Filed To Story: Veiled Desires of the Alpha King Novel
Cassandra nodded and responded, “Medications won’t work. We need to use black runes.”
Axel sucked in a sharp breath. They use those for prisoners, to suppress their magic abilities. “Alpha Dayson is in the process of awakening his powers. Black runes might cripple him.”
“Use your head, Axel.”, Alpha Isaac said sternly. “He is not responding to medications. That should tell you how powerful he will be if he gets ahold of the powers he is currently absorbing. Dayson is already the strongest Alpha. Do you really want him to get into a position where he can single-handedly decide the fate of werewolves as a society?”
“I understand, but…”
“There are no buts, Axel.”, Alpha Sophia said from the side. “Everyone knows that Alpha Dayson is impulsive. What will you do if one day he decides to go after our pack? He already knows our secrets. Do you think he will leave us alone or make us do his bidding? Will you be willing to stay under his thumb? All-out war will only cause casualties. By acting now, we are preventing future catastrophe.”
Axel rubbed his forehead while struggling to accept this. He knew that the words of his parents made sense, but Talia called him for help, she trusted him, and… can he disappoint her again?
Anxiousness and guilt were swelling in Axel about the things that were yet to happen. He had to try something. Anything.
“Wouldn’t it be better if we try to build a good relationship with Alpha Dayson? Didn’t you tell me that he is trustworthy? As the most powerful Alpha, he can help hide our secret, or maybe we don’t need to hide anymore under his protection.”
“Your idealism is admirable, Axel. But history teaches us that powerful ones seek more power.”, Alpha Sophia said. “People easily get drunk on power and think they became gods.”
Axel couldn’t deny that, but… “What about Talia? Did you forget that she might be the child from the prophecy? She won’t approve of this. They are mates.”
“No one will know.”, Cassandra said. “Talia is sleeping, and this will be done by morning. Even if she suspects that something is off, she won’t know what’s going on. When Alpha Dayson awakens, we will say that we did all we could.”
“You mean, IF he awakens.”, Axel hissed.
“Mortality rate is very low. I believe he will survive.”, Cassandra responded.
“Don’t argue with him.”, Alpha Isaac said to Cassandra. “Start with preparations and let us handle Axel.”
Cassandra nodded and got busy with some things, and Alpha Isaac turned to Axel. “As an Alpha, you need to put your pack first.”
“I understand your point but that doesn’t mean I agree with it.”
Alpha Isaac frowned. “Are you opposing us?”
Axel exhaled in frustration. “Why is it always with you or against you? Why can’t we explore other possibilities before doing something drastic?”
Alpha Sophia took Axel’s hand in hers and gave him a squeeze. “Being an Alpha is an honor and responsibility. You should know when it’s time to think, and when you need to act decisively. Your father and I did many things we didn’t like personally, but our pack is safe and that’s what matters.”
“Talia… Talia…”, Meg’s urgent voice sounded, and Talia mumbled as she was shaken awake. “Snap out of it. We need you. Dayson needs you.”
Talia coughed at the sour smell that invaded her senses. What was that? She blinked once, twice, and then her eyes sprang open. “What’s going on with Dayson?”
It took her a moment to realize that Meg and Axel were in her room. How did she find herself here? Did she fall asleep on the chair next to Dayson?
Talia’s mind was fuzzy ever since she arrived at that Shadow Fang pack and she wondered if they did something to her. She was trying to figure out their current situation, and find how to leave this place, but it was difficult to focus.
Meg opened her mouth to speak, but Axel put his hand on Meg’s shoulder, indicating that he will explain.
‘THUD!’
Talia was shocked when Axel plopped on his knees.
“Please, forgive me, Talia. I didn’t think it will come to this.”
Talia didn’t get it. “What happened? Is Dayson alright?”
“He is fine, but not for long.”, Axel said. “They are afraid that he is too powerful, and they want to suppress him with a procedure that can cripple him. We need to hurry.”
Talia swallowed hard. Was this really happening?
A strange sense of calm descended on her like she was watching all this and it didn’t involve her.
‘We need to hurry!’, Liseli spoke in Talia’s mind, and Talia could feel panic swelling within her.
‘Wait. Wait. They lied and manipulated us from the beginning.’ And it was all her fault. ‘Acting without thinking will only get us in more trouble.’
‘But what if he is right?’, Liseli asked.
‘I’m not saying Axel is lying. I just want to understand the situation first. The last thing we want is to break some rules and give them a reason to imprison us. We are strong, but we don’t know how many of them are out there and what they can do.’
Liseli agreed with this.
“I assume you have a plan.”, Talia said.
“It’s not much, but…”, Axel swallowed hard. “Tyler will cut off the security feed. That should buy us a few minutes. Meg will blast that place open and make a mess, and you will take Dayson out. Kai is waiting outside to lead you to a hiding place. You will need to stay low for some time while we leave trails as if you are going for the portal. Once the coast is clear, we will help you get out.”
“You want me to take Dayson and hide? But he is unwell.”, Talia said.
“I will give you medicine we use to stabilize the newly awakened ones. I don’t know if it will work and to what degree, but if we leave him where he is now, he will definitely be harmed.”
Talia looked at Axel skeptically. Other than wanting her to come to the Midnight Guardians pack, he didn’t show willingness for anything else. Was this a plot to get her in trouble? Or to get Dayson in trouble? And there was also… “Won’t this get you in trouble?”
“Not if we do this right.”, Axel said. “The official version is that you went to see Dayson and suspected that something is wrong, so you caused a commotion which triggered his ability and things exploded. My parents are set to keep this a secret, so only Cassandra is there, and you will inject her with this…” Axel showed a syringe in his hand. “This causes a short-term memory loss and the person becomes susceptible to suggestions, so Cassandra will confirm the story how it was only you and Dayson, and that you are running to the portal.”
Talia pressed her lips into a line. “Your parents want to harm Dayson?”
Axel exhaled helplessly. “Please, understand. They believe that they are doing what’s best for the pack.”
“And you?”, Talia asked stiffly. “Why are you doing this?”
“I won’t be able to sleep peacefully knowing that a person was harmed when there was a chance for another way.”
Somehow, Talia could feel his sincerity and she knew he meant it.
Talia smiled a little and cupped Axel’s cheek with her palm. “You are going to be a good Alpha, Axel.”
“There is no need for formalities between us, Talia. I think of you as my sister.”, he blurted out.
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