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.
was motivated by a desire to remove her from his immediate vicinity. Notably, Ava has been working independently to finance her
seen leaving the building shortly before midnight. Surprisingly, the Blackwood Pack has made no effort to locate her or ensure her safety. It appears they have simply washed
never existed.
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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 believed that her family’s genes would be passed down to her offspring, potentially increasing their
regard to the ambitions of Alpha Blackwood, there is rumor that he wishes to create an alliance via mating with another pack, in hopes of increasing his power in the Council. It is uncertain if this alliance
no intention of mating
The source who provided these details was one of Alpha Blackwood’s former lovers. He has seven
proper alpha
14:44
4/8
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source was found dead under suspicious circumstances. I fear that my own position may be compromised, and I plan to return
Westwood, I urge you
for her well–being raise serious concerns about the morality of their pack leadership, and what they might
to protect not only Ava but also the
Your loyal scout,
Ethan Hawke
focused on that, remembering her delicate face behind those
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or ability to scent the things around
my wolf insists, snarling and snapping at the air. We would normally know once her wolf appears, but she has no
breath out of my lungs. Fuck. Fuck. Fuck.
anything to her. And if I were to be
to
growls. And you threw
Shit.
to the side for a moment. If I don’t, I might just throw my fucking desk through the window.
Let her disappear.
Fuck!
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howled incessantly in my head as I picked up the letter again, re–reading it and letting every
Ava. My sweet,
Fuck.
know the plans Alpha Blackwood had made
pieces of the puzzle are falling into place, painting a picture far more disturbing than I could
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