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"Twenty-five years ago, my destined mate was raped by our Alpha. He warned her not to say anything, but she told me, and I got furious. I attacked and killed our Alpha, but by the time I returned to her, she had committed suicide from shame."

This was one of the rarest pack incidents, and since it happened twenty-five years ago, Alpha Denzel was merely a baby at the time and was oblivious to the news, paying careful attention to it.

"Then the pack turned against me for killing the Alpha and wouldn’t listen to my side of the story. I escaped, never to return, and that was how I went rogue. I found my second chance mate, and she gave me these two wonderful children."

In the rogue Alpha’s case, it was a matter of him leaving the pack or facing death. If taken critically, it could also be a case of betrayal since the Alpha raped his mate.

"However, I have never been happy since having my twins because I never gave them the opportunity to be part of a pack," the rogue Alpha said with a sorrowful expression.

"They are well-trained warriors but have no idea about the existence of packs. I want them to know that this is not the end of life for them but rather, something better lies ahead."

When Fusion heard about the rogue Alpha’s plan to send his two children away from the rogue community, his expression was bitter, but he did not utter a word, whether good or bad.

Alpha Denzel thought about finding a smart way to discuss this with Valerie before giving his word. With her father and sister, her permission was not needed, but these are born rogues.

"I will think about it, but I am not making a promise."

Ashley was not satisfied with Alpha Denzel’s response. If the rogues had not taken her father in, he would have died, and even when she appeared, she was equally given shelter, except that the conditions were poor.

But that was what they could afford as the rogues did not have businesses like the packs. They made a living by being contracted to attack enemy packs, so if there was peace like now, then the rogues would be broke.

"Alpha Denzel, I think you should consider," Ashley added her voice. Being here for over a month now, she enjoyed nothing but their hospitality.

They shared with her the little they had, and she had in mind to reward them after returning to the Yellow Stone Pack with her father.

Now that Alpha Denzel was here, it seems they would first have to go to the Evergreen Pack for Valerie’s sake.

"Not all rogues are bad. This rogue Alpha has spent his money for us to purchase the herbs Raven could not find. There are other things I cannot even say. Please do it for the sake of my father. I believe Val would be very happy."

Mentioning Valerie, Alpha Denzel’s expression softened, and he corrected Ashley. "I did not say no. I said I will think about it. Come with me."

He gazed at the man on the mattress, then at the girl beside him and thought of a way to make her happy.

At least that would urge her to hasten whatever treatments she was giving the old Alpha. So, he turned to the rogue Alpha and spoke reassuringly.

"If her so-called herbs give my father-in-law back his health, I will take her in."

The rogue Alpha sighed with relief, and when Raven heard it, she smiled for the first time.

Alpha Denzel led Ashley to his car, out of the view of the rogue Alpha and Fusion before saying to his investigator.

"Your phone."

The investigator, not having the slightest idea of what was going on, was confused until Alpha Denzel removed his sim card, replacing it with one of his.

After returning the sim card to the investigator, Alpha Denzel said to him, "I will get you a new phone."

He would have taken Burke’s phone, but he was handling pack matters and could not go offline, just like Alpha Denzel.

The investigator, on the other hand, was free at the moment since there were not many pending jobs for him to do.

Alpha Denzel had transferred everything on his phone to his before giving it to Ashley.

"Ashley, take this phone. You are not in any way supposed to get in touch with your sister. I want to make this a big surprise for her, so don’t disappoint me."

Ashley was saddened when she arrived and heard about Tristan and Scarlet’s betrayal, and though she heard rumors that Valerie was well taken care of, this warmed her heart greatly.

It confirmed the rumors of how Alpha Denzel cared about Valerie. For as long as her sister was happy, Ashley was equally happy.

"I understand. I will call you as soon as my father gets better. Please take good care of my sister."

Turning to leave, Alpha Denzel called her back. "There is something else." He took out a nylon bag and gave it to her.

"What is this?" Ashley asked before looking into her bag, and her eyes widened. "No, I can’t take it." It was too much money.

Something she only saw during her time at the pack. Agreeing to take in Raven and her brother, Ray, was enough for Ashley. She was determined to take care of the monetary aspect after returning to the pack.

"These rogues don’t grow much crops. Are you thinking of sucking them dry before leaving? How would they continue the treatment if there is a need for more herbs?"

Ashley smiled and responded. "You are taking his two children in, so that should be enough. Unless you don’t intend to do as you have promised."

Glancing at Burke, Alpha Denzel gave his assurance. "I am a man of my word, but there might be things you all need. If you need more, just give me a call, and please don’t call me unless it’s urgent."

Ashley understood, not planning to call until there was good news. "Thank you, but can I ask a question?"