Kieran POV
"Two new attack on the pack guards and seven new attacks from the neighboring packs". Andrew said reading from the daily reports.
"Was any one killed?"
"Thankfully, no but they were badly wounded. They are likely going to be better in a couple weeks"
My hand went to the bridge of my nose "Weeks? Why weeks"
"Somehow their wounds were badly infected with wolfbane. I have no idea how it led to that but that is the daily report"
"Declare a state of lock down on all the packs that has been constantly attacked till further notice. Let's see what this mutant is capable of doing"
"What if it's still in their pack after lock down. It will fest on them easily"
"Involve the witches. Please be discreet about it. No slip ups" I went back to my laptop trying to find the open links within the packs.
After some minutes of silence "what about our pack?"
"Tighten the borders but it hasn't gotten to that yet."
There's a traitor in our midst
"obviously " Rex sarcastic voice rang in my head.
"There's more"
"What's worst than the mutant?"
"There were leeches spotted within our pack this morning".
My eyes snapped back to him in disbelief "how is that possible. I made sure that they don't have access to this pack" I growled.
"I have no clue. They probably found a weak spot like the mutant did"
"are you even listening to yourself? Which weak spot?"
"Like I said, I have no clue. Are you sure about not putting this pack on lock down?" he asked going through his tablet.
"how will other packs access us if we are on lock down. No access to the outside world, that's what a lock down mean"
Face palming himself while shaking his head "Yeah, my bad. That will be of great discomfort to the girls at this period"
"And why is that?"
His eyes widened in disbelief as a frown made his way to his face. "Don't tell me you don't know"
"Know what Andrew? Can you stop with the fucking games"
"You do know the girls are currently writing their finals".
Finals
I honestly didn't know
Liana hasn't been around most of the time so...
"And"
"We can't be on a lock down because they are still writing their exams which means they will constantly need access to the outside world"
"When is it ending?"
"I...i have no clue. Probably ask Ryan or your mate"
I passed a silent deadly glare his way which made him shut up and sink into the couch.
It's been two weeks since the whole drugging incident and I'm still yet to find the culprit or culprits who were involved in it.
"You should be glad, you slept with your mate again in a long while"
Yeah and woke up in an empty bed.
"wow! You can't handle the taste of your own treatment. Come on Kieran, she went through that every morning even when I told you not to do it" Rex sneered, irritating me more by the second.
That doesn't change the fact that she kissed another male.
He went silent and that was enough for me.
"So Kieran, what's the plan?"
"Find out who drugged my food before I do?"
He froze a little before nodding and leaving my office.
Need fresh air
I left my office walking towards the entrance, I walked around the pack which was just the way I liked it.
Peaceful
The children were the only ones who were noisy. Going towards the window, part of the council and I used to spy on Liana, I looked through to see the place was very rowdy and scattered with the babysitter just using her phone with here airpods plugged in.
I went through the main entrance which was through the pack house, it felt like I haven't been here for a long time to check up on my pack.
Some Alpha King I am
I entered and was shocked when I saw David's daughter was able to gather some child to the corner of the room directly under the window I was look from and was teaching them how to colour.
While half of the children were running about, the others were colouring.
As if sensing my presence, the lady in charge stood up in panic.
"Alpha, we weren't expecting you"
"That's the whole point. And I'm sure I'm free to enter here whenever I like to check up on them"
"Yes Alpha, of course. Kids what do you say to the Alpha"
When silence followed through I narrowed my eyes at her.
That's when a small voice reached my ears "remember what Lily taught us" David's daughter muttered.
There were a couple of "oh!" before they responded "Hello Alpha, how are you today?"
Liana.
"I'm good and how are you all doing"
They gave different answers before they all started asking questions that concerned a particular person, well the ones who could speak.
"When is the Luna coming back here?"
"Is she angry with us?"
"Is Luna Lily coming today?"
"Tell Lily I'm missing her"
And like that they kept on speaking over each other making it too rowdy.
"That's enough!" the lady hissed and the whole place became silent.
"No, it's okay. It's been long since I've been in their midst but pups you know it's not right to speak all at once. When someone is speaking, you remain silent till they're done, okay?"
"Yes, Alpha" they chorused and looked at each other before clutching their lips, soon they all burst out laughing and a small smile graced my face.
"I'm sorry but I have to go back. I have important stuff to finish, I'll see you all next time" I said after clearing my throat before I could comprehend, they came barrelling for hugs, it honestly felt weird but I allowed them.
