Chapter 570 – Hidden Desires of the Werewolf King Novel

Filed To Story: Veiled Desires of the Alpha King Novel

‘Shameless goat!’, Liseli shouted in Talia’s mind. ‘Let me give him some pain.’

Talia ignored her bloodthirsty wolf and spoke to Axel while looking at Alpha Magnus.

“He doesn’t deserve to know who I am. He is just a greedy Alpha who will ruin the lives of thousands so that he can enjoy a few years pretending to be important.”

“Did you just…?”

“Insult you?”, Talia interrupted Alpha Magnus as Liseli’s rage amplified Talia’s. “That’s the least you should…”

‘Kitten?’, Dayson’s voice sounded in Talia’s mind. ‘What’s going on?’

Talia paused. Why was Dayson in her head? And he sounded concerned.

Dayson was in a plane and Jaeden was telling him about the things that happened recently, in case the black runes flare again and Dayson forgets about Talia. Jaeden’s update was focused on the Shadow Fang pack and the dangers they were facing, without mentioning Talia. In that way, Dayson’s memory related to the pack business and dealing with Alpha Edward will be intact even with Talia gone.

Talia didn’t think that their mind-link will work across such a distance, and she definitely forgot that he can feel her emotions.

Dayson wanted to know what was going on, and Talia had no intention of telling him where she was.

‘Nothing, Dayson’, Talia responded. ‘It’s just me thinking about what awaits for you at that meeting and backstabbing Alphas and… I got upset.’

‘It will be fine, kitten.’, Dayson coaxed her, his deep voice healed the cracks her anger created. ‘I will do everything I can to keep you safe. No one will jeopardize what we have as long as there is a fight in me.’

‘I know.’

Talia knew that Dayson would do everything he could, but what about her? Was she really giving it her all, or was she tiptoeing while trying not to offend anyone? Was there a scenario where everyone will be happy? Or was she supposed to look only after her interests, like Alpha Magnus and other greedy people?

Regardless of what the answers were, she didn’t want to worry Dayson.

‘Focus on your thing, Dayson, and I will do my part.’, Talia said.

‘Alright. I miss you.’

Talia smiled at this cheesy line, but the truth was that she missed him as well. ‘I miss you too, Dayson. Stay safe and… see you soon.’

Talia’s smile froze as she realized that Alpha Magnus was looking at her with a smug expression.

He assumed that she stopped talking because she was out of arguments, unaware of her exchange with Dayson that just transpired.

Another wave of anger simmered in Talia, this time with a dose of determination, and she asked Liseli to block those turbulent emotions from reaching Dayson. He had a lot on his plate already, and Talia wanted to deal with this herself. If she can’t handle one Alpha, how can she stand by Dayson’s side and challenge many?

Talia couldn’t believe that Alpha Magnus would be so aloof to the consequences of his selfish actions. It’s not that he didn’t care about his pack, but he didn’t care about anyone other than himself.

Talia knew that she could suppress Alpha Magnus with a thought and force him to obey her, but was violence the only solution? Was this the time to be picky about methods to achieve goals and prevent an incoming calamity?

She needed to calm down and think this through because if she acted recklessly she will be the cause of a war, yet she came here to prevent one.

Talia could feel the will of the Midnight Guardians pack. They supported her with the hope that she will lead them into a better future, and Alpha Magnus was the prime example of a man who would sell them out to the highest bidder without blinking. Heck! He would probably enslave her people so that he can use their powers for his benefit!

Alpha Magnus was looking down at Talia and she hated it. Behind that desk was not an Alpha of a pack. That was another bully, a person who wouldn’t hold back from harming others in order to get what he wants, but… was she any better?

Talia was never so conflicted.

Wasn’t she considering doing whatever it takes in order to get her way? Didn’t that make her a bully in someone’s eyes? Just as she believed that her cause was right, Alpha Magnus believed that there was nothing wrong with his actions. On the other hand, they were werewolves, where power rules. What’s the use of her powers if she won’t use them for herself? She consoled herself that it was not only for herself.

Everyone in the Lightclaw pack suffered because Alpha Magnus was selfish and narrow-minded, and that pack was not the only one. Talia knew about the situation in the Red Moon pack, and after her experience in the Shadow Fang pack, she understood why people were seeking refuge under Dayson’s protection.

Normal people didn’t want to live in a place where they will be oppressed and forced to bow their heads while a handful of people enjoys a lavish lifestyle.

Dayson showed Talia how an Alpha works hard for his pack, and that he will fight when needed. Dayson didn’t kiss anyone’s ass, he didn’t host parties, and their packhouse was not encased in gold and silk. Because of his efforts and sacrifices, everyone in the Shadow Fang pack could live with dignity, regardless of their status or job. It was not perfect, far from it, but Dayson did the best he could, and people supported him. Talia admired him immensely.

