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"I swear, I never touched her. Scarlet had already drugged her before I went into the room. I realized that Alpha Tristan..." the sound of the video resonated through the room when Beta Hugo, who was clueless of all that had transpired, asked seriously,

"Alpha, what is that?" His neck was stretched to catch a glimpse of what was being played on Alpha Tristan’s phone. Both Scarlet and Alpha Tristan were paler looking than when they came out of the hospital.

Alpha Tristan paused the video before his beta’s stretched neck could catch a glimpse of the face behind the confession in the video.

"Check on the state of the pack. Send the file of the warriors who lost their lives to my desk," Alpha Tristan instructed Beta Hugo. The latter wanted to say something but forcefully swallowed it.

As he reached the door, Alpha Tristan called him back after catching the discontented look on his face. "Beta Hugo, nothing about the video exists. You are the only one aware of it."

Beta Hugo was smart enough to understand that Luna Valerie was innocent. Whereas he was appointed as the beta by Alpha Tristan, making the situation dicey.

If word about this revelation got out, there would be no doubt that he was the tale bearer. It would be his words against theirs and if even Luna Valerie, the most powerful woman in the pack, could be set up and almost killed by them, then what could they not do to him?

His life mattered to him most at this moment. "I didn’t hear anything."

Alpha Tristan was satisfied with the response and recalling the message attached to the video, added, "find a way to withdraw the case from the peace council. Tell them that you lodged the complaint when I was unconscious but now, I am okay and have asked you to do so."

Until he found out who was up against him, the case had to be withdrawn, though the peace council would have been the best organization to handle it. Also, could it be that the people behind it were afraid of the peace council?

Alpha Tristan was clueless. It hadn’t been up to a week since he became Alpha and was cruelly attacked. Now, a video of his evil deed also surfaced. Valerie never had external allies so who could be helping her when she was a slave in the Evergreen pack?

Alpha Tristan was tempted to call Alpha Denzel to find out about how Valerie was faring but couldn’t help being afraid because of the video.

Not knowing who was behind it, it was better to not do anything to arouse suspicion.

"What if they decide to verify?" Beta Hugo’s question jolted him out of his thoughts. Running his fingers through his hair frustratedly, he sighed.

"You don’t have to stop them." He didn’t have a decent excuse but would think of something when contacted by the peace council.

Beta Hugo nodded his head and helped himself out of the room.

"Are you sure he will keep it a secret?" Scarlet was anxious and asked as soon as Beta Hugo closed the door, but Alpha Tristan was rather confident about the matter.

"We’ve been friends for ages and I gave him a position he could only dream of. He wouldn’t dare."

Scarlet was relieved. Valerie must have loved her with her life but after knowing she had been betrayed, she knew that Valerie would not be so kind if given the chance.

"That’s much better but who sent the video? Did Kyle turn against us?" Fear lingered in the air as Scarlet pondered, afraid of the worst.

"No. I think he was kidnapped. This is my mistake. I shouldn’t have exposed him," Alpha Tristan said with regret. It was clear that showing Kyle’s face had made him vulnerable.

From his battered look in the video, it was clear he had been tortured to reveal everything. As to who had that information, Alpha Tristan could only grit his teeth.

"So what happens now? Could the person behind it be the same one who attacked us?" Scarlet was tugging on his sleeve now. One mistake cost them so much already.

Alpha Tristan’s eyes lit with interest. "This is the most sensible analysis you have made since I knew you."

Scarlet’s face fell. She was never interested in pack matters and with Alpha Tristan being a common warrior, he was perfect for her. Who knew he was going to be Valerie’s mate?

The revelation broke both their hearts, but Alpha Tristan saw an opportunity he never dreamed of, and that was being an alpha.

Being already in love with Scarlet, he wouldn’t get the title if he rejected Valerie straight away. As such, they had to make her the vile one.

"Are you calling me stupid?" Scarlet was not amused by his utterance.

"No, but I wish you could keep up the smartness and be a little brave like your elder sisters. If you don’t start taking up responsibility for the pack, the members will revolt."

Scarlet’s heart sank. She knew the responsibilities of being a Luna, not wanting any part of it, but Tristan had promised to not burden her with the responsibilities when he becomes an Alpha. All she had to do was bear the title.

"You promised that I will live like a princess," she accused him, teary-eyed.

"And what is this? Even princesses have Kingdom responsibilities too," Alpha Tristan pointed out, disappointed that Scarlet took his words literally.

"You know that I’m not strong like Ashley or smart like Valerie, but you claimed it was fine."

"That is because I never expected things to go south. I have to find whoever attacked us and find out his reason before Alpha Denzel finds out about what we did. He rejected Luna Valerie because of those photos."

"Can you imagine what would happen when he finds out it was all a set-up?" Alpha Tristan’s worry, unknowingly caused his voice to raise, making it sound as if he was upset with her.

"Do what you must. What has that got to do with me?" Scarlet began to take off her clothes. She hadn’t had a good shower in a few days.

"You need to be able to take care of the pack when I’m away," Alpha Tristan said, Scarlet froze.

"What if there is another attack? What about your beta? I’d rather we travel together," she suggested, afraid of being left alone. Alpha Tristan felt helpless. He couldn’t help but remember how effortlessly Valerie used to handle the pack alone.

"Scarlet, this is a serious matter. A Luna must be able to fight for and defend her pack."

Scarlet could feel her heart thumping, afraid that pack members would laugh and disrespect her for her ignorance and weakness.

"What if I can’t do all that you are saying? What do you plan to do?"

Alpha Tristan was greatly disappointed. In spite of everything, Scarlet was not considering taking up any responsibilities.

He equally lacked experience in pack management matters and with the video warning, he felt restless. "Go and shower. I will analyze the situation of the pack."

Scarlet pursed her lips and began to put on her clothes as she couldn’t stand his disappointed gaze. "I’m coming with you."

They merely reached the door when they heard a knock. Frowning, Alpha Tristan responded, "come in, the door’s not locked."

Beta Hugo entered, out of breath as he spoke. "Alpha, there is a big problem."