Alpha Edward POVMy anger bubbles just under the surface as I scan the table. I’ve decided to have a private meal with everyone listed on the council’s reports and include my high-ranking officials, too. A few of the officials’ subordinates were listed. But I can’t show my cards yet. I must keep it hidden until I know for sure who has done this to my daughter and the pack. My gaze stops on Bethany, my daughter’s best friend. Her normal happy-go-lucky expression is there, but it doesn’t reach her eyes. Keeping my emotions under wraps, I calmly ask, “Bethany, I’m sorry your parents couldn’t join us. With everything going on in the pack, I thought it would be a good time to relax and try to unwind like we’ve done in the past, while including my new son-in-law so he knows what to do in the future.”For a moment, she stiffens, but quickly relaxes again. She looks up from her plate with a spoon in her hand. A look of something flickers through her eyes, but I can’t quite place it. “
Bethany POVI gather all my energy together to keep myself from violently shaking as I stare at Alpha Edward. His question roles around in my mind, but how can I answer it? Do I have any other option than to tell the truth? I’m sure the council has provided him with all the information they have gathered, but he has never mistreated me. He has often told me I’m like another daughter to him. I swallow the lump in my throat and slowly shake my head. In a mousy voice, I timidly answer. “Trent wasn’t there. As a group, we decided to have some fun first and to sign the documents later.”I nibble the inside of my lower lip and stare at the alpha, hoping he will leave it at this and not ask any more questions. After what seems like an entirety, he finally nods. “Okay.” He turns back towards Drake. “So, why would you ask or even think of postponing the signatures? Everyone knows things aren’t finalized on a contract until all signatures are present.”The Alpha gives Drake a sharp
Alpha Edward POV“What! The King is coming. Now? No one told me they were coming.” I sit upright in my desk chair as my beta, through our pack link, relays the information the checkpoint has told him. My heart races and then an idea pops up. Is he coming to tell me Trinity is fine will be back here soon? But why would the King come here? He could have called instead.Unsure, my panic evaporates and is replaced with a hint of excitement. My daughter might come home. The pack will be so happy. I push myself away from the desk and, with a spring in my step, I dash out of my office towards the entrance of the pack house. For once, I can’t hide the slight smile dancing around on my face. If I’m right, my daughter will be home soon.A couple of black SUVs pull up in front of the building just as I burst through the front door. My beta and other high-ranking officials are standing at attention outside the building along both sides of the sidewalk.I take a deep breath and force m
Trinity POV“Dad, I couldn’t tell you. Until we know who has attacked me, it isn’t safe to say anything. They didn’t tell me they were going to inform you of Lance being my mate or that we claimed each other. Did you do something to push their backs against the wall?” I take a deep breath while my fingers tighten around my phone. “But I’m your father. You should have told me, no matter what everyone else says.”I shake my head. “It wasn’t safe. If you accidentally say something to the wrong person, I could have another group of people here in seconds wanting to harm me, or worse, an army.”My hand instantly goes to my flat stomach. I’ll do whatever I must in order to protect my baby. It isn’t just me now, I’m looking out for. I have a family, including Lance.My father’s voice softens. “Will you at least tell me anything else that comes up with you? I don’t want to be hearing about important things from other people.”My shoulders drop, and I know what he is feeling, but
Alpha Edward POVSitting at the end of the long table, I lean towards the council members near me and ask, “Are you sure this is really necessary? Can’t we wait until after we discover who has plotted against my daughter and the pack?”The nearest old man turns his wrinkled face towards me and slowly shakes his head. “No. This needs to be conveyed right away. There is no need for Drake and his father to continue thinking Drake is married to your daughter.”I know that, but I haven’t had a chance to figure out what to do regarding the alliance agreement. If the marriage is off the table, we will have to come to terms with something else, but what? I wanted to strengthen our pack and find an option for Trinity to have a supporting mate, since she couldn’t find hers. But now, that isn’t needed. An uneasy feeling nibbles away at me. I can’t put my finger on it, but something doesn’t feel right. The meeting room’s door opens and Drake and his father walk in. They politely greet e
Trent POVI run through the forest, taking my frustrations out on the ground under my paws. The wind whips through my fur while the lower tree branches snag my side, but I don’t care. I almost want more of it. The small little pricks of pain remind me I’m not dreaming. How could my father allow the King and the crown prince to treat me like that? As the alpha of the pack, he should have stood up for me. I bet if it was Trinity on the receiving end, he would have defended her. Anger pulses through my veins as a low growl slips from me. My paws pound harder against the forest floor as my mind spins in every direction. This is why I should be the alpha heir. I wouldn’t have ever let an outsider treat anyone within the pack like this, regardless of who it is. That is unacceptable. When I’m alpha, this won’t ever happen again. I’ll also make sure those stupid lycans never come onto our pack lands again. Someone needs to teach those arrogant jerks a lesson. I dart around a pin
Trinity POVThe TV comes to life while I flip through the channels and plop down on the couch. I normally don’t watch TV, but with all this free time on my hands, I thought I could watch a few movies and dramas which had sounded interesting, but I never had the time to watch before. Hopefully, this investigation will finish up soon. The palace is enormous, but there is only so much you can do every day before you get bored, and I’m fast approaching the boredom stage. I’ve read all the new books in the library, and if I want to keep reading something, I’ll have to select an older book which I’ve already read. If things keep going on like they are now, I might do that. With the doctor’s approval, I’ve also used some of my time each day to practice my fighting skills to keep myself in shape and at the top of my form. The downside is the doctor limited me to only a short time each day for now.A faint smile carves into my face as I find the drama I had been looking for. But before
Lance POV With a towel draped over my head and another one around my waist, I walk out of the bathroom, drying my hair. Little beads of water glisten off my bare chest. “Babe, are you sure you’re alright? My mom said you seemed a little out of it and jittery after Chad’s stupid attempt to get into the palace. I still don’t know why he did that, but I’m sorry my idiot friend scared you.” Trinity wiggles further under the covers , and her sweet voice eases my nerves. “I’m fine. After the attack, I’m a little more jumpy than normal. As time goes on, I’m sure I won’t be so bad. If I’m in a battle, I can’t let loud noises startle me. It could be the difference between winning and losing.” Her voice cracks when she says attack. My heart aches knowing the incident has left such deep scars on her mentally. I think it is more about the betrayal which cuts so deep. Someone she knows and has trusted has done this to her with the goal of killing her. For what? A title? She shakes he