Queen of Creatures

Pure Anger

Alpha Underwood’s pov

I had just ended a call with the one and only Lord Zamir himself. He was calling to not only inform me of new findings on Alpha Hawkins but to also have clearance to come on to my pack lands. I immediately agreed he is bringing along a woman who was kept captive and she is seeking safe haven. They should be arriving with in the next hour. I have already called Mrs. Carnell to get guest rooms ready for Zamir and his people. His warriors will go into the bunks with the rest of my men. I am furious at what little I have learned about Hawkins dealings. I am shaking with anger at the fact that he would do this near my territory. From what Zamir said this club is only an hour out from my territory. So he’s blatantly disrespected me by running such an operation so close to my home and people. He’s kidnapped wolves and other supernaturals alike.

Zamir warned me to not contact the council yet because some of them are in on it. I’m not surprised some the old dirty hags are crooked as the come. Men like him aren’t fit to be called an Alpha or to run a pack. Trafficking women (and all others)is despicable but to bring your own species into such vile activities is unforgivable. The drugs that he has put back on the streets makes me want to go down to dark mist and rip his putrid head from his body. He will not be at the alphas summit because of a problem with the pack apparently. But I believe it was to continue his little scheme now. Initially I was torn between shutting down his operations or just outright killing him.

My Lycan is furious at the fact that he’s bringing harm to his own kind. Arrow is in complete agreeance with us killing him and burning the body. But I know I must do this diplomatically and get all the players in his farce of a pack. My father had to leave the room ad go sit with mother when he heard. Dillon and Devon went to patrol and will be the ones to escort them here. Declan was blank faced but I know by the tightness in his shoulders he was livid. Valentina had asked for this jelani woman’s size so she can have clothes. She is currently getting a room ready for her with the help of some omega women.

Ethel the head witch of all those that stay with us has just stepped into my office. I compose myself before I tell her what I’ve learned. She is clearly shaken at what she’s learned and disgusted at what has happened to the young woman. “ I know this will be hard for you but I want you to get with her and ask her for her friend Laylas information. I want you to see if you can communicate with her some how. We can’t strike on them completely but from what I know so far we can take out one of the places and bring some people home. It will be hard but you’re going to have to erase the humans minds once this happens. Gather as many witches that are willing to help to make sure the humans are safe.” I say letting out a heavy sigh thinking of the fate of some of these rescues. I can tell Ethel is angered her green hair floats around her in statically charged chunks. Her magic is coursing through her veins angrily. “ I know that all the witches from winter Moore coven will help out Alpha. I will spread the message to my people to be ready to help in any way. I figure this rescue will be why you are gone so I will keep you updated alpha.” Ethel says with a bow of her head before she disappears.

Ethel and her witches have been apart of this pack for years now. Most witches don’t stay within pack-lands but tend to stick to themselves. Ethel and her people have stayed and called me alpha since I saved her ten years ago when her people where attacked by rogues while traveling. I was only a sixteen year old boy at the time but helped as much as I could. A rogue was gearing to rip her throat out by creeping up behind her. I took him out and his followers ran away. Ever since they’ve stayed with us providing us with a magical barrier to protect the pack from dark magic and those who wish to harm us. The last time their was a significant attack was when the old beta couple was killed by rogues that a traitor allowed in. The traitor was executed publicly his reasoning being he didn’t want me for an alpha because my vampire side was an abomination. Many disagreed and wanted blood so he was dealt with swiftly.

I continue doing paperwork in the office. I get completely swept up and times moves by quickly. Pretty soon my brother has mind linked me that Zamir and his people have arrived. Surprisingly it was Devon who growls this information out seeing as he’s not much of a talker it takes me by surprise. Valentina is at my door ready to walk down with me to greet everyone. I make my way downstairs with Val in tow. My mother and father are no where in sight. His anger must have been to much so he probably went for a run with mother. My suspicions are confirmed when I get a link from mom saying they’ll be back later and she is trying to calm dad down. He is more pissed at himself because this operation isn’t fresh it’s older than what we think. So it was happening even when he was in charge.

I make my way out to the front of the house watching as the cars that came in are being driven away to be parked in our garage. Zamir stands in front of his men with a grim look. But what has more of my attention is the way my brother is clutching at an unfamiliar woman. “It seems your brothers mate was in captivity under Hawkins and he isn’t pleased. I am sorry for bringing such news to you when we are suppose to be leaving for the summit but it couldn’t wait. I just wish for Ms. Ansley to have a safe place here. I really wish I came bearing better news but at last that isn’t the case.” Zamir says with a respectful slight bow of his head. Only a man who truly respect another alpha would bow to another. I give him a bow back. We butt heads every now and then but I do respect this man and the way he runs his people.

