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.

Alpha Benedict's jaw worked as he stared out the window, his shoulders

tension.

My son-in-law's life was put at risk. Your pack members were evacuated from their homes. People could have died tonight because of whatever

his face twisted with anguish and fury. "You want to know? Fine! Twenty-three years ago, Wiley and I were best friends. We

room like a physical blow. I felt

me.

wanted the resources, the strategic location, everything. When I refused to merge our packs under

years?" Ryder's voice was

for the mission when I told him what Wiley was capable of. He knew the risks." Alpha Benedict's hands shook as

said nothing? I found my voice, though

ahead of him!" Benedict slammed his hand on the desk. "But he's been smarter than I anticipated. Using his son to get to you, creating these elaborate tunnels, playing the long game while I've been scrambling

The building-

- Dad started.

there. But

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