Chapter 22: ; The Wings pack

"Where is Clyde?!" Halter's voice boomed like thunder, causing everyone in the pack house lobby to jump in shock.

"Alpha, Beta Clyde is still outside searching for Cheska," one of the pack members answered tentatively.

"That's impossible! Who's with him?!" Halter asked, his fists clenched in anger.

The pack members looked at each other, shaking their heads in unison, which only fueled Halter's suspicion.

"Halter..." Maurice's voice interrupted, full of concern. She held tightly to Juan's notebook, which Halter had found in his residence.

To her surprise, it wasn't Juan but Clyde who had done something so devastating to their family, especially to Cheska.

"Listen up, everyone! We'll focus our search on Clyde! Leave no stone unturned! If he resists, take him down!" Halter commanded with his Alpha voice.

"Beta Clyde is the main suspect in Cheska's abduction," Halter declared, shocking everyone present.

"At first, we were suspicious of Juan, so we searched his residence," Maurice explained to the pack. Although the house was empty, they found something that led them to Clyde.

"Juan had been spying on Clyde for the past month, and everything he found out is in this notebook," Maurice continued, handing the journal.

Although the notes were unclear, they detailed Clyde's interactions with the rogues two weeks ago and his visits to Cheska.

"That's enough evidence for us to consider Clyde as the prime suspect. We need to find him and bring him to justice," Halter said firmly, determined to bring Cheska home safely.

After a moment of uneasy silence, a pack member who always stands by Beta Clyde musters up the courage to speak.

"Beta Clyde has been scouting a property near the woods. It's possible he took Cheska there."

The Wings Pack braces itself for an all-out war against Clyde and his rogue followers. That very night, they venture into the woods to rescue Cheska and put an end to Clyde's madness.

Though they are still a distance away, the scent of the rogues permeates the air, causing the entire pack to remain vigilant as they approach with caution.

"Maurice, the moment we find Cheska, get out of there," Halter instructs. "We can't count on the rogues to surrender. They'll fight to the death." Knowing Halter's reputation, Maurice nods in agreement.

"Make sure Clyde pays for his treachery and for endangering Cheska!"

With a slight nod of his head, Halter signals his pack members to attack. The rogues outside are caught off guard, panic spreading through their ranks as they have never expected a surprise attack from our pack. Our unique use of lavender flowers to mask our scent proves to be effective, as they are unable to track our movements.

Despite the rogues' experience and superior fighting skills, our pack fights back fiercely. Maurice's determination to find Cheska is unwavering, knowing that she is the key to ending this clash.

Meanwhile, Cheska creeps silently into the house, her senses on high alert. "Uncle Clyde, why would you do this? You're a barbarian!"

As Maurice descends the ladder, she hears a voice coming from below.

"Don't say that, baby. Juan want to take you away from me, so I had to tie him up. He's the demon, not me," Clyde explains to Cheska.

"I'm not your baby! I want to go home! My mom and dad will be mad!" Cheska's voice is stern and assertive, ringing loud and clear in Maurice's ears.

Maurice quickly hides in the corner as soon as she reaches the bottom of the stairs. Clyde and Cheska are facing the other way and do not notice her presence.

Clyde's voice is self-assured as he declares that they will leave once his friend arrives, tapping his feet impatiently against the table.

Cheska frowns and turns to look at Juan, who is bound, bloody, and unconscious in the corner.

Maurice feels a surge of relief that Clyde is alone. She spots a pipe on the side of the wall and carefully approaches, ready to strike if necessary.

Maurice lunges forward and strikes Clyde in the head with all her might, causing him to lose consciousness instantly. "Cheska! Thank God you're safe!" she exclaims with relief.

"I'm sorry, Mom. I left without your permission," Cheska apologizes, looking horrified as she gazes down at Clyde lying on the ground.

"I'm not angry with you, baby. I'm furious with Clyde for attempting to separate you from us," Maurice explains quickly, trying to reassure her daughter.

Cheska nods, but her eyes still betray her fear. Maurice lifts her in her arms to take her away, but she immediately protests. "Uncle Juan! Mom, we have to bring Uncle Juan with us!" she insists.

Maurice has no choice but to wake Juan up and untie him. "Luna Maurice, I'm sorry I failed to protect Cheska," Juan apologizes as he regains consciousness.

Maurice still harbors doubts about Juan, but she keeps them to herself. "Let's not talk about this now. You should discuss this with Halter," she suggests before turning away.

As Juan and Maurice carried Cheska out of the secret room, they were greeted by a grim sight. Bodies scattered across the floor, some belonging to the pack and others to the rogues.

Cheska's voice shook with fear as she asked, "Mom, what's happening?"

Maurice tried to reassure her, "It's okay, just keep your eyes closed."

Maurice gasped at the sight before him, watching Halter bravely face off against a group of over twenty rogues.

Cheska screamed out when she saw her father being brutally attacked, "Dad!" She struggled to break free from her mother's embrace and ran towards him.

Halter caught sight of Cheska running towards him and quickly let go of the rogue he was fighting to run toward her.

But a rogue blocked his path, snarling, "Not so fast, alpha!"

Halter and Cheska were trapped, their backs against the wall, surrounded by snarling rogues.

Maurice desperately tried to break free from Juancho's grip, screaming at him to let her go. But Juan was resolute, "We have to leave now! Halter's giving us a signal."

Maurice was incredulous, "I'm not leaving my family here!"

"Don't worry, Cheska will be safe," Juan assured her, "But we won't be if we stay here any longer."

Maurice continued to struggle, but Juancho was too strong. He lifted her away, and they quickly made their escape.

[End Of Flashback. ]