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The evening went by with Bowen dragging Sara with him as he investigates the incident at the pack house and the mansion. The guards, pack members, and Davos narrated what they witnessed as Bowen took great care of the bits of information he is gathering. The CCTV footages were also reviewed.

It has been a long day and he sensed Sara's weariness. He asked her, "are you hungry?"

Sara, who sat by the nearest chair to the alpha, lifted her head and replied, "not really." She stood and approached Bowen. "Alpha Bowen, must I really be here as you conduct your investigation?"

"I apologize for tugging you along wherever I go, but I need you close to me. You, your Pappy, and the witch are the target of the crooks. I vow to protect you, myself. I will not be able to concentrate if I can't see you." Bowen expressed.

Sara wanted to ask some more but decided that the alpha is beat up. "Are you alright?" She asked out of concern and conventional courtesy.

Bowen gave a quick smile. "I will be alright once the culprits are caught and punished. Do not worry about me. I had worst nights."

Davos came rushing to the alpha's office. "Alpha, we got them!"

Bowen stood and hit the table with his hands. "Where?" He seethed.

"Got who, Davos?" Sara asked as she could not contain the suspense.

"The Vanderbilt couple and their cohorts are at the dungeons!" Davos revealed.

Sara gasped. Trin's parents! She knew Trin is connected to the break ins. She threw Bowen a worried look.

"Sara, much as I do not want to loose sight of you, I am afraid I have to let Davos watch you for the meantime.

I will not let those scoundrels near you!

If proven guilty beyond doubt, they will not see the sunrise ever again.

I promise you, my brave one." Bowen vowed.

He gathered Sara in his arms and stole a quick kiss on her forehead. Sara was surprised by Bowen's action.

"Davos, you know what to do. And send the king's witch to the dungeon. I need her to identify the werewolves who attacked her entourage." Bowen ordered and rushed to leave the pack house.

Sara looked at Davos.

"It will be alright, Sara. Do not worry." Davos consoled.

"Is Trin connected in all these?" Sara wanted to know because she observed that Bowen has not mentioned her lately.

"What I know are bits and pieces of information. It is best to let Alpha Bowen tell us the real story." Davos replied. "Come. You must be hungry and tired. Please, follow me."

Davos brought Sara to an underground room at the alpha's mansion. When he opened the door, Sara immediately saw Trin sitting on one of the beds.

The room was big but dim. A good spread of food was on a long table. Davos punched in numbers on the security panel and the door shut as five beeps were heard.

"I am not fond of being locked in. Is this really necessary, Davos?" Sara expressed her apprehension.

"Necessary. The alpha will not take long. He will surely retrieve you as soon as he can." Davos assured.

Sara nodded and decided to see how Trin is doing.

"Trin. Are you alright?" Sara sat beside her but with a good distance.

Trin raised her head to look at Sara. Her eyes are puffy from crying, Sara could tell. Trin hugged herself and spoke, "he's gonna kill my parents. I know he will. He will never forgive them for what they did!" Trin cried.

Sara closed their distance and embraced Trin. Davos stood defensively, watching like an eagle for any sign of aggression from Trin.

"Every alpha will do what he thinks is best for his pack, not just Alpha Bowen. I wish I could give you hope, but the alpha has a reputation of being tenacious in carry out swift judgment." Sara spoke the truth that she knows.

"I can't believe my parents would dare do this! They were foolish. I am sorry, Sara. I promise I was not aware of their plans against you and your grandfather. I am as shaken as you. I know they will hurt me next because I failed them." Trin trembled.

"Shhh. No one will hurt you. Alpha Bowen will not allow it." Sara stated.

Trin smiled. "You don't get it, do you? You have won, Sara." She said.

"If you are insinuating that I am Alpha Bowen's true mate, let me tell you, nothing is certain yet until he himself declares it.

I do not feel like a winner, not after all these attacks.

Being the mate is the last of my concerns.

The safety of my grandfather and the Stone pack weigh more in importance and attention. " Sara expressed.

Davos watched Sara with pride. Sara handled the situation like a true luna. She did not crush Trin's hope altogether. She left her a bit of hope and gave her what she never had before. Friendship.

Davos took pity on Trin. Alpha Bowen told him about Trin's situation.

Even before he could carry out the alpha's orders to investigate Trin's parents, the break ins happened already.

Davos truly wish for a new start for Trin.

However, he will never put his guards down.

Trin could still snap and turn against Sara or Alpha Bowen.

The ladies and Davos ate dinner in silence. They await for any news. It was already eleven in the evening and still no alpha. Davos suggested that Trin and Sara go to bed as he stand watch. The ladies complied as both were physically, mentally, and emotionally drained.

Thirty minutes had passed when the door beeped. Davos remained calm, fully aware that it could only mean the alpha was unlocking the safe room.

True enough, Bowen entered the room. Davos was not surprised anymore to see his alpha bloodied and yet with that look of satisfaction on his face. He carried out his punishment. He made good of his words about the crooks not seeing the sunrise ever again.

"Is it over?" Davos hushed.

"Seven werewolves and a witch were sentenced and put to death tonight but the elder witch escaped." Bowen supplied as he approached Sara's bed.

He heaved in relief to see Sara's peaceful face.

"Clean up first, alpha." Davos suggested, cognizant of what his alpha intends to do to his mate.

Bowen took a long shower. He then asked Davos to watch Trin tonight as things are not yet completely solved. Davos agreed without complain.

Bowen gently lifted the sleeping Sara in his arms. He carried her all the way to his own room. Her mere scent was already recharging his waning strength. He laid Sara at the right side of his bed and joined her. He stroked her hair and her cheek savoring the rapture of sparks being created.

"I'll will not let anyone hurt you, my brave one. I will make you happy. You will always be mine and I yours." He kissed her neck and cuddled her tighter as a sudden wave of fear washed over him. The incantation written on papers at Sara's room haunted him.

Let the white wolf bleed and howl in agony.