Chapter 76
Conrad POV
Lewana’s interview was about to start. I had left for the meeting but came back through the forest to come into my study window with the help of Sherman. I decided not to tell her that I was in the house and listening because if anything gave it away I would never know what the council was trying to do. I would never find out how they would truly treat her.
Nightstalker had put in cameras and audio in the room that feedback to my laptop. This way, I had a clear recording if they tried to deny anything later or tried to play it off as a misunderstanding.
As I listened, I became more horrified. They were blaming her for the abuse. They were treating all of her best attributes as burdens. They even said she would be an awful mother.
That’s when he said it. Alpha Williams’s voice, was clear as day.
“I bet she is lying about the abuse. An Aplha I know was one of her suitors and he recounted her joyful moans when he
visited“.
LEE
The sounds of their laughter were pushed into the background by the ringing in my ears. I could feel Jace rising to shift. Another power surge. This one was much more powerful than before.
I stormed out of my office and down the hall. All the lights flickered from the aura energy radiating off me as I walked past. When I reached the door there was slight resistance due to the lock being engaged but that wasn’t stopping me from
getting to what was ours.
I pushed the door open from the handles with such force, the door hinges came out of the frame. Splinters showered the
room as I locked eyes on my target. As soon as he was in my sights I launched straight for him.
Once pinned to the floor I could feel him shaking underneath me and the smell of fear radiating off him in waves. I have no idea what he was saying. I was on a mission.
“Name“.
He splutted it out as quickly as he could. “Alpha Marcus. Southern Moon pack“.
I knew the name. He had been at the party as a guest. He had shaken my hand. And now, that bastard was in my house.
I lifted Alpha William’s head and smashed it against the floor knocking him out cold. I will deal with him later. I had an enemy to hunt.
I went into the hallway and started smelling. Started sensing. It was hard to depict the exact scent I was looking for so fully shifted. Jace would find him. My clothes started tearing to shred as the fabric came apart at the seams and as soon as Jace’s large paws were on the floor, he picked up the trail.
I found him in the dining room having lunch. Laughing without a care in the world. I started growling and the room went silent and all turned to me. As soon as his eyes locked on me I went for him.
I jumped over tables to the sounds of crashing plates and screams from wolves but nothing was stopping me. He tried to get away but he ended up in the corner terrified and unsure of what to do.
I used my voice through Jace’s body. “You hurt what is ours”.
His eyes went wide unsure of how to react. “No, I didn’t. I would never“.
I can hear the slow clack of heels on the floor as the only other sound in the room. I keep my eyes fixed on my prey as a warm reassuring hand runs through my fur. Our mate.
“He doesn’t mean now. Someone claims you went to the blood moon pack to get a powerful mate. Did you“.
His voice is low and shaking. “No“.
1 bark at him and snarl louder.
Our amazing mate calm as ever just keeps herself grounded patting me gently. “He knows you lying. He can sense it“.
He looks around nervously as he is unsure of where this is going. “Yes. She was a little pup but I needed a powerful mate
to be Alpha for my pack“.
“And what did you do when there“.
“I was always kind. Brought her lollies. I wanted her to be my mate so I was gentle to her. I never hurt her”.
Our mates let out a small laugh. “You paid for the privilege. You also knew the lollies went to the boys in the pack. Doesn’t surprise me that you didn’t make the connection. I look a bit different all grown up don’t I“.
The realization crossed his face at what he had done. Who he had done it to.
“Please. Please forgive me my Lady. I meant no harm. I needed you and only did what was required“.
She turns to the crowd of horrified faces until she sees the one she needs.
“Liam. Put him in the dungeon for now. We will work out a full plan later when he has had time to think about what he really did. We will work out the charges later“.
He eagerly runs to Liam and surrenders. Liam is the safer option now compared to being left with me.
“Come Shadow. You need to rest“.
I follow her out of the room as she walks with her head held high past all the onlookers. She doesn’t falter once. She walks to our private living room and holds the door open so I can walk inside.
As soon as the door latch closes with a gentle click she collapses to the floor against the door. She still holding on to the handle as if the world will swallow her whole if she lets go.
I quickly shift back and gently approach her. I get her to release the door handle, wrap her arms around my neck, and cradle her as she sobs.
I knew we had enemies but that was pure brutality. My little warrior kept her composure the entire time and didn’t waiver
once.
For her bravery, I am never letting her be without me again.
Chapter 77
