Ascension of a Gamma novel Chapter 59

Chapter 59 These Conclusions

– Liam

I played with the Head Gamma’s ring on my hand, my thumb rubbing over the center stone, an oval-shaped star ruby. A star-like pattern appeared as the light hit it.

He finally did it. I expected it to happen but hoped it wouldn’t since the slight change in him when Anna was around. H e cared for her in the same way he cared for Sarina. However, it wouldn’t have been enough to make him do this. It was something else, or more accurately, someone… who meant the world to him – Maya.

“He’s going after him,” said Luca.

“He’s not our concern now,” I replied.” He’s a rogue.”

“Rigel and Rain are our brothers!” he shouted, growling.

I drank the last of the bourbon then set the glass down. “If he was really our brother, he wouldn’t cut the bond. Face i

t, Luca, he hated me for it.”

He growled. “It’s suicide! We have to go after him. I’m not losing my brother.”

“That was his choice to make…” I said calmly.

We grew up together and trained together. We weren’t brothers by blood, but we shared a strong bond, nonetheless. It had always been the four o fus – me, Gale, and Rigel as the three idiots with Lexy as the only voice of reason. I didn’t want to believe things had changed since we both lost our mates, but he proved me wrong last night.

“… and I choose to save my Luna over a traitor.”

Someone slammed the door open, interrupting my thoughts. It was Lexy. Her high ponytail now a hanging mess, she stood by the door seething then strode over to me.

“I don’t want to hear it, Lex.”

She pointed a finger at me with a hand on her hip.

“You have to get him back,” she said

firmly. “I’m not losing my brother over a stupid suicide quest.”

I rubbed my temples in annoyance.

“Lex, he let the most important prisoner escape. He threatened to kill Sabri in front of Nalia,” I argued as I showed her the ring. “He returned his ring, Lex. He denounced his position before going rogue. He’s not one of us now. Whatever h e does is none of our business.”

“He is our brother!” she shouted, emphasizing each word. “We four stick together no matter what.”

“We’re not having this talk,” I said, standing up. “He’s not one of us, Lex. Let that sink in.”

She narrowed her eyes at me like I just said the most stupid thing in the world. It sounded stupid to me, but his actions proved otherwise. This was Luca trying to manipulate me into changing my mind. I ignored her and headed for the door. I had a meeting to attend to. I had to save m y mate.

“If you won’t do anything, then I will!” she screamed.

I stopped. Slowly, I turned around to face her and she stepped back until her leg touched the edge of the bed.

Is she stupid?

I wasn’t going to let her risk her life for that traitor.

“No, you won’t,” I said firmly.

Her eyes widened. She tried to get past m e, but I held her arm. I was faster.

She pushed at my hand to try to free her arm. I tightened my grip.

“Don’t you dare!”

I can’t lose you, too.

“You will not involve yourself in any matter concerning Rigel.”

“No, don’t. Please, bro…”

Tears began to build in her eyes.

You have too much to lose.

“You are to stay with your mate until he recovers,” I continued. She froze. “I give you this Order, as Alpha of the Red Claw Pack.”

Our link glowed red indicating that the Order had been set.

Gale gave her an Order? No matter.

She looked away, defeated. I let go of her arm and sighed.

“Since when?” she asked softly.

“I was counting. First, it was twice a week. Now, it’s four to five, twenty-four hours,” I replied.

I was busy with the pack, the investigation, and with the search, but it didn’t mean I pushed my little sister to the side.

“Also, Gale confirmed – «

“Does he know?”

I shook my head. “I don’t know. Sorry, Lex. There’s nothing more we can do for him.”

Her eyes wandered to the ring in my hand. “That’s his,” she said.

Luca agreed with a howl. When the three o fus ascended into our positions, it was understood that we’d always have each

other’s backs no matter what. The three o fus, looking out for our little sis and keeping the pack together. And when Goddess willed, our tight circle would expand to our own mates.

“Liam,” said Gale, entering the room.” It’s time for the meeting.”

That was what I needed to hear. I strode out the room, leaving her behind.

I could only imagine what my mate was going through right now. She loved her father, but her true origins were hidden from her. Was she confused, lost, alone? Luca whimpered. Could I bring her back? It’d been three months and no word from her.