Chapter 73
Elijah glared at his father’s back, the tension in the room thick enough to cut with a knife. His wolf howled inside him, thrashing inside him begging for him to let it out. “Why did it take you so long to tell me this?” he demanded as anger simmered inside him, threatening to erupt
He knew he wasn’t supposed to show this side of him in front of his father, but he could no longer control himself.
His father sighed heavily, refusing to turn around “Because I didn’t have all the information until now, he replied, the weariness in his tone evident
Elish clenched his fists, pacing the floor. What information” He couldn’t keep the impatience out of his voice. “What do you know about the man who escaped! And why does he want Fiona!”
His father finally turned to face him, his expression serions. “Tjust received intel In persible he’s after Fiona, We need to prepare for his return”
Elijah snorted, disbelief etched on his features. “Our secmny is supposed to lie impenetrable. How could he get r
“That nun is strong. Eliah,” his father repbed, crossing his arms. “Stronger than we anticipated.”
Eliuh narrowed his eyes, frustration boiling gover. “What’s his identity! Who is he?”
not that exuly?“
The king remaised silem, and Elijah’s smirk returned, laced with sarcasm. “Right. Only the king needs to know the truth. And since I’m not the king. I have no right to know,”
“Don’t say it like that, his father snapped, annoyance flashing in his eyes. “This information requires a ruler’s understanding. It could be used to harm the supernatural world”
Elijah’s exprroxton shified, curiosity piqued. “Harm the supernatural world? What do you mean? Who would have thought that a prisoner rotting
( the dungeon would be enough to harm the world:
His father besuated, running a hand through his hair. “The implications of this man’s actions are far–reaching. He has ties to forces that could distuje the balance we’ve fought so hard to maintain.”
“De you know that Fiona’s father is trying to kill her!” Elijah pressed. Since his father is not willing to tell him the identity of that man, it’s best to uli abour other pressing nutters and things that could ignite tonight.
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“Why“” Elijah’s frustration morphed into confusion. I’ve been investigating, but I found nothing. Why would her own father want her dead?”
The king sighed deeply, pouring himself a glass of wine before taking a sip. “It’s because Fiona wasn’t supposed to leave her pack. Her father bebever her actions will bring about instability”
Elijah’s expression hardened “Instabulary? So he thinks killing her will keep the peace?”
*From his perspecqve, yes,” his father said, setting the glass down. “He sees her as a threat to their way of life
djah’s fists clenched, his mind racing with implications, “I won’t let that
at happen,” he vowed. “Not to her
His father’s gaze sharpened. “You must tread carefully, Elijah. The consequences of confronting her father could lead to a war we aren’t prepared
Klijali gratied his terili, the weight of his father’s words sinking in. The king’s duty was to prevent war in the supernatural world, and to protect t
has father, that meant sacrificing individuals like Fiona for the greater good Elijah felt a bitter laugh rise in his throat.
tive
He didn’t know when it had started, but a part of him was ready to sacrifice everything–this world, its fragile balance—just to save her
The realization left lum momentarily speechless, and he frowned as if trying to listen to the frame being of his heart. His wolt honded in anger withar damn, thr: Lanught of Fanna in datert igniting a ente profectiveness. The idea of seeing hier lurmed made him want to lash out, to kill
temaon in lam. “You’ve been acting irrationally lately,” he said, an edge creeping into his tone “Your temper is flaring.
reperially, cuncerrung Fitna
with thoughts of her. The need to protect hier eclipsed everything else. Mate, he thought. So this is what it
Just then, aloud bang erbord from tubade, Lattling the walls. The dour flew open, and Regor stormeskin, his face grine” We have a situation,” he
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Elijah’s heart raced at the news “Rebels!” he repeated, adrenaling
“Too many and they are
flooding his system. “How many?”
in their werewolf form,” Regor replied. “They’ve breached the outer defenses. We need to mobilize now.”
“How is that even possible?” Elijah’s expression darkened. This place was supposed to be impenetrable, its security unmatched. Yet now, Regor was claiming that a group of werewolves had breached their defenses. The stench of sabotage was unmistakable.
“Where are you going!” his father asked when he started walking out the door.
“Fiona” Elijah only had one answer. Without waiting for his father’s words, he stormed out of the room, a low growl rumbling in his throat. Just as Regor had warned, several werewolves were already attacking the guests. Elijah snorted in disbelief. Who would be foolish enough to strike against a group of Alphas
“Poison” someone shouted. “They are using poison! Be careful!” Elijah ignored the chaos around him as he jogged toward the stairs, his mind. racing. This attack was more than just an ambush; it was a distraction. He gritted his teeth, recalling his father’s warning about the potential threat to Fiona Just as he reached the second floor, a massive werewolf appeared in front of him, snarling.
Elijah snorted derisively. “You dare transform in front of me?” he taunted, assessing the creature. Before he could engage, Regor was already on the move, darting past him.
Elijah continued forward, but another werewolf blocked his path, fur bristling and teeth bared. With a quick flick of his wrist, Elijah transformed. into his own wolf form, muscles rippling under his fur. He charged at the beast, the two colliding with a force that rattled the floor beneath them. The werewolf slashed with its claws, but Elijah dodged effortlessly, snapping his jaws around the creature’s throat. With a powerful twist, he brought the beast down tearing into its flesh. The stench of poison clung to the creature, confirming Elijah’s suspicions. He had no time for mercy; it was better to end their lives swiftly.
With a furious growl, he dispatched the first werewolf, blood splattering across the floor. Just as he finished, another assailant rushed in, this one larger and more aggressive. Elijah met its charge head–on, pushing it back with sheer strength.
They exchanged blows, claws raking against fur, teeth snapping dangerously close. Elijah ducked under a wild swipe and retaliated, sinking his fangs deep into the werewolf’s flank. It howled in agony, and he used the moment of distraction to rip it down to the ground, ending the fight with a swift bite to its terk
Panting, he surveyed the chaos around him. The smell of blood mixed with the acrid stench of poison filled the air. He needed to find Fiona. Reaching the room that led to the balcony, his heart dropped at the sight before him. The balcony was in ruins, shattered pieces of wood scattered everywhere. Panic surged through him when he didn’t see Fiona anywhere. His wolf thrashed inside him, desperate for her safety,
“Fiona!” he called out, his voice u
urgent.
but the silence that answered him was deafening
A sliver of reason pierced through the panic. Fiona was a strong wolf; she wouldn’t be defeated easily. Taking a deep breath, he focused on her scent, allowing it to guide him. He traced her trail through the wreckage.
With a quick glance over his shoulder, he moved forward, following the faint traces of her presence. Whatever had happened, he would find her- and he would make anyone responsible pay dearly.
