The Alpha Who Saved Me novel Chapter 56

CHAPTER 56

Declan

Islam my hand down on my desk, making my Beta flinch in the seat across from me, “It’s been weeks, Carter! Why have we not caught this fucker? Four dead bodies and not one clue as to who did it!” I get up and go stare out my window. Pack members are outside, enjoying the beautiful day, unaware that it could be their last if the killer decides to kill again. Not that I’m complaining, but it’s been three weeks since the couple from the Dark Shadows pack were found.

“I get your frustration, but you can’t let this asshole win. You can’t let him see that he has you all wound up. We don’t know who it is; it could be anybody. Hell, it could even be one of our pack members.* Carter says with a knowing look.

I turn slightly toward him, “Are there still eyes on her?”

“Yes, and when I can’t get one of the others to do it, I do it myself.”

*As much as I despise her, I highly doubt Lila is the killer. That would be way too much work for her to do.” I turn back to look at the setting sun. “What about the other? Are they still doing their job diligently?”

“Yes, they report in on time.”

“Good, good.” At least one thing is going my way.

“If I may remind you, Declan.”

“No, you may not. I know what you’re going to say, and I really don’t care to hear it.” I don’t mean to be so cross with my best friend, but I’m tired of having this discussion.

“Declan, if Quinn finds out that you have eyes on her constantly, she will be furious!”

“She may be furious, but she will still be alive!” I growl.

“Okay, as long as you are aware of the consequences.” My friend chuckles.

“Speaking of Quinn, I think it’s time that we deliver her family’s belongings to her. Now that she is settled in, she should be able to decide what she wants done with it all. Can you hire a moving truck to deliver it all to her?”

“Yep, I’ll put it at the top of my list.” He states, “Have you decided what you’re going to get her for her birthday?”

Sighing, I haven’t the slightest idea. Now that she’s her own Alpha, and she is with my cousin, I’m not quite sure what is appropriate anymore, “No. I’m open to any suggestions that you may have.” I chuckle and turn back to my friend.

“Well, we can definitely count another car out.” Carter snickers, Jewelry, perhaps?”

“That won’t be inappropriate?” I question him.

“I don’t see how it would be. It’s not like you’re getting her an engagement ring or anything. You took her in and gave her a home for three years, Declan. You’re allowed to get her a personal gift.”

I’ll think on it some more, and then let you know.”

“Sounds like a plan. If you don’t need me anymore, Keenan was wanting a word with me about some of the new trainees.” —

“That’s fine, we are done here, anyway.” I wave him off

I’m just getting up to the Alpha’s floor when Lila comes down the hall. I stop dead in my tracks, and looking at my watch, there should be no reason for her to be up here. Holden should have been put to bed a few hours ago. I’ve hired a nanny to help me care for the pup since his mother is not dependable, so the nanny is the one that puts him to bed when I’m still working in my office.

“What the fuck are you doing up here, Lila?” | scowl at the she-wolf.