The Alpha's Revenge

Chapter 71

Xavier’s POV

Today is the day. The day we finally put an end to the treachery within the werewolf kingdom. I, along with Teresa, her grandparents, Anna and her team of elite warriors, are driving in the limo on our way to Dark Hollow. Today is Blake’s 19th birthday party and our way of getting Anna into the territory unnoticed. As we speak, a team is also surrounding and within the next hour will advance on every confirmed pack that was involved in the trafficking ring. This day is bittersweet; we are starting the process of cleaning up the issues of the kingdom, but invading other packs and having to arrest other Alphas is a hard pill to swallow. To admit that such evil people exist and are doing things to innocent women. I know what we are doing is right, but it is upsetting that we are even in this situation. I sit and contemplate this during our drive. I feel I am not the only one in a pensive mood about what is about to occur. The whole car is quiet, and a nervous energy exists in everyone. I sit staring out of the window until I feel a slender hand cover the one on my leg. I turn and look into the beautiful eyes of my mate, and she intertwines our fingers. She gives me a look that says she understands, and we are in this together. I thank the Moon Goddess every day for this wonderful woman.

We arrive at the gate of the Dark Hollow pack. There is only one guard on duty and the gates are wide open. If we wanted to, we could have driven onto the property without any resistance. The guard questions my driver, who is one of my warriors, and my Beta and best friend Frank, who is in the front passenger seat. They present the invitation and the guard never checks the back to ensure the number of guests, they never check the car for weapons, nothing. There are no standard safety checks performed. He allows us to enter and directs us to where to go. Frank puts down the privacy window once we are allowed in.

“I guess they are not worried about security issues. Is he just that confident in his pack's abilities or that lax?” Frank says to me

“Who knows? We did all of this to sneak the team onto the property, and it seems like they just could have walked in here without any issues” I respond

“There is a thin line between confidence and arrogance. His arrogance will end up being the reason for his downfall” Grandpa Royal says

“Anna? You ready?” I ask

“As ready as I am going to be” she replies

We arrive at the front of the pack house and Teresa, and I get out along with her grandparents. The rest remain in the car. We will give it an hour to allow for everyone to arrive and to get the signal that those at the other packs are in place. Further in the woods, we have warriors and doctors awaiting our signal. Bruce is the elite warrior that has been monitoring the pack. He, along with Georgia, and Teresa will be going through the pack house to find and rescue any females. Once we confirm that everyone is in position, the Royals will read the Royal decree, thus taking the involved Alpha’s into custody.

We enter the pack house and are directed to the ballroom area. The room is nicely decorated and there is a nice number of guests here, but not as many as I was expecting. We are greeted by Alpha Clarence, who then introduces us to his son Blake, his Beta Vance and the Beta’s son Lance.

“Happy Birthday, future Alpha Blake” Teresa says

“Thank you, Luna. I appreciate you and Alpha Xander taking the time to come to my party” Blake responds as he eyes my mate

“Not a problem. We are always open to visiting and meeting fellow packs” I say as I bring Teresa closer to me

“No female ranked members?” Teresa questions

“No, unfortunately not. My mate and my Beta’s mate died many years ago, and neither boy has found their mate as yet. Not from lack of trying” Alpa Clarence responds with a slight laugh

“I wish you both luck in the future and hope you find your mates” Teresa says

“Is the plan that you will take over the pack once you have found your mate, Blake?” I question

“That will be my father’s decision, but I hope so and look forward to it” Blake responds

“Yes, so we will have to see about that. Alpha Xander I would like to discuss an alliance between Dark Hollow and Full Moon” Alpha Clarence says

“We can discuss that later, Alpha Clarence”

I don’t miss the smile that spreads across his face with my words. Nor do I miss the fact that he has ignored the Royals. I don’t think he knows who they are, but in his arrogance they are old and not important. He will soon find out how important they really are. We take the time to mingle and socialize with the other guests. My phone pings with a text message. I look at my smartwatch and see it’s from Frank and everyone is in place. I signaled to grandpa and the doors opened with six hooded figures entering the room with their faces covered. Two remain at the door, while the other four walk to the center of the ballroom. Grandpa and Grandma Royal then step up with the DJ’s microphone.

“Good evening Dark Hollow pack and guests. By special request of King Nicholas Baxter, I Grant Royal, ex-Alpha of the Crystal Lake pack have an announcement to read to you. Effective yesterday there was a change in the Elder Council. The following Elders have been removed from their position and are under investigation; Peters, Jacks, Edwards, Rhanes and Lincoln. In addition, the King request the presence of the following Alpha’s: Alpha Archer of Night sky pack, Alpha Brent of the Bright Light pack, Alpha Nash of the Strong Paw pack, Alpha Flint of the Fire Flame pack, Alpha Forrest of the Blood Rose pack, Alpha Grant of the Blessing Pack, Alpha Leonard of the Half Moon pack, Alpha Howard of the Speed Pack, Alpha Cale of the Bright Night pack, Alpha Dirk of the Cold Wind Pack, Alpha Mort of the Moon Blessed pack, Alpha Todd of the Black lake pack, Alpha Lync of the Deep Gulley pack, Alpha Ollie of the Whistle Wind pack, Alpha Percy of the Stronghold Pack, Alpha Rourke of the Focused Pack, Alpha Stan of the Howler Pack, Alpha Uri of the Mountainview Pack, Alpha Melvin of the Lakeview Pack and Alpha Roger of the Rage Pack. Please present yourself to the King’s men outside”

“We also ask that all other attendees except for the Dark Hollow pack please exit the ballroom now” Grandma Royal said

“What the f**k is going on here? Who are you people and how dare you come here telling us what to do” Alpha Mort yells

“You heard the royal decree the same as everyone else. Now everyone, please exit the room” he repeats

“We are not going anywhere. And you, old man, can’t instruct us to do anything. You are nobody” Alpha Uri says

Some people have started leaving the room, being allowed to exit by the guards at the door. But Alpha Uri and Alpha Mort are getting louder and louder. Then they started advancing on the small group. In a flash, I hear two pops and both Alpha’s fall to the ground dead. Her movements were so fast and smooth, the hood never came off her head.

“Oh Goddess, what have you done?” someone from the crowd cries

“You were asked to leave. You can do that of your own volition, or we can kill you all and then drag you out, your choice. NOW LEAVE!” Anna yells, releasing her aura that makes even the Alphas submit

Slowly, everyone leaves the room. The only ones left are Alpha Clarence, Beta Vance, Blake and Lance, with a few of their warriors. I walked to Anna and whispered to her that we would be outside if she needed anything. She nods and as I leave the room I hear them gasp.

“Annalisa?”