***Ethan's POV** After searching for hours, I was so certain that Keira was no longer in the woods. But that was strange. She couldn't have just disappeared without a trace right there in the woods. I had sent my men far and beyond but still no trace of her. Something was wrong somewhere that I was so sure about, but I can't actually tell what that is. For one, the pack members was unable to have just changed her out of the pack without informing any of us. With all this set in place, I was more than sure that someone was behind this. Someone in the pack is responsible for what happened. I needed to go back to the pack to see what's happening. Meanwhile, I asked my men to search the woods still and never return until they can find Keira or even find her trace. Getting to the pack, I was informed about Damson's arrival. I went straight to the torture room, where I was told they had been for hours now. “Guys, have you found anything from him?”Damson shook his head. Drake, on the o
***Alpha Drake's POV***As we were taken to the room where the culprit was held, I couldn't help but think about how stupid I had been. Blaming myself was such a waste of time as it will not bring Keira back to me. But first, it was better for me to interview our suspect and find out what really went wrong. As soon as we got to the room where the suspect was held, I noticed he was tied hands and feet with chains, awaiting our arrival. The moment he saw us, he began to scream. Since his mouth was tied up with a piece of cloth. I couldn't hear what he was screaming about. But I could tell that there's something he wishes to say. “Why don't you take the cloth off his mouth?” I stated. Mr. Sam quickly signaled one of his men who was keeping watch over the suspect. The piece of cloth was taken off his mouth and he began to cry out. “Please don't kill me. I do not wish to die. I want to live. Boss, please have mercy on me. I promise that it wasn't my intention to do what I did. I was
***Keira's POV**Amanda Suddenly burst into chuckles when she saw me eating. I blinked, and swallowing what I was eating became a difficulty for me. “You know, earlier, I had told my men not to serve you food. I was so furious when I heard my brother gave the permission to serve you food. But now that I've seen you face to face, I couldn't help but feel pity for you. It must have been tough, running in the woods without food. I can't stop laughing seeing you struggle with so much food in your mouth. I can't imagine how disgusted Drake would feel now if he were to see you this way.”Tears stung my eyes when she said these words. For some minutes, I'd forgotten about my mates, but when she calls his name, the pain floods into my head. I quickly put the tray away and managed to swallow the food I had in my mouth. I wiped the corners of my mouth clean and took my gaze up to Amanda. “What do you really want from me, Amanda? What did I ever do for you to treat me this way?”“That isn't
***Drake's POV**From all we've gathered, it turns out Elena is the only lead. Before I sent my men to get her, I thought about the possibility of her not actually being the real culprit. I was so sure she had someone who she's working for. “You may go now. Remember, do not make a scene when you bring her to me, understand?”“Yes, Alpha!” With that, they departed. “Alpha, who do you think might be behind what happened to our mate?”Ethan asked. We all sat in the living room of our Personal quarters. I heaved a long, deep sigh at the question Ethan had just asked. “There are just so many people I have in mind, but then, I would rather not make unnecessary assumptions. Did you get the maid who served Keira?” I asked Damson. “Yes. She's locked up, awaiting questioning.”“That's alright. Good thing you have her now.” Earlier, the maid was caught trying to leave the pack at midnight. While we were trying to find out who had instigated what happened, little did we know that it was the t
***Elena's POV***Knowing I had been caught, I decided to take the blame. Matter of fact, Amanda had always reminded me that I might get caught, but even if I was caught, I had nothing to fear since Arthur would surely come to the rescue. I also believed he would, since he had promised to come to my rescue when I needed him to. With this in mind, I wasn't scared of the fact that I had been caught by them. “What did you just say?” They asked at once. “You might not know this, but I was the reason Keira had the opportunity of interviewing you, Alpha Drake. Sure, I'm well aware of the fact that she's had a crush on you way before she had the opportunity of interviewing you, but it was all me. I was the one who assured her to take the opportunity to go over to your birthday party when our boss threatened to lay her off work just in case she doesn't bring exclusive news.”“Why will that be a reason to do what you did to someone you call your friend?” Alpha Drake asked. “You're right.
***Amanda's POV**“Brother, what are we going to do now? I just heard Elena had been summoned by Drake and his brothers. Do you think she'll give us away?”Arthur heaved a long, deep sigh. “Elena doesn't look like someone who will give out our names easily. If there's anything I've noticed about her, it is the fact that she's strong-willed. I'm uncertain if she'll sell us out. Not after the promises I made to her.”“What? You made promises to Elena?”“Yes I did. Else, how did you think she'll be willing to help us this way?”“Hold on, what did you actually tell her, brother?”“What she'd like to hear.”“You're confusing me, brother. I'd really like to know what it is that you told her.”“Well, you know me and ladies. What do you think all ladies want from me?”I instantly went wide in shock. “Don't tell me you actually have something going with Elena?”“Well, it can't be helped. She looked desperate in need of a mate. And for that reason, I decided to take advantage of that. I actua
***Alpha Drake's POV**It's been two days and yet, Elena has refused to tell us about those backing her. I was getting to the peak of my patience. The fact that she didn't want to reveal their names even when all I do was being kind to her was getting only nerves. While I'm doing this with her, my mate is probably somewhere feeling sad that I had abandoned her without caring whether she's okay or not. And that's the fucking truth. It seems I'm not concerned about my mate by being lenient with Elena. “Alpha boss, Miss Amanda, is here to see you. She said it's pretty time-critical,” my secretary informed me. I would have told her not to let anyone in, but I can't let anyone see my weakness. Especially not Amanda. “Send her in,” I quickly sat up straight on my chair in a composed manner. This way she wouldn't see through my facade. She walked into the room carrying a file. “Alpha Drake, it's nice to see you. I actually brought you the magazine of the last photoshoot I did. It's quite a
***Elena's POV***“Argh!!” I screamed as the silver chains tied around my neck burned my skin“Are you willing to tell the truth, or do you prefer to be dealt with in this way?” One of the Alphas asked“I'm the culprit, why can't you believe me? I did everything on my own“Do you have any idea that you are being used by whoever sent you? They'll never come to your rescue. You'll be left to suffer for their crimes, is that what you really want“No matter what you ask me, the truth remains that I did everything on my own. I don't know what else you're talking about“Seems you want to be as stubborn as a bull, huh? Let's see how long you'll lastThe next thing I knew, I was soaked in a pool containing Wolfs bane. My ears and eyes hurt like hell. I could barely breathe, and I felt like I was going to die any moment from then.“Please release me. Have mercy on me. I don't want to die!” I screamed out in pain while they watched me suffocate“No one wants you dead. But it seems you don't lik