Page 18

"You are reading wrongly. The main person I am fond of is Luna Valerie. I never had the chance to be close to her when her father was alive. Her exceptional skills would be of great help to my pack."

Alpha Idris rattled on, trying to change the line of conversation. His past with Adira must not be revealed to Alpha Denzel. If not, he might not help the Litha Moon Pack.

Alpha Denzel turned from the French windows, gazing intently at Alpha Idris with so much coldness in his eyes. The temperature in the office dropped to zero degrees in spite of the burning cigar stuffed between both their fingers.

"Can I ask you a question?"

Alpha Idris could not measure Alpha Denzel’s sudden change to either his talk about Valerie or Adira, but one thing was sure. "Even if I don’t, you will still insist."

The corner of Alpha Denzel’s lips curled up in a sinister smile. With his unwavering dark gaze, Alpha Idris was so uncomfortable. "Were you at the Alphas conference?"

"Yes," Alpha Idris caught a breather since Alpha Denzel’s question was related to the Alphas’ conference. He feared it was concerning Adira, but the question that followed beaded his forehead with sweat.

"Why couldn’t you stop Alpha Tristan from murdering Valerie since you love her skills so much?"

Alpha Idris was rendered speechless. There were so many Alphas, so how could he have stood up for her alone? Though he doubted the evidence, he knew he was a coward to watch it happen.

Had Alpha Denzel not interfered, Valerie would not have been alive now. However, being certain that Valerie was being tortured, he took a deep breath, and his confidence returned.

"The news was shocking at that moment, but from the recent attack, I believe that she’s innocent. Most possibly, I want to make her my Luna."

The cigar in Alpha Denzel’s hand fell, and Alpha Idris’s back was pinned against the wall. Alpha Denzel’s voice was rough, his eyes glazing with anger.

His wolf growled, "Well then you have to open your eyes wider. She is my slave. My slave. Only I have the right to do whatever I want with her."

Alpha Idris did not try to fight back or free himself, knowing that Alpha Denzel would not hurt him because of his mother. But as he tried to connect the dots, he just couldn’t understand. "Why?"

Alpha Denzel’s grip loosened around Alpha Idris’s shirt as he took a step back. "Because she owes me her life. Anything else?" He glared daringly at Alpha Idris.

The latter shook his head, feeling sad and helpless. His second reason, which he refused to mention, was the fact that his mother had a profound interest in Valerie. He was sure that bringing Valerie with him would make his mother happy.

"What if you find out that she was innocent of all those accusations? The mate bond is already broken, so what are you gonna do about it?"

Something flashed in Alpha Denzel’s eyes at the question. He knew that Valerie was innocent of the accusations labeled against her, but she wasn’t free from what she did to him. At this point, he was done speaking with Alpha Idris.

"Why is that your worry? I would very much like for you to leave my pack."

Alpha Idris’s eyes stung with tears, but how could he let it fall. It was true that he had been a coward. Had he stood for Valerie then, she would have been with him. Still, his cowardice then was not enough reason for him to give up. "I want to have a word with Luna Valerie."

Alpha Denzel glared at him and responded curtly, "My answer is simple. NO."

If it were any Alpha, he would have been kicked out of the pack by now, but for the fact that this Alpha’s mother was so dear to him, his soft side showed, and Alpha Idris was slowly taking advantage of it.

"Alpha Denzel, I will wait until you change your mind."

"Then you can sleep in the middle of the pack, but as for my pack house, it will no longer host you." Indirectly, Alpha Idris was being kicked out of the packhouse, even if he couldn’t be kicked out of the pack.

That was Alpha Denzel’s mercy, and Alpha Idris would not be surprised if his belongings were thrown out of the Packhouse at Alpha Denzel’s command.

He resorted to pleading. "I need her. I need Luna Valerie. I need a strong female warrior to help train our female warriors for any impending attack." Seeing no change in Alpha Denzel’s expression, he added coyly, "Mom mentioned it too."

Mentioning his mother once again, Alpha Denzel found himself softening, his temper cooling down. "You need a female skillful warrior? I will get you a good one."

Alpha Idris was quite amazed by the suggestion, feeling that he was going to have Luna Valerie. After all, the most skillful female warrior was Beta Adira. Alpha Denzel would never let her go, so who else could he offer?

Alpha Idris smiled in satisfaction. "I am very much interested in your recommendation."

"Just wait and see, and while you wait, please help yourself to breakfast at the packhouse," Alpha Denzel said flatly. He was not much of a good host, as those responsibilities were spearheaded by Adira.

Adira was in the middle of training when she was interrupted by a mindlink. ’Adira, kindly see me in my office now.’

Adira would have been excited, but not at this moment. She knew the Alpha was not happy with her, so it was better to avoid him for now. She mindlinked back.

’Yes, Alpha. I will do so as soon as training is over.’

’Put Burke in charge and come now.’ The mindlink was so commanding, it gave her a headache. Burke was the strongest male warrior in the pack, even stronger than Adira. She sighed.

’Yes, Alpha.’

Adira rushed to the Alpha’s office, dabbing her face with a towel as she sat in front of him. "Is everything alright?" She asked curiously.

Alpha Denzel should have even joined the pack warriors for training but remained in his office. She found it weird.

"I must commend you for doing a very good job," Alpha Denzel spoke calmly, but his eyes were distant. However, Adira was excited about the compliment. After everything, he still believed and trusted her. It meant more to her than anything else.

"Thank you, Alpha."

"Alpha Idris needs a skilled female warrior to help in his pack," Alpha Denzel said directly, and Adira frowned a little.

"But he already has Allessia."

Knowing Allessia’s capabilities, Alpha Denzel shook his head. "I don’t think she’s strong enough for him. If not, he won’t be here so, I’m recommending you," he said, and Adira turned ashen.