Chapter 787 – Hidden Desires of the Werewolf King Novel

Filed To Story: Veiled Desires of the Alpha King Novel

“Your hair will grow, Cassie.”

“That’s not the point. My duties are already given to Beta’s daughter, and my father’s mistress showed him a positive pregnancy test. They are mistreating me here, and it’s not going to get better… I want out. Will you help me?”

“You are asking for a lot. What do I get in return?”

“Information. I got into my father’s study while he was entertaining his new lay, and I learned a lot. I will tell you when you get me out of here.”

“That’s not how it works, Cassie. I need something if you want me to risk provoking Alpha Richard.”

Cassie snorted. “He doesn’t need provoking. He is already set on attacking you. Here is my show of sincerity. Several Alphas are set on attacking the Shadow Fang pack and dividing your territory.”

“Tell me something new.”

“This time, it’s real. This is bigger than just a few Alphas coming together. This time, someone smart is behind them, telling them what to do. They are using rogues to test how they can get closer and… I’m not saying another word until you get me out.”

“You are talking like getting you out is an easy task. Can you even get out of the Steelbite territory without your father knowing? Or are you expecting me to march into your packhouse to pick you up?”

“Let me take care of that. There is an event in one week that my father will attend. I will send you coordinates where to pick me up…”

Dayson pushed the button to stop the recording, and he looked around the room.

“I want to hear your thoughts on this before I share it with other Alphas,” Dayson said.

“Did you agree to extract her?” Jaeden asked.

“No. I told her I would get back to her within three days.”

“I don’t trust her,” Maya said. She had too many bad memories related to Cassie to believe that Cassie could do any good.

“Can we afford to ignore this?” George asked. “If what she said is true, and they plan a coordinated attack on the Shadow Fang pack, it will change the landscape as we know it. People will die, and someone will get more powerful. If they take down the Shadow Fang pack, the Spring Leaf and the Blue Moon will also fall. And which one will be next? And who is pulling the strings?”

James raised his hand, indicating to George to calm down. His Alpha aura was leaking and making others uncomfortable.

“Everything you said is valid, but if Cassie misdirects us, it will cause more damage than good.,” James said. “Imagine that her info is about an attack on the Blue River pack next week. Everyone will send help, staying thin on only minimum security. And what will happen if the said attack is on the Lightclaw pack? They will be massacred.”

“I can call my sisters from the Coven to help,” Cornelia said.

James gave Cornelia’s hand a squeeze. He loved that she offered help, but… “Let’s hold off on that. First, we need to hear what Cassie has to say. Next, we need to verify if her intel is true. I suggest we start with confirming if Beta’s daughter is handling Cassie’s previous duties and if Alpha Richard is going to be a father.”

“I have ways to get that info,” Dayson said.

Cassie’s duties shouldn’t be a secret, and Alpha Richard was not a person who would stay quiet about the future heir.

“I can confirm if someone is lying,” Talia said.

James shook his head. “That will be useful if Cassie is not used by someone. It’s no secret that Cassie is not the brightest she-wolf in their pack. There is a chance that Alpha Richard left that info on purpose for her to see.”

Talia’s enthusiasm dwindled when she realized that James had a point. Verifying if Cassie was lying would work only if Cassie knew she was lying. What a mess.

After a short discussion, Dayson agreed that he will confirm Cassie’s current situation and give her refuge. If Cassie dares to lie, she will wish that she stayed in the Steelbite pack.

With Amelia’s teleportation magic, escaping won’t be an issue. Before bringing Cassie to the Shadow Fang pack, they will ensure she has no tracking or recording devices or magic on her.

Dayson will arrange a safehouse for Cassie so that no one knows she is here, and once Cassie gives them the info, they will tackle the part of verifying its validity.

Dayson was relieved that they had a plan. And Talia was right; discussing this with others made him feel like he shared the burden.

“You seem to think Cassie knows something,” Dayson said to James. He noticed that James was set on rescuing Cassie.

James confirmed. “My father would normally boast about things. In the last few weeks, he has been different. He has phone calls behind closed doors that even Beta Raymond needs to wait out in the hallway.”

While thinking about changes in Alpha Edward’s behavior, George thought of something. “Alpha Edward is asking us to train in new patterns. He never meddled with our training, and we all know that Alpha Edward is not into military tactics, but lately, that changed.”

“Can you share those patterns?” Dayson asked.

“Sure. I can write down now what I remember and will send you more when I make copies in my office.”

George moved to sit at Talia’s desk and started writing down things.

“Well, it seems that Alpha Edward is part of the coalition that Cassie mentioned,” Talia said, and she turned to James. “How are preparations for your birthday going?”

James didn’t understand why Talia would ask about that. “Fine. I guess. To be honest, I’m not involved.” He was not looking forward to the party that will be a circus with him as the main attraction. And also, Cornelia won’t be present.

“You should be,” Talia said. “If your father plans something against Alpha Dayson or the Shadow Fang pack, your birthday would be a great opportunity to strike.”

In the end, it won’t matter if people knew who was behind the attack on Dayson, no one would dare to say a word if they succeed in eliminating him.

Dayson was just one man, but he was the Alpha of the largest pack in North America. With Dayson gone from the picture, it will be carnage to fight for what Dayson currently controls.

“I will keep my eyes open,” George said from the side. “The party preparations need manpower. I will send a few Omegas loyal to me.”

