Chapter 28

"Big sister!"

The eldest of the Belions would look with a little surprise as Rose was kneeling in front of her with her hands on her thighs, and Melina looked at her with concern, along with a knowing glow of recognition that turned into acceptance.

"Sorry dear, I was lost in my thoughts… what were you saying?" -Erika would ask, gently taking Rose's wrists and looking her straight in the eyes-

"Are you okay?" -the younger sister would look at her sister with indecision, not knowing what to say-

"I am" -the omega would shrug her shoulders while smiling sideways- "you know that whenever I'm happy I tend to get lost thinking about many things… I can never stay still without doing anything. I…"

"Are you sure that's it?" -Rose would ask that despite being a whisper, she would shut Erika up completely, remaining completely still- "your expression… you only put on that expression when something happens to you and you don't know what to do"

"…" -Erika would blink a couple of times, a little uncomfortable, and then move her gaze from Rose to Melina, who didn't look surprised at all- "(How come she?)"

"(Just because I'm young doesn't mean I'm ignorant for a long time)" -Melina would seem to answer the unspoken question with unspoken words that would be received by Erika through a language perfected by the older sisters to communicate without the younger one finding out- 

"(I see)" -the omega would nod imperceptibly and then focus her gaze back on Rose, who seemed to be starting to get impatient at not getting any answer- "Listen, something's wrong with me… I accept it"

"What is it?... is it… is it something bad? Do you need help?" -The little girl would ask question after question, getting closer and closer until she was practically glued to her sister-

"Calm down Rose, I swear it's nothing bad" -Feeling the charged atmosphere, the eldest of the Belions decided to release her pheromones wanting to calm down the younger duo who seemed to begin to relax almost immediately- "(or so I hope)" -The thought would make her hesitate slightly but after a few moments she would put it aside-

"S-So?" -the question would come from Melina who was now somewhat tense looking at the omega with surgical attention-

"It turns out that... hypothetically an alpha may or may not be courting me and I don't know how to react... it's... it's the first time I feel a real interest in someone" -the omega would lower her gaze while playing with her fingers- "(that I don't even know what he looks like... and that he sneaks into our home acting like my stalker... or what gender...)"

The omega's thoughts would stop suddenly before they even took flight due to two small screams. The responsible ones despite screaming at the same volume at the same time would have different reactions, one excited and curious while the other alarmed and distrustful.

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"(This is boring)" -William would think suppressing the yawn that threatened to come out-

The alpha Gamma was sitting in a leather chair inside a meeting room with several important people from the underworld. He had his gaze fixed on the ceiling, ignoring everyone present, occasionally listening to one or another comment when they spoke directly to him.

Accompanying Aballay was Bentral, accompanied by an ash-brown-haired alpha who wore a mask slightly hiding his face.

The trio of alphas were wearing the same outfit as everyone else present at the place, which was dress pants and a plain black shirt.

The meeting was about what to do about a new law passed by the state congress that seemed to embolden the police force to raise their heads and start snooping where they are not called.

A few minutes into the meeting, the double doors of the room would suddenly open, surprising everyone and alerting them, causing the security of each group to take out their guns, pointing directly at the people who entered.

Everyone except William and his companions, would simply sigh, looking with disinterest at the newcomers.

"You're late" -an elderly man, sitting at the head of the table, would speak in a contemptuous tone, making a slight gesture that would make the security guards put away their weapons after each duo received a slight nod from their respective leader- "Why are you late?"

"Good morning, Brandy" -the one who seemed to lead the small group of 3 would greet happily, sitting in the only free seat and then shrugging her shoulders- "I'm sorry I'm late. I amused myself on the path of life attending to some matters that arose at the last minute"

"(The guest list was completed)" -William would snort focusing his sight for the first time since he arrived on one of the guests and observing how the last to arrive would take out a Swiss army knife and begin to play with it doing tricks- "(and how could it be otherwise… Lauren always arriving late)"

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Brandon Londraw, an alpha full of gray hair due to belonging to the old school forced to continue in the export business despite already being around 70 years old by not having a sufficiently capable heir. Maintaining firmly in his position leading by the contacts he made throughout his life along with his experience.

Ezequiel Sarmen, a 46-year-old beta with mild symptoms of autism, neon green-haired dominates the illegal substances business. Who knows when to speak and when not.

Dairon Barton, a dark-haired alpha whose age varies from 20 to 40 intermittently depending on her mood. She commands establishments where documents can be established or specific information obtained.

Cerval Tormant, a 28-year-old brown-haired beta with congenital insensitivity to pain specializes in everything to manage and be able to provide support if needed and can take the position of leader in case of extreme emergency.

Lauren Zandermont, is a lively 30-year-old purple-haired alpha who is a specialist in drawing attention to herself and controls the places with escorts with a deceptively heavy hand.

Last but not least William Aballay himself commands the speakeasies where large sums of money can be borrowed.

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At this point the meeting between the main mafia families began with all representatives present accompanied by their trusted bodyguards.