Tangled
Chapter 18
19 Lucas: Realization (II)
19 Lucas: Realization (II)
LUCAS
His spine straightens in an instant, and his face goes. blank. “Of course not, Alpha. I only worry that this obsession with the Blackwood girl is distracting you from what really matters.”
I stand in a swift motion, my chair scraping against the floor. Inexplicable rage fans the flames of months of irritation and frustration. “What matters is the safety and security of our pack. If the alpha of Blackwood is plotting against us, if they’re using Ava as a pawn in their twisted game, then it is my duty to uncover the truth. Don’t you agree?”
He takes a step back, his head bowed in submission. “I understand, Alpha. Forgive me for overstepping.”
I take a deep breath, trying to rein in my temper. “Your concern is noted, Delta. But I need you to trust me on this. I know what I’m doing.”
He nods, his expression still blank. “Of course, Alpha. I’ll leave you to your work.”
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With that, he turns and leaves the room, closing the door behind him with a soft click. I sink back into my chair, rubbing a hand over my face. The letter from the scout lies on my desk, taunting me with the promise of new information.
I close my eyes, taking a deep breath as I try to quell the maelstrom of emotions raging within me. I know I need to approach this situation with a clear head, to separate my personal feelings from the cold, hard facts. But it’s easier said than done when it comes to
Ava.
With a heavy sigh, I unfold the missive, my eyes scanning the contents. Each word is like a punch to the gut, and I feel my heart sinking lower and lower with every line. The letter shakes in my hands as I read, a cold fury seeping into my bones with every damning word
From: [email protected]
Subject: URGENT: For Alpha’s Eyes Only
Attachment: Report.docx
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My source within the Blackwood Pack has provided crucial information regarding Ava’s circumstances. She has been enduring severe mistreatment and neglect from her own family, with Beta Alexander Grey being the primary perpetrator of cruelty. Furthermore, her mother and siblings have displayed little regard for her well–being, demonstrating indifference or outright disdain. Ava is consistently subjected to assault by numerous pack members and is treated as an outcast within the community.
college has raised eyebrows among the pack. However, rumors suggest that this allowance was motivated by a desire to remove her from his immediate vicinity. Notably, Ava
that Ava has been missing since the night of the Lunar Gala, where she was last seen leaving the building shortly before midnight. Surprisingly, the Blackwood Pack has made no effort to
never existed.
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in me that Ava is a wolfless shifter–she is basically human. It seems that Alpha Blackwood and his inner circle had plans to use her as a breeder to several strong males within the pack. They
of increasing his power in the Council. It is uncertain if this alliance is friendly or with darker designs in mind. Whatever plans he has, he holds close to his vest. Jessa Grey has been seen attending Luna training,
no intention
these details was one of Alpha Blackwood’s former lovers. He has
to breed proper alpha heirs
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be compromised, and I plan to return to the Westwood Pack as soon as possible to ensure my own safety and share any
urge you to consider
Pack’s treatment of Ava and their apparent disregard for her well–being raise serious concerns about the morality of their pack leadership, and what they
protect not only Ava
Your loyal scout,
Ethan Hawke
shifter. My mind focused on that, remembering her delicate face behind those thick–framed glasses. So, the
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or ability to scent
normally know once her wolf appears,
of my lungs. Fuck.
would make sense, The Blackwood Pack never did anything to her. And if I were to be
had to be
growls. And you threw our mate away.
Shit.
fucking desk through the window. Son of a fucking bitch. My mate. And I let her go. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FindNøvᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters
Let her disappear.
Fuck!
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head as I picked up the letter again, re–reading it and letting every word stab into my
Ava. My sweet,
Fuck.
to know the plans Alpha Blackwood had
the puzzle are falling into place, painting a
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