On my way out of the pack house, every member I came across had a very shocked face because they weren't expecting to run into me in the pack house.
Have I really failed as their Alpha.
I was about to reach the palace when a familiar car drifted and parked in the exact position expected of them.
Liana.
She stepped out of her car wearing a blue cardigan top with a pair of white trousers. She had her laptop bag in one hand and stacks of books in the other. She rushed inside either not seeing me or bluntly ignoring my presence.
I went back to my office standing by the window overlooking the grand stairs, after a few minutes, I saw her with a different set of books, an ID card hanging around her neck and a uniform looking clothing in the other.
Must be her escavating wear.
She looked like she was in a hurry not stopping to talk to no one.
Picking up my phone I called Andrew.
"There's an important internal meeting by 8pm this evening, tell the girls. Every one of us must be present"
"they will be informed".
I hung up and went back to work.
So many changes needs to be made on this pack, immediately.
When did everything go down the hill?
"I don't know, maybe the time you listened to the council and broke things off with her".
Later that day (Meeting time).
I heard a knock on the door and the girls walked in, that is Amanda and Alexis while Ryan and Andrew walked in some minutes later.
Looking at the clock in my office it was already twelve minutes past Eight. I passed a questioning look at Andrew who shrugged going to sit on one of the conference table chairs.
Everyone followed suit but remained silent still confused why they were summoned.
If the Luna Queen was here then we could have started.
Just then the office door opened and Liana graced us with her presence.
Finally.
8:26pm.
Never on time.
She had her head in the book she was reading like it was the most important thing in the world.
"Sorry I'm late" she muttered under her breath. Taking her seat at the other head of the table, she still had her focus on what she was reading.
"Let's begin. I will take this as the first ever meeting we are all having today. It has come to my notice that a lot of things as changed within this pack."
Everyone had a confused look on their face and sat up straight but she didn't look like she gave a shit about what was coming out of my mouth.
"The Royal pack doesn't seem like a pack anymore. The internal unity that existed before has vanished within us"
"I have no clue what this is about" Alexis asked cautiously.
"When was the last time we did something as a pack?"
There was a brief silence before she then nodded "Her introduction?"
"That's what I mean. I took a walk around the pack and saw how every one was just living their lives like we aren't a pack. The children in the daycare are not even well monitored.." this got her attention as she paused a little "they don't even have contact with us. They are meant to be proud to be a werewolf of the Royal pack but they are like any normal werewolf from those other packs."
"So, what is needed of us?" Amanda asked shifting in her chair uncomfortably.
"I would like us...to brainstorm ideas...for the betterment of our pack. We can't keep helping other packs when ours is at its worst"
Ryan started writing down something in the sheet of paper in front of him, soon after everyone followed after except her. She silently sat there just flipping the pages as the minutes passed.
She probably still have that test tomorrow.
When they were done I decided to bring up the second topic that had me thinking.
"I think our pack should go on a lock down" I stated.
"Why"
"the attacks are getting much, they are getting closer to us and that will be bad"
"Vampires or something else?" Alexis asked chewing her lips.
"Both and though we are ready for any war but it will be dangerous."
"it's not like they actually want to kill any pack member, they're obviously coming to kill me" she finally spoke more like mumbled with her pen in between her lips and her head still inside the book.
Clearly everyone but Amanda heard what she said and all passed me a look.
I swallowed the growl that was about to make it's way out as Rex was getting furious at the thought. "I thought you were mute, why don't you remain that way till this meeting is over"
Still not raising her head she replied, "And let you do all the talking" she let out a sarcastic scoff before adding "and here I thought we were equals" the sarcasm that dripped out of her lips felt like venom.
She was tripping and it will only take a few seconds for her to crack.
"You're really getting on my nerves Liana" I let out the growl I've trying to control. I felt my canines elongate and my eyes darkened.
And she snapped as easily as I predicted, "What crawled up your ass and died there Kieran because I really don't get you" there was something like a spark in her eyes more like a spark of fury. They were more of vibrant amber "one minute you have an ego the size of Texas and the next, wait the is never any other emotions other than a Texas sized ego" her voice got louder hand her hands were pressed flat on the table as she stood up.
There was pin drop silent as her neutral face stared at mine with so much anger.
"Chica"
"What!" she snapped looking at Amanda whose head just nudged towards the glasses very obviously , the glass that were once filled with drinks were now completely dried only the steam coming out of it and the dried drink marks at the base of the glasses.
