Chapter 35
Third Person’s
As he sat in his office with Hera and Athena on each side of him, Aziz's discomfort intensified. The significance of what Reeves had told him weighed hard on his thoughts. The delicate peace they had worked so hard to achieve was endangered by the waking of the Vampire King and the participation of a coven of witches. They have to take quick, decisive action.
Aziz walked back and forth while speaking in a worried tone. Reeves has a plan with Alpha Dom, but I don't agree with it. We need to collect our troops and face this threat head-on. If the Vampire King acquires more power, the implications would be severe.
Hera's brow wrinkled, her eyes showing the worry in her heart. "Aziz, Reeves has been a reliable beta to you, right? We should at least consider his proposal. Cooperating with the Lunar Pack might help us."
Athena agreed with a nod. ”We should accept Reeves' opinion since he wouldn't have proposed it if he didn't think it was essential.”
Aziz paused to reflect on what they had said. He was aware that they were correct when they said that facing such a serious threat required unity. However, he was unable to resist the need to get involved and defend his pack personally.
Resolute in his voice, Aziz declared, "Reeves will call again." And when he does, Hera, you'll come with me to the Lunar Pack to help Alpha Dom and Reeves with their strategy. However, we must be present there ourselves.”
“Why her?” Athena asked.
“Because she will be able to tell me whether Alpha Dom and his pack can be trusted or not. And if I bring you with me, the pack will be left defenseless. Mica is here and I didn’t want anything to happen to her as well as the pack. I cannot leave Carter here alone. Though I trust our warriors and fighters, it is safer if you stayed here,” Aziz explained.
“Where are you going again?” Mica asked as she opened the office door. Carter was behind her.
“It’s good that you two are here.” Aziz said, “Hera and I will be going to the Lunar Pack. I want to make sure that Reeves will not do anything stupid. He had encountered some vampires and found something. He wanted to attack them but I don’t think it’s a good idea,” he added.
“Will you be OK?” Mica asked. Aziz smiled and held her.
“Of course, I have been into different battles and never got defeated, rest assured that I am going to be OK.” Mica can’t do anything but agree. Then Aziz and Hera left the pack. They didn’t bring any warriors, since they knew that they could handle themselves. Plus, Hera being with Aziz would be a big help since she would be able to know if there was someone near them or approaching them with bad intentions.
After some time, there was tension as they got closer to the Lunar Pack's boundary. Aziz's grip on the driving wheel grew tighter as he fixed his attention on the approaching conflict. Hera sat next to him, her gaze sweeping the area and her mind lost in meditation.
Hera's eyes widened as she let out a sudden cry. Saying "Aziz, stop the car!"
Aziz was caught off guard and slammed on the brakes hard, bringing the car to an abrupt stop. "Hera, what's wrong? What is it?"
Hera adopted a grave face. I need to look into what I experienced, a disturbance in the woods and some strange ideas that don't belong to any of us.
Hera sprang open the car door and dashed for the edge of the woodland before Aziz could object. As he observed her vanishing into the trees, Aziz's heart began to rush with concern. He pondered whether to pursue her or wait for her to come back.
As the minutes passed, each second was marked by tense expectancy. Hera finally emerged from the forest, her expression a combination of astonishment and worry. Her voice was frantic as she rushed back to the car.
"Aziz, I discovered something. There was a hidden presence in the woods, someone who knew something about the vampire king, but I couldn't hear anything. We need to look into it more."
With resolve, Aziz nodded. "Hera, let's go. We'll follow this lead and find out what he was up to. Our pack's safety depends on it. We can't ignore this."
Their senses were on high alert as they descended into the forest's depths, searching for any indications of danger. They went in silence, the underbrush muffling their footsteps. As they drew nearer to the cloaked figure, there was a noticeable feeling of tension in the air.
They eventually arrive in a secret area away from prying eyes. The scene in front of them caused their eyes to widen. It was a woman and she couldn’t believe what they saw. The three of them looked at each other before a smile appeared on their faces.
