The Alpha's Unclaimed Mate novel Chapter 105

Chapter 105: Not With Her. She’s Mine.

Fin had made a promise to Serena and he was about to break it.

He walked into Drakenfell’s command tent like he owned it. Aeron followed a step behind.

Dex’s eyes flared gold the moment he saw him.

Xeon: The arrogance of that pup and his mutt.

King Tiberon emerged from his private quarters at that moment.

"Tiberon. I need a word." Fin kept his voice even. "Hyran too, if he’s available."

Tiberon’s eyes flicked from Fin to Aeron, assessing. "Shadowclaw walking into Drakenfell’s command tent in broad daylight. It must be quite important."

"It is. And it can’t wait." Fin’s jaw flexed.

Tiberon gave a curt nod and slid the gold cuff off his wrist.

Fin didn’t want Dexmon there. Something about it felt like a betrayal of Serena’s trust. But he needed this addressed immediately. The longer he thought about it, the worse the feeling in his gut got.

Hyran entered a moment later, nodding at Fin. "Shadowclaw."

"The floor is yours," Tiberon said.

"Are you aware of what Nightspire said to Serena?" Fin began. "The second time they met. In his tent last night."

"Was it an extension of the conversation from the day prior?" Hyran asked, face darkening.

"Yes." Fin paused. "I want to make sure that is not on the table. I want your word."

Tiberon’s expression didn’t change. "What exactly would be on the table? I need to know what I’m agreeing to before I give my word. I don’t offer that lightly."

Hyran exhaled. "This was on the agenda. Nightspire seems to think Orosia is attacking because Serena exists." His tone turned dry. "He ’didn’t’" —he made air quotes— "insinuate that if she turns herself over, we could cut a deal. He also claimed every alpha here would turn her over the moment they learned what she was."

Fin hadn’t heard that part and his eyes flared gold, wolf surging. He shoved Xeon back down with great effort.

"Why does Orosia want Serena?" Dex’s voice was low. Dangerous. His eyes were molten gold, and it wasn’t clear if it was him or Aegon speaking.

"Her blood. Nightspire claimed that is why Frostborne was attacked. Judging by how defensive Darkhowler was about the situation, I’m assuming there’s some truth to it," Hyran answered.

He let the words sink in before continuing. "Serena didn’t realize she was the sole reason until that conversation. She asked me if I thought they’d hold up their end if we cut a deal. That train of thought was likely why neither Elara nor Darkhowler told her the truth."

Dexmon tensed, eyes burning even darker gold.

Aeron looked at Hyran. "To answer her question, no. They are not to be trusted. If that is true, then they either want an heir with her blood or to harvest her blood. Both result in conquest."

"She’s not going anywhere," Dexmon said, voice no longer singular with Aegon underneath.

Aeron glanced at him with curiosity.

"Nightspire knows who sold Viper’s Kiss to Agnes. He told Serena he’d take her there. And she can bring two people with her, but specifically not Dexmon. The source is in Orosia," Fin said, jaw tight. "If she goes, I’m going with her."

Silence followed that statement. Clearly that was news they weren’t aware of.

Fin felt a tinge of guilt at revealing this part as well. But his wolf, his gut, and his brain were in alignment. Her emotions earlier told him everything he needed to know. There was more she wasn’t telling him and she wanted to protect him. And she would trade herself over, without a second thought, if it meant saving a continent. Which it wouldn’t.

Hyran responded first. "No, she hadn’t brought that to us yet. Was this last night?"

"Yes. Among other topics," Fin answered. "Nightspire rules through games. Her mother was brought up before that. A clear manipulation tactic." Fin didn’t continue. His wolf was trying to surface, angry and Fin had to swallow him down.

Xeon: Let me out.

Fin: Control yourself.

Xeon: Let. Me. Out.

Xeon: What the fuck was that.

Xeon: Something just flew into the tent. React.

The clearing where we met last.

One hour.

Come alone.

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