All Chapters of UNDER THE ALPHA'S UMBRELLA : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

“When was the last time you saw her?” Beta Luke inquired from Samantha, Clara's friend and fellow servant the next day.“Yesterday at the square but she disappeared immediately after we were dismissed by the Alpha,” Samantha explained.“Does she have a mate?” Beta Luke inquired.“Yes, she does but she's not there. I saw Thomas this morning and asked him if Clara was with him but he said he hadn't seen her,” Samantha said.“Alright, thank you, Samantha,” Beta Luke said as he stood to take his leave.As he was about to leave the servant's quarters, one of the young servants ran to him.“Beta Luke,” She called out.“Yes,” Beta Luke answered.“I have some information about Clara, I don't know if it might help,” she revealed.“Yes, go on,” Beta Luke said.“I saw Clara heading towards the east side of the pack yesterday after we were dismissed. I wanted to ask her where she was going but I got distracted by something else,” she explained.“The east side of the pack?” Beta Luke reiterated.“

“What? Who killed her?” Grayson said, jumping on his feet.“I have no idea, Alpha, I'm as surprised as you are,” Beta Luke said.“Huh,” Grayson scoffed.“I am heading there right now, wanna come along?” Beta Luke asked.“Let's go,” Grayson said.Grayson and Beta Luke hurriedly left Grayson's office and headed towards the stream.Grayson and Beta Luke found that a large number of pack members had already gathered at the stream upon their arrival.“Who found her body?” Grayson asked.“My child and her friends did. They had come to the river to have a bath when they saw it,” Tara said, coming forward.“When was this?” Grayson inquired.“About thirty minutes ago. I informed the guards immediately after the children called my attention to it,” Tara said.“Where do you stay?” Grayson asked.“There,” Tara answered, pointing to her house.“Did you touch the body?” Grayson asked.“No, I couldn't go near it. I called the guards over immediately,” Tara said.“Alright, everyone step back,” Grayso

"That is why I said 'suspect,' Alpha Grayson. I haven't called her a criminal yet. Her ability to defend herself will prove whether she's innocent or not," Robert retorted sharply."Her innocence should not even be in question at this hearing. The trial should focus on whether she pushed Lisa or not. How did she become a suspect in a murder case that occurred while she was locked away in a cell?" Grayson said."Why are you speaking on her behalf, Alpha Grayson? Let her defend herself," James said.“I was not talking to you, James. I have the authority to speak on behalf of anyone I choose to. And as your Alpha, I command you to never speak out of turn during this hearing. You will only speak when you are asked to," Grayson declared authoritatively.The elders gasped in shock, their eyes widening and mouths slightly agape, exchanging uneasy glances.The air grew heavy with tension, their disbelief palpable as they processed the harsh reprimand directed at one of their own. A few clutch

FLASHBACK TO THE STEPS LISA TOOK TO MAKE HER PLAN WORK.“Where can we get blood from?” Lisa said to Missy as they got home.“Can’t you draw from yourself?” Missy replied."It won't be enough to fake a miscarriage. I need a large quantity so that it will be more convincing," Lisa said."Hmm, where can we get blood?" Missy wondered, her eyes suddenly drifting toward the cat.“What about her?” Missy said, referring to Lisa's cat."Hell no, that's my pet," Lisa snapped.“"Think about the bigger picture, Lisa. She's worth the sacrifice," Missy urged, trying to convince her."No, not her. She's like family," Lisa protested."Then where are we supposed to get that much blood? Should we go hunting?" Missy asked."Let's give that a try," Lisa agreed.Lisa stepped out of the house, the chill of the night air biting her skin. The moon hung high, casting pale beams through the thick canopy of trees as she ventured into the woods.She scoured the underbrush, eyes darting for any sign of movement—a

"Are you coming?" Grayson called out to Evelyn as he reached the door and noticed she wasn't following him."I am," Evelyn replied, giggling softly.They walked back to Grayson's house in silence. Each step was filled with unspoken words, their minds occupied with thoughts and emotions they couldn't yet express.“Why are we going to your house?" Evelyn asked, finally breaking the silence."Don't you need a place to stay?" Grayson replied."Do you have a room for me in your house?" Evelyn asked, a hint of curiosity in her voice."There is a small cabin at the back of the house, you can stay there, if you want," Grayson answered calmly."What about your sister? Will she be okay with it?" Evelyn pressed."Let me worry about my sister," Grayson firmly replied.They arrived at Grayson's house, and he led Evelyn to the back, where a cozy cabin stood, adjacent to the gym area.Evelyn stepped into the cabin, her eyes scanning the cozy space. Though small, it had everything she needed—a well-d