Filed To Story: Veiled Desires of the Alpha King Novel
And it’s not just them, there are many others in the Red Moon pack who were originally from the Frostcrest pack.
Every Friday evening, they would gather in the forest behind George’s villa. There would be a bonfire and drinks, and they would reminiscence the days from before George could remember. The mood was light, and George would eagerly wait for someone to whisper about Alpha Conor and Luna Eliana, and how amazing they were.
Those Friday evenings were bringing him peace and comfort, and George knew that those people were in the Red Moon pack only because the other option was to rebel and end up as rogues, or in the dungeon, or worse… dead.
If they had a choice, they would still be part of the Frostcrest pack and living their peaceful lives.
Since he found out about his background, George listened to stories of people who had professions like a baker, a hunter, a weaver, a florist, and they were proud to be members of the Frostcrest pack. Those friendly people accepted a life worse than Omegas, working dirty and hard jobs, because that’s how the ones who didn’t originate from the Red Moon pack were treated.
No one spoke about the future because they didn’t want to think about it. They gave up hope for a better tomorrow. Their Alpha and Luna were gone, their prince was missing, and they were looking forward to Friday evenings when they could lift their heads and share their griefs with people who understood their situation.
They thought George Shaw was dead, yet there he was, hidden behind the alias Commander George, listening to their stories that told him there was a group of people happily recollecting the days when his parents were alive, and they had no idea that he was right there… and he could make their dreams come true.
Isn’t that what an Alpha should do? Fight for his people?
His father fought and died, and George thought how that was valiant. Shouldn’t he do the same? Fight, so that his people can have a better life?
Is that why the Moon Goddess sent him Marcy? Because he was delaying to make his move? Was he getting complacent as the Commander, and he forgot his purpose? Was Marcy a reminder that the Redmayne family is corrupted beyond redemption and that he had to remove them in order for his people to walk with their heads held high all the time?
George rolled to the side and groaned at the pain that wrecked his insides.
He curled into a fetal position and repeated silently that he needs to get through this because Talia was right. Estelle and many others were waiting for him to return, and he will kill Alpha Edward and… he didn’t think beyond that, but he knew that he will free the world from the existence of the Red Moon pack. That will be his legacy.
Maya returned from her shopping with Nora and Mindy, and as soon as they unloaded shopping bags from the car, Maya went to visit Gideon.
After training, Jaeden went to set up security cameras in the house where Marcy and George were.
Mindy and Kalina were eager to hear more details about the whole Marcy and George business and they met with Talia in the lounge.
After confirming that Nora was in her room, and other guys from the Lightclaw pack were resting, Talia played loud music to cover up their voices as she gave them the latest updates.
Mindy and Kalina were flabbergasted. Talia told them that morning that she suspected how something was happening between Marcy and George, but them being mates brought the whole thing to a totally different level.
Maya told them that she and Mindy will take Nora shopping in an attempt to keep Nora busy after lunch without further explanations, and now it all made sense in a completely unexpected way.
“The story of how they are sightseeing the territory won’t hold on for long.”, Kalina said. “What will you do if they don’t wake up soon? And even if they wake up, they might start shouting how you did something to their wolves and deny the whole mate thing. It’s not like you can prove it. The bond is gone now.”
Talia shrugged helplessly. “Let’s take this one step at a time. We hope they will wake up, and leave this place on their own, otherwise, we will need to come up with some majestic excuse as to why they came here, disappeared, and no one saw them leaving. There is no way we can deliver them in their current state, and if they get worse… I don’t want to think about it.”
“Don’t worry, Lia.”, Mindy said. “You can count on us. We will help how much we can.”
“Help with what?”, Nora’s voice came from the door.
Mindy cursed internally. She was about to suggest how they can kill Marcy and George while they are incapacitated. Two people will wear disguises and dress up as Marcy and George in order to make appearances in the human town and leave evidence behind, with the last traces being two plane tickets to Vegas. The official story will be that Marcy and George eloped. The plan needed some polishing here and there, but it was solid. Unfortunately, now that Nora came, Mindy’s brilliant plan will need to wait to see the light of day.
“We were talking about the upcoming party.”, Kalina was quick to respond. “We are running out of time, and Marcy decided to check out the territory of the Shadow Fang pack.”
Nora’s eyebrows shot up. “She did? When will she be back?”
“Who knows?”, Mindy said. “Marcy is acting like this is a vacation, and all the hard work fell on our shoulders. George is accompanying her.”
Kalina bobbed her head. “Well, we were planning to make this a surprise party and we were ready, but Marcy introduced some changes at the last moment, and now we are not sure if she even wants to attend.”
Nora smiled brightly. She didn’t care about the pesky details. With Marcy and George out of the way, she felt like invisible shackles were gone and she could breathe freely. If it’s up to Nora, Marcy and George will be away for a week, or longer. Who cares about an entitled princess and a commander?
“Don’t worry, ladies.”, Nora said in a singing voice while making her way toward them. “I will help. I got the perfect dress and shoes, so I am available. Let’s make this party awesome!”
Talia thought how this will work. This can keep Nora busy and away from the packhouse. Besides, didn’t Mindy just volunteer to help?
“That’s very generous of you, Nora.”, Talia said. “Before dinner, you can go with Mindy to the party store and finalize choices of balloons and streamers. Marcy mentioned that she wants white and purple. Feel free to add a third color.”
“Golden!”, Nora said immediately.
Talia remembered that in the Red Moon pack everything is glitzy and there is a lot of golden accents. No wonder Nora chose that one.
But just agreeing might be suspicious, so Talia added, “Don’t forget that this is the Shadow Fang pack, so you should have some dark gray or black items.” Nora nodded earnestly and Talia continued, “In the morning you will check the bakery. We ordered the main cake and pastries. You will need to ensure they are on time and taste samples… With you checking all these, I can focus on watching that everything is set up here properly… The butcher will prepare a boar. Remind him that it needs to be here by noon so that we start roasting it… Soup and appetizers will come from a restaurant…”
The more Talia spoke, the more Nora’s face fell. With so many things left to do, she won’t have much time to mingle with guys. She was planning to go to the training center and ask a hunk (possibly Alpha Dayson) to show her some moves!
Nora reminded herself that she will have plenty of time to flirt at the party. Also, this will be a great chance to show what she can do and leave her personal touch for tomorrow’s party, and Alpha Dayson will definitely be impressed. Who knows? With Marcy out of the way, Maybe Nora ends up dancing with him tomorrow, and then they will do much more than dancing!
Nora was all giddy while thinking about it.
By dinner time, Dayson arranged guards around the house where Marcy and George were, Jaeden set up cameras so that they could see two patients and if anyone comes close the house, Maya met with Gideon and returned with a bundle of herbs, and Talia spoke with Travis after his evening visit.
Everyone had updates to share, and since Talia didn’t have the mind-link, the four of them headed to study after dinner.
They were all thinking about the situation with Marcy and George, and didn’t notice that James was trailing them.
“Alpha Dayson…”, James called as Dayson reached to open the door of the study. “Can we have a word?”
Dayson looked at the teenager. “In private, or…?”
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