Chapter 34

Aurora's pov 

There was no sign of giving up from the alpha and beta, as they were both determined. I just stood there in shock, staring at the both of them, as I held my pen tight on my notepad.

The alpha noticed my discomfort as he looked at me with a worried look. "Do you have anything to write that could help us?" the alpha asked.

I didn't even nod or shake my head; it was as if my whole body was frozen, with my eyebrows widely open.

"Hmmm, I understand we are stressing you, judging from your condition," the alpha said, "but I just want to tell you that we mean well for you."

I let out a deep breath of frustration, as I was getting tired of the situation. The whole room was filled with silence, as both the beta and alpha had nothing else to say. Then, after what felt like eternity, there was a knock at the door that broke the silence.

"Who is there?" the alpha yelled, as his voice gave me a bit of fear.

The door cracked open, and it was one of the beta's guards. "You came with good news, right?" the beta asked with a big smile on his face.

"Actually, it's about those werewolves who are asking for the land in the eastern border," the guard said, bowing to the ground. "They sent a representative to give us their response about what we told them."

"I hope it's good news," the alpha said. "Bring them in."

The guard nodded and left the room, but there was some murmur between the beta and alpha that I couldn't listen to. A while later, the guard came back together with a person, and I was shocked at the sight of him which was behold, it was one of Asher Blake's guards. He, too, was also shocked to see me.

"What is he doing here?" I thought to myself. "I just hope that he doesn't tell the alpha and beta he knows me."

He walked towards us, but from his facial expression, turning away from me, he wouldn't tell them.

I stood frozen, my eyes fixed on the familiar face of Asher Blake's guard. My mind racing with thoughts of how he ended up here, and what it meant for me.

The guard's expression was neutral, but I could sense a hint of surprise and curiosity when our eyes met. However, he quickly looked away, and I breathed a sigh of relief. He wouldn't say anything.

The alpha stepped forward, his expression stern. "So, you're the representative from the werewolves who want our land?" he asked, his voice firm.

The guard nodded, his eyes fixed on the alpha. "Yes, I am. My name is Ryker, and I've come to deliver a message from my pack."

The beta's eyes narrowed and asked. "What's the message?"

Ryker hesitated for a moment before speaking. "We're willing to negotiate for the land, but we won't back down without a fight."

The alpha's expression turned cold. "We'll never give you our land. It's ours, and we'll defend it to the death."

I watched the exchange, my mind racing with thoughts of what this meant for me. Was I in danger? Would Asher Blake's pack hurt me if they found out I was here?

The beta's eyes met mine, and I sensed a hint of curiosity. Did he suspect something? I looked away, trying to appear nonchalant. But my heart was racing with anxiety.

The alpha's expression remained stern, his eyes fixed on Ryker. "We'll never back down," he repeated. "If you want war, we'll give you war."

Ryker's face remained neutral, but I sensed a hint of tension in his body. "I'll deliver your message to my pack," he said. "But I warn you, we won't be easily intimidated."

The beta stepped forward, his eyes flashing with anger. "We're not intimidated by you or your pack," he growled. "You're the ones who should be worried."

Ryker's eyes met the beta's, and for a moment, I thought I saw a flicker of recognition. But it was quickly replaced by a neutral expression.

"I'll leave now," Ryker said, turning to leave.

As he walked out of the room, I felt relief. But it was short-lived, as the beta's eyes turned to me, his expression thoughtful.

"Aurora, can I talk to you for a minute?" he asked, his voice low.

I nodded, my heart racing with anxiety. What did he want to talk to me about? Did he suspect something?

I was trying to appear calm, and followed the beta to a corner of the room. The alpha remained seated, his eyes fixed on us with a curious expression.

The beta's eyes narrowed, his gaze intense. "I couldn't help but notice that you seemed to recognize Ryker," he said, his voice low. "Do you know him?"

I felt a surge of panic, my heart racing with anxiety. How did he notice that? I tried to play it cool, shaking my head. "No, I don't know him," I wrote as I lied, trying to compose myself as my pen was shaking on my hand.

The beta's eyes seemed to bore into my soul, as if he could see right through me. I felt a shiver run down my spine, and I knew I had to think fast.

"I must have just...reacted to the tension in the room," I wrote still staggering judging from my hand writing, trying to come up with a plausible explanation.

The beta's expression remained skeptical, but he said nothing, his eyes never leaving mine. I knew I had to be careful; one misstep, and he would discover my secrets.

The beta's gaze lingered on me for a moment longer, as if he was searching for any sign of deception. I held my breath, trying to maintain a neutral expression.

Finally, he nodded, seeming to accept my explanation. "Alright, let's focus on the investigation," he said, his voice firm. "I want you to think back to the night of the attack. Can you remember anything else?"

What will happen when the alpha discovers the truth about my past and my connection to Ryker? And also how will the dynamics between me, the alpha and beta evolve as tension rise...