Chapter Hundred and Sixty-Two – An ally.
Chris’s POV
I stared at the exquisite swords and armor suits that Jake had prepared for Ray. For his birthday.
My Beta would be plus one soon and I didn’t even have a clue. I was an embarrassment.
Jaden took out yet another sword but placed it back again. He ran his hands through his hair, looking confused.
“Well, I think that’s all. Jake had said the red for Ray. The pink for Rihanna. I don’t know why he thinks she’d like pink.”
I nodded, wrapping the pile of gifts in the cloth and tying it closed.
“Ray will get them. But where’s Jake? Ray might throw a party so he should gift these himself.”
Jaden closed the cardboard where he picked the swords from. He stayed there for a while before replying me. “Jake left to search for Ralph.”
Search for him? “Don’t we already know where Ralph is? With Logan?”
He faced me. “True but we aren’t very sure he’s with Logan. Also, if they are any clues he left before being abducted, we’d find them.”
If they weren’t sure about where to head, why did he call for an attack on Logan?
We could delay confronting the Lycan if there wasn’t any need to. Red Moon’s pack members won’t be killed quickly as Logan needed them.
“It was Jake that opted to go. I’m sure Logan has Ralph, and I’d meet him soon.” Jaden added, then walked out of the training ground.
Maybe I should change the subject because whenever we spoke about Ralph and Logan, his gloomy energy engulfed the surrounding.
I didn’t know his wolf could dispense emotions like this. I didn’t know any werewolf can.
The energy was eerie but not dark. Intimidating but not dangerous. Was his aura of Alpha King coming?
“By the way, did Jonah and Vanessa get together?” I changed the subject.
His eyes widened. “In what way do you mean?” he had a smirk on his face.
I was glad I improved his mood. “I mean, did they resolve their differences? Is a wedding upcoming, you know?”
The smirk was still on his face when he looked away, staring into space. “They should take it slow. Vanessa isn’t ready to be a wife yet.”
Did he mean that in a bad way or just ‘she wasn’t ready yet’ way? “Oh, but that should be their decision, shouldn’t it?”
“If it’s based on Jonah’s decision, he’d rather reject her.” Jaden confessed.
My forehead creased. He shouldn’t dare. Then he’d leave alone for the rest of his life?
“He has someone he loves. A hunter who lost her mate a year ago. But I prevented him from rejecting Vanessa, they could still work out.”
They better work out.
After all the shit with Logan was over, I’d like my sister married and happy, also Sasha back to her normal shape with my son in my hand.
“But no worries, right now, Jonah left to bring back my mother. She needs to be here at times like this. He’d be back.” Jaden added.
He should really be back. My father can’t suffer a heartbreak, his son live without a mate then his daughter would be rejected by her.
“Very few people can ignore the mate bond. I’m sure Jonah would come around later on.” I said.
Jaden chuckled, but replied with nothing.
I had lunch while Jaden stayed outside, looking at the skies. I wasn’t sure why he didn’t join me.
Maybe because the maids shivered when he got close to them. They were in omega rank so his energy frightened them.
“Are you waiting for someone exactly?” I called his attention when he tried leaving.
“Yes, for Liam. He was the one I was waiting for at the forest before you arrived.” He responded.
That Lycan boy? “How does he help with Logan anyway? I don’t trust these Lycans…”
“But you trust Sun Burn Kingdom, right?” Jaden interrupted.
I snapped my head at him and frowned. “They are our allies. What does it have to do with the boy?”
“His mother is a royal princess under their Lycan jurisdiction. So treat he as a guest from the Kingdom. Liam is Logan’s enemy too.”
My jaw fell open. I didn’t know Sun Burn Kingdom had accepted a Lycan jurisdiction.
Perhaps I was wrong about Lycans. Surely one Lycan had shown them that not all his species were power hungry.
“I wasn’t aware. So Liam knows about Logan’s evil doing.” I looked at my plate.
Jaden confirmed. “Yes Logan hurt him when he tried to save the Red Moon’s members.”
The boy had even defended? My thoughts on him were wrong. Though he still had the energy that screamed danger.
Jaden continued. “Now, he’s looking for the hideout, once he tells me where, I’d leave.”
I asserted. “We, you mean, we’d leave. I came here to pick Vanessa but if Logan is still out there, she’s not still safe.”
“Why did you think she wouldn’t be safe here?”
I smiled coyly. “A brother’s worry.”
I finished my plate of food in a hurry and joined Jaden outside, awaiting the boy.
I was careful not to speak on Ralph and more on random things that made Jaden laugh.
A dangerous energy came close. Liam. “He’s here.” I told Jaden.
His smile faded. “And hopefully with news.”
Another energy followed Liam. They both sped to us and halted, after passing by a step.
“Oh no! Alpha Chris!” Liam went back.
I scoffed. “I’m not going to kill you. Tell me, did you find were Logan is hiding?”
The boy with him, nodded. “A pack house that belonged to a tribe. They were destroyed by Red Moon. Besides Blue Fire.”
Jaden turned to me and I faced him as well. “If Logan was besides Blue Fire all this while why didn’t Blue Fire alert us?”
“Possibly due to fear or they didn’t know. The pack house is hidden.” The boy replied.
Liam groaned, holding unto his stomach. “I’m quite hungry now. You two should go along. I felt energy there so I’m sure that they’re survivors.”
Jaden exhaled, gesturing for the boy to leave.
Wait, why should he leave? If he’s a good Lycan and was helping, shouldn’t he lend a hand?
“Don’t expect Liam and Mi Destino to join in killing Logan. It’s too much to ask.” Jaden said, marching off.
How was it too much? I glanced at the boys chatting and walking came
I didn’t understand but as long as they were on our side, it was enough.
I stretched an arm to Jaden. “Let me take you there. You should reserve your energy.”
“Thank you.” He held unto me and I sped off.
I had been to that part of Blue Fire once so I knew to stop below the volcano.
Jaden stood still, sensing for the Lycan’s powerful energy but he didn’t find any.
“Wherever Logan was, it is protected by silver. I can’t reach it.” He sighed.
I tried to sense him but Jaden was right.
This was a job for a Silver Wolf, only that ours went on a fun trip beyond the seven seas.