As a stark contrast, Alpha Magnus was sitting behind that desk and mocking Talia because she came to him with a request to do the right thing without bringing gifts. Unacceptable!

With this, Talia’s resolve firmed. She will do the right thing for herself, for Dayson, and for everyone who wants to live freely.

‘Liseli’, Talia called. ‘Open the mind-link with the Midnight Guardians pack. I want to talk to Axel and… hold down Alpha Magnus. I don’t want him to move or to say a word.’

Liseli didn’t respond, but Talia felt her approval and the surge of energy that froze Alpha Magnus in the spot.

‘Axel!’

Axel jolted when Talia’s voice sounded in his head, and if they were not facing a serious situation of an uncooperative Alpha Magnus, Axel would jump with joy, and probably give her a hug. Her voice in his mind meant that she accepted the mind-link and their pack. THEIR pack. He finally got his sister back, and he was happy.

‘Did you bring what I asked you to?’, Talia asked.

Axel knew what she was talking about. ‘Yes.’

Other than the token representing the Alpha of the Midnight Guardians pack, Axel also brought several doses of concoction that erases short-term memory.

Axel explained to Talia that the concoction was something that Cassandra came up with, as a way to deal with the accidental witnesses of powers that members of their pack possess. Whoever leaves the Midnight Guardians pack would carry at least one syringe with him in order to conceal the existence of their abilities. Also, there were cases when spies would follow them with the goal to find the entrance into the territory of the Midnight Guardians pack, and the memory-erasing potion came in handy more than once.

As for why Talia needed so many, those were part of Talia’s backup plan, in case things go really wrong in the meeting of Alphas. She would make them forget what happened and use suggestions to convince them that Alpha Edward is the bad guy who shouldn’t have their support.

Other than Cassandra and a few of her helpers, no one knew how to make those, so Talia thought that even if she uses it on Alphas in the Council, no one will suspect her because no one was aware of such a thing as a memory-erasing potion.

Talia had no intention of defeating Alpha Edward by cheating. However, she was determined to cut off the assistance he would get to pressure Dayson. When she put it in the context of protecting what’s dear to her, an act of erasing the short-term memory of a dozen Alphas was acceptable.

Unfortunately, the Council of the Alphas was only a few hours away, yet she had a mountain of tasks to complete, and if she was not careful it could all blow up in her face. Big time!

Talia already held Alpha Magnus in place, and she wanted to know who will support her.

‘Axel’, Talia called through the mind-link. ‘How far will you go to get this settled?’

‘Do you plan on killing Alpha Magnus?’, Axel asked stiffly.

Talia was surprised that Axel went to that extreme. ‘I hope it won’t come to it.’

‘I don’t know what you are planning, but I’ve got your back, Talia.’, Axel said with amusement in his voice as he added, ‘Keep in mind that we can’t erase the memory of the whole pack. I have only fifteen doses.’

Talia was touched by Axel’s support. He really was a doting older brother. ‘I don’t want to erase the memory of everyone. Just one will do.’

Tony was anxious about this development. He knew that his father will be difficult, but he didn’t think he will be outright disrespectful. Tony was shocked to hear Talia talk back, but the biggest surprise was that Alpha Magnus didn’t throw a fit, and Talia was not in the dungeon or missing a limb, or in the dungeon without limbs.

Since they came to the study, it was one surprise after another, and now his father was just sitting there without moving, and Tony had no idea what to expect.

“Anthony”, Talia called his full name, making him jolt in place. “Are you alright with this?”

Tony had no idea what Talia was talking about. The last few minutes were a complete shit-show and Tony wondered if they will start a war now. Ah, if that happens, Kalina will blame him because Kalina really likes Talia and Maya and he will be sandwiched between his father’s wishes and everything else, like many times before.

“Am I alright, with what?”, Tony asked cautiously.

“Are you alright with letting your father hurt his people and his family?”

Tony glanced nervously at Alpha Magnus, confirming that his father didn’t move a muscle at this provocation, even though his eyes were flaring with anger and… was that fear?

“What can I do?”, Tony asked dejectedly. “He is the Alpha. His word is the law in this pack and unless we plan a mutiny, a murder, or a war, it will stay that way.”

“What if that’s not the case?”, Talia continued probing. “What if you could fix it? What if you could take over without spilling blood or angering anyone? Would you do it?”

Tony’s eyes widened in shock. What did she say? Did he hear her right? “How is that possible?”

“Anything is possible if you want it badly enough. So, let me ask you, do you want to take over as the Alpha of the Lightclaw pack and lead your people toward a future where females are not oppressed?”

Seeing that Tony was hesitating, Talia kept on talking.

“I know you can do it. You and Kalina are strong, and people will follow you. Dayson and I will support you until you are confident enough to tackle things on your own.”

“We will support you as well.”, Axel chimed in, and Talia smiled in approval.

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