When did she learn to do that
She removed her hands from the table and sat down with her eyes closed while eyes stared at her then their glasses with wide eyes except from Amanda who I think was already used to it.
"Before I was interrupted, I was thinking..." I started but she spoke up again.
With a look of detest "You're an asshole"
"don't interrupt me again"
Standing up, she picked up her book "Go fuck yourself" with that she left after slamming the door shut.
"What the fuck was that about man?" Andrew said glaring at me.
"This meeting is over, please leave"
"Not cool dude" Ryan sighed.
Amanda glared at me as she made her way out of the office.
Just I thought all of them have left I felt a presence infront of me.
Alexis
"The guys are right Kieran, you've got into loosen up a bit. Just reduce it a notch"
"I don't remember you having the right to tell me what to do, Alexis. I will appreciate it if you just leave"
She gasped before an angry expression covered her face. "Okay, cut the bullcrap. She is your mate. Our natural instinct towards our mates is to love, protect, provide, care and support them"
"And I do all of those things. You think if I didn't support her dream of finishing university before the whole coronation that wouldn't have been done by now. I provide every fucking thing she need, so what more"
"Kieran it's been 27 years. Come on Alpha, you have to let it go".
"This has nothing to do with that. After everything she still couldn't be faithful. We are going down hill but if she wasn't so stubborn then maybe by now everything could have been alright" I couldn't believe I was ranting to Alexis.
"wait... What do you mean by not being faithful?"
"She fucking kissed someone".
"No, no, no, no, this can't be the reason. I am so sorry Kieran but this is all my fault."
"What do you mean?"
"Last two weeks, we went shopping for some clothes when we ran into my ex who harassed her by kissing her without her consent. She got mad and punched him and that's when she broke her arm. That's why Amanda was feeding her during dinner that day. I am so sorry this is the reason for your conflict with your mate. Any guard who was with us will honestly confess".
"Fuck!" I facepalmed myself. I clenched my jaws realizing my mistake.
I left the office going to the room look for Liana. When I entered I saw her getting ready for bed.
"Moonshine... "
"Okay stop this bullshit. I'm done"
"What do you mean by that"
"Kieran what am I to you" her voice cracking like she was about to burst out crying.
I took a step closer but she stopped me with her hand gestures "You're my mate, moonshine"
"Funny, because I DON'T FUCKING FEEL LIKE IT"
"Moonshine..."
"You're not going to utter another word till I'm done" she glared at me with tears in her eyes. "To me, you were amazing, unique in your own way but I was fucking stupid to fall in love with you expecting the same. I thought I fell in love with my mate but it turns out I fell in love with a monster who has no ability to love, who loves clinging unto his past like it's present and future, who sees that his office and subject are more of his responsibility than his mate. I want to know why I'm being punished.
And as if that wasn't enough, you agreed with the council for me to be replaced with no sense of pity. I'm sure that made you feel powerful. Trashing your mate with no ounce of respect for her just to please the council. I did every thing in my power to please you - I took those stupid classes, adding a lot of work load to myself, got in a serious argument with my mom, relocated here. What more Kieran?
I was attacked and you made me look like a fool in the name of you were protecting me. I never asked for this - all I wanted was someone who would love not treat me like some gum at the bottom of their shoe. I always tried to envision what our future will be like but the worst part is I never see you in them, no matter how much I try. I embarrass you every where we go even when I do nothing." by now tears were rolling down her face profusely and I felt like a failure not knowing what to do or say to stop her.
"Am I even your mate or your victim, the council wanted to give you a mate so you went to a club and picked up a random girl and claimed she was your mate. Sleep with her at night and leave her in the cold bed making her feel like a whore. You don't even have the decency to tell me a 'good morning' or 'I have some work to do, see you later', why? Because to you, I don't deserve it. I don't deserve anything from you and that hurts. I have feelings and you crush them every. single. day. I am fucking hurting and so...I'm done. I hate you.
Good night, Kieran" she finally finished and her eyes were already bloodshot red.
"Moonshine..."
"I said, good night"
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I went to the bathroom, staring at the person who was staring back at me in the mirror. And in a long while, tear after tear rolled down my face.
I hand made contact with the mirror, shattering it before my fist into the sink, causing it to break in half.
I really am a monster
Sinking to the ground, I listened to her sniffle and sobs. Closing my eyes tight, it evaded every part of me like a curse.
That was the last sound I heard before I blacked out.
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