Kingdom of Wolves: Blackshadow - Page 72

“It comes to pass that you had an aunt who your father impregnated. The result is Falan. He was within the pack but had been kept well away from the Alpha and Luna. He has seen the atrocities they committed over the years, and he saved my life. He killed your father.”

“Oh, my Goddess.” Hope is looking shocked, and I’m not surprised, but I give her a moment to recover. But then she giggles before looking at me with a sparkle in her eyes. “I have a brother, a real one. Maybe he is only half, but he is my brother. Can I speak to him? Will he meet me? Oh, did he kill Luna Corintha too?”

“I will contact and see if he will speak to you, and meet with you. But he is now the Alpha of the pack, and I’m positive he will be swamped with things he had to get control of and clean up. No, he did not kill the Luna, because Luna Tatiana did, and I have to say spectacularly.” I’m stroking Hope’s wrist hoping it will keep her calm and connected to me.

“Was Luna Tatiana alright? I thought she was supposed to stay in the town?”

“Well, she was, but it turns out she isn’t good at following orders, as she is an alpha female. But from what I saw, Alpha Gabriel is okay with the fact she does things her own way at times.”

“You knew her, didn’t you?”

“Tatiana was part of this pack, and if I’m honest, the best thing that ever happened to her was leaving. My eyes were opened to the evil in this pack when she left, and the extent of how feral my father was came to light. I vowed to myself that I would never be like him, and if I found I was, I would leave the pack and become a rogue.”

“You are not like your father. Pack members have spoken to me about what it was like before you were Alpha, and Connell, they all love you and see what you are achieving for the pack.” Hope kisses me gently, then squeezes my hand. “Come on, let’s not dwell on the past. We both have pasts that leave a nasty taste in the mouth. But let’s leave it where it belongs, in the past.”

“You are so clever, mate.” I kiss her gently and pulling back, she giggles before jumping away from the couch and running for the door laughing.

I watch as Hope runs into the kitchen and I walk over to my office. Taking a seat, I mind link all my officers to come to the office. Picking up paperwork on the desk, I can see Beta Caleb has done a fine job and grin as that means I won’t be swamped with things, and can get back to Hope earlier than I thought.

Betas Caleb and Walim walk into the office first and take a seat positioned on either side of my desk but facing the room. Gamma Baildon and Delta Gamzin enter and give me a show of their necks in respect. Chief Oscar enters and takes a seat after closing the door behind him.

The next hour, we discuss what happened and the threat to Hope being resolved. Everyone is more than shocked that Hope has a half-brother, but we all know that she will embrace that fact if Falan will allow it.

Our discussion leaves the war and turns to the rogue issue along the Spirit Walker Pack border and edging onto our eastern border. Something is seriously wrong in no-man’s-land, but anyone that has been sent to look into it has never returned. Not something any of the packs want to try again. Losing pack members is never easy, but to lose them in that manner is a bitter pill to swallow.

‘Alpha, someone is at the Northern border wanting permission to enter.’ I’m mind linked by Warrior Weldon, who is on the northern border patrol.

‘Who is it?’ I ask.

‘Said he’s called Raymer, and he has a female with him. She looks in a bad way, Alpha.’

‘Okay, bring them toward the packhouse and I’ll have Delta Gamzin meet you.’

“Gamzin, your friend Raymer, is entering the territory from the northern border. He has a female with him. Go meet Warrior Weldon and retrieve the two of them so he can get back to his patrol. Oh, and you best take someone with you, but bring them both here.”

“Yes, Alpha Connell.”

I watch as Gamzin leaves the office, then turn back to continue the meeting. We discuss the issue with the border and decide for now to maintain the patrol as we are doing, but I’ll speak to Alpha Lyle once more for any information he may be able to add to what I know already.

The meeting closes and everyone returns to their normal duties while I sit behind my desk wondering what has happened with this female and why they have both ventured to my pack.

‘Alpha Connell, we are entering the packhouse now. The female is Molly Goodfellow. We, from the Parklands, know her. She has been hurt fighting a rogue as she tried to leave and come find Hope, Walim and all of us.’

‘Take her to a room, and I’ll have Hope come look at her.’ I reply and then continue mind-linking to Hope and Beta Caleb.

Entering the room, I look at Delta Gamzin and give him a nod before stepping closer to the female, who is now unconscious on the bed. She has scratches, cuts and bruises all over her face and arms. Goddess knows what her body looks like.

Hope dashes into the room, quickly stopping at the side of the bed. Lorna rushes in carrying a bag which smells of lavender and chamomile if my sense of smell is correct.

“All you males, out!” Hope points at the door, and we all step outside the room. I can’t help but grin at the command with which Hope demanded, and she didn’t have any idea she’d just given a Luna command.

“Did you feel that?” Gamzin grins.

“I did, but she had no idea she did it,” I chuckle, then turn to the male standing next to Gamzin. “So, you must be Raymer?”

“Yes, Alpha Connell.”

“Are you wanting to be a pack member? I have heard good things about you, and some of the new pack members vouch for you.”