Filed to story: Sorry Alpha I Am Wolfless Novel
I put my head in my hand, shaking the laughter from me before I made fun of him. He would have insisted on going with me without knowing the destination, and he would never back out after finding out. He was always like this.
“Colorado Springs.”
“Another kidnapping?”
“Serial.” I handed him the file. “Eight kids in two weeks. We need to stop the bastard.”
“Damn, what do you think they’re after? Trafficking? Sex ring? Or a child killer?”
“I don’t know yet. I won’t know until I review everything they have and that we have.”
“How soon do we leave?”
“Tomorrow. I want to get this over with soon.”
I looked at my watch. It was still early so we could get it all planned out now. Too bad that the local office in CS was out of commission. They had a bombing suspect who had wanted to make an impression. Thankfully no one was killed, but there had been quite a few people hurt in the explosion. And unfortunately the office was not back up and running yet. It would have been easier to use their facilities while we were there.
Calls were made to the proper people. And I couldn’t help but notice that one of the names and numbers in my file was not police related. Though the person did have a private investigator’s license, this man was actually a CEO of a massive company. The kind of company that is passed down through the generations and is very selective on who they hire.
This was the company that was owned by Joaquin Gray, Alpha of the Red Springs wolf pack, the largest pack in the country. This was going to be touchy, he probably would not take kindly to me investigating on his territory.
Shortly before I was due to leave the office, I got a call on my cell phone. A call from someone in the? Colorado Springs Police Department.
“Hello?” I answered as I shut my door, something that earned me a curious look from Jackson.
“Is this Agent Otsana?” A rough man’s voice answered on the other end.
“Yeah, who’s this?” I could hear my prickly nature already rising in my voice.
“My name is Detective Masterson with the Colorado Springs Police Department.”
“You’re calling awfully late, aren’t you Detective?”
“Well, I assume I had a busy day, same as you usually do.” He chuckled a little, at least he seemed to be an amiable guy.
“What can I do for you, Detective Masterson?”
“I hear you’re on your way here for a visit. When might we be expecting you?”
“I already told your Captain this. I will be there tomorrow afternoon.”
“You know how it is, they never communicate very well.” He was laughing again. “I will be working with you primarily when you get here. Just look for me and I will set you right up.”
“Oh, speaking of. I want to have a meeting with Mr. Gray.” I was pretty sure I knew why this Detective Masterson had reached out to me, if he reacted how I expected now, then I know I was right.
“With Joaquin?” Bingo. He didn’t just know that man in question, he was on a first name basis with him. That meant that Detective Masterson was one of them too. Heh, I wonder what they will say when I finally show my hand. I had my ways of hiding my true self even among my kind.
“Yes, Mr. Gray’s name came up in my investigation and I would like to talk to him. I hear he even went to question the victim’s families.”
“Mr. Gray is a very good man that cares about his town. He’s no suspect here.” He was definitely loyal to his Alpha.
“Still, I’d like to meet him for myself. You know, just to be sure.”
“Yes ma’am. I will set up a meeting for tomorrow for you.”
“I would appreciate it.” This was going to be interesting. “Have a good night, Detective Masterson.” I hung up then, smirking to myself. The good detective there had called to snoop out info on me, most likely he had been informed of my visit but not the arrival so he called me to find out all just so he could pass along all the details to his Alpha.
Oh, this was going to be interesting indeed. I just hoped that when they find out who, what, I really am that things don’t go too bad. I usually never reveal myself to the Alpha’s of territories that I investigate in, but then again most of them don’t run packs that are the largest in the country. This man, this Alpha, was not someone to trifle with. I had to tread carefully, that’s for sure, but I was still betting that it was going to be fun.
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This day had been busy so far, and it wasn’t likely to settle down anytime soon. I had woken up early to head to the office. There had been a few things I needed to finalize before I left with Jackson. We weren’t going far so we were driving, I didn’t want to worry about looking for a new vehicle there.
After a few hours I went to get the Expedition out of the garage. I loaded my bags and some gear into the back then hopped in to get Jackson from his house.
The trip from Denver to Colorado Springs would take a little more than an hour. The ride there was calm and filled with the usual type of banter that Jackson and I usually had. I hoped this case wouldn’t be too difficult, but with Jackson there with me it would be easier on me a little. He always helped to make me feel better. He was the only man I could trust, the perfect brother for me.
When we got to the police station in Colorado Springs it was the same old same old. The detectives from the local beat and their captains weren’t happy about having their case taken from them and handed to the FBI.
Stepping on their toes. Leeching their hard work and evidence. Stealing the spotlight and making them look like idiots. Craving glory. Attention seekers. Backstabbing dogs.
