Drake“Okay, here goes,” I said, taking a deep breath and trying to make my words as clear and precise as possible. “There have been a series of attacks against us, and we don't know who is behind them. They have been happening for a while now, and they have been getting more and more serious.” I watched Jake's face as he struggled to make sense of my words, his expression a mixture of confusion and concern. He seemed to be trying to put the pieces together, to understand what I was telling him. “But what does that have to do with my dad?” he asked, his voice full of worry. I could tell he was desperate for answers, for more explanation of what was happening.“Your dad went missing, and the guard on duty was killed,” I said, my voice shaky. “If it was a kidnapper, they would have sent you a ransom demand by now. And your dad doesn't have any enemies. Except me,” I said, my voice tinged with a hint of humor despite the seriousness of the situation. I could see the wheels turning in

JakeI lay awake, staring at the ceiling, as the hours crept by. My mind was restless, unable to shut off even for a moment. The darkness of the room felt stifling, and the sheets felt heavy on my body. The ticking of the clock seemed to get louder and louder as I tried in vain to fall asleep. Finally, I gave up and decided to face the morning, watching as the sky turned from black to a deep blue, and then a lighter shade as the sun began to peek over the horizon. I threw the covers off and got out of bed, padding barefoot across the cold floor to the window. I pulled the curtains aside and looked out into the predawn darkness, my breath fogging up the glass. I pulled on a jacket and headed out into the crisp morning air, shivering slightly as the wind whipped through my hair. I could see the outline of the woods in the distance.I needed to find Drake, and I needed to find to return to my pack. I was determined to find the answers I had. I noticed a figure in the distance, standin

DrakeI took the black box from Jake, my hands shaking as I lifted the lid. Inside was a stack of papers and photographs. I rifled through them, my eyes widening as I saw familiar names and faces. Some of the pages were letters, written in neat script. Others were pictures, showing people I didn't recognize. And then, I saw it. A picture of Lucas, standing next to a man I had never seen before. But there was something about him that looked familiar. I felt a shiver of recognition run down my spine. Who was he? And what did he have to do with Lucas?I looked up from the picture, my eyes wide with shock. “That's your father's best friend?” I asked, my voice barely a whisper. I had so many questions, but I didn't know where to start. “Yes,” Jake replied, his voice shaky. “His name is-” He stopped, taking a deep breath. “His name is Alpha Charles.” “Charles.” I hummed as I watched the picture closely. “What does Charles have to do with this?” I asked. I could see the hesitation in Jak

DrakeIt was Zelda, her long, dark hair hanging loose around her shoulders. She was wearing a white nightgown, and one hand was clutching it tightly. Her face was pale, and her eyes were wide with fear. She glanced from me to Jake, her eyes filled with confusion. Zelda walked towards us, her steps slow and measured. She stopped in front of me, her eyes never leaving my face. “What are you doing in the store?” she asked, her voice trembling. “It's dusty.” I could see the dust settling on her nightgown, and I felt a pang of guilt. “We are sorry,” I said, my voice, soft. “We were dealing with some shit.” She raised her hand to her nose, a look of disgust on her face. “It's horrible in here,” she said, her voice full of disgust. “I can't even breathe.”“What are you doing here?” I asked what I had in my mind the moment I saw her at the door.“I was passing by when I heard voices,” she said, her eyes never leaving mine. “I thought it was strange, so I decided to check.” Her words were

DrakeAs I prepared for my journey with Jake, I could feel the moonlight shining down on us. It was a full moon, and the light cast a silver glow over the landscape. It felt as though the moon was watching over us, guiding us on our way. I took a deep breath, filling my lungs with the crisp night air. It was a beautiful night, and I felt a sense of peace wash over me. But it was short-lived, as I knew the danger that lay ahead. We set off, the moon shining down on us as we made our way into the unknown danger.The image of Zelda's teary eyes stayed with me as we walked, her sadness etched in my memory. For a moment, I hesitated, wondering if I should turn back. But I knew this journey was necessary, and I couldn't let my personal feelings get in the way. As we walked, I thought of everything I was leaving behind. My pack, my friends, and most importantly, Zelda. But I knew I had to do this, for the sake of everyone I cared about.Only Zelda and my beta, Marcus, knew where I was goin