Chapter 4

Alpha Callan's POV

When Drevan informed me of a trespasser at the border, I wasn't interested.

I had ordered him to kill whoever it was on the spot not interested in entertaining such people.

However, he came back and did the opposite of what I ordered.

He even brought her here to our base. Damn it, I cursed as I walked with him towards the pack clinic where the woman was currently being examined.

“Did you check her for bombs and another sample substances?” I asked randomly as we drew closer to the clinic.

“She was unconscious when we found her so we were careful not to disturb her,”

A sigh of frustration left my lips as I realized he had been playing safe. If she had been injured and they moved her too much, it could have resulted in more injuries even internally.

As much as I detested spies and liars, the idea of causing harm to someone else didn't sit well with me either.

“That's fine,” I muttered as I walked into the clinic. Drevan held the door open for me and the minute we had both passed, he released it and it swung back in place.

The staff got up once they recognized me and began to greet me.

I merely nodded my head in response and followed Drevan as he led the way to her room.

As I neared the room, I suddenly felt some tightness in my chest which was strange because I was an Alpha and there was no way I was nervous.

“Here Alpha,” Drevan announced as he stopped in front of a door. “After you..”

He bowed slightly and I yawned as I walked further and opened the door.

The room smelled like hospitals literally but there was also the distinct scent of feminity which I picked up on.

“How are you feeling….?” I started to ask but the rest of the words got stuck in my throat as my eyes widened. “Kayla?”

Her expression mirrored mine eventually and we both stared at each other in disbelief.

For her it was probably more since I was presumed to be dead.

“You?!!! But how is that even possible?!”

“Kayla?” I called, her name coming to me without trying even after all those years had passed.

She spluttered and I found it amusing as I waited for her to gather her thoughts.

“But you were dead,” she finally remarked and I knew that wasn't what she intended to say.

I shrugged and eyed Drevan who got the messages and immediately excused himself.

Once we were alone, I sat at the edge of her bed and took her hand in mine. “I'm alive but it's a long story,” I gritted my teeth as flashes from my past rushed back into my head. “Just rest and when you're fit enough, we'll talk about it.”

She opened her mouth to say something but I pretended not to see it as I rose to my feet.

“I'll be waiting outside in case you need anything.” I informed her and then let myself out.

What were the odds that the trespasser I had wanted them to get rid of would be someone from my past?

Drevan joined me as I left the room and eyed me questioningly.

“What?” I rolled my eyes.

“Nothing Alpha but if I may speak freely,” he started to say and I groaned.

“Go on,” whatever he'd say I might not like but knowing Drevan he'd find a way to say it anyway.

“I don't think we should trust her especially if she's someone from your past,” he continued and I narrowed my eyes.

He had a point about the past part but about Kayla, I trusted Kayla.

She had been somewhat of a friend and I could see from the onset that my brother didn't deserve her but it wasn't my place to suggest anything.

“Have you even asked her any questions about what happened to her and how she ended up at the border?” He added when I didn't respond. “What if your brother sent her as a spy?”

I shook my head instantly. “Kayla would never do such a thing,” But even as I said that I fought back a nagging sense of doubt in the back of my head.

“I'd advise you to run a background check on her, just to be safe.” He summarized and I thought about it.

He had a valid point. For all I knew Kayla could have turned into a monster all these years and since I wasn't there, I wouldn't know.

Could she be working for my brother perhaps?

A man wearing a white coat walked past us and entered into Kayla's room breaking my thoughts.

I charged forward to go after him but Drevan stopped me, holding me back.

“Let the doctor do his job,”

It didn't take long and in less than a minute, he was back outside with a large grin on his face.

A scowl took over my features as I watched him. Why was he so cheerful?

“She'd like to see you,” he told me as he reached us and I gave him a firm nod.

Drevan tried to hold me back again but I shrugged his hand off and ordered him to stay outside.

Kayla was sitting up when I entered the room and she raised her head, sending me a broad smile.

“Hey,”

I took the seat closest to the bed unsure what to make of the warm welcome she was giving me. “What's going on? How are you feeling?”

She nodded. “I feel great and bsttu. So…you said you wanted to talk and I've been curious about everything and couldn't wait to hear it.”

I shook my head in disbelief. “Well this isn't a pretty story.” I warned as I started speaking.

“I'm listening,” she assured me and I took a deep breath.

“Jackson was also jealous of me because according to him, our parents always showered me with more attention, especially our father”

“Was this true?” She asked, her tone light, airy and soft.

“I don't know because I was always occupied with Alpha duties and warrior training, there was no space to think of anything else.”

She nodded as I spoke and I found myself telling her everything.

How some rogues had attacked the pack shortly after I took over and how I had been the one leading the warriors that day.

“I was at the frontline fighting hard not knowing that it had all been a trap.” I swallowed and paused for a bit to control my emotions.

“My father was ill at the time if you remember correctly so he couldn't fight and I realize now that Jackson would have never let him because the trap was for me. Eventually they overpowered me when our warriors retreated and I was taken with them.”

“Jackson came around to check if the job had been done and it was while they were conversing that I found out about their plans to kill me and how my own brother was the mastermind.”

“I'm so sorry,” she whispered with unshed tears in her eyes and I shifted uncomfortably in my seat.

Unable to sit still any longer, I got up and slipped my hands in my pocket. “You should rest now.”

“But the rest of the story..” she started to say but I cut her off.

“You'll hear it some other time,” I told her just as the door opened and Drevan walked in with one of my warriors. “Nyx, what are you doing here?”

She bowed and eyed Kayla briefly as she raised her head. “I came to see you. How are you feeling?” She asked, directing the question at Kayla even if her eyes remained on me.

“I'm fine, thank you. Callan can we…?”

I shook my head. “I'll see you later.” At the door, I stopped and turned to face her. “You're safe here not Kayla so you don't have to worry about anything. My home is yours,”