Five Alphas Kneel for Me (Isabella) novel Chapter 149

Chapter 149

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“Now, let’s get down to business.”

Grayson lounged back in his chair, his long fingers tapping the table with a lazy rhythm. His sharp eyes, the color of a twilight sky, were half–closed, the corners tilting up with a hint of rebellious swagger.

Even the significant matter of Smith Pack’s chief designer wasn’t the main focus for Grayson.

It wasn’t that I wasn’t important; there was something more important concerning me. My wolf sensed it, a prickling anticipation in

its fur.

He opened a drawer with a smooth, casual grace, his tailored furs hugging his broad shoulders and narrow waist. He pulled out a black data crystal and plugged it into the computer. Instantly, a secure network interface appeared.

“Is this the Shadow Web?” My eyes lit up; I stared at the screen. My wolf whined with excitement – the forbidden knowledge held within this network intrigued it.

He raised an eyebrow, a playful smile on his lips.

“You know about the Shadow Web?”

My gaze remained fixed on the screen; I answered without looking up.

“Yes, I’ve heard of it, but I never gained access.” My tone held a hint of regret.

The Shadow Web was known for illicit activities but was also a place to trade technology and information discreetly.

I’d become fascinated with technology after working with Jared’s drones, Alexander’s enhanced wolf–speed vehicles, and Andrew’s advanced hacking skills.

I’d wanted to learn some tricks from the Shadow Web; I’d gotten access in my past life, but Emily snatched it away, and I even ended up facing Pack Council judgment because of it.

My wolf growled low, remembering the humiliation.

Remembering my past life, my mood soured. Grayson noticed the shift in my mood immediately. His dark eyes narrowed dangerously, lips pressed tight, but beneath that cold exterior flickered a hint of concern.

I took a deep breath, forcing myself to recover.

I shook my head, dispelling the gloomy thoughts. I refused to dwell on the past; I needed to move forward, reclaiming what was mine. My wolf mirrored my determination.

I looked up, my eyes determined and bright.

“Grayson, lend me your access; I need to hire someone to investigate Emily.”

Grayson pushed back his chair with a smooth slide, stood up, and made space.

I dove in front of the computer, fingers flying over the keyboard. My wolf felt the familiar thrill of the hunt. This was my second time using the Shadow Web; I wasn’t unfamiliar; I quickly found the inquiry section.

I placed an order to investigate Emily’s moonstone transactions. I could code, but I specialized in ethical data retrieval.

Andrew was better at shadow manipulation.

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If I investigated myself, it would leave traces; and Andrew would find out. I wouldn’t leave any trace; it wasn’t fear, but avoidance of unnecessary conflict.

Emily wasn’t a high–ranking member; a small sum of moonstones was enough to get the information. I switched to the Shadow Web’s tech forum while waiting