Nicklaus’s POV
Jessica was brought to me and she acted like she had no idea about what was going on.
“Greetings Alpha Nicklaus, seems you all missed my presence, you didn’t even give me enough time to settle down.” She smiled.
“Why did you return without her?” I questioned.
“Sorry, I don’t really understand what you mean, who am I supposed to return with?”
“Gabriella of course.”
“But how am I supposed to return with her when I haven’t set eyes on her yet? Where is she by the way?” She asked.
Is she really acting like she has no idea of what I am asking or she is just pretending?
“I should be asking you that and not me, someone confirmed that you came in some days ago and left with my wife using spells.”
“Me? That can’t be, I just got back not quite long ago, I haven’t even laid eyes on her yet, there must be a mistake somewhere.”
Martins stepped in immediately and he joined us. He also told her the same thing I said but she denied everything claiming she never came here in the first before now.
“If you are not willing to say the truth then I am sorry, I will have to lock you up for questioning and you will not be allowed to leave,” I said giving the order for her to be locked up and she didn’t fight or argue, she just looks dumb, I was actually expecting her to start making use of her spells to set her self free but she didn’t do it at all. Oh come on show your real self for once, show us who you are, that’s one thing I just need from you, I need to see my wife again and I am not willing to turn a blind eye even if I have done it before in the past.
They left with her and I said to Martins, “Hope you don’t bear any grudges with me? I did what I knew was best for the safety of our people.”
“I will never hold a grudge against you my alpha, I rather kill myself to do so, your judgment is right and no one will ever go against you, If I was in your shoes, I could have done the same because the Moon-god Luna is missing.” He said and I rested assured, that he wouldn’t do anything stupid behind my back, and everything would work well.
“You may rise on your feet,” I said to him and he obeyed.
“You were outside so tell me what did you find out about the missing Luna?”
“I am sorry my alpha, we didn’t get any good information about the queen but we are not giving up yet, we are going to keep searching till we get the location of the queen and I believe questioning Jessica to get information is also needed.” He suggested and I bought the idea saying to him, “You have spoken well, now leave with the others and search for the queen, Estella misses her so well.”
“I will make sure not to fail you and be certain, I must get access to the queen and bring her home to you.”
“If you get any information relating to her, let me know at once so I can join you In case it requires a fight to take her back from whoever captured her, it’s also my right .” I stood up and he obeyed at once before taking his leave.
“Gabby, where are you? Please just mind linking with me to tell me you are fine and nothing terrible is happening to you.” I looked down for a few moments before heading to the garden hoping she would be around.
I would have left the pack long ago to search for my Luna myself but if I do that, what about Estella? I don’t trust most of the people to be able to look after her properly and Gabby will be so angry with me if I let any harm come before my daughter.
A few hours later I went in to question the witch who was chained with anti-magic spells, she wouldn’t be able to escape if she wanted, that I know.
“Are you ready to talk now?” I questioned.
“Don’t waste your time with me since you are not willing to believe a thing that comes from my mouth.” She said looking a bit sad.
“I want to believe you but at this junction, my hands are tied, this is the Luna we are talking about here, Gabby is missing and you were the last person she was seen with before she disappeared and you returned without her.”
“And I have told you already and I will repeat it again, I have no idea where she is, you have to believe me, I will never hurt her, she is also my friend.” She said with tears rolling from her eyes.
“Then tell me where she is, save the cost of locking you up, I really don’t want to do this but the evidence held against you is something that can’t be thrown out the window.” I added and she took a deep breath saying, “I am telling you the truth, I haven’t seen Gabby, even on my way here, I never encountered her for once but I am not angry at all, I am certain that soon the truth will be out and I will be upset with you, being an Alpha over the people is not easy, mostly in the part of making some decisions.” She said to me.
“I will take my leave now, when you are ready to talk, just tell me and I will gladly listen for now I don’t need any sentimental words from you,” I added before exiting the place and straight to meet Estella in her room just to check on her immediately if she was okay
“Hey, Dad.” She said looking at the dressing mirror. She misses her mother so well and it is written all over her face, what will I do to cheer her up?
I walked close to where she was seated, “Do you want me to dress your hair?”
“Come off it Dad, I know so well you have no idea in dressing a lady’s hair.” She replied.