True Alpha Book I: Hunted

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Taylor kept looking at both sides of the road cautiously as she opened the front door of the car parked by the highway. She got in quickly and shut the door. “Haven't heard from you in a while" She said, turning her gaze to Gray Sanders who was seated behind the steering wheel. “Thought you were having second thoughts” She added

“I formulated this plan and I'm not one to have a change of heart easily” Said the 45 years old wolf. Gray was of a small build. A short black caesar cut and clean shave. “I have been out of town for a pack business" He explained

“Well anything of use to share from your journey?" She asked

“Not at the moment. What about you? How is the plan going? I hope there's no complications?"

“None at all" Taylor smiled “It's actually easier than I thought. Edward is playing right into the plan. Falling for every word I tell him. It's only a matter of time before the southside becomes a warzone. Alpha Walker will have no choice but to try to survive” She explained

“Good. We shouldn't waste any time at a cost of screwing this up. Now that I'm back, I'll be sure to get my part up to speed” He replied.

***

As soon as the front door to the manor opened with Craig and Cara walking in. Alpha Carter opened his arms, inviting Cara for an embrace. Without hesitating, she ran into his arms, burying her face in his chest, with little sobs escaping her. “Thank God you are safe” He said, patting her gently.

She hugged the other wolves present in the manor as they welcomed her back, most of them impatiently waiting for the story of her k********g. “So tell us what happened. Which one of the packs did this? Tell us, let's know who we are going to war with" Alpha Carter stated angrily, checking to see if there where any bruises on her body.

“There'll be no need for war father, because the other packs weren't responsible" She replied and immediately saw the confusion in all their faces.

“If it wasn't any of them, then who is responsible?" Alpha Carter asked

“Rogues!" Craig chipped in. The wolves gasped quietly and murmured to each other. “They were looking to recruit her. Apparently they are trying to build an army to attack Mooncreek" He explained and just then the door opened with Laura and Damon walking in.

“Hey!" Laura called out and ran toward Cara, drawing her in for a warm embrace. “You are alive. Thank God!" Laura said feeling relieved.

“Hi!” Cara broke the hug and turned to Damon, hugging him. “Craig told me how you assisted. Thank you” She smiled.

“Always available to help. I'm just glad you are safe" Said Damon returning her smile.

“Thank you Damon. For your assistance. We'll need some privacy now, we have some important wolf matters to discuss. You'll forgive us for being to cautious.” Alpha Carter stated

“Of course” Damon nodded “See you guys later” He concluded before exiting the manor.

Alpha Carter cleared his throat, drawing the attention of his pack. “I'm afriad the Rogues aren't the only problem we have at the moment...” He paused before continuing “I have just gotten confirmation that the hunters are indeed here in our town” His announcement made the pack gasp in horror, muttering their fear to one another. “What we need to do now is to be on high alert. Not just for the hunters but the rogues and other packs too. This town is becoming less safe everyday and everyone is waiting for someone to make the first move. And when it happens, this town will go up in flames. So everyone should be on high alert. No Omega should be alone and every Beta should be on a lookout, patrolling our territory to avoid any surprise attack" He instructed knowing this was only a short term solution to a long term problem and that he needed to come up with a plan. A plan that would put him a step ahead of his enemies.

***

Alpha Harris paced about in his studies with the twins still standing there waiting for his instructions. He had been pacing about silently since they broke the news to him. Mainly because he was trying to figure out if what they were insinuating was indeed true. With them telling him about Alpha Carter thinking he kidn*pped his daughter and retaliated with k********g his Luna, the scale was tipped toward the theory being true.

He stopped, turning to face the boys. “First of all, we have to find out where he's holding her. And when we succeed in freeing her, then we make our move against him. I guess he doesn't want peace like I do” He instructed.

“Yes father. We'll take some of our best trackers and begin searching for her" Hayden replied

“I need this done quietly, without raising any alarm or suspicion. We need to be smart about this" Said Alpha Harris

“Of course father. We are on it” Hunter concluded and they exited the room.

***

Edward stepped into the living room to see his father standing over the body of a guy, passed out on the floor. “What is going on here?" He asked, walking closer to them and staring at the body Intently.

“This is me trying to clean up your mess." Alpha Walker said, checking to see if the binds were tight enough. “Don't worry he's not dead" He added

“And how is a passed out Omega from our pack supposed to clean up my so called ‘Mess'" Edward questioned, staring at the Alpha with tilted brows.

