4. Release her

**Jared**

"Yes..." She replies weakly.

My hand is placed gently on the side of her head. When her height weighs on my palms, I immediately understand that she have lost her consciousness.

My heart aches at her pitiful sight. I mind link my beta.

David, come down to the dungeon ASAP.

Alpha Jared, may I ask what your doing in the Moon's pack dungeon?

I groan inwardly. Ask me one more time and I'll slice off that long tongue of yours.

He chuckles. Alright, I'll be down there in a minute.

I look at Isabel's pale face. Her lips are now dry and her face is as white as a sheet of paper.

Her blonde hair is messed up with dirt and dried blood making it look like it's brown.

I hear calm footsteps, the scent already detects that it is David.

" What took you so long? " I ask.

David scowls. "This is forty three seconds since you mind linked me and I came as soon as possible. Why are you being grumpy?"

I ignored him and continue to stare at Isabel's pale face. David peeps in and gasps.

"Isn't that the omega that was punished a few hours ago?"

"Her name is Isabel. " I grunt.

"Oh.. Then what are you doing here with your hand on the side of her face?"

"Supporting her so she won't fall face flat on the ground."

"Why? What are you even doing here?"

"I came here to offer her revenge. I want to help her get back at the Moon's family for making her to suffer."

David looks at me weirdly. "If you wanted revenge so bad, why didn't you raid the moon's pack with your three hundred thousand battalion and I have your revenge."

"It was your idea that stopped me, remember? You said I should take it easy and I don't know how father popped out this fucking marriage idea. Now, I'm stuck with thinking of how to cut this crazy idea and do what pleases me."

David scratches his head lightly. "You could still do whatever that pleases you now."

"Right, break down this bars so I can get Isabel out of here."

David's eyes widen in shock. "In the name of Selene, what is wrong with you? Breaking down this bars will start a war before it's time. You'll end up dead before you can fight off their pack warriors."

"What do you suggest I do?"

"Everything will be a gradual process. We'll leave her here for tonight..."

My wolf growls at his remark.

"Calm down, Storman. I'm not done talking." David snaps.

Storman is my inner wolf and my right hand man.

"You'll go to Edward's chamber and request for her release tomorrow morning. Then after the coronation, we'll take her back to our pack and treat her well first."

"That sounds like a good idea."

That sounds like the slowest process of revenge ever. Storman whines.

I snub him. Instead I concentrate on placing Isabel's head gently on the bar. Once I'm done, I get up and dust my hands.

"Let's head to Edward's chamber. And he better be responsive today or he's going to regret it."

We walk back to the pack house and towards his chamber which is the only room on the last floor. It is late in the afternoon and the house is empty, everyone has left for their personal business.

The door is slightly open but the moan that resounds in our ears stops us in our tracks. I and David exchange glances when the moan is heard again.

"Yes - alpha, ride me harder." We hear a female voice say softly.

David gives me a hold on sign, he brings out his phone and enters the room while I follow him quietly. Luckily, the duo had their backs to the door with their eyes closed.

This gives David enough time to video them before clearing his throat loudly.

Like a spell being dissolved, Edward and the girl who turns out to be Presley turns their head with shock on their faces.

"I'm sorry to disturb whatever thing you two were doing but my alpha wants to speak with you, Edward. " David says.

They grab their clothes quickly. Edward glares at Presley and she leaves the room with her head bowed in shame.

"Now, now, what do I owe this sudden visit from the alpha without informing me first ?"

"I would have answered you right now but this room stinks of so many dead seeds. Would you mind opening the windows a bit?"

Edward glares at David who looks back nonchalantly at him. When he sees the deadly look in my eyes, Edward goes to the windows and open them up.

"Now, what are you two doing here?"

"I have something important to ask you." I speak up.

"Go on, I'm listening." He says with gritted teeth, obviously irritated now.

"I ask for the release of Isabel Moon tonight. I'll leave with her first thing tomorrow morning to my pack."

Edward bursts out in laughter. "You said you want what? That omega to be released? I'm sorry, alpha Jared but no."

I smirk at his refusal.

Just show him the damned video and he'll comply. Storman suggests.

"Are you daring to refuse my alpha's request?" David says.

"And so what if I refuse to comply?"

This stubborn man.

"I will reject the marriage to Theda on the day of our pairing."

Edward's eyes shift uncomfortably. "Do you think that I will touched by that?" His voice is shaky.

"Do you still refuse to comply?" David sounds impatient now.

"I refuse to release her."

"Very well, you know that showing this to the elders will be the next step." David shows him the video of him and Presley.

Edward's face drains of blood immediately. He looks terrified but tries to retain his composure.

"Are you threatening me, Jared Blood?"

"You have a lot to lose, Edward, if you don't comply to my request." I answer.

