Chapter Hundred and Seventy-Seven – Bolt.
Chris’s POV
The horses weren’t riding as fast as I wanted. Or maybe I wanted them to fly.
I used horses as my legs just got better and I couldn’t risk them running, or they’d break down before we reached Black Rose.
There was tension in the forest and there was that eerie feeling again. Edwin and I were closer to Black Rose.
I’d understand why Jaden’s aura would be gloom now and I hated to bother him with news on Ray, but I couldn’t do it alone.
Also, Raymond was his mate’s brother.
“Edwin, go to Silver Pack!” I ordered. “For Red Moon to know Logan took my Beta then Ray was taken around their pack!”
Your Silver needed to know her brother was taken. My Delta nodded, swerving to the right.
My eyes tarried on him and I contemplated following him. What if I lose him as well?
What if Logan was around the forests? “Edwin? Wait!” I called him back.
I couldn’t let him go alone.
“Come with me, we’d go together!” I yelled and he swerved back!
I felt the energy of the Black Rose warriors. They’d be stationed in front of the border and ready to strike whatever coming their way.
I let out a growl that alerted my presence. I signaled to Edwin to watch my horse.
My legs could run so I jumped down, and tried to keep pace with the horse. I bolted past their border and into the main house.
Luckily Jake was coming out of the house so I sped in, pulling him inside with me and shutting the door.
“Jaden, my Delta is coming in! Order your warriors to stand down!” I shouted as I got in.
The Black Rose Alpha sprang from his seat and stared at me in surprise before spacing out to mind link his warriors.
“They’ve seen him! They’d let him in.” he replied.
He was looking better than I thought and had the eerie energy on a different level but I didn’t bother read it.
I was conserving my energy now till my legs were fully better. Jake shoved my arm off him and exhaled.
“Did you have to pull me like that? Like a dog!”
“I’m sorry.” I had enjoyed doing it but that’s not the point. I felt Edwin’s energy come past the border. He’d stay here till they’re ready.
“I’d leave here soon. Logan is currently around Red Moon. And he’s with Ray. Come with Edwin when you’re ready.” I turned.
“Wait! Raymond?” Jake asked. “Logan took him? How had that happened?”
I narrated. “He left to look for your brother when we got news Jaden went missing. He didn’t return, then Red Moon sent message.”
Jaden looked down, feeing guilty. “I had stayed away for a while because of…”
“Don’t explain yourself Jaden. I understand, just help me find him. Our kingdom can’t lose a Beta again to that beast.” My fist clenched.
He nodded. “I understand. My brother would come with Jonah and Edwin. I’d leave with you.”
“Fine, let’s drop by Silver Pack, Jake meet us around Red Moon. And come with no warriors. We can handle him.” I said.
Edwin just opened the door and I used the opportunity to speed out. Jaden followed.
“Edwin, come with Jake and Jonah to Red Moon. Be safe.” I told him through mind link.
He replied. “Yes, Alpha.”
Our connection broke at that point as I was too far from him. Jaden and I kept racing till we were around Silver Pack.
I slowed down and my legs wobbled. My hands went to a tree for support. “My legs aren’t fully healed, go on without me.”
Jaden stopped few steps from me. I looked at him and he didn’t seem breathless or tired.
He looked at my legs, with wolf’s vision. I knew as his eyes flashed red. “They are healed, just not strong enough yet.”
“Yeah, so go on.”
“No, that’s the last thing we need to do. One person can’t handle Logan alone so let’s go together from now on.” He said.
I doubt that we’d meet Logan here but I got his point. I held unto him, “Then do me a favor, take me there.”
He smirked. “With pleasure.”
He held unto me and sped towards the pack.
Silver Pack warriors weren’t as alert as Black Rose and could wait to see who was coming before attacking.
I was surprised to be at Silver Pack within ten seconds. How did Jaden get that fast?
I was more surprised when he didn’t need to tell the warriors he was the one but they just knew.
Did it have to do with him being their Alpha’s mate? Or maybe he visited a lot?
“Why do you care? Concentrate on finding Ray!” my wolf scolded, bringing me from my thoughts to reality.
“Alpha Chris! Alpha Jaden! Did you get the news?” it was Beatrice running to meet us.
She had a bag strapped on her shoulder and a medical kit. Some snacks seemed to be in the bag as well.
News? What news? One I already know?
Dara, who welcomed us in, looked confused. “Is it what our Alpha zoomed out to do? She didn’t tell me?”
Their Alpha wasn’t here? Then she knew.
“Red Moon sent us information that Beta Ray had been kidnapped by Logan. Our Alpha left to Red Moon.” Beatrice explained.
Jaden’s fist clenched. “She didn’t feel the need to tell anyone? How could she go alone?”
“I was preparing a messenger to leave to tell you now.” Beatrice stomped out. “We should meet her. Logan isn’t alone.”
Logan wasn’t alone?
“Few hours ago, a spy at Boots and Rivers market alerted us that some Lycans from Sun Burn Kingdom came here.” Beatrice added.
“To do what?” Jaden asked.
“Our Alpha had killed a Lycan who tried taking her energy. These other Lycans are his friends. They are working with Logan now.” She replied.
My head was almost spinning. “More Lycans? Do you know how many are there?”
“The spy from the market said she counted five. I guess Logan’s energy drain from Lycans to Werewolfs would be beneficial.”
“He shouldn’t laugh too much.” Jaden scoffed.
Beatrice smiled. “Yes, Alpha Jaden. My Alpha told me of your unlocked rank. I guess it’s beneficial to have a Lycan amongst us.”
My legs stiffened a bit. A Lycan amongst us? Jaden? He was now Lycan? I stayed quiet.
“Let’s pick up speed.” Jaden said and held unto me again. I shivered, he was Lycan!
When did that happen? We sped to Red Moon.