Chapter 841 – Hidden Desires of the Werewolf King Novel

Filed To Story: Veiled Desires of the Alpha King Novel

“Did any of you see Beta Raymond at the event?” James asked.

“He was on the video footage, going into the forest,” Keith reminded James. “How did he get here?”

James shook his head. “We saw a guy who looks like Beta Raymond walk into the forest.”

“Are you saying that was not him?” Keith asked.

“Clothes don’t match,” James said. “The guy on the video was wearing a black suit, and this…” James gestured at the body. The gray polo shirt and jeans were in bad shape and colored with dried blood. “This is what Beta Raymond was wearing earlier that afternoon when we met with Ana in Alpha Edward’s office.”

Talia’s brows furrowed as she thought of something. “No one saw Beta Raymond at the party, yet we saw someone looking like Beta Raymond walk into the forest after the birthday cake was cut. We don’t know what disguise he had on, but it was good enough to move through the packhouse and walk away without being stopped. It was not just the appearance, but his scent as well.”

Keith was alerted. “Do you think it was a Guardian?”

Talia confirmed. “That would explain why Beta Raymond didn’t show up at the party. He was here. The impostor didn’t enter the event hall because he was not confident he would fool people close to Beta Raymond, or maybe because Sandy was there.”

“I thought you said that only one Guardian has the ability to disguise himself, the one we found in the Midnight Guardians pack,” Keith reminded Talia. “And only he knew what Sandy could do.”

“True,” Talia confirmed. “His mind was compromised, but maybe he remembered.” Or maybe someone forcibly picked his memories, just as Talia and Liseli did to Vincent.

Keith pursed his lips. “That still doesn’t explain how he was disguised to the point of no one seeing or smelling the difference.”

Talia thought for a moment before responding, “If I can take away abilities, what’s to say that some Guardians can’t grant them?” It was a long shot, but it was a possibility.

Talia and Keith turned to look at James, silently asking him for his opinion.

“It sounds crazy, but that could explain why no attack happened at the event,” James said after some time. “Assuming their target was Alpha Natalia, they knew that caution was the priority. They want her alive. Sandy was an unexpected variable, so they backed off. For now.”

“How does Beta Raymond fit into that picture?” Keith asked.

James shrugged. “Maybe he worked with the Guardians to let them in. Or maybe Alpha Edward was working with the Guardians, and Raymond was snooping until he found out more than he should.” It was such a mess.

…

Declyn entered a room to find Gregory staring at the map of North America. It had outlined new borders of packs that were set after they divided the territory of the Red Moon pack. It was glaringly obvious that the Shadow Fang pack gained more influence.

“Is everything ready?” Gregory asked Declyn.

Instead of answering, Declyn asked his own question. “Are you sure we should go with it? Why don’t we wait to see how these changes are impacting the balance between the packs.”

Gregory shook his head. “Just like any other power shift between the packs, this one will be temporary and not worth mentioning. Alpha Talia is an Alpha with the Guardian bloodline. You tried talking to her, I tried talking to her, and we invited her here politely, but it didn’t work. If you have other suggestions that don’t include waiting, I’m all ears.”

Declyn’s eyes moved to the map. “She is strong and surrounded by allies. This can backfire in so many ways.”

Gregory waved his hand, indicating that it was not important. “Treat them as flies. If they stay away, we will let them be. The only one that can impact our plans is Alpha Dayson, and we will deal with him. As for Talia, no matter how powerful she is, she is just one female and can’t be in too many places at once.” Gregory narrowed his eyes at Declyn. “Are you going to turn your back on me now? Are you going to turn back on our people? On what’s left of our people?”

“I would be an asshole if I said yes.”

“And you are not an asshole, Declyn. Get our people moving. It’s time.”

~ the Shadow Fang pack ~

‘KNOCK-KNOCK!’

“Come in!” Dayson responded without raising his gaze from the document in front of him. He knew who was at the door.

“You are working hard, so I thought of bringing you something nutritious,” Stephanie said.

With Dawn and Zina not being around, Trisha was left to deal with food for all guests. Sure, they were Omegas who knew their way in the kitchen, but Stephanie didn’t want to let just anybody prepare food for high-ranking members of the pack. One can never be too careful. Dayson didn’t object. He missed Stephanie’s cooking.

Dayson smirked at the sight of a tray that had a bowl of tomato soup garnished with bacon bits that smelled divine. There were also a grilled cheese sandwich, grapes, apples cut into bite-sized pieces, and a mug of steaming coffee.

He looked up to see Stephanie standing and staring him down, just as his mother used to do.

“You can have that after your meal,” Stephanie said while pointing at the coffee.

“You treat me like a child,” Dayson grumbled.

“That’s because you are acting like one.”

This brought back Dayson’s memories that stretched over the last decade. It was heartwarming.

Dayson leaned into his chair. “It’s good to have you here, Steph.”

