Chapter 180 CHAPTER 180

Chapter 180 CHAPTER 180
Silas’s POV

We had decided that it was time to send a reconciliation team to Eclipse. We had enough reason to believe that Eclipse was not the enemy, and we didn't need to keep fighting among ourselves when it was becoming increasingly obvious that someone was setting us up to hate each other.

I was still in the meeting with Beta Volmer when I received a call from Kael. The moment I saw his name flashing on my phone, I knew it was urgent. I'd been waiting for his call, hoping for updates on both Alexa and Matthias.

I excused myself from the conference room and stepped into the hallway. Once the door closed behind me, I tapped the side of my headphones and accepted the call.

"Hello, Kael," I said, my voice carrying a hint of anticipation. I was hoping he had some good news for me.

"I was able to find some new information today," he said.

I straightened, my attention sharpening immediately.

"What did you find?"

"It seems as though Alexa has lost her memory of the time she was here," he added.

My brows drew together. "Lost her memory?"

"Yes. She doesn't remember what happened during that period."

I remained silent for a moment, trying to make sense of it. Alexa's disappearance, her strange behavior, and everything that had happened since her return had already raised too many questions. Now, the possibility that she couldn't even remember what had happened to her only made the situation more complicated.

He continued, his voice lowering slightly.

"She also attacked Matthias."

My grip tightened around the phone.

"She attacked Matthias?" I repeated, my voice sharper this time.

"Yes."

I turned toward the window at the end of the hallway, staring into the darkness beyond the glass. Somewhere beneath my skin, my wolf stirred uneasily, reacting to the sudden surge of concern.

The information Kael had given me was unsettling. If Alexa had truly lost her memory, then I needed to go back and make sure she was in safe hands. There were too many unanswered questions, and I couldn't shake the feeling that something far more dangerous was happening beneath the surface.

I decided I would be part of the reconciliation team myself. I needed to see Alexa with my own eyes, understand what had happened to her, and find out exactly what was going on between Eclipse and our pack.

Before I left, I handed the affairs of the pack over to the head of the council, Horace Chandler.

I found him in his office, surrounded by reports and council documents. He looked up as I entered, immediately noticing the seriousness in my expression.

"I'm leaving with the reconciliation team," I told him.

Horace leaned back in his chair. "You're going yourself?"

I nodded. "I need to."

For a moment, he studied me without saying anything. Then he gave a slow nod, understanding that I had already made up my mind.

I stepped closer to his desk and placed both hands against its edge.

"Before I return, you are the decision-maker here," I said firmly. "If there are any issues, call me immediately."

Horace nodded. "Understood."

"I should be back within a week."

He gave me a knowing look. "And if you're not?"

I paused at the question.

"Then you do whatever is necessary to keep the pack safe."

Something in my chest tightened at the thought. I didn't expect the trip to take long, but the uneasy sensation beneath my skin told me not to take anything for granted. My wolf had been restless ever since Kael's call, pacing somewhere in the back of my mind as though it sensed danger that I couldn't yet see.

I straightened and turned toward the door.

There was something waiting for me at Eclipse. I could feel it.

I just didn't know whether I was walking toward the truth or straight into another trap. I was almost out the door when Horace called after me.

"Good luck on your trip, Silas," Horace wished me.

I turned back to him, and he crossed the room. He placed a hand gently on my shoulder, giving it a brief, reassuring squeeze before turning away and leaving me to prepare.

I left for Eclipse that night. By morning, we had arrived.

The journey had been quiet, but I had barely slept. My wolf remained alert throughout the night, restless beneath my skin as though it could sense that something about this trip was different. As we approached Eclipse territory, I found myself studying everything around us, the unfamiliar landscape, the patrol routes, even the wolves watching us from a distance.

Upon entry, we were led to a guest inn. We were informed that it would be where we would stay until our identities had been confirmed and the purpose of our visit had been properly established.

I didn't see any reason to hide who I really was. When a woman approached us, I stepped forward and introduced myself.

"I am Silas Dimitrev, Alpha of the Twilight Pack," I said.

The woman stared at me for a moment. Her expression shifted as recognition slowly dawned on her.

"Alpha of the Twilight Pack?" she asked, her eyes widening slightly.

"Yes." I gave her a small nod. "And what is your name?"

"I am Nola," she replied.

She lowered her head respectfully, and a polite smile touched her lips.

"It's an honor to meet you, Alpha."

I studied her for a moment before returning the gesture.

"Thank you, Nola."

There was something in the way she looked at me that made me wonder just how much she already knew about why we had come.

And somehow, I had the feeling that our arrival in Eclipse was going to change far more than the relationship between our two packs.

"I would like to meet the Alpha of this pack as well. Alpha Rodrick is his name, isn't it?"

Nola shook her head.

"I'm sorry, but you cannot simply request to see him whenever you want. You can only be called to see him."

I frowned at that. It was strange, but I kept the thought to myself. If I was here as part of a reconciliation team, I didn't want to create unnecessary tension before we'd even had a chance to speak with the Alpha.

"On average, how long does it take to see him?" I asked.

Her expression became thoughtful.

"It's unpredictable," she replied.

I nodded slowly. That answer didn't exactly reassure me. If anything, it made me more suspicious. An Alpha who couldn't be approached directly, even by someone who had come to Eclipse on an official mission, was unusual.

Since she owned the inn, I decided to take advantage of the opportunity and ask her something else.

"Have you seen a woman named Alexa?" I asked.

Her expression shifted slightly, and I caught the subtle change immediately.

"Or," I continued, watching her closely, "do you know of any other inns or guesthouses around here that might have accommodated her?"

She hesitated before answering. I remained still, but my senses sharpened. My wolf stirred quietly beneath my skin, picking up on the tension in the room.

Whatever Nola knew about Alexa, I had a feeling she wasn't going to tell me easily.

"Alexa," she said, looking closely at one of the images I was holding.

My attention sharpened immediately.

"You've seen her before?" I asked.

She nodded.

"She has been my guest."

I studied her face, trying to read her reaction. There was recognition in her eyes, but there was something else too—something I couldn't quite place.

"You must be the Alpha Silas she always talks about," she said.

I nodded, even though I had no idea what she meant.

"What does she say about me?" I asked.

Before she could answer, her expression suddenly became serious.

"Let me see proof of your identity. I need to confirm that you are indeed her husband."

I reached for my identification, but I couldn't help noticing the uncertainty in her eyes. She looked confused, almost as though someone had given her information that directly contradicted what I was telling her.

I didn't understand why. Alexa was clearly known here. She had stayed at this inn, and apparently, she had spoken about me. Yet Nola was looking at me as though she wasn't entirely convinced that I was who I claimed to be.

I handed over my identification and watched as she examined it carefully. Something about the situation didn't sit right with me.

I had come to Eclipse expecting to uncover the truth about the war between both packs, but the more I learned, the more questions seemed to appear.

Later that evening, I was sitting alone in my room when I heard a soft tap at the door. I lifted my head. Another tap followed.
Before I could respond, the door slowly pushed open.

My body tensed instinctively, and my wolf stirred beneath my skin.

Nola stepped in, a smile on her face.

"Lucky you," she said.

I stared at her, waiting.

"Alpha Rodrick wants to see you.”