The Alpha Can’t Sense His Mate

COLE’S POV

“We caught the Gamma of Blood Hound pack in the outskirts of our territory,” Scar said as we walked.

My eyes widened. “What?”

“She has been arrested and placed in the dungeons. She claims to have a message for you.” She added as we proceeded.

“Interesting,” I said as we got to the dungeons. “Good thing I couldn’t sleep. Talk about the right timing.”

My blood boiled as I entered the dungeons while she led me further into the dungeons. “Here she is,” Scar said, stepping out of my way.

I walked to the front and my eyes met the burning ones of a female wolf who stood without fear in the dungeons. Her face was familiar, I had seen her before. I just didn’t know where.

“Alpha Cole.” She bowed in greeting. “Nice meeting you again.” She shook her hands and the chains clattered.

“What do you want?” I went straight to the point. “Who are you and why are you snooping around my territory at odd hours?” My tone was anything but friendly.

I wasn’t in the mood for honorifics. If she didn’t get talking, I was ready to tear her apart piece by piece.

“My name is Athaliah Montreal.” She started. “I was the Gamma of BloodHound. We have met a couple of times.”

I gauged her with a questionable look. “Was?”Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.

“Unfortunately, I am no longer the Gamma of the Blood Hound Pack.” She gritted, “I was dismissed from my position some time ago.”

I remembered her now. She was the lady who held Zadok from touching what was mine. How could I forget? On the two occasions, he visited my pack, she had managed to be by his side. Gamma she said. Now I was interested.

“I didn’t receive any notice of your coming. Which makes you a trespasser in my books.” I met her eyes. “Gamma or not, you should know the consequences of stepping into a territory without due process.”

“I want to be a member of your pack.” She declared. “I am ready to submit my life in service to you. That is why I am here.”

That caught my attention.

“Interesting,” I muttered, genuinely amused. “And how would your Alpha take to that?” I asked. If she thought she could deceive me with her bullshit story, then she had another thing coming. “How would he react to his Gamma or ex-Gamma’s submitting to another pack?”

That did it. She opened her mouth to speak but no words came out. Bingo.

I stood aright, with fuming eyes. “Let’s go through that again now, shall we?” I started. “Why were you found frolicking around my pack in the dead of the night, Athaliah? Your answer will determine whether you will die painfully or quickly. And I hate lies. Tick tok.”

Athaliah must have sensed the deadness of my eyes. Or the reality that I meant every word I said. Whatever she saw was the truth, because I was ready to finish her – no questions asked.

“I need to be alone with you.” She said, surprising me further.

“Alpha,” Scar said in warning. I could tell without looking at her that she was against it. Nevertheless, I wanted to hear her.

“I will be fine,” I assured, eyes focused on her. “Everyone, step out,” I ordered and they all did, Scar being the last to obey.

I puffed up my shoulders. “Whatever you have to say, make it quick. You have three minutes.” I said with a deadly glint in my eyes.

“I can help you.” She started and I was disappointed. What a cliche thing to say.

“I don’t need your help,” I answered without missing a beat. “Case closed. Is that all?” Now I was getting bored.

What was I expecting from a dethroned gamma?

“I am an alpha born.” She said, without stuttering. “I can be an asset to you and this pack. I have allies in the Blood Hound pack, and connections that can take this pack to the number one spot.” Her voice was confident. “I can train your warriors as well as teach them everything the BloodHound pack stands and believes in.” Her eyes met my curious ones. “You need me.”

I laughed. “And yet you are the one coming to me.”

Athaliah took a deep breath. “You can kill me.” She huffed. “By now, you should know I do not fear death.”

I gauged her with a smirk. I couldn’t lie. Now I was interested.

“Tell me something I do not know.” I said, “I just might consider your offer.”

“Zadok is far from over with the Lady.” My body froze at the mention of Calla. “He will be back for her. I can assure you that for free.”

My blood boiled, and rage filled my heart. More so because I could tell that it was true – It was one of the things that plagued my mind but I managed to place them behind, ignoring its existence.

Now that it was loudly affirmed. I couldn’t ignore it anymore.

“Tell me your story. Don’t even think about lying to me because I would find out. And then, you will be sorry.”

Athaliah took in a deep breath and told me her story.

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“You can’t trust her, Alpha.” Scar said as soon as I stepped into the office. “Whatever she said cannot be trusted. She might be a spy sent to infiltrate us. You can’t possibly take her seriously.”

“I never told you I trusted her. That would be foolish of me.” I snapped, my brain churning at the things she told me. “I already instructed someone to make findings. Until then, she will remain in custody.”

Scar shook her head. “I have a bad feeling about this. Dark energy around her makes me believe she does not spell good news for us, Alpha.”

“The same way Calla didn’t pose a good news to you?” I scoffed, “Focus on your job, Scar. Leave her to me.”

“Calla did pose a threat to us. She has dark powers. You have seen that. Dark powers are not something to joke about. Those were what I felt the day she washed up in our territory.”

I got on my feet. “My territory.” I accentuated my words. “You will do well to remember your position. I have no problem reminding you where you belong.”

That did it. She shut her mouth with clenched jaws and left my office with a bow.