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.

are aware of the consequences.” My friend

is settled in, she should be

at the top of my list.” He states,

slightest idea. Now 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

count another car out.”

won’t be inappropriate?” I

it would be. It’s not like you’re getting her an engagement ring or anything. You took her in and gave

think on it some more, and then let

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

done here,

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

doing up here, Lila?” | scowl

was checking on our son, what do

to hit something so bad. A

not with him twenty-four-seven doesn’t mean I don’t care about him!” She

need to be up here. Unless you are

I

sneer, “You aren’t even a mother to him; we have no need for

place the scent, only that it is another pack member, “Let me remind you, Lila, that as long as you insist on keeping the

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

do I scent another

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