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.

long as you are aware

is settled in, she should

the top of my list.” He states, “Have you decided what you’re

is with my cousin, I’m not quite sure what is appropriate anymore, “No. I’m open to any suggestions that you

we can definitely count another car out.” Carter

inappropriate?”

engagement ring or anything. You took

it some more,

don’t need me anymore, Keenan was wanting a word with me about some of

done here, anyway.”

just getting up to the Alpha’s floor when Lila 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

are you doing up here, Lila?” |

son, what do you

our son?” My hands curl into fists, wanting to hit something so bad. A pup needs their mother and Lila couldn’t care less

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

Unless you are putting him to bed, which is highly unlikely, you are not to be up

forget that I am your

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

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

know this, Alpha.” She stops at the top

know this, then why do

of which, should your needs be taken care of, all you need to do

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