Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 231

"We communicate through text messages. He sends me updates and his code word," Alpha Benedict began to sound anguished.

"They could have broken him already and been using that code word Ryder punched the wall, creating a fist-sized hole. This obviously escalated Alpha Benedict's anger as well.

"Ryder! Calm down!" I rubbed Ryder's back, whispering soothingly.

"What else are you hiding?" I asked as Alpha Benedict opened his mouth to lash out at Ryder. His eyes turned to me, narrowing into slits.

"What? What right do you have to question me-

"Answer the damn question, Dad!" Ryder stepped back in front of me positioning himself between me and Alpha Benedict.

Dad looked at me, then at Ryder and Benedict. "Answer him, Benedict Dad's tone seemed exhausted.

"I don't know what you're talking about," Alpha Benedict muttered, turning to look out the window.

"You do know, and you need to tell us now! It's time for your damn secrets to come to light. Xena told you about the tonnels. Why has Wiley been planning an attack on us for years? Why did you place a spy in his territory?" Ryder stood firmly in front of his father, arms crossed over his chest.

jaw worked as he stared

tension.

put at risk. Your pack members were evacuated from their homes. People could have died tonight because of whatever game you've been playing. You will tell us

and fury. "You want to know? Fine! Twenty-three years ago, Wiley and I were best friends. We trained

room like a physical

me.

the strategic location, everything.

voice was

been watching him, waiting for him to make his move. Tom volunteered for the mission when I told him what Wiley

come after us eventually, and you said nothing? I found

he's been smarter than I anticipated. Using his son to get

The building-

- Dad started.

coordinating everything from there. But apparently, he's been feeding Tom false intelligence, or Tom

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