“ There is no need for apology Lord Zamir. Come in and we can discuss things more in the comfort of the house.” I say back gesturing for them to follow in. Isaiah is already having a conversation with Oliver and Sebastian Zamir’s second in command. Dillon stands next to Devon and the woman in a protective stance. Dillon may not be mates with the woman but in his mind she is now a sister and must be protected at all times. Valentina leads everyone inside. “ Devon I know it is hard to come to gripes with what has happened to your mate but please release her. We need to make sure she feels safe and comfortable here with us. I promise you we will take care of her.” I gently say to my brother so I don’t rile him up. His wolf (Rome) is definitely at the front because he growls back at me “ No mate stays with me. I will not let her go. Mate was hurt I-” he almost finished but the woman in his arms squirms around facing him. She puts her hands to his face she has a bit of tears collected in her eyes.

“Please let me go. I’m afraid you’re not going to want me much i an impure and have nothing to give you. They took a lot from me I am not going to be a good mate for you. You are better off rejecting me and finding another.” She says and as soon as his arms drop she takes off up into the house the tears finally dropping. Devon recovers a second later shocked at her words. We all are honestly. I give him a look that says let her be for a minute and try later. He fully understands by the way his shoulders slump and he looks broken. Dillon takes our brother into his arms giving him a brotherly pat to the back. They are most likely mind linking one another. Dillon is smiling but I know for a fact that smile isn’t one of happiness. That smile is evil one that says he’s going to personally take out whoever hurt his brothers mate. They walk up and I grab onto Devon and send Dillon inside. “ I want you to listen to me dev. Your mate is here and she is hurting. You need to be strong for her. Give her a moment to compose herself then go get her and tell her you’re not rejecting her. I know you’re not so you don’t have to tell me anything. Go get your mate little brother go make my new little sister happier than ever before.” I say as I hug him to me. I may not be much older but I take care of all of my brothers and his pain hurts me. I don’t know what I’d do if my mate went through what Jelani has.

We make our way inside. My father is in the room talking to Zamir and his men. My mother is absent along with my sister. They must of went to help with Jelani. Conversation stops as they look at Devon and me . My father looks at my brother brokenly knowing what has happened. He looks as if he wants to say something but Devon gives a small shake of his head. Valentina comes out of the back where the guest rooms are. “ Hey Devvy Jelani said she wants to talk to you but wants us to stay if that’s okay with you.” She says grabbing his hand and pulling him into a hug. “ Anything my Lily wants she gets. Lead me to her sister.” Devon says a bit of happiness seeping into his voice at the fact his mate wants to talk. They leave the room their steps echoing behind them.

The silence in the room is booming. All of us heavy with the thoughts of what has happened to these victims. “ I’ll be the first to say that I don’t think having Ms Ansley speak of what happened to her would be helpful anymore. She is now reliving everything and feels inadequate for her mate. I know your family and believe Devon will help her along in her journey. She told us enough about what went on Alpha Underwood.” Sebastian says standing next to where Zamir sits in a chair. I now realize their sister Zara is also with them along with another woman who looks like Sebastian. I belatedly remember her name is Sasha Sebastian’s sister if I’m not mistaken. “ I completely agree with you. I don’t believe it will be beneficial to any of us making my brothers mate retell all her trauma over again. We can discuss what we should do to Alpha Hendrix and Hawkins later. I’m sure yall would like to get some rest and freshen up from your travels.” I say dismissing our talk till later.

“That sounds wonderful Alpha but I believe my brother needs to talk about something a little more pressing with you. The rest of us shall retire to the rooms and we will convene later.” Zara says pushing at her brothers shoulder. With that Zamir’s people rise and follow Dillon to their perspective rooms. My father follows along speaking to Oliver about how the managed to save Jelani. Once there footsteps are gone the room is bathed in silence between the lord and me. “Forgive my sister she tends to just speak out sometimes. I wanted to speak with you about the Alpha summit and something that my mother had a vision of. I was wondering if we can travel along with you also to this meeting.” He says shifting in the seat to cross his ankle over his knee his finger tips coming up to touch in a praying position.

“Of course I have no problem with your people traveling with us. Now what of this vision you talk about.” I say leaning forward on the wall I stand against. “ Before you even answer let us go to a more private area where there is less wondering ears everywhere.” I say to him as I spot Jenny in the kitchen listening in to us speak. I lead him into my office up the stairs once he gets in I take a seat behind my desk and he in front. “Now please continue about these visions.” I say getting him to continue our words from downstairs. “ Well it all started when I had a dream of running after this red headed beauty in a forest. My mother said I wasn’t the only one chasing her and to be careful for a dragon is going to get me soon.” He finishes. My interest and angered are piqued. I’m almost positive we have dreamed of the same woman and I don’t want to share her with him. I would if that is the will of the goddess.