"Fine, I will release the girl but that will be tomorrow morning when you are about to leave."

"Why?"

" Because it is a law here for offenders to be under punishment for at least twenty four hours. Her term will expire tomorrow morning. "

"I want her out now."

"You have to abide to our rules and if you won't, then go ahead and expose me but I assure you that will only keep her there until a new alpha is chosen. What do you say, Jared?"

His voice is cunning. I know he's right and has gained the upper hand a bit. I look at David to make the conclusions.

"Let it be done your way, Edward. But make sure we see her by tomorrow or get ready for war." David agrees.

Edward doesn't reply and we turn to leave.

"Be careful, alpha Jared. Whatever dirty plans you have up your sleeves, that girl will cause you nothing but pains and everlasting troubles. Mark my words here." He adds.

I keep my back turned to him before responding. " Thanks but no thanks."

We leave his sour smelling chamber with a sense of peace washing over me.

David suddenly loots in laughter. I glare at him.

"What is it?"

"I heard your thoughts, alpha."

***

I sit down solemnly as I watch the process of the coronation - Wilford being handed over the alpha ship. The boy is still a novice and I know that the pack will fail miserably during his reign.

He doesn't even have a mate, he rejected his fated mate and he thinks everything is cool.

A terrible mistake this is. I sit and watch a terrible mistake happen, I would have loved to interfere and stop this nonsense. But since it will be to my advantage, no problem.

Edward calls his imp of a son to the stage to deliver the final speech before ending the ceremony.

"Ladies and gentleman, " Edward begins. "I'm delighted to have y'all here and applauding my son with ultimate sincerity on his coronation. Today, he shall be crowned the alpha of Moon pack. He will rule with authority and alacrity, wisdom and justice. His reign shall be greater than mine in all ramifications. So my fellow werewolves, let's give a toast to the best alpha reign to come..." Edward raises his glasses.

I doubt everything this man is true. Storman grunts.

"To alpha Wilford of Moon pack, cheers!"

"Cheers!"

I drink my wine with my eyes fixed on Edward. While everyone is going about congratulating the new alpha, Edward walks past Presley.

He pretends to brush her sides and stuffs a piece of paper in her apron. The whore keeps a plastered smile on her face to avoid suspicion then she goes to a corner, opens it and reads it quickly.

I glance at David and HD nods surreptitiously at me, he noticed it too.

I'm going to check out what Edward and Presley are going to do tonight. Wanna come? I mind link David.

My pleasure.

The minute Presley exits the hall, David and I follow suite. It seems that there is another secret chamber that the cunning Edward has. Presley leaves the pack house and follow a small lane.

Our investigation is interrupted when tiny hands hold my waist tightly.

"What the..."

"Jared, where are you going?" Theda says, slurring her words.

It's obvious that she is drunk.

I groan. "Really Theda? Does it have to be this time?"

I look at David for help but he raises his hands in surrender instead.

"Please, don't leave me. I'll do anything for you, Jared." She pleads.

"What am I supposed to do now, David?"

"Take her back to her room or wherever she comes from. Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on them and draw evidence for future use."

"I know that I can rely on you, David."

He nods and follows Presley's direction. Theda loses herself on me and I hold her tight to keep her from falling.

"Get yourself together, woman."

I carry her up in a bridal style and head to her room.

"I mean it when I said that I love you. Jared, I want to be with you for..."

"For hell's sake, shut up. "

"Jared..."

"Point of correction, it's alpha Jared."

"I'm sorry. Alpha Jared, can I ask you something important?"

"What?"

"Do you love me?"

"Say one stupid word from your mouth and I'll drop you flat on the ground."

"You're mean."

"Try me."

She shuts up finally. And doesn't say a word until I enter her room and drop her on the bed. She holds my neck tight and mumbles incoherent words.

"What is it you want, woman?"

"I want you, alpha Jared. I - I think that I'm into my heat and I need someone to coax me..."

"Listen. Listen to me, Theda. All these fuss you are making is not going to work on me. I'm not your mate and only your mate can give you the satisfaction you want. I know that you probably scented them on your birthday. Tell me, what happened?"

I bring out my phone and put in on sound record just in case it will be useful one day, David will ascertain to that.

"He's a Delta and the pack's doctor. But I haven't rejected him yet, he said that he'll give me more time to think things through. I agreed to him but I don't love him, Jared , I love you instead."

I end the record.

"Let go of my arm."

She shakes her head. " I'm not leaving you. I don't want that cheap omega to snatch you from me."

"For the sake of the Moon goddess, woman, you better let go of me or I'll end our marriage this instant."

This woman doesn't know how much irritating her touch on my body is. I detest her father and every seed that comes from him.

She let's go of me obediently.

"Good night, Jared."

"Go to sleep, woman."

I close her door with a loud bang.