Avery's POV"They are several causalities. A lot of people died for an unknown reason. There are no sign of struggle and poison but the are speculation that the people had died after five minutes of pain," a guard explained."Was there any other observations that we might have to look at?" Alpha Red said, looking as serious as ever. "We have a belief that there's a lot to it. Perhaps speaking to the families of the victims would be a better way to get more insight on the case," the guard suggested and I nodded at him. He was right about that. We needed to speak to the family of the deceased."Alright, you may go," Alpha Red dismissed him. He bowed and immediately left the room. Once he was out, I turned to him with a frown. He hadn't said much to me and i had a inkling feeling that he had something to do with the case at hand. "What are you thinking about? Do you have any idea where we should start from or how we should go about it?" I asked but he narrowed his eyes at them. He st
Avery's POV I placed my hand on Alpha Red's chest, feeling the warmth of his skin beneath my palm. I looked up at him, my eyes searching for answers. "Are you going to let me play my part in the investigation?" I asked, my voice firm.Alpha Red's expression softened, and he covered my hand with his own. "I have no desire to keep you in the dark during the investigation, Avery," he said, his voice sincere. "I meant everything I said. I wish you'd trust me."His eyes pleaded with me, and I felt a pang of guilt for not trusting him sooner. "I don't know what to do to earn your trust," he continued, his voice filled with emotion. "I'm trying my best to make sure you stay in the clan. I hate it when the clan members say those hurtful words to you in front of me."My heart skipped a beat as he took a step closer to me, his eyes burning with intensity. "I love you, Avery," he whispered, his voice barely audible. "I love you, and I don't want to lose you."****Alpha Red's POV As I stood th
Avery's POV I turned to my grandfather, asking him what we should do to address the issue. But he just shook his head, his expression grim. "We only have one option, Avery," he said. "We need to find out what's happening and what's killing our clan members."I sighed, nodding my head in understanding. It wasn't going to be an easy task, but we had to try. I turned to look at Alpha Red, but he was no longer standing beside me. I felt a pang of confusion and curiosity. Where had he gone?I excused myself from my grandfather and left the room, searching for Alpha Red. I walked outside, scanning the area until I spotted him talking to a guard. I approached him, asking, "What are you up to?"Alpha Red turned to me, his expression serious. But before he could respond, the guard nodded at me and took off, leaving us alone. I raised an eyebrow, wondering what was going on.Alpha Red's eyes locked onto mine, his expression intense. "We need to find out what's happening, Avery," he said, his v
Avery's POV As we left the woman's house, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. There were too many unanswered questions, and I couldn't shake the feeling that something wasn't quite right.Once we were outside, I finally asked the question that had been bothering me. "Alpha Red, what are you thinking?" I asked, looking up at him with curious eyes.He frowned, his brow furrowed in thought. "It's possible that the boy had a heart attack," he said. "His father died of a heart attack, after all. It could be a genetic condition."I nodded, understanding his line of thinking. But I also pointed out the inconsistencies in the woman's story. "But his mother said he wasn't having any medical or emotional issues that could have led to distress," I said. "She made it sound like he was perfectly healthy, and then he just... died."Alpha Red's expression turned thoughtful, and he nodded slowly. "You're right," he said. "There's definitely more to this story than meets the eye.""But there
Avery's POV I looked at Alpha Red, my mind racing with questions and concerns. "What are you planning on doing next?" I asked him, my voice barely above a whisper.He hesitated, his eyes narrowing as he considered his response. "I'm not entirely certain," he admitted, "but I have a strong feeling that the food is somehow related to the deaths. We need to be sure before we conclude anything, though."I nodded, my thoughts already racing ahead to the implications of his words. If the food was indeed the problem, it would mean that the entire community could be at risk. I felt a shiver run down my spine at the thought."What's your next step, then?" I asked Alpha Red, my curiosity getting the better of me.He stood up, his movements decisive. "I'll need to check the food supplies," he said. "See if I can find any common thread or contaminant that could be causing the deaths."I nodded, my mind already turning over the possibilities. If Alpha Red was right, we could be facing a much bigg
Avery's POV My grandfather's expression softened as he listened to my words, his eyes filled with a deep understanding and compassion. He nodded slowly, his hands still holding mine."I know it's hard, Avery," he said, his voice gentle. "But you have to remember that you are not alone. You have me, and you have Alpha Red. We believe in you, and we want you to stay here with us."He paused, his eyes searching mine. "I know it's not easy to trust others, especially when you've been hurt before. But I want you to know that I'm here for you, no matter what. And I'll do everything in my power to help you prove yourself to others."I felt a lump form in my throat as I looked at my grandfather, his words touching a deep chord within me. I knew that I still had a long way to go, but with his support, I felt a sense of hope that I hadn't felt in a long time."But I'm tired of always looking over my shoulder or praying and hoping to be loved like I deserve. I've done so much but I still feel l
