Chapter Sixty-Two

After hearing the prisoners were dead, the whole meeting became a shit show and they are still at it. I am ready to leave and get back to my normal day-to-day routine, however, I know that isn't possible I need to make sure nothing happens and make sure that we can prove that Scotty isn't a royal. Not only that everyone is still hovering around me. I cannot remember the last time I have seen someone truly worry about me, but this pack does and even Alpha Chris's pack.

"Hey. How are you feeling?" Alpha Chris asks me creeping away from the debate going on in front of me between Cayden and Caspian with Alpha Joe trying to mediate.

"I'm doing okay. I haven't had a chance to thank you yet. Thank you for coming to rescue me." Jet squeezes my hand from where he has been holding onto it for the past hour.

"No need to thank me, you are one of us, we were all worried sick about you. And I am glad to see you are looking better. If I could bring the vermin back to life I would-" he snarls out the last bit but I interrupt him, we have enough people throwing fits around here.

"Thank you." Well, what else am I meant to say? Squeezing me on the shoulder he moves back over to the others without another word.

When they become too aggravated and start shouting, I finally give in. Standing up I walk with purpose up to them. "You all shouting isn't going to help anyone."

"They-"

"Cayden shut up," I tell him staring him down. "First thing is we know there are spies within the pack."

"What?"

"Well, if there was one there must be someone else, they were working with. So, we need to draw them out."

"And how are we going to do that?" Cayden growls out, I don't know what has him so riled up, but I really cannot be bothered with his attitude. Turning my back on him I face Joe.

"We should complete the test to prove that Scott is not a royal."

"How do you know he isn't some lost relative?"

"From what was told, the whole family was eliminated, if it proves true. Surely, we could work out a plan from there? I'll even go on the run with him. No one is hurting him."

"You're not going anyway." Everyone snaps in unison. Well, I cannot promise that right now, but I might as well let them think that they have won.

"Okay," I put my hands up defensively, "My point is if we do the test, we can observe the pack and watch for any unusual activity."

"She has a point." Alpha Joe considers. "Okay, we need to find out how to do this test." They all stare at me.

'Sis, Alpha Rick is here.' Fuck, that is all I need.

'Coming.' I link back, there is no need to ask where he is I can find them through my bond, leaving I feel the presence of the others following behind and the approaching one of Alpha Rick.

"What the fuck? Caspian what the hell is your father doing here?"

"What?" He stammers. So, an unplanned visit or just one he didn't share?

Stepping outside, three blacked-out SUVs screech to a halt in front of us, warriors step out of the vehicles shortly followed by Alpha Rick himself and Councilman Daryll. What the hell are the two of them planning now?

"Councilman Daryll, Alpha Rick. What do I owe this pleasure?"

"Alpha Joe, I think we should take this inside." Councilman Daryll grins. "Some shocking information has come to light. Alpha Chris, it's nice to meet you again, if you would excuse me, I need to have a private conversation with Alpha Joe, but please stick around."

"Councilman Daryll, we are currently recovering from an attack. Is this important right now?"

"You and your pack have been walking the line for years now Joe. This cannot wait." Nodding Joe goes back in leading Councilman Daryll and Alpha Rick back inside the pack house.

"Caspian, what is your dad up to now?" Alpha Chris asks just as Danny turns up.

"Why is Dad here? He isn't taking me back, is he?" He panics, the other pups running to my side in the same panic. Can we not just have peace for once?

'This is never going to end is it, Val?'

'Probably not, most of the council are corrupt and working with our enemies and now they are trying to kill Scotty.'

'I will never let them touch him. We need to find out if he is one of us but make sure that no one else finds out and I need to contact-'

"Jenni?"

"Sorry, guys. Everything will be okay. Trust me." Wrapping my arms around as many pups as I can.

"Jenni, Dad needs you in the office."