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“We will get her back. And we will kill every single one of those assholes who tried to take her away from us. Do you get me? We will do it. She will be back with us, and no one will ever hurt her again.” I press my hands harder into her cheeks.
She grips my hands and pulls them down. Her body trembles as she stares up into my eyes. My gaze is drawn to the blood stains I have left on her cheek.
“Who took her? Do you know?” She asks.
I search her face, wanting to make sure she is out of that state of mind. She grits her teeth, indicating that she is.
“Sit down. We need to talk. “I tell her and step away.
Without saying anything, she walks to the chair and sits down. I can sense determination and anger reeking off her frame.
I thought she wouldn’t recover from this blow so soon because of how she screamed and cried in my arms earlier today until I had to call the pack doctor to sedate her. But she is proving me wrong.
Levi leans against the wall, and Daphne closes the office door, hinting that they won’t be leaving either. I nod at both of them before taking my seat on the other side of the desk.
Layla looks at me impatiently. “Is it one of your enemies who took her to blackmail you?”
“It is. But he doesn’t want to blackmail me.” I nod.
I expected her to start accusing and blaming me instantly because, in the end, I failed to protect Ayla, and one of my enemies took her. But instead of starting to yell at me, she asks for further explanation.
“What does he want then?”
“He wants to inflict damage on us just like we have done to him many times in the past. “Levi interrupts, hissing angrily.
My shoulders tighten as Layla directs her gaze at him.” what do you mean?”
Silence falls in the room. Levi refuses to continue that story, so Layla is forced to watch me expectantly.
“My Dad had a cousin brother who was kicked out of his previous pack and came here for refuge during his time as an Alpha. My Dad took him in because they were good friends when they were children. He didn’t bother to investigate why Conway was exiled from his former pack. Everything was fine for a few months. Conway had a job in the city, so he used to spend lots of his time there. He had only joined our pack so he didn’t become a rogue, not because he wanted to have anything to do it. Dad didn’t really have any problem with it, so he let him be until…” I trail off, finding it hard to go down that memory lane. There is nothing but pain in my past, and I don’t think I want to tell Layla about it in this situation.
“Until what?” She asks, leaning in.
“Until girls from our pack started disappearing.” Levi senses my discomfort and takes it upon himself to tell the rest of the story without mentioning the horrible, personal parts.
“Girls? Why?” Daphne frowns.
ALEXANDER
“Alpha Anthony, Alpha Alexander’s Dad, was initially confused about the same thing ,so he started investigating things. It turned out Conway was the leader of a gang in the city. He was involved in sex trafficking rings. Kidnapping young werewolf girls, training them to be the perfect sex product, and selling them was his business.” Levi reveals, shaking his head.
Layla gasps audibly and places her hand over her mouth. My stomach turns as I drop my gaze to the desk’s surface.
“Why werewolf girls? It’s hard to deal with wolves.” Daphne sniffles. Her moist voice hints that she is crying again.
“People in this business are brutal, Daphne. They don’t deal with girls like they are living beings. They treat them like dolls and do whatever they want to do. Humans die due to the pain, wounds, and the extremity of their actions. But werewolves have healing abilities and exceptional beauty. Others pay a high amount for them because of their beauty and treat them however they want. Those girls just heal after a while.” He discloses further in a grim voice.
“How can they?” Daphne’s voice breaks.
“They subdue their wolf and keep those little girls as slaves forever. “Levi sighs heavily.
“What happened to Conway? Tell me the Alpha killed that monster.” She sobs.
I lift my head and look at Layla, who hangs her head low.
“Alpha Anthony died soon after this discovery under…some unfortunate circumstances. But yes, Conway was killed. He got the painful death he deserved. “Levi says carefully as he looks at me.
I nod at him, permitting him to continue because I don’t have the courage to tell that story yet.
“We thought for a while that things were fine, but then when Alpha Alexander came to power, we got information that some guy from Conway’s gang had become the leader, and he was continuing his activities. But this time, he was not only kidnapping girls, he was also buying the omegas from different packs. “Levi straightens up and approaches Daphne to embrace her.
“We couldn’t locate that guy, Cleodore. So, we intervened and started buying the potential omega girls before he could. We freed them, kept them in the facility we built on our pack for them, and made sure they didn’t fall into Cleodore’s hands.” He whispers, rubbing her back.
“But, it was impossible to be everywhere at the same time. Their business was still in full swing, so we started attending the auctions. We bought girls from them and brought them to a safe place before destroying the auction people and their little gangs.” Levi continues and pulls apart to wipe Daphne’s tears.
“Sometimes, we were informed that there were some brothels where these girls were being sold for nights, so we raided those places and brought those girls back home safely. It’s been a long time since we have been doing this. And it’s affecting Cleodore’s business now.” He sighs, pulling her back in his arms.
“He had been retaliating a lot. Sometimes, he sets traps. Sometimes, he attacks our people outside the pack, but he has never dared to step foot in our territory before. But now he knows Alpha has a daughter, so his men come to take her because he wants revenge against him and our pack.” He says, glancing at me from over his shoulder.
“He took Ayla because he wants to take revenge against you for saving those girls?” Layla whispers in disbelief.
Our eyes meet. Guilt makes my ears heat up. It’s all because of me. Surely, she thinks that.
“I am sorry. It’s my fault that she is not with us today.” I admit, feeling a part of my heart chipping away. I have always had to pay a heavy price for trying to right the wrongs.
“Are you sorry because you saved those girls? “Her red-rimmed eyes become glassy.
“No.” I say without hesitation.” If I am given a chance, I will do the same things I did, but I will do a better job protecting my daughter.”
“Then don’t apologize. Just- – -find her, Alpha Alexander. Don’t let our daughter become one of his girls. “Tears spill out of her eyes as her chin wobbles.
That’s what I have been fearing from the start. I know he won’t kill her. He will keep my daughter alive to make an example out of her for me, and it’s ripping my heart apart to know that if I don’t get to her in time, something horrible will happen to her. I will never forgive myself for it. I can’t bear this pain twice in my life.
Our eyes remain on each other, silently conveying the fears and pain she can show, but I can’t. I have to hold my demeanor for her, for our daughter, and for everyone in this pack.
“Alpha.” Levi yelps all of a sudden.
“What?” My heart skips a beat after recognizing that urgent tone.
“Ariana is here. She says she has some information for us.” He blurts, looking at me with his wide, hopeful eyes.
I spring up from my chair and nod. “Call her in. Now.”
“Who is she? Do you think her information is useful?” Layla rises from the chair uneasily.
“She is Alpha Maroni’s daughter from Westwolf Pack. “I tell her as my eyes move towards the door.” She has always been resourceful and knew about my goals for a long time. She had infiltrated that ring before in an attempt to gather intel so she could give it to me.”
“So she also wants to end this monstrosity?” Daphne questions, separating herself from Levi while he is mind-linking the warriors guarding the main door.
“Kind of.” I nod stiffly and steal a glance at Layla, who is watching me. I don’t think it’s a great idea to let these two women meet right now.
“She has no interest in anything good in life. She did those things to impress Alpha Alexander. And today, she is coming here to do the same, I believe.” Levi says that after he is done communicating with others,
“Did she manage to do that?” She wonders in a suspicious voice.
“Given that she dated Alpha Alexander for a long time, I think she succeeded. “He nods, oblivious to the cold change in the air.