Red Handed

Loriann's POV still

"Loriann d'Coste, cousin of Alpha Tristan and Luna Serene. I'm on a family visit".

For a moment, there is silence on the other end. "The Alpha and Luna have retired to their rooms for their usual siesta. But the Beta female can receive you, she is just finishing her round. Just a moment."

I nod, knowing he is watching me on the CCTV.

My mother hasn't been in Blue Blood for decades, so she doesn't know the Beta or his mate. It is probably an older woman, around the same age as my mother and Alpha Tristan.

The gates slide open and I step inside, my handbag tucked under my armpits.

And then I see her, standing there. My mouth falls open in shock, it can't be her.

"You!" I burst out menacingly. "Are you still alive?"

Standing before me is none other than Louise, my worst nightmare. I take a step toward her, ready to make up for my poor work.

"Lori!" she growls. "Are you the Alpha and Luna's cous