32. There's something about Brian...

Arielle was about to break into a run for crescent pack when she got a mind link from Jeremiah.

<"Arielle, where are you? Come back to the pack I have some information about the challenge.">

Arielle frowned in annoyance. <"Can't it wait? I am kinda busy.">

<"Too busy to perform your alpha roles?"> Came the reply.

Arielle's frown disappeared as her shoulders plunged. Jeremiah sure knows what to say to make her feel like a deadbeat future alpha. <"I'm on my way.">

*

"Glad you could make it, " said a naked, deadpanning Jeremiah. He points behind where the witches were strutting. "Care to explain what they're doing here?"

Arielle rushed to his side, she touched the big healing wound on his head and panicked. "What happened? How did you get that?"

"Well while you were too busy. "Jeremiah quotes with his fingers." I came here and found them, we immediately began to fight because I thought. "He emphasized the ' thought.' "they were intruders, care to explain that? And why the hell do they have powers."

Arielle shut her eyes. She blew air on the gushing wound and it healed completely.

"That's cool. "Jeremiah said before getting back in character. " I am waiting for the explanation."

"You already know the girls. They are my witches now, they bond to me by oath. They are not our enemies. "Arielle explained.

She waited for Jeremiah to caution her about letting other kinds enter their pack but only saw a half-smile creep up his face. " The strongest packs are the ones with witch alliance. I don't like it but sometimes it's necessary. You've done well." He patted her.

"Oh ... Okay?"

"Walk with me. "Jeremiah said and drags Arielle's hand.

They went deeper into the cave where he felt would be safer to speak. Arielle might trust the witches but it doesn't mean he has to.

"Before the challenge, you must inform all the elders." He said.

"I don't think that will be an issue, I can mind linking all of them. "Arielle replied. ' Did I need to come for this?'

"Nah. "Jeremiah shook his head. "You don't understand, the majority of the elders are devoted to Trieze. They will inform him about your plans and he will try to ambush you before the blue moon night. Moreover, he plans to get married that night, fighting is not part of his schedule."

"But those elders are narrow-minded, can't I just wait until the night before to inform them?"

"No, pack rules state that the elders must supervise the activities of the one that wants to become alpha for at least a week or they can rally the pack against you before you even challenge Trieze," Jeremiah told.

"I am not concerned about them telling Trieze, he would ignore them because he is still under a spell but I am apprehensive about them rallying the pack against me. What do I do?" Arielle said, she bit her lips nervously.

Jeremiah smiled and hugged her. "I have a solution, it is something you can handle."

Arielle ended the hug, saying." Do tell."

"Instill fear in them, you don't have to threaten them just make them know a little of your ability. That will make them think twice before rallying the pack." Jeremiah suggested.

"That's a good idea!" Arielle squealed. "Removing those corrupt men will be one of the first things I do when I become alpha."

"I support you."

Arielle strokes Jeremiah's jaws. "I am sorry I didn't tell you about the witches I have been busy." She said.

Jeremiah's face made him seem unfazed by her apology but his heart had melted. "You have kept a lot from me, why didn't you tell me that your mate rejected you? I would have gone to challenge the bastard. " He rubbed Arielle's hair. "You look fine but I know you're not. I am sorry I wasn't there for you."

Arielle dismissively shoved him off. "I am fine." She smiled. "Don't do anything irrational, I got this boo." "I have something to tell you."

Jedidiah narrowed. "What is it?"

"You might want to seat for this." She said.

Arielle gave an account of what happened in the facility in detail and her discovery. Jeremiah's blood steamed, he wanted to go and kill that monster himself. Arielle calms him by promising to make his end painful and slow.

*

Done with delving into the minds of the elders and terrifying them, Arielle smiled at her progress. She is certain those oldies will not dare to spread the word to Trieze.

She arrived at the crescent pack and snuck in unnoticed .she followed Brian's scent to a room high up the mansion. The pack is beautiful, it had modern cottages and a lot of cars. She made herself invincible in other not to be noticed as she climbed up the packhouse to Brian's window. Thankfully it was opened.

She entered but stopped when she saw a naked Brian. ' Oh, my word!'

Brian paused after inhaling the familiar scent, he knew she was here. He did not expect to see her so soon nor did he want to look into her eyes so decided not to turn around.

"And the stalker is back," he said nonchalantly.

"Yes love, you are stuck with me." Arielle said still eyeing his well-defined buttocks.

Brian could feel her burning gaze on him , he wondered why she was staring so intensely then his eyes broadened. He is naked and this perverted girl was drooling he immediately grabbed the towel he dropped on the floor and wrapped it around himself.

"You pervert!" he yelled as he fronts her.

Arielle threw her hands up. "Hey don't yell at me! It's not my fault but yours! You are always naked."

Brian crossed his arms under his chest. "Well forgive me for being naked in my room! How did you even get in ?"

Arielle swayed her hips as she made herself comfortable by seating herself on a chair near the window. "I have my ways." She said with her chin on her fist.

The movement caught Brian's attention. He gazed at her from breast to bottom, she is wearing a cooktop that is revealing her cleavage a little too much, a tight mini skirt that hugged her hip and Nike sneakers that he thought is too masculine for her.