CHAPTER THIRTY SEVEN

Weeks had passed, and the Red Moon Pack's investigation into the missing sacred relic had reached a fix. Frustration and uncertainty hung heavily in the air, casting a shadow over the pack's unity.

One day, the pack's trackers returned with a revelation that sent shockwaves through the pack. They had encountered a rival pack in the vicinity of the hidden passage, a pack that had been responsible for the theft of the relic. Alpha Logan, determined to uncover the truth, wasted no time in confronting the rival pack's Alpha.

As Alpha Logan stood face to face with the rival Alpha, tension steamed. The rival Alpha, a muscular and formidable figure, was initially defiant. "We have nothing to do with your missing relic, Red Moon Alpha," he declared, his voice carrying an air of challenge.

Alpha Logan's gaze remained unyielding. "Our trackers have uncovered evidence that suggests otherwise. The relic was found near this hidden passage, and our investigation points to your pack's involvement."

The rival Alpha, his eyes narrowed, crossed his arms and leaned forward. "Evidence can be misleading, Red Moon Alpha. We've been in the vicinity, but that doesn't mean we stole your precious relic."

Alpha Logan took a step closer, his voice firm. "I don't believe in coincidences. The relic vanished from our sacred chamber, and your pack was the last to be seen nearby."

The rival Alpha's pack members shifted uneasily, their Alpha's defiant stance not deterring Alpha Logan's determination.

After a tense silence, Alpha Logan finally

broke it. "Tell me the truth. Did your pack take the relic?"

The rival Alpha hesitated, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. He exchanged a guarded glance with his pack members, weighing his options carefully. Finally, he spoke, "Alright, we took it, but we had help from someone within your own pack."

Alpha Logan's eyes widened in astonishment. "Someone from our pack? Who?"

The rival Alpha let out a wry chuckle. "You'll find out soon enough, Red Moon Alpha. The truth has a way of revealing itself."

Alpha Logan's brow furrowed as he contemplated the implications of the rival Alpha's words. The revelation that someone from within the Red Moon Pack had aided the rival pack in the theft of the sacred relic was a bitter pill to swallow.

Alpha Logan's eyes blazed with determination, and he leaned closer to the rival Alpha, his voice carrying a veiled threat. "You will tell me who helped you steal the sacred relic, or you will face the consequences of your actions."

The rival Alpha, realizing the gravity of the situation, hesitated once more. His pack members exchanged uneasy glances, aware that their Alpha was treading on dangerous ground.

With a heavy sigh, the rival Alpha finally relented. "Fine, I'll tell you, but you must promise not to harm my pack. We were manipulated into this by one of your own."

Alpha Logan nodded, his voice steady. "I give you my word that your pack will not be harmed. Now, tell me who it was."

The rival Alpha cast a wary look around, ensuring that none of his pack members could hear. In a hushed tone, he confessed, "It was Diana, She instigated the plan, promising us the relic in exchange for sowing discord within your pack."

Alpha Logan's expression darkened as he absorbed the revelation. Diana, his childhood friend, had not only betrayed them but had directed the theft of the sacred relic to enact revenge on him.

Alpha Logan left the rival pack's territory with a heavy heart. His mind was a whirlwind of emotions—anger, disbelief, and profound sadness. Diana, his childhood friend, had not only betrayed him but had directed the theft of the sacred relic to exact revenge.

As he returned to the Red Moon Pack's territory, he couldn't shake the sense of betrayal that nibbled at him. Diana had been a cherished friend, and the thought of confronting her was both heartbreaking and infuriating.

Upon his return to the pack's palace, he sought out Diana. His steps were heavy, and his usually stoic demeanor was replaced by a deep sadness. He found her in her room.

Alpha Logan entered without knocking, his presence filling the room. Diana, seated by a window, turned to face him. Her expression was a mix of surprise and nervousness as she realized who stood before her.

Their eyes locked in a moment of charged silence. Alpha Logan's usually warm gaze was now filled with disappointment and hurt, while Diana's eyes widened in shock as she realized that her betrayal had been uncovered.

"Diana," Alpha Logan's voice was laced with a feeling of deep sorrow, "how could you?"

Diana's hands trembled as she tried to find words. She stammered, "Alpha Logan, I..."

He cut her off, his voice growing more intense. "You were behind the theft of our sacred relic, Diana. You manipulated another pack to sow discord among us. Why?"

Diana swallowed hard, her guilt weighing heavily on her. "I was hurt," she admitted, tears welling up in her eyes. "I confessed my love for you, and you rejected me like I was nothing. I wanted you to feel the pain I felt."

Alpha Logan's fists clenched, his anger rising, but he fought to maintain his composure. "Betraying your own pack, risking our unity, all because of your personal feelings? Diana, you've caused irreparable damage."

Diana, her face streaked with tears, tried to reach out to him. "Logan, please, I didn't think it would go this far. I regret what I've done."

Alpha Logan took a step back, his expression one of deep disappointment. "Regret won't change the consequences of your actions, Diana. You have shattered the trust that held our pack together."

Their intense conversation continued, filled with harsh words, tears, and the weight of betrayal. Alpha Logan's heartache was evident in his every word and gesture.

"You will face the consequences of your actions, whatever the council decides, is what will happen." The Alpha said lastly before he walked out of her room.

The next morning, Alpha Logan called for a pack-wide gathering outside the throne room. The atmosphere was tense as pack members gathered, sensing that a pivotal moment was approaching.

Alpha Logan's voice resonated with authority and disappointment as he addressed the pack. "Today, we have uncovered the truth behind the theft of our sacred relic. It was orchestrated by one of our own, Diana."