“I’m sorry, but I have no time for this reunion, I am trying to chase someone.” the woman said,
“You are really a rogue,” Aziz said,
“So what?”
“I just can’t believe it. What happened to those who took you in?” he asked again,
“I already told you, I have no time for this yet. I need to chase that fu****g vampire or I will be out of the lead.” the woman replied,
“Lexis,” Hera called her and the woman looked at her.
“How did you know my name?” the rogue asked,
“Dad told Aziz about us.” Hera replied, “Aziz goes to the Lunar pack and talks to the alpha there. I am going to come to Lexis to chase the vampire.” she added.
“But–” Aziz tried to refuse.
“No buts, the longer we talk like this, the further the vampire gets. Now, go!” Hera said and ran after she pulled Lexis away.
As it happened, a patrol guard from the Lunar Pack reported that a rogue was lurking on their border. “I’m sorry but you have to stay in the pack house for now. A rogue was spotted near my border.” Alpha Dom said,
“I can help you,” he offered, and the Alpha nodded before they started to run to the woods.
‘Clint, where are you?’ Alpha Dom, mind linked to his beta.
‘On my way to the rogue.’ His beta replied.
‘See you there.’ Alpha Dom said and cut the link.
Alerted by the report of a rogue presence, Alpha Dom and Reeves hastened to the border. The aroma of the outlaw intensified as they got closer, filling their senses with a seductive attraction. Alpha Dom felt a mixture of eagerness and skepticism as he smelled the aroma since something about it was familiar.
The moment they crossed the border, Alpha Dom's eyes opened in shock. He saw Hera, who was watching Lexis apprehending the vampire. She looked at him when she smelled the intoxicating smell and her eyes went round after realizing who was standing before her.
“Hera, where’s alpha?” Reeves asked but noticed that Alpha Dom became speechless.
‘No, my mate is an omega? And what’s with her scent?’ Hera’s face sank after she heard Dom’s thoughts.
Because of unexplainable interference in the atmosphere, the vampire managed to get away from Lexis’ grip. “You know them, Hera?” Lexis asked and she nodded. “Then stay here and I am going to run after that leech,” she added and started to run again and left them.
As Lexis catches after the vampire, Clint catches up with them. He saw how Lexis caught the vampire and was ready to jump at them when he smelled something, “Fu**!” he exclaimed, but Lexis ignored him and continued fighting the vampire until she knocked it down.
Aziz arrived after and approached Lexis, which made Clint get furious, “Get the hell away from my fu****g mate!!” he shouted. Lexis rolled her eyes at him and said,
“You have no mate here, you jackass!” Aziz scratched his back as he realized that Lexis' mate was indeed in the Lunar Pack.
“So, the reason why you wander around this pack is because of this jackass?” he asked,
“Of course not! I have been watching and following this vampire and I don’t know why he keeps on coming here too,” she replied.
“Come with me and don’t talk to him, Alpha or not, he’s not going to get you away from me.”
“You are an idiot!” Lexis yelled.
“Stop it, let’s go, Hera and Dom are waiting for us in the pack house,” Aziz told them.
“I am not going in there.” Lexiss refused.
“They’re not going to harm you.”
“I know that more than anyone else,” she replied,
“Let’s go Lexis, don’t make me say it twice,” Aziz insisted and looked at confused Clint. “Beta, lead the way to your pack house.” he nodded, “Don’t try to run away because I will be able to catch you whether you believe it or not.”
“As if that beta will be able to keep up with us,” Lexis said as they started to walk back to the pack house.
“Don’t underestimate me, mate,” Clint replied. Now he thought that he would have a hard time wooing his mate. Then he remembered to mind link his Alpha,
‘Alpha, I found my mate.’
‘What a coincidence, I found mine too.’ Alpha Dom replied, which made his eyes widen.