“You killed a member of their pack Edward. I'm a man who believes in ‘Blood for blood'. This Omega betrayed our pack. He was meeting with the northside pack members behind our back. So I'm handing him over to Alpha Carter so we'll be even. He gets to choose what his fate will be. We'll be killing two birds with one stone. Paying for killing a member of their pack and teaching my pack not to betray us.” He explained

“This is madness. Handing a member of our pack over to be slaughtered. What do you think the others are going to think. We'll probably begin losing members of our pack and the other packs will look down on us. This is a stupid move" Edward protested

“THIS IS MY PACK! NOT YOURS!" The Alpha barked at him angrily. “I will decided what move is good for the pack”

Edward grind his teeth angrily. He was fuming with anger, thinking his father was about to make a big mistake and thought he wasn't going to standby and let it happen. “This is my pack too and I'm not going to let anything that'll bring down our respect happen” He retorted and walked away.

***

“Gray Sanders my trusted friend!” Alpha Michael called, climbing down the stairs and heading toward Gray. “Good to have you back” He smiled, hugging him lightly.

“It's good to be back” Gray replied

“Come! Let's share a drink” He said as he began leading him to the bar in the living room. “So tell me, how did it go?" He questioned opening a bottle of scotch.

“Not as good as we had hoped. Most of them are afraid to go after Carter. Two agreed to help if only they are promised his spot when he's gone" Gray explained

“But that's not possible. I want him gone because I want his spot. Not because I want to replace him with someone else" Alpha Michael stated with a stern expression as he filled up two glasses.

“So what's the plan?" Gray asked, sipping from his glass.

“For now...we continue with the original plan"

***

Craig knocked lightly on the door and then proceeded inside when he was invited. “Hey!" He called, almost whispering on entering Cara's room. “How are you feeling?" He asked, standing by the door, staring at her as she lay under the covers on her bed.

“Better. Just replaying the events that transpired" She sat up, her back leaning against the headboard.

“You shouldn't let what they said get to you. They'll tell you a bunch of lies just to get you to join them. I mean they are rogues. There's a reason they are not amongst any pack" Craig explained, walking closer to the bed and sitting by the edge.

“But the tattoos...it was exactly the same as mine. Right where mine is" She pointed out.

“They've probably been watching you for a while and might have seen it. Look, I'm not saying we should dispute anything. All I'm saying is that we should look at the facts before jumping into any conclusion or believing the theories laid out before us" He explained.

Cara thought about it, concluding he was probably right as usual. “I guess you are right" She smiled “Thank you for everything" She added, smiling.

“Anytime. Just don't get kidn*pped again" Craig quipped, standing up to leave. “Goodnight" He said, heading to the door.

“Wait!" Cara called. “Will you stay with me till I fall asleep?" She asked with a pleading tone and puppy eyes.

“Sure" Craig turned back and climbed on the bed as she scooted for him. He lay down on his back and she rested her head on his shoulders, staring at the wall on the other side of the room and diving back into thoughts. Thinking about what they said and trying to figure out if it was all a sham as Craig and the Alpha had suggested.

***

Damon got home exhausted. He inserted the key into the doorknob, turned and pushed the door open. He shut the door behind him and began taking his jacket off when he heard the shower in his bedroom running. His brows furrowed as he tried to recall if he left anyone in his house or if he gave anyone the key.

Realizing none happened, he tiptoed to the fireplace and picked up the poker hanging by the wall. He proceeded with caution toward his bedroom, making sure not to alert whoever the intruder was. He got to his bedroom and the door was opened.

On getting into the bedroom, the shower stopped and he quickly positioned himself by the wall beside the bathroom door. After some seconds, footsteps began approaching and as soon as the intruder stepped out, he raised up his poker to pounce on whoever it was when he stopped mid air on hearing screams. “Oh my God! You startled me Damon" Kate shouted

“Kate!" Damon called out surprised, dropping his poker holding hand. “Startle you? You are the one that broke into my house. What are you doing here?" He questioned

“I quit my job back at New York and I decided to come surprise you" She replied smiling

“Wow! Consider me surprised” Said Damon

She picked up her clothes from the bed and turned to him, smiling “So tell me, how has things been since your return?" She asked, smiling flirtatiously as she began putting on her dress.

“This is going to be interesting" Damon muttered to himself.