When the car halted, I looked up, we were at the school. Mitch and Zane got out of the car and waited beside both rear doors like they were keeping watch. I noticed David's car parked in the parking lot. I could see him leaning against the bonnet. Stepping out, Reid followed behind me. When David saw Reid step out behind me, he looked taken aback but didn't comment. I walked over to him. "Ari, Alpha Reid." David nodded his head, and Reid entwined his finger through mine holding my hand. "Alpha David." Reid acknowledged. We all walked into the school and towards Lily's classroom. I could feel eyes on us, peering out of the classrooms. Before I even had a chance to knock, the door swung open. Lily's teacher smiled warmly back at me. Mrs. Tatt didn't hide her surprise at seeing Reid standing behind me along with our small entourage. "Alpha what a surprise, is everything okay?"
"Yes, Nadia everything is fine.", but I could tell she felt uncertain, as her eyes darted around to all the faces of her students in the classroom with alarm. She stepped outside, closing the door behind her. "Is something wrong?" Reid stopped her from continuing.
"Don't panic, Nadia. Everything will be fine; we just had a breach of security. Nothing for you to worry about, your students are safe." Zane and Mitch both nodded trying to reassure her. For some reason, my eyes darted to David, who shifted uncomfortably. I thought it was odd, but it was quickly forgotten when Lily opened the door and poked her head out drawing our attention back to the class who now had their faces pressed against the glass watching all of us with excitement. Moving past Mrs. Tatt, Reid reached down and picked up Lily and walked into the classroom.
The children instantly swarmed Reid excitedly. I could hear the children excitedly squealing Alpha trying to get his attention. I watched him play with the children and joined in too. Mitch and Zane stood outside the classroom, keeping guard. David sat awkwardly, watching the kids excitedly play with myself and Reid. When the bell rang signalling the end of school, I stood up, and Lily walked over to David and peered up at him. She looked uncertain, but David actually looked genuinely excited to have her attention finally.
"How was school, kiddo?" he asked, "Fun" she nodded and asked if he wanted to see her work. He nodded, and I could feel Reid's unease come through the bond while he kept a close eye on David.
When it came time to leave, I held my hand out for Lily and she ran over her little hand, fitting perfectly in mine.
"David, we need to talk. We had some intrusion on our territory." David nodded and walked over to Reid, who was leaning on the teachers' desk. He told David what had happened. To Reid he seemed concerned, but I knew David better, I could tell by the way he shifted nervously, his whole demeanour shifted, Reid couldn't tell not being around him all that much. I knew David like the back of my hand, and I could tell something was off. David, sensing my stare, looked in my direction before his eyes darted to the ground. I watched the exchange between them. Something was eating at me though. I knew David knew more than he was saying and admitting to.
"I will have extra patrols out to keep an eye along the borders. If we notice anything, I will ring you straight away. If Lily or Aria need somewhere to hide out for a while they can stay on my territory," Reid shook his head.
"No, the girls are safer with me. Our Pack is stronger, no one will get to them with us." Reid spoke confidently, I could tell he was proud of his Pack. David I could tell didn't agree but didn't voice his opinion on the matter.
"Very well, keep me informed, and I will do the same." Something felt off, the whole exchange on David's end felt false.
Walking out, Reid came over to me. We walked back to the cars, and David helped Lily in the car. Reid held me back, sensing my unease. His voice flitted through my mind through the link.
"What is it? What is wrong?" he asked, concerned.
"Nothing, just something doesn't feel right," I answered honestly. "I'm just being paranoid" Reid looked at me doubtfully like he didn't think my feeling was just paranoia, I didn't either, but I made sure to keep my walls up so he couldn't read my thoughts and climbed in next to Lily. I watched as David walked back to his car. His eyes darted over his shoulder in the direction of the car when he noticed me watching him. He nodded his head at me before getting in his car. David left, and we made our way back to the Pack house. When we stopped, Lily ran inside with Amber. Zane grabbed the girl's bags from the boot and followed behind them. Reid followed directly behind me, jumping out of the car, and Mitch drove the car off to the garage.
"I know you're hiding something, what is going on Aria?" Reid asked.
Aria's POV
"I know you're hiding something, what is going on Aria?" Reid asked.
Choosing to ignore him, I walked into the house. I have my suspicions on who might be behind this, but until I have proof or confront him about it, I can't very well go causing a war on a feeling. I would hate for Reid to go kill him, then later find out he wasn't behind it. Reid followed me into the house. Walking into the kitchen, Wendy and Christine were making the kids afternoon tea. Reid not wanting to cause a scene in front of the kids, let me be. I knew this wouldn't be the end of this discussion. I quickly made coffee for everyone before sitting at the dining table. Lily excitedly showed me her paintings they had done in class today. I watched but had trouble showing the enthusiasm she had about them.
I couldn't stop thinking about what an impact this will have on Lily if it is Alpha David who leaked information. I know Reid/Ryder would go berserk if they knew what I was thinking, but it was slowly eating away at me. I could feel it in every atom of my body that I was right. But now what, killing him doesn't change the fact that they have come out of hiding after years of keeping a low profile. When Lily got up to go play in the rec room, I followed her out, leaving her to play with Amber. I walked upstairs. I could feel Reid's lingering gaze on my back, I needed answers, and I know what he is going to say already, but I have no choice. I need to know, and I need to try and fix it.