The Alpha Who Saved Me

CHAPTER 63

Declan

It’s been a long few weeks. Lila has been locked in the cells while I try and figure out what I can do with her. She isn’t fit to be a Luna; I knew this from the beginning, but the Elders think they know everything. I’ve been back and forth with them since I put my crazy Luna in the cells, trying to explain to them why it would be in the pack’s best interest to denounce her title, but they ignore all evidence. All they pretty much say is that I should have kept it in my pants, but not in so many words.

I sigh and rub my temples as I sit at my desk. I just got off the phone with them again, arguing on my son’s behalf this time, but they still won’t budge. The only way that Lila can lose the title of Luna is if my fated mate happens to finally come into my life and challenges her for it. That pretty much tells me that I’m stuck with the scheming bitch.

“Hey, Declan,” my Beta pops in, “I know we are supposed to be heading to Quinn’s party, but patrol found another dead body…”

“Damn it!” 1 slam my fist down onto the desk.

“Woah, calm down and let me finish,” Carter chuckles, “It looks to be a rogue they said, so I don’t think this has anything to do with the others.”

“Are you sure?” I ask. I know it’s been a while since the killer has struck, so it’s only a matter of time.

“No, but I’m going to head over and check it out. Keenan has already left for the party, so I told him that I would take care of it. Go on ahead, Declan, and I will catch up.”

I nod, “I appreciate it, but I will wait until you get to the site and inform me what you think happened. I’ll hop into the shower now.”

“Okay, sorry to spring this on you on today of all days. Whatever it is, I will take care of it; you just go see our girl and give her my love if I can’t make it.”

I nod once more in response. Carter is the one that took the call when Quinn called in for help the day her pack was attacked. He’s also the one that brought her back here and got her settled. My Beta is the reason that Quinn and Cici are best friends, as well. His little sister is the only one that could draw Quinn out of her depression; she is a force to be reckoned with once she is on a mission, and Cici’s mission was to get Quinn back to being herself and living life. Quinn is like another sister to Carter, and will protect her at all costs, no matter what.

know Quinn will be very

I know. I’m not even looking forward to arriving late, because I know my sister will

to the site and I head to my room, making a pit stop at the nursery to kiss my son goodnight first. I’m thankful that he is too young to understand what

the rest of the way thinking about the relationship between Quinn and my cousin. Even though Gavin and I had our little talk and Gavin came clean with everything that happened in the past, I still don’t like it. If what he told me was true, and that it was my uncle

he needs to be stopped. My relationship with Gavin may be changing little by little, but I still don’t like Quinn being with him. Maybe it’s because I want her for myself, even though I know I can’t have her until I can get Lila out of my life, or maybe it’s because something deep down is telling me that the two of them being together just

pull up to the pack house. Valet parking for a birthday party can only be Cici’s idea, but with as many cars that are parked around here, I’m

is lift my brow and he responds

say before climbing the steps to

I make my way through it. I’m trying to use my

When I find myself out on the back deck, I take a huge breath of fresh air. There aren’t many people milling about out here and

“Declan!”

hear my Beta’s voice call out to me. He’s just come from around the corner of the house, so I meet him halfway, “You got here

so I told the patrol to burn the body and be done with it. I had taken a picture and noted

of it for me.” I

back yard, “Why is everyone in the house? I tried getting through but turned right back around when

not sure myself. I just got out here and saw that they are supposed to be out here. Did little Stone invite one too many people?” || chuckle. I’m sure Cici is running around

Carter scratches his head, “I think you’re right.” He chuckles and makes for the back

the air, sniffing, and that’s when I notice my Beta stop dead in his tracks, “Mate!” Carter’s wolf, Echo, states lustfully. I watch

who this mate of his is, I can’t help but to smile as their lips crash together the moment they reach each other.

pack,” Carter

Dark Moon pack,” she says with stars in her eyes, but then she

“Yeah, why? Did