Alpha Baron's POVIt's been a few days now since I last set my eyes on Naomi, she never shows up at the dining table and whenever I made inquiries about her, I was told she wanted to be left alone.At first, I was thinking it was one of her phases where she didn't want to be disturbed but as time went on, I began to grow suspicious. Even Raven began to ask about her whereabouts, heightening my fear.Several times, I had tried to go meet with her in her room but I was restricted. After I went to her room even when she had warmed me strictly not to, when we were alone, she repeated the same thing and also I didn't want Raven to think that something was going on between us.A lot of things were happening, adding this was like adding coal to the already burning flame and I doubt I would be able to survive it all.Now sitting in my office, I had my head resting against my chair with my eyes shut as I reviewed the meeting I had with the elders a few days ago.After they had suggested surrog

Naomi's POVWiping the bead of perspiration from my forehead, I continued my backwards movement until I crashed into the chest of the man in black cloak.Turning in my direction, he took off his mask and then flashed me a coy smile which did nothing but to heighten my fears.“I never knew a little effort was all I needed to lure you out of the palace.” The man said, pushing my hair away from my face.When he attempted the same thing the second time, I slapped his hand off only to receive a resounding slap that sent me staggering the next minute.Holding onto my cheeks with my eyes watering, I tried to stand still but I couldn't.“I should have just stayed back.” I mumbled, still rubbing my burning cheek. It had been a while since I felt this kind of pain and it seemed like I was going to die from it the next minute.“Shut up, we need to find answers.” My wolf snarled back.“Answers? I'm in deep shit now and I don't think I will be able to come out of this so easily.” I retorted, strai

Naomi's POVThe last thing I wanted to do was to tell my father exactly what happened. Not only would Alpha Baron be in trouble, but my stay here in Raven Claw Pack would be terminated and there was no way I could return. Even if father agrees, Albert wouldn't.Fiddling with my fingers, I continued staring at my father who had his gaze fixed on me since I walked in earlier. If only I had a hint of what he was thinking, I would be glad.Deep down I was praying and hoping that he wouldn't ask me to return with them. At the same time, I was cooking up stories in my head to tell them.“Naomi, are you not going to tell us what happened?” Albert asked, he was peering into my eyes and at the same time holding my hands tightly, “I already told you I went exploring, what else do you want me to say?” I said with a calm and convincing voice to drive home my point but stubborn Albert wouldn't give up.He kept probing for answers until I couldn't bear it anymore and at once I rose, barely escap

Naomi's POVWhile all the talk was going on with Father and Albert's presence, I was studying Richard's face, hoping to find a clue in my search but there was none.The only thing I could remember before I passed out was that the person who had accosted me was a Beta from the Raven Claw Pack and there were only two Beta I knew of and that was Beta Richard and Beta Williams.With Richard now out of my picture, my suspicion was strong on Beta Williams. I just wanted to see him in person and engage him in a conversation and then I will be able to get a clue from that.Before Cassie left with Father, she had pulled me to a corner, urging me to hasten up with what I had to do and return home, saying she didn't have a good feeling about what was happening and I in turn had assured her that everything was going to be fine, though I was skeptical too.My first suspicion was Raven but now Beta Williams. It was high time I set my resentment aside and stopped thinking that all vices committed we

Alpha Baron's POVWhen Beta Williams arrived, Richard was quick to usher him into my office so we could get down into interrogating him as we had planned.Everything was going on smoothly until I lost my cool when he suddenly decided to go mute. Annoying me further, he was staring right back at me.“I asked a question, mister,” I said, slamming my fist against the table with a deep frown etched on my face. If only I had the chance, I would have held his neck, maybe a chokehold would get me the answer I wanted but because I wanted to respect him, I had to keep my cool.If not because of my late father, I would have done that without any apology.“From your questioning, it seems like you're accusing me of kidnapping your friend. Why will I even do that when we don't have any sort of connection whatsoever.” He finally spoke with a carefree tone.Taking another sip from his cup, he pulled himself up and then turned towards Richard, “Remind him in five minutes that the elders are meeting i