The Alpha’s Regret Claiming His Luna novel Chapter 255

Chapter 181: The Alpha’s Investigation

Chapter 181: The Alpha’s Investigation

(Connor’s POV)

After visiting my father at Harbor City Memorial Hospital, I returned to Riverdale that night. The weight of his condition pressed heavily on my shoulders as I drove through the familiar territory.

I had invited two leaders from the Northern Territory Werewolf Registry Office and Detective Thomas Harrison to Rivers Pack Headquarters. This meeting couldn’t wait any longer.

The formal meeting room felt cold despite the warm lighting. I sat at the head of the mahogany table, my ice–blue eyes reflecting the gravity of the situation.

The three men entered with the deference due to a new Alpha. Their postures were respectful, acknowledging

my recent ascension to pack leadership.

“Alpha Rivers,” the first registry official said, bowing slightly. “Thank you for meeting with us during this

difficult time.”

I gestured for them to sit. “Please, take your seats. We have much to discuss.”

Detective Thomas Harrison, a stern–faced man in his forties, introduced himself first. “I’m Detective Harrison, lead investigator on your father’s case. I’ve handled supernatural cases for over a decade.”

The registry officials followed with their introductions. Their experience with werewolf law would be crucial

for this investigation.

“What progress have you made?” I asked, leaning forward with intense focus.

Detective Harrison opened his file. “Based on Katherine Rivers‘ statement, Vanessa Reed is our prime

suspect.”

He continued methodically. “We’ve learned that Miss Reed often prepared healing broths and moonlight herb supplements for Alpha Rivers.”

“She also had access to his morning routine,” Harrison added. “Your father drank black coffee with

wolfsbane–neutralizing herbs every morning.”

I nodded grimly. Vanessa’s access to my father’s food and drink made her the perfect suspect.

“What evidence do you have?” I pressed, my wolf demanding answers.

Detective Harrison presented two forensic reports. “One is the testing report of the pot used for healing broth. The other is the cup used for coffee.”

He slid the documents across the table. “The pot contained the same wolfsbane derivatives found in your

father’s bloodstream.”

My hands clenched into fists. The systematic poisoning had been happening right under our noses.

“The healing broth was systematically poisoned,” Harrison confirmed. “The wolfsbane compounds seeped into the pot’s material even after thorough cleaning.”

“What about the coffee cup?” I asked, though I suspected the answer.

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“We traces of toxins.” Harrison replied. “But the pack servants confirmed that Vanessa Reed personally prepared the morning coffee every day”

The betrayal cut deep Vanessa had used her position as foster daughter to slowly murder my father.

“What did Vanessa shy during interrogation? I demanded, my Alpha authority blooding into my voice.

Detective Harrison’s expression darkened. “She remained completely silent invoked her right to remain quiet until pack council proceedings

“Frederick Warner also refused to cooperate with human authorities, he added. “But we believe he’s directly

involved in the poisoning conspiracy.”

I wasn’t surprised. Frederick’s revenge plot ran deeper than we had initially realized.

“Have you reviewed security surveillance footage?” I asked, hoping for visual evidence

Harrison nodded. “We examined all available recordings. Unfortunately, the footage doesn’t reveal anything

conclusive.”

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