The Alpha's Curse The Enemy Within

Chapter 51 Fifty-One

Sheila's point of view

Finally, we made it back home, to our territory. I could feel the tension ease up around us as everyone sighed in relief.

We approached the castle. Many of the pack members and warriors crowded around. Their eyes held relief to have everyone back safely.

Kaleb, Jax, Nate, and some warriors rushed closer to us, embracing Killian.

Ria rushed to me, embracing me while some warriors and members surrounded me. It really touched me to know they were worried about me. I noticed some of them were truly relieved to have me back, but they kept a safe distance from me, especially the males, probably because of Killian, who glued himself next to me.

Suddenly, a high-pitched scream sounded from the castle doors, gaining everyone's attention.

"Killian!"

I turned just in time to see Thea rush out staring at Killian as if she didn't believe he was right there before her eyes. I don't know why, but her expression seemed all fake, as though she had rehearsed it multiple times before stepping out.

I felt my spine stiffen as she ran straight into Killian's arms, holding him tightly like I wasn't even next to him.

I completely lost it. Adie was growling angrily in my head, clawing her way out; if only she'd just come out, and we would give Thea exactly what she deserved.

"I was so worried about you," Thea said.

I felt angrier than I ever have. Usually, whenever Thea was with Killian, I always tried to bear the pain and look away, but today, I felt rage and a certain possessiveness that was a second away from rising to the surface.

I felt everyone's eyes on me. They all wanted to see my reaction to Thea in Killian's arms, but through it all, my eyes remained on Killian, as his deep amber eyes turned on me.

Killian cleared his throat abruptly.

His hands that were at his sides pulled up to Thea, but instead of wrapping his hands around her like he normally does, he gently pulled her away, making me smile. His eyes were now on her.

"I am fine. There's no need to worry." Killian removed his hands from her body, his eyes flashing on mine briefly, before moving to the warriors. "We should all wash up and rest. The last few hours have been exhausting." He said, instructing Ria to escort me in while he left with Morgan, Allen, and Mason.

I was about to leave with Ria, but I found Thea's heated eyes on me. I glanced her way, and she was staring at me intensely.

"Everyone has been worried about Killian." She blocked my path. "He almost lost his life because of you. Do you know what that means for the pack? If something had happened to him, everyone would suffer the same fate as well."

I sighed, shaking my head. "I could explain this to you, but there's no way you'll ever be able to understand the bond Killian and I share. He came after me because I am his mate, the only one that has his heart." I paused, taking in Thea's surprised stare. She probably didn't expect me to talk back to her.

Her brown eyes sparkled with rage and a little confusion as if something was utterly surprising. Well, that wasn't far-fetched from the truth. Something indeed has changed. I had. I had finally come to my senses. It was time to draw a clear line between Thea and me. She had deluded herself for far too long, and I will ensure she's aware of exactly why she's here and what she meant to Killian and the pack. She's here only for the curse and nothing more.

"Listen to me, slut. Don't fool yourself into thinking Killian cares about you." Thea began, but I cut her off with a laugh.

Her brow furrowed as she pondered what I found amusing and hilarious.

"You know what, I think you've been deluding yourself, thinking you have a place in Killian's heart and in this pack." I smiled. "You are only here because of the curse, Thea. And that's it. As soon as your purpose here is fulfilled, I swear to the goddess, you will be out of this pack and out of Killian's life." I held a smile for her, side-stepping her as Ria and I walked through the castle doors, heading for my chamber.

"Oh, my goddess, Sheila I have never seen you that furious, especially with Thea." Ria rushed in-between with a laugh, her hands linking with my arm.

I simply smiled. "I only told her what she needed to hear," I said to Ria, swerving to her. "Did anything happen while we were away?" I queried, as we took a turn into the hallway, heading to my chamber.

"Not at all. Everyone was busy worrying about you and Alpha Killian." Ria chimed sharply before snapping her fingers as if suddenly remembering something.

"What is it?" I spoke quickly, my eyes were on her.

"Shoot! I almost forgot. When patrolling last night, Jax and some warriors caught a spy within our territory." She informed me

My brows furrowed. "A rogue?"

Ria shook her head. "No. But I have no idea which pack he belongs to. The warriors locked him up in the dungeons and have been torturing him since last night." She paused, her eyes suddenly holding fear. "Everyone is worried though. The warriors think the spy has been hiding in the mountains within our territory for a long time."

"What?" I was left speechless. "How is that possible?"

"I don't know. I guess he was pretty silent. But that's not even what's worse; it seems during the time he's been hiding in the mountains he found out about the curse."

"How can that be?"

"Most probably the time when the Alpha went on a rampage, if he had been in our territory then, there's absolutely no way he wouldn't have noticed anything."

I placed a hand over my lips. This was bad. The truth about Killian's curse has been hidden from the world. If this spy knows about the curse, that means whoever sent him may know about it as well.

As we reached my chamber, the first thing I went for was a relaxing shower. After that, Ria was sweet enough to bring some food over for me.

We chatted as I ate through my food. When I was done, I fell asleep from exhaustion.