CHAPTER 56

Declan

Islam my hand down on my desk, making my Beta flinch in the seat across from me, “It’s been weeks, Carter! Why have we not caught this fucker? Four dead bodies and not one clue as to who did it!” I get up and go stare out my window. Pack members are outside, enjoying the beautiful day, unaware that it could be their last if the killer decides to kill again. Not that I’m complaining, but it’s been three weeks since the couple from the Dark Shadows pack were found.

“I get your frustration, but you can’t let this asshole win. You can’t let him see that he has you all wound up. We don’t know who it is; it could be anybody. Hell, it could even be one of our pack members.* Carter says with a knowing look.

I turn slightly toward him, “Are there still eyes on her?”

“Yes, and when I can’t get one of the others to do it, I do it myself.”

*As much as I despise her, I highly doubt Lila is the killer. That would be way too much work for her to do.” I turn back to look at the setting sun. “What about the other? Are they still doing their job diligently?”

“Yes, they report in on time.”

“Good, good.” At least one thing is going my way.

“If I may remind you, Declan.”

“No, you may not. I know what you’re going to say, and I really don’t care to hear it.” I don’t mean to be so cross with my best friend, but I’m tired of having this discussion.

“Declan, if Quinn finds out that you have eyes on her constantly, she will be furious!”

“She may be furious, but she will still be alive!” I growl.

long as you are aware

that she is settled in, she should be able

I’ll put it at the top of my list.” He states, “Have you decided what you’re going

she is with my cousin, I’m not quite sure what is appropriate

definitely count another

won’t be inappropriate?”

an engagement ring or anything. You took her in and gave her a home for three years,

think on it some more, and then let

plan. If you don’t need me anymore, Keenan was

fine, we are done here, anyway.” I wave

been put to

are you doing up here, Lila?” |

on our son, what do you think I’m

to hit something so bad. A pup needs their mother and Lila couldn’t care less about

him twenty-four-seven doesn’t mean I don’t care

no need to be up here. Unless you are putting him to bed, which is highly unlikely, you

forget that I am

gave birth to my son!” I sneer, “You aren’t even a mother

her, but I can’t quite place the scent, only that it is another pack member, “Let me remind you, Lila, that as long as you insist on keeping the Luna title, you are not to be with other males.” I

know this, Alpha.” She stops at the top step but doesn’t

why do I scent another male on

taken care of, all you need to do is link me. Now that Quinn is busy fucking

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