“Will you attend the party if it’s confirmed that Alpha Edward is planning something?” Cornelia asked as her eyes darted from Dayson to Talia.

“Of course!” Talia exclaimed. “How can we miss James’ birthday? Dayson will attend with his Luna Talia, who is also Alpha Natalia Moonrider of the Midnight Guardians pack. It will be our debut as a mated couple. No more secrets. And if Alpha Edward tries to put a finger on Dayson, he will need to go through me. If he wants war, he will find out that we are ready.”

People might think that Talia was boasting, but her eyes were shimmering in silvery light, so no one dared to question her.

“Are you sure you should take a risk considering your condition?” Maya asked.

“What condition? Do you think our enemies care if it’s convenient to attack?” Talia asked. “I’ve had enough of waiting to see from which corner enemies will slither. If we stay passive, it’s only a matter of time before we fall to one of their tactics. I won’t sit still and watch them hurt my friends, my pack, or my mate.”

Dayson puffed his chest with pride. That’s his kitten!

George felt that his fighting spirit was swelling at Talia’s words. It was inspirational.

George cleared his throat to get everyone’s attention. “My preparations are done. I am waiting for the right time to issue an Alpha challenge to Alpha Edward.”

“Don’t rush,” James said. “My father has many ways to deal with you outside of the Alpha challenge. Now we know someone is pulling the strings behind these attacks. It’s someone powerful enough to unite rogues and Alphas. Getting rid of Alpha Edward might unleash calamity no one knows how to deal with.”

“Who could be that strong?” Jaeden asked.

“This is not about strength, but it’s about brain and resources,” James responded. “Wave a piece of territory or money while coddling their egos, and they will all become lapdogs. It could be the Guardians, humans, or maybe someone we never heard of.” James turned to Cornelia. “We know there are other realms, and it takes only one portal to connect them.”

Maya shifted in her chair. “When you speak like that, it sounds like enemies might pop from anywhere.”

“That is true,” James said. “But the enemies we should fear are those among us, wearing masks of allies.”

Dayson was alerted. “Are you saying that someone here is a traitor?”

James shrugged. “Who knows? Anything is possible. Take me, for example. My father is proudly showing me as his heir, the next Alpha of the Red Moon pack, yet I am sitting here with you, and I didn’t blink when George said he plans to kill my father. Aren’t I a traitor? You can argue that my father is greedy and we are only protecting our lives and the people we care about, but in the end, there is no right or wrong. It’s all a matter of perspective.”

With that, James stood up and walked out.

Cornelia was unsure what to do. “Excuse him. James is under a lot of pressure lately.”

She was about to get up and go after James, but Dayson was faster.

“Let me talk to him,” Dayson said before disappearing through the door.

“George,” Talia called. “I don’t think you should delay challenging Alpha Edward. Make sure you get the timing right so he can’t trick you or avoid fighting you. Once Alpha Edward is gone, you and Dawn will be the only Alphas there, and no one will be able to harm you. Protect your allies and provide guidance for those willing to follow you. We will help you deal with the ones that are retaliating. Just give us a heads up, so we know it’s coming.”

…

Outside…

Dayson found James in the garden. He was standing next to the fountain and staring at the water that trickled to create ripples in the moonlight reflecting on the surface.

“How are you doing?” Dayson asked.

“Like crap,” James responded. “I don’t want Cora to find out, yet I end up cracking.” He turned to look at Dayson. “How do you do it? How do you keep your cool with so many dangers?”

Dayson puffed his cheeks. “First, talk to her. Be honest. Tell her how you feel.”

“How I feel? Like a cornered rat. No matter what my plan is, I don’t see how I can come out of it alive, and if something happens to me, who will protect my mate?”

“If that’s how you feel, that’s what you should tell her. Your mate feels your emotions, and without you explaining, she will get worried and think of unreasonable scenarios. Women do that. Besides, there is no need for you to feel cornered. There is always a solution.”

“Are you talking about me becoming your Gamma?”

“Yup.”

“Are you not afraid that my father will use that to attack you?”

“Nope.”

“What changed?”

Dayson stuffed his hands into his jeans pockets. “We are not playing undercover games anymore. We know exactly who our allies are, and everyone else is an enemy. There are no neutral parties. The latest rogue attacks show that Alpha Edward and his cronies are making their moves, and if you stay where you are, my most reliable strategist is stuck behind enemy lines. I would rather have you in my camp and use your brain to get us out of this pickle while minimizing casualties.”

“How do you know I won’t betray you?” James questioned with a stubbornness of a teenager.

Dayson shrugged. “I believe you are a smart guy. Even if we ignore the lack of your Alpha aura, Alpha Edward always cared only about himself. He used your sister, he is neglecting your mother, and he is displaying you like you are a trophy. Everyone is a pawn in his eyes, and he gives no loyalty. Future under Alpha Edward’s shadow is grim.”

“And you are offering me a bright future?”

“No. I am offering you a future in which you will be my Gamma; what you will do with it is your business. I will demand your loyalty and that you perform your tasks to the best of your abilities. In return, I will ensure your basic needs are met. Outside emergencies and usual work hours, you will be free to do whatever you want, without hiding. With your mate. And the best thing…” Dayson gave James a meaningful look. “I pay well.”

James burst into a laugh.

‘PAK!’

Dayson smacked James’ back with more force than necessary, and the unsuspecting teen nearly fell into the fountain.

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