The Alpha's Curse The Enemy Within

Chapter 28

Chapter 28 Twenty Eigh

Killian's point of view

Valerie and I just crossed into your territory, along with Adam, Jax, and a few warriors that accompanied us to the Council's meeting. I headed straight to the castle. I jumped off my horse, which was being led away by a warrior. I was on my way inside when Mason called out to me, speedily catching up to me.

"How did the meeting go?" He spoke as we started for the castle's doors.

"Bad" was all I could say. And that was the truth. The fact that the Dark Circle has reappeared in North Central was bad enough, and now, only the goddess knows what they are cooking up now, going after the Phoenix stones. And that was another problem in itself. Even if my father hadn't given the stone to the Dark Circle, I had no idea where it could possibly be. The best option we've got is the witches. Hopefully, Valerie and the coven could do some kind of spell to find it, while we prepare the pack for another attack from the Dark Circle.

Somehow, that worries me more. Last time they sent a bunch of rogues to find the stone, this time I'm having a really bad feeling for some reason.

I stopped in my tracks, turning to Mason. "We need to prepare, just in case there's another attack. Get the bunkers ready, and, please, see to it that the younger wolves triple their training."

Mason's wide eyes narrowed. "Is it that bad?"

I nodded.

"And why will the Dark Circle attack again?" He asked.

"I'll explain it better during tonight's meeting," I said to him. It was just then that my eyes caught the metal chains that stood in his hands.

My eyes shot up to meet his.

"It's the night after tomorrow. You didn't forget, right? " He questioned

Bloody fuck! I did. I did forget. I pulled my rough palms to my face, rubbing it tightly.

"I actually forgot," I said, pinching the skin on my brow and scanning my surroundings. Everyone was moving about; they had begun preparations already.

"Well, I can't blame you. A lot has been happening recently. But I think you should be with Thea. It'll help." Mason said.

I nodded. I watched him leave. I also made my way to my chamber. I abandoned my clothes, taking a quick shower, after which I wore a fresh set of clothes.

The door pushed open instantly, and Morgan walked in, leaning against the wall. "How did it go?" He asked.

I sighed, repeating everything I had told Mason and what happened at the supreme court.

"Why will the Dark Circle be after the stones?" He asked, curiously.

I shrugged. "Who knows?"

"I need you to take charge of patrolling and the pack's defenses. We need to be on high alert in case we are attacked."

Morgan nodded in agreement.

"I'll speak to the witches to have a barrier spell placed around the territory," I said, again, moving past Morgan when I got a whiff of a familiar scent on him.

My eyes flashed rage, growling. "Why is Sheila's scent all over you?"

Morgan held a smirk. "Maybe because I've been training her."

"What training?"

"You really don't pay any attention to her, do you?" He moved from the wall, stalking closer. "Well, since you wouldn't want her to train with the warriors, she asked me to train her instead. And you know me, brother, I don't turn down requests, especially when it's from a beautiful lady."

His words provoked Ryker and me. Before I knew it, my hands were over his neck, and Morgan was against the wall, smiling carelessly.

A sudden knock interrupted us; the door was pushed open in haste. Allen's horror-filled gaze traveled from Morgan to me. He seemed like he had something urgent to say.

"What is it, Allen?" I released my hold on Morgan.

"It's Rowan," My blood turned awfully cold.

"What happened to Rowan?" Morgan spoke first, his voice hard and sharp.

"He's dead," Allen said again. "He was murdered."

"What?" Immediately, I aimed for the door, heading down to the castle dungeon. Mason was there, along with some warriors.

My eyes landed on Rowan's still and cold body inside the cell. He hadn't been moved nor touched yet.

"What happened to him?" I turned to the warriors with anger in my voice. "What happened to him?" I yelled this time when no one seemed to have an answer for me.

They all shuddered, before one voiced out. "We do not know,"

Morgan went inside the cell, his hands inspecting Rowan's dead body.

"Very cold, Killian. There's no sign of any physical injury," Morgan said.

"Who was in charge of the dungeon last night?"

Few of the warriors indicated.

"We were right in front of it, Alpha. No one walked through that door."

I went to the entrance doors of the dungeon, and my fingers brushed on the humid floor. There were traces of the melted lock.

I ran furious fingers through the thick forest of my blonde hair. "Someone was definitely here."

"That's really impossible, Alpha. I swear, we were right outside the entrance. No one came in." One of the warriors spoke again, sounding certain of his words.

"When was the last time you checked on him while he was still alive?" Morgan stepped out of the cell.

"Right before sunset."

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