The Alpha Who Saved Me

Chapter 56

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.

as long as you are aware

should be

I’ll put it at the top of my list.” He states, “Have

that she’s her own Alpha, and she is with my cousin, I’m not quite sure what is appropriate anymore, “No. I’m open to any suggestions that you may have.” I chuckle and turn

count another car out.”

won’t be inappropriate?” I question

an engagement ring or anything. You took her in and gave her a home for three years, Declan. You’re allowed to get

more, and then let

anymore, Keenan was wanting a word with me about some of the

are done here, anyway.” I wave

comes down the hall. I stop dead in my tracks, and looking at my watch, there should be no reason for her to be up here. Holden should have been put to bed a few hours ago. I’ve hired a nanny to help me care for the pup since his mother is not dependable, so the nanny is the one that puts him to bed

are you doing up here, Lila?” |

on our son,

to hit something so bad. A pup needs their mother and Lila couldn’t care less about Holden, so he’s missing out

with him twenty-four-seven doesn’t mean I

been in bed for hours, so you have no need to be up here. Unless you are putting him to bed, which is

forget that I am

you gave birth to my son!” I sneer, “You aren’t even a mother to him; we have no need

on her way to the stairs, I scent another male on her, but I can’t quite place the scent, only that it is another pack member, “Let me remind you, Lila, that

top step but doesn’t turn when I turn towards

you know this, then why do I scent another male

you. Speaking of which, should your needs be taken care of, all you need to do is link me. Now that Quinn is busy

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