“It seems we have had the same dreams and warnings. I hope it means nothing is amiss. This woman we see could very well be the dragon enemy that our mothers visions have been about.” Even I say the last part I know it to be untrue. My fear is that this woman will be something important to both of us. Goddess forbid the enemy is her. “ I fear you are right and we must work together to figure out this dragon sistuation. We can have one another’s back if need be. If it is no problem with you I would like to stay in your territory until we get this Alpha Hawkins problem situated.” He says back to me. After a minute of thinking I finally answer. “ I do believe it would be beneficial for you to stay. Your second in command can take over for you and watch over your people in Russia I presume . We can go over our treaties and strengthen them. I do believe your people are in need of a construction firm to work with. After the fire we would be glad to send the men and supplies to help your people rebuild no contract necessary.” He looks shocked at my offer but smirks alittle.

“ A generous offer Alpha but no need. My family and people are relocating to the states. I’m think New York or possibly Indiana I heard it has a good rural area. Russia is beginning to be over crowded with humans and nosy people. Too many times have they tried to break into our territory. This last time endangering my people and setting fires to homes. Luckily no one was harmed. Trying to snap pictures of the famous vampire clan. I’d rather we not stay there and relocate so no more speculation of any more supernaturals arises in the news.”Lord Zamir replies after a moment. “I also think a construction contract would be a good plan. No pack should have to work for free on such a project. It will surely be large and I’d like to compensate the good men who’d do the work.” He continues. I smile I enjoying that he would rather pay for the work my company will put in. It shows he is a good leader but won’t take a handout with out some type of compensation for those who help. “Ahh I am sorry to hear that is happening. Humans are like mold at one point they finally grow on ya but in the beginning it’s rather unpleasant and annoying. Harassment on the other hand is just plain disgusting. There is an unclaimed chuck of land to the west of us that would surely fit your people.” I say both of us giving out a laugh. We sit in a calming silence for a moment. “I’ll think over it and get my brothers to scout the land with in the coming days if that’s all good with you.” He answers after a moment. I nod agreeing to his answer.

Lord Zamir begins to speak but my brother and his mate walk in to the room. “ I don’t mean to interrupt Alpha but I-” Jelani begins but doesn’t finish. “ My mate is trying to ask if it would be okay to join the pack and stay with us here. She also wanted to know if Lord Zamir will still look for her sister.” Devon says puffing his chest out. If it wasn’t a serious question and Jelani wasn’t so scared looking I’d laugh at my brothers display. “ There is no need to ask for such things little sister. You are as much part of this pack as anyone else. We can do a joining ceremony later. Go get some rest and welcome to the Midnight Moon pack.” She smiles at the little sister part of what I say. I’m happy she is okay with this. “You called me little sister even though I’m older than all of you. I’m 31 Alpha haha much older than you and my mate. What are y’all 22 and 19.” She gets out on a laugh. My brother’s look of offense is comedic gold. Even Zamir let’s out a laugh. “ Hahaha I’m 26 and your mates the one that’s 22 you’re not that much older. But your smaller therefore my little sister.” I make a point to look down at her when I say this. She giggles more and my brother takes her hand in his about to leave.

“ I will keep you updated on our search for your sister Ms. Ansley. Rest assure we will find o it what happened to Julianna.” Lord Zamir stands to say as they begin to retreat. I make a note to ask him later about the search so I can add my own men to help. Once they leave I look to my watch it’s getting late. “ It’s been a long day Lord Zamir let us retire for the night. We can resume business in the morning. I can also get to work on chartering the jet for our travel tomorrow. No Need to call me Alpha all the time also. We are allies and can be friends since you’ll be staying for a long time. No need to be so formal it gets a bit stiff and boring I think.” I say making a gesture for him to follow me to his room. It’s on the same floor as mine and down the hall.

There are only three rooms on my floor one for the alpha(me),nursery(just in case) and high ranking guest. “ Yes I do agree time to call it a night. I would like for you to also call me Nikolai or Nik for short. Being called lord Zamir reminds me of my father. I may be the new lord of the Zamir clan but I’m not that damn old to be called that quite yet. I’m 26 just like you dammit.” That’s the last thing he says as I show him into his room. His bags are already there. I give him a hand salute and wish him a good night. Once I close the door to leave I sigh realizing my life is about to get way too dangerous and bloody with the things that I have learned.