The Shadow Alpha

I thought about throwing him in prison and dosing him with wolfsbane, but that would raise a lot of unnecessary suspicion, especially since we don’t know who he is working with and what his motives are.

I would have to speak with Tatiana to confirm my qualms before I am sure about who the ring leader is. Then only can I take action into devising a plan to throw them off track.

'Dris, I know that I promised you time off to spend with your mate, but I really need your help.’ He looked at me out of the corner of his eye, probably wondering why I was using mind link instead of talking.

“Anything Allie, what is it?" I smiled slightly at the affection in his voice.

Justin, I need you to watch him. The guy is up to no good, I need you and the girls to keep a very close eye on him until I can figure out a way to put an end to whatever scheming he’s up to. He didn't look up, but gave a curt nod before standing up and disappearing through the door most probably to find his task force.

An hour later we had marked down five possible locations where the rogue camps could be situated, I was happy that we were making progress, but the idea of having conspirators among us had me on edge; I had to deal with the Justin situation as soon as possible before it blows out of proportion, but how exactly do I stop him?

As everyone left the office I latched onto Tatiana’s arm to stop her from leaving. Her head whipped around to face me as I closed the door behind Brad. Her eyes held an array of emotions; fear, sadness and anger being the most prominent of them all.

“Tatiana...” I said softly as tears gathered in her beautiful grey orbs.

"Alpha, I can't stay here. I have to leave, I'm sorry.” she said with anguish laced in her tone, but I wasn't letting her go that easily.

I placed my hands on her shoulders, “Tatiana, no! I'm not letting you leave especially now, it's too dangerous. I need you to tell me everything so that I can help you, we can come up with a plan and end this once and for all.” she looked very dubious, but nodded her head when she saw my grave appearance.

I guided her to the couch and took her hand in mine to offer her support, “My mate's name was Austin Summers, Alpha of the Full Moon Pack. Devin. He- he’s my son.” Her voice cracked and she broke out in sobs by the end, immediately I gathered her in my arms allowing her to cry on my shoulder, before I could say a word the door to my office flew open to reveal Papa Jamie.

Tatiana shot up from my shoulder and hastily wiped away her tears, Papa J's eyes widened as he took in the scene before him, “I'm s-sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt.” he stuttered and his cheeks turned pink. I couldn“t help the laughter that bubbled up my throat at the sight of a big strong Alpha blushing, he scowled at me, but I noticed how his face softened and a light smile formed when Tatiana giggled.

“It's okay, I'll mind link you when I'm done.” He nodded and turned to leave but not without casting Tatiana a peculiar look.

“Sorry about that.” My words seemed to break her from her thoughts as she stared at the door with a faraway look in her eyes.

“It's okay.” She said softly, not paying much attention to me.

I stared at her for a moment before continuing, “Austin is in cahoots with the Rogues.” I said more to myself than her but she nodded in confirmation, “We have to stop him, before they have a chance to strike.” A plan already forming in my head, I shot up from my seat knowing just what to do about Austin and Justin.

Even their names rhymed, damn traitors!

Tatiana shot me a confused look, “I have a plan, a way to end this once and for all.” her eyebrows shot up, shock evident on her face.

I began explaining her part in the plan and by the end I saw the hope in her eyes and a smile on her face, "I take it you agree?” I asked with an amused smirk on my lips

She didn't even bother hiding her approval as she nodded enthusiastically, “It's genius Alpha I'll get right on it.” With that she rushed out of the office leaving me chuckling behind her.

I exited my office in search of Papa Jamie, I could have just mind linked him but this way it gave me an opportunity to check on the pack. I stepped out into the backyard of the pack house which was surrounded by pups playing together and pack members socialising.

This is what I live for, seeing my pack members happy and interacting, it never failed to make my day.

My eyes fell on Hunter and Devin playing tag with some of the pups, my smile widened at how the both stuck out like sore thumbs, but it didn't deter them as they both chased after the little kids pretending to be too slow to catch them.

At my old pack they wouldn't be caught dead doing this and it warmed my heart to see how this environment had actually changed something in them, the sight made me smile.

As if he felt my eyes on him, Devin turned around to look at me. His beautiful grey orbs were hypnotizing, that I couldnt look away from; they seemed to sparkle more as a smile lit up his face.

I don't know how long we stood staring at each other smiling like idiots, until our spell was broken by some kids tugging on his arm to get his attention.

Just as I turned away to head back inside, I found Hunter standing behind me, “He really does love you, you know. He has never even looked at another female since you left, not even when he was drunk out of his mind.” I stared at him for a moment.

“I know.” was all I said as I brushed past him but was stopped by his voice once again.

“Allison, I really am sorry. You have no idea how much I hate myself for what I did to you. I would do anything for you to forgive me. Please.” I processed his words for a moment.

“Anything?” I asked and turned around to face him, he wasted no time before nodding.

"Okay, meet me tonight at 11pm at the edge of the forest facing the north border.” He gave a curt nod confirming that he would and I left back into the house.

I made my way to the kitchen to grab a quick lunch even thought it was late already, but before I could step foot into the kitchen Dristan’s panicked voice rang in my head,

“Alpha, there's a problem at the South Border.’ Before he could complete his sentence I was already running in the direction of the South border.

My instincts led me straight to where Dristan was looking around in an agitated manner with an off white envelope in his hand

“What is it Dris?” Dristan handed me the envelope.

“I found it while I was out on patrol, their scents are still fresh meaning they dropped it and left.” That would explain why I didn't pick up their scents from the pack house, they were in and out too quickly. I shoved the envelope in my pocket and checked to the border once again, the scent of rogue filled my nostrils making me want to gag, but based on how fleeting it was, I knew that they had all left and were not lurking around the border.

"Where's Justin?” his head shot to face me, “Amanda and Charlie are watching over him. Why? Why don't you trust him?" he looked at me with his eyebrows furrowed and a quizzical look.

“I know you want answers Dris, but trust me I will fill you all in as soon as I have my plan in motion.” He looked huffed in annoyance and begrudgingly obliged.

"Fine, just be careful. You're so damn secretive.” I chuckled affectionately at my best friend's pouting face; I really have no idea what I would do without him and Jake.