“It’s good to be here. Now eat. Don’t make me come back and find that the food is untouched and you had only coffee. Fruits are also important.”

Dayson threw a piece of apple into his mouth. “Yes, ma’am!”

Stephanie shook her head and was about to leave, but she paused when Dayson asked, “Is Richard OK with you working here?”

Stephanie officially retired from her work, but since the group from the Red Moon pack arrived, Stephanie was spending most of her days in the packhouse.

Talia was reluctant to let Stephanie come to the packhouse because they still didn’t clarify Lisa’s situation, but she let Dayson handle this.

Stephanie either didn’t want to share details about Lisa’s whereabouts, or she was unaware of what was going on. Just in case, they kept tabs on Stephanie, so they knew that she didn’t contact anyone outside of their pack territory via mind link or via phone. And she didn’t interact with outsiders.

With every passing day, Dayson was more convinced that if Stephanie was the one who leaked information to Lisa, she did it unintentionally. Stephanie would be devastated to find out that Lisa was behind the attack on the Blue River pack.

Dayson was nearly certain that Lisa was behind it, but he wanted to make sure before telling Stephanie. For that, they needed to find Lisa, but it appeared as Lisa and Tristan had disappeared completely. Dayson was not surprised. Rogues were experts in blending in with humans, and no one could find them unless they wanted to be found. That was one of the perks of not having the mind link.

“Don’t think I’m suffering by coming here,” Stephanie said to Dayson. “If I’m home, I would be bored because Richard is helping with construction, and all my friends are busy with activities related to the newcomers.”

Dayson was glad to hear this. “I want to thank you for your efforts.”

“Everyone is doing what they can for the pack, Alpha.”

Dayson cocked an eyebrow. “Why are you so official?”

Stephanie crossed her arms over her chest. “You started it.”

“I did?”

“You sure did. When you thanked me like I’m an outsider.”

“Fair enough,” Dayson said.

Stephanie waved at the food. “Eat up. I know you have a lot of work, but you should eat. Alpha needs energy if he will help his people. I’m going to start with dinner. I will make extra, so I take home for Richard and myself. Consider that as my fee for working after my retirement.”

Dayson looked at the door that closed after Stephanie, and then he popped a grape into his mouth. It was sweet and juicy, and Dayson realized he was starving.

He checked the time, and sure enough… he had missed lunch. No wonder Stephanie brought him food.

Trisha could do the same, but she wouldn’t dare interrupt Dayson while working.

Should he call Talia now or later? Dayson checked the live feed on his screen to see that Liam and Cornelia were lazing in the living room. There was no sound, but it was obvious they were relaxing, which meant that nothing significant had happened.

Dayson wanted to call, but Talia said she would call him when she was done checking the rooms below the basement.

Dayson decided to call later.

He pushed documents to the side to make space for the tray, and he started eating with gusto.

…

‘Luna!’ Liam called Talia through the pack link. ‘Axel is on the call. It sounds urgent.’

Talia was alerted. ‘Is he coming?’

‘He won’t talk to me,’ Liam responded.

‘I’m on my way,’ Talia responded and then said to Keith and James, “I’m heading up first. Axel called.”

James and Keith were preparing to take Beta Raymond’s body out of there.

Their plan was to remove the body and then check the papers that were scattered all over the room.

As soon as Talia got out of the basement, she saw Liam standing with her phone in his hand.

“Yes?” Talia said as soon as she got the phone.

“Talia… it’s Yasmin and the kids…” Axel said while wheezing. “They… they…”

“Calm down, Axel. What happened?”

“They are gone.”

“Gone? Where?”

“I got everything ready and was about to go and see her, but she was not in the kids’ room. I checked the main house, and she was not here. I thought she went to my parents, but they are not responding. They never shut down their pack link. The guards didn’t see anyone coming or leaving. I’m on the way to their home now, but… something is wrong. Yasmin wouldn’t leave without telling me.”

Talia could sense dread creeping up her spine. “I’m on my way, Axel. Investigate, but don’t do anything rashly. Increase the security at the portals and put our people on alert. Tell them it’s a drill. Let’s hope Yasmin went for a walk with the kids and forgot to tell you.” But that wouldn’t explain why Sophia and Isaac were not available via the pack link.

Talia ended the call and moved to the living room with urgency.

Liam was right behind her. “Is Luna Yasmin in trouble?” With his werewolf hearing, he could hear what Axel said.

“It seems like it, but let’s hope everything is fine and Axel is panicking because she forgot to tell him where she went. I will need Amelia or Cornelia to take me to the portal. Mind-link Keith, Arya, James, and George and tell them I’m heading to the Midnight Guardians pack.”

“What about Alpha Dayson?”

“I’m calling him right now.” She was set on going without delay. Her people needed her. Her family needed her. Every minute counted because the time difference was working against her now.

Talia rushed to tell Amelia to prepare the teleportation diagram to the portal of the Midnight Guardians pack.

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