Chapter 58
Kali’s going to be pissed when she finds out I took revenge on her behalf–but I don’t care.
I made a promise to her mother, and I intend to keep it: protect Kali with my life. That includes eliminating any threat–past or present.
Besides, her mother was right. Kali’s tired. She’s carried enough pain for too long. Fought too many battles. She deserves peace now. If I have to be the monster to give her that, so be it.
As I step out of the hospital, the fresh air hits me like a slap, but it does nothing to clear the rage burning in my chest.
Because I didn’t kill Logan.
I’m halfway to shifting, ready to run and burn off some of this heat clawing under my skin, when a sharp pulse of energy jolts through my head–a mind–link.
Fury.
“Alpha. You’ve received a letter… from the Alpha King.”
I stop dead in my tracks.
What the hell?
“Why would a letter from him be sent here? This isn’t even our territory.” I grit out through the link, already moving faster, boots striking hard against the gravel. I ignore the curious glances from passing warriors and pack members.
Fury’s already waiting when I reach the Alpha House, standing by the entrance like a statue, one hand tucked into his jacket. His expression is unreadable, but I catch the flicker of concern in his eyes before he hides it.
He reaches into his pocket and pulls out a sealed envelope–thick, heavy parchment, sealed with wax.
Royal.
I snatch it from his hand and flip it over. The King’s crest stares back at me. Fuck.
Fury folds his arms. “Looks like the Alpha King knows you’ve taken over the Red Night Pack. The letter says you’ve violated the peace treaty between packs. You’re being fined.”
My eyes snap up to his.
“Fined?” I scoff, ripping the seal and scanning the contents. “For what–protecting what was mine? Taking down a corrupt Luna and saving a pack member she tortured unjustly?”
“Travis must’ve met with his father,” Fury says, his voice hard. “They probably ran straight to the King for help. Or maybe someone else reached him first.” His eyes narrow. “But that’s what’s strange. Why didn’t they reach out to their allied packs nearby? That’s what any Alpha would do–to rally support, fight back, try to reclaim the land. Instead, they went straight to the King?”
My jaw tightens as I crumple the edge of the letter in my fist. “Because this wasn’t Travis’s idea. Or his father’s.”
Fury watches me closely. “Then whose?“.
I drag a hand through my hair, the answer leaving a bitter sting on my tongue. “… My uncle,” I spit, eyes darkening. “It has to be him.
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Chapter 58
He’s the King’s messenger. He’s the only one who can get close to the throne that fast.”
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Fury nods slowly. “Your uncle doesn’t get involved in your business–unless he has a reason. Unless he suddenly gives a damn about something… or someone.”
Exactly.
This isn’t about some treaty violation.
It’s a warning.
I exhale sharply, trying to force down the rage clawing its way up my throat. “I’ll go to the Alpha King. Set things straight.” I pause, then growl, “But we need to figure out what my uncle’s really doing. Why use Red Night as a pawn? And if he’s backing them now, it’s not out of concern. He’s using them to come after me.”
“The Alpha King usually doesn’t get involved in things like this,” Fury says. “He’s turned a blind eye to far worse.”
“Exactly,” I grit out.
“Maybe he’s trying to spite you,” Fury says carefully. “Or make an example out of you–for rejecting his precious daughter.”
His words leave a bitter taste in my mouth, but I don’t respond. Because he might be right.
My thoughts spiral, tension tightening in my chest–until another question slams into me.
“Where the hell is Khaos?”
Fury frowns. “I was about to ask you the same. I haven’t seen him since before we left Blood Fang to come here.”
That doesn’t sit right.
“It’s been about two days since I last saw him,” I mutter, gritting my teeth. “He better have a damn good reason. Or he can forget about being my Beta when I get back.”
Fury stays silent.
If Khaos thinks being my sister’s mate gives him immunity from consequences–he’s dead wrong.
I step forward, hand closing around the Alpha House’s front door handle.
“Alpha,” Fury calls behind me, “the letter sounded urgent. You need to get to the King before sunrise.”
I stop, glancing over my shoulder. “There’s no way I’m leaving without saying goodbye to my mate.”
His shoulders drop slightly as he bows his head. “Understood.”
“While I’m gone,” I continue, “take Kali and her mother back to Blood Fang. Take a few warriors with you. She’ll be safer there, not here. This place could be attacked at any moment.”
“And you’ll meet us back there?”
I nod once. “After I deal with the King/
Fury gives a short bow and steps back.
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Chapter 58
I push the door open and step into the Alpha House. The place is quiet… but Kali’s scent hits me instantly. Sweet. Addictive. Mine
It floods my senses like a drug.
I close my eyes, letting it wrap around me, guide me–like a man possessed, My feet move on their own, carrying me down the hall toward the largest room at the end: the Alpha’s quarters.
My hand tightens around the knob.
I push the door open and my breath catches.
She’s there.
Laid across the massive bed like a vision–hair spilling over silk pillows, skin glowing in the candlelight. Lips slightly parted. Eyes gleaming gold with heat. A thin sheet barely covers her, clinging to every curve, slipping dangerously low over her hip.
Her gaze locks with mine. Hunger. Fire.
“I’ve been waiting for you,” she purrs, her voice like velvet dipped in sin. “It’s time we complete our mate bond… don’t you think?”
My mouth goes dry.
Fuck.
If this is a dream, I never want to wake up.
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