Nicklaus POV
“I smell death,” Lethal said, and I allowed him to merge with my sight. Behold, there was a dead body on the ground. What the hell? Whose body is this?
I checked the place to see if I could find anything strange around or any clue about what happened. The smell was faint; it seems that the killing was not recent at all.
“Mateo, come to the woods with some men right now. I just found a dead body,” I said using the mind link.
“Are you hurt? I am coming right now.”
“You worry too much. I am like a ghost, so I can never get hurt. Get here quick.” I ended the mind link at once and tried checking the body to see if I could find anything, but nothing was found except for the markings on the chest. He was killed by a werewolf and left here on purpose.
Mateo came with the others, and I gave an order for them to keep it a secret from the pack because if the members of the pack hear of this news, they will be consumed with fear, so I don’t want that at all.
“Mateo, do you recognize him?” I questioned.
“He is one of us, but I never knew he went missing.”
“We need to be vigilant and take note before the enemy kills us from inside, and we won’t be aware until everyone is gone.”
“Roger that, Alpha. I will make sure it doesn’t get to that extent,” he assured me.
“Do not disclose this to Jessica. If she knows, then she will eventually tell Gabby.”
“I won’t. You have my word, Alpha. Please, it’s late already. You need to rest. I will take it from here,” he said.
“Okay, ask questions about his last seen before his death. We need to find out everything that leads to his death and also if there is anyone suspicious lurking around.”
“I will do that. Go and rest now,” he said, and I went in, going to the bathroom to wash off the sweat from my body and joined my mate on the bed. I guess she didn’t notice my absence at all. She must be really exhausted from the training she had today. I kissed her cheek and relaxed on the bed, communicating with my wolf form, Lethal.
“What do you think about the dead body?”
“Don’t let it be a distraction to you. I am sure your Beta will be able to dig into the matter and find something as well.”
“Okay, good night, Lethal.”
“Good night, Nick.” I stopped talking to Lethal and closed my eyes as I dozed off immediately.
The following morning, I had my breakfast with my mate and left for my office to have a brief meeting with Mateo and the others.
“Good morning, Alpha.”
“Good morning, all. What news do you have for me?”
“About the body, we didn’t find any of his belongings, and everyone we interrogated says they never saw him.”
“Some of them are lying, but I know we are going to get to the root of things. What about the lady?”
“She is still in shock and saying she is going to be killed.”
“By the woman that looks like Jessica, right?”
“Yes.”
“This is complicated. She said she has no twin sister. Well, thank you for all the information. Increase the number of men guarding our home and send more to the woods, and make arrangements for the shifting time so if the enemy tries to come again, we will get them.”
“Yes, Alpha.”
“You all may leave now,” I added, and they all left.
What if the witch is using Jessica’s face to cause problems? I hope she doesn’t use mine to deceive my pack. I logged into my system and entered the password to check the history of every witch tribe. I entered Jessica’s ancestor’s name, but no one revealed she has a sister. I closed it at once and stood at the window, looking at Mateo and Jessica having a good time together and laughing. She looks so innocent, but what if she is the main villain? This is messed up.
I got all dressed up and ready to take my family to Lilly Park as promised. I got my car ready; I needed to drop the alpha life and appear as a father and husband to my family, free from all this stress for a few hours. They deserve to be happy.
Jessica approached me with a smile. “Wow, I must say you look so different and good, Alpha Nicklaus.”
“Thank you, Jessica. How are you enjoying your stay here?”
“Not bad, but I have to mount my guard since we have wild animals here, and I am the only human here.”
“Only witch.”
“You don’t have to remind me.”
“Anyway, thanks for keeping it a secret from Gabby. I appreciate you.”
“You are welcome, and I will also try my best to find that witch manipulating people with my cute face,” she said before leaving.
My beautiful daughter and wife walked in my direction, and Estella rushed to me, saying, “Daddy, you look good.” I kissed my daughter’s forehead and hugged her.
“Thank you, dearest, but your mom is yet to compliment my outfit.” I smiled, and Gabby hugged me, saying, “You look amazing.”
“And you look beautiful, my love.” I kissed her, and Estella covered her hands. Kids are something else.
“The car is all set; let’s get ready to go.”
“Yes, lead the way,” she said to me.
We all walked to the car, and Estella sat in the back seat, and my wife sat in the front seat with me.
“One of my wishes just came true,” I said to her. I have always wished to go out with my family with no stress of pack issues, and it’s happening right now. I feel blessed.
“Really? Tell me about it,” she asked.
“It’s a secret.” Immediately, I replied to her; she started frowning her face at me and said, “No problem, keep your secret to yourself.”