Avery's POV I sat around the dining table, sipping my tea and listening intently as my grandfather explained the situation. The clan members were growing restless, demanding that we find the cause of the deaths and report back to them soon. The next council meeting was looming, and the pressure was mounting.My grandfather had already spoken to the elders, explaining that we needed time to investigate and gather evidence before we could bring forth a conclusive report. But he feared that the council might still insist on hearing something, anything, about our progress.My grandfather's expression was serious, his eyes lined with concern. "The clan members are getting impatient," he said. "They want answers, and they want them now."I knew that we were doing everything we could to investigate the deaths, but it was clear that the clan members were not satisfied with our progress.Alpha Red spoke up, his voice thoughtful. "Is there anywhere we can bring in even just a snippet of our fi
Avery's povAlpha Red nodded, a hint of a smile playing on his lips. "Don't worry, Avery," he said. "I have a plan."I was taken aback, my curiosity piqued. "What is it?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.Alpha Red's smile grew wider. "I'm going to go undercover," he said. "That way, no one will know who I am."I stared at him, my eyes wide with shock. "Is that truly wise?" I asked, my voice laced with concern. "You're well-known amongst all the packs. Everyone knows who Alpha Red is."Alpha Red chuckled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Although everyone knows me as the notorious Alpha Red," he said, "not everyone has had the chance to physically meet me. And that's all thanks to my introverted self."I raised an eyebrow, surprised by his words. I had never thought about it that way. Alpha Red was indeed a private person, and he rarely attended social gatherings or meetings with other packs. It was possible that not everyone knew what he looked like.I sighed, feeling a sen
Alpha Red's POV I pulled Avery into my embrace, holding her close as I reassured her that I'd come back to her. "No one can eliminate the notorious Alpha Red," I joked, trying to lighten the mood. "They know better than to attack me."Avery shook her head at me, a small smile on her face despite the tears still welling up in her eyes. I placed a soft kiss on her lips, trying to comfort her, before gently wiping away her tears.I felt a pang of guilt for making her cry, but I understood that her connection with her mother had been strong, and her death must have devastated her. I didn't want her to cry, and I wished I could kiss her worries away, but I knew that was impossible.All I could do was make sure I returned home to her in the next two days. I held her close, feeling a sense of determination wash over me. I would do everything in my power to come back to her, to make sure she was safe and happy. She was my mate, and I would do anything to protect her.I followed the maid to t
Avery's POV I woke up with a start, my heart racing with fear that Alpha Red had left me again, just like he always did. But as I sat up and looked around, my eyes landed on him, lying beside me, still fast asleep. I let out a sigh of relief, feeling a mix of emotions. I was happy to see him, but I knew he was leaving today to go to the other pack, and I wouldn't see him again for two days.I carefully moved closer to him, not wanting to wake him up. I smiled as I took in his sheer beauty. His jawline and cheekbones were sharp, giving him a deadly and captivating look that not only terrified people but also hypnotized them. I remembered being spellbound by his looks the first day we met, but my feelings were torn when he hurt me.Now, I don't know how to describe my feelings for him. They were complex, a mix of fear, respect, and... something more. I looked at him, taking in the strong lines of his face, the sharp angles of his features. He was a powerful and intimidating figure, but
Avery's povAlpha Red nodded, a hint of a smile playing on his lips. "Don't worry, Avery," he said. "I have a plan."I was taken aback, my curiosity piqued. "What is it?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.Alpha Red's smile grew wider. "I'm going to go undercover," he said. "That way, no one will know who I am."I stared at him, my eyes wide with shock. "Is that truly wise?" I asked, my voice laced with concern. "You're well-known amongst all the packs. Everyone knows who Alpha Red is."Alpha Red chuckled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Although everyone knows me as the notorious Alpha Red," he said, "not everyone has had the chance to physically meet me. And that's all thanks to my introverted self."I raised an eyebrow, surprised by his words. I had never thought about it that way. Alpha Red was indeed a private person, and he rarely attended social gatherings or meetings with other packs. It was possible that not everyone knew what he looked like.I sighed, feeling a sen
