10year mark. Which meant it was almost time to go back home. My powers were amazing to witness.
“My children, it seems our time here has come to an end.” My mother says to us. Josey stands up and straightens her clothing. Oh, mother finally blesses us with her presence.
“What do you mean? It has only been 9 years and 6months” Josey says to her. “Did something happen?” She asks.
“Your family needs you. It seems the truth came out at Green Forrest and everyone is on edge.” She says to us. Sensing our worry, she walks over to us pulling us in for a group hug.
“There are things you don’t know. People close to all of you that have been conspiring against you. All your answers will be answered when you are back home.” She pulls away from us but see, I was getting tired of all these cryptic saying something something nothing.
“Now I’m more confused. So, you’re saying someone close to us has betrayed us? Why would they betray us?” I ask her as I pull away from all of them to look at her better.
“Rogues are coming for the pack lands my little moon. All led by Reginald. He is a powerful man whom people fear. He is closer than you think. We don’t have much time. I will be there on the day of the war to fight with my family but until then, be safe and be strong.” She says and then we disappear and land in Max’s empty office. Of course, more cryptic words to think over.
“Well, I guess it’s time to find some stuff out.” I say looking at my siblings. I take a moment to take them all in. Cj has grown so much. Werewolves don’t age as fast but we age and those 10 years gave us some growth. Cj wasn’t that little boy anymore, no he was a big one now.
(Oh, my goodness. All that yummy!!!!!)
Josey was all toned out and ready to punch someone.
I think I’ve grown too. Dad is going to get a shocker when he sees us. I decide to walk out of the office to go looking for everyone. Their scents will take me where I need to go but the minute, I walk out the office I see my grandfather about to walk out a bedroom door.
“Grandpa?” I say loud enough for him to hear. He turns around to see me and my siblings right behind me.
He briskly walks towards us and engulfs each of us in a hug.
“Oh, my little wolves. You all look so different.” He says to us smiling but then the smile falls and he looks back at the door of the room he just came out from.
“Your father is in there. He has something to tell all of you.” Grandfather says and we nod at him before he turned and walked down the stairs.
I knocked on the door and heard a faint ‘come in’. Usually, my dad had the business tone all day every day. Beta life but he sounded different right now.
We all walk in to see my dad holding a glass of whiskey judging by the brownish orange color in his glass. He looks like he’s been crying? I look around the room and there’s no sign of Remi. Not a scent.
“Dad what’s wrong?” I ask him walking up to him. My siblings followed me.
“Remi is in the dungeons. She was working with Reginald all these years and we had no clue. She said she did it so she could be with her mate.” He says looking at us. We all share a look then look back at him confused.