Avery's POV I sat around the dining table, sipping my tea and listening intently as my grandfather explained the situation. The clan members were growing restless, demanding that we find the cause of the deaths and report back to them soon. The next council meeting was looming, and the pressure was mounting.My grandfather had already spoken to the elders, explaining that we needed time to investigate and gather evidence before we could bring forth a conclusive report. But he feared that the council might still insist on hearing something, anything, about our progress.My grandfather's expression was serious, his eyes lined with concern. "The clan members are getting impatient," he said. "They want answers, and they want them now."I knew that we were doing everything we could to investigate the deaths, but it was clear that the clan members were not satisfied with our progress.Alpha Red spoke up, his voice thoughtful. "Is there anywhere we can bring in even just a snippet of our fi
Avery's POV My grandfather's expression softened as he listened to my words, his eyes filled with a deep understanding and compassion. He nodded slowly, his hands still holding mine."I know it's hard, Avery," he said, his voice gentle. "But you have to remember that you are not alone. You have me, and you have Alpha Red. We believe in you, and we want you to stay here with us."He paused, his eyes searching mine. "I know it's not easy to trust others, especially when you've been hurt before. But I want you to know that I'm here for you, no matter what. And I'll do everything in my power to help you prove yourself to others."I felt a lump form in my throat as I looked at my grandfather, his words touching a deep chord within me. I knew that I still had a long way to go, but with his support, I felt a sense of hope that I hadn't felt in a long time."But I'm tired of always looking over my shoulder or praying and hoping to be loved like I deserve. I've done so much but I still feel l
Avery's POV I looked at Alpha Red, my mind racing with questions and concerns. "What are you planning on doing next?" I asked him, my voice barely above a whisper.He hesitated, his eyes narrowing as he considered his response. "I'm not entirely certain," he admitted, "but I have a strong feeling that the food is somehow related to the deaths. We need to be sure before we conclude anything, though."I nodded, my thoughts already racing ahead to the implications of his words. If the food was indeed the problem, it would mean that the entire community could be at risk. I felt a shiver run down my spine at the thought."What's your next step, then?" I asked Alpha Red, my curiosity getting the better of me.He stood up, his movements decisive. "I'll need to check the food supplies," he said. "See if I can find any common thread or contaminant that could be causing the deaths."I nodded, my mind already turning over the possibilities. If Alpha Red was right, we could be facing a much bigg
Avery's POV As we left the woman's house, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. There were too many unanswered questions, and I couldn't shake the feeling that something wasn't quite right.Once we were outside, I finally asked the question that had been bothering me. "Alpha Red, what are you thinking?" I asked, looking up at him with curious eyes.He frowned, his brow furrowed in thought. "It's possible that the boy had a heart attack," he said. "His father died of a heart attack, after all. It could be a genetic condition."I nodded, understanding his line of thinking. But I also pointed out the inconsistencies in the woman's story. "But his mother said he wasn't having any medical or emotional issues that could have led to distress," I said. "She made it sound like he was perfectly healthy, and then he just... died."Alpha Red's expression turned thoughtful, and he nodded slowly. "You're right," he said. "There's definitely more to this story than meets the eye.""But there
Avery's POV I turned to my grandfather, asking him what we should do to address the issue. But he just shook his head, his expression grim. "We only have one option, Avery," he said. "We need to find out what's happening and what's killing our clan members."I sighed, nodding my head in understanding. It wasn't going to be an easy task, but we had to try. I turned to look at Alpha Red, but he was no longer standing beside me. I felt a pang of confusion and curiosity. Where had he gone?I excused myself from my grandfather and left the room, searching for Alpha Red. I walked outside, scanning the area until I spotted him talking to a guard. I approached him, asking, "What are you up to?"Alpha Red turned to me, his expression serious. But before he could respond, the guard nodded at me and took off, leaving us alone. I raised an eyebrow, wondering what was going on.Alpha Red's eyes locked onto mine, his expression intense. "We need to find out what's happening, Avery," he said, his v
Avery's POV I placed my hand on Alpha Red's chest, feeling the warmth of his skin beneath my palm. I looked up at him, my eyes searching for answers. "Are you going to let me play my part in the investigation?" I asked, my voice firm.Alpha Red's expression softened, and he covered my hand with his own. "I have no desire to keep you in the dark during the investigation, Avery," he said, his voice sincere. "I meant everything I said. I wish you'd trust me."His eyes pleaded with me, and I felt a pang of guilt for not trusting him sooner. "I don't know what to do to earn your trust," he continued, his voice filled with emotion. "I'm trying my best to make sure you stay in the clan. I hate it when the clan members say those hurtful words to you in front of me."My heart skipped a beat as he took a step closer to me, his eyes burning with intensity. "I love you, Avery," he whispered, his voice barely audible. "I love you, and I don't want to lose you."****Alpha Red's POV As I stood th