The Alpha Who Saved Me novel Chapter 63

CHAPTER 63

Declan

It’s been a long few weeks. Lila has been locked in the cells while I try and figure out what I can do with her. She isn’t fit to be a Luna; I knew this from the beginning, but the Elders think they know everything. I’ve been back and forth with them since I put my crazy Luna in the cells, trying to explain to them why it would be in the pack’s best interest to denounce her title, but they ignore all evidence. All they pretty much say is that I should have kept it in my pants, but not in so many words.

I sigh and rub my temples as I sit at my desk. I just got off the phone with them again, arguing on my son’s behalf this time, but they still won’t budge. The only way that Lila can lose the title of Luna is if my fated mate happens to finally come into my life and challenges her for it. That pretty much tells me that I’m stuck with the scheming bitch.

“Hey, Declan,” my Beta pops in, “I know we are supposed to be heading to Quinn’s party, but patrol found another dead body…”

“Damn it!” 1 slam my fist down onto the desk.

“Woah, calm down and let me finish,” Carter chuckles, “It looks to be a rogue they said, so I don’t think this has anything to do with the others.”

“Are you sure?” I ask. I know it’s been a while since the killer has struck, so it’s only a matter of time.

“No, but I’m going to head over and check it out. Keenan has already left for the party, so I told him that I would take care of it. Go on ahead, Declan, and I will catch up.”

I nod, “I appreciate it, but I will wait until you get to the site and inform me what you think happened. I’ll hop into the shower now.”

“Okay, sorry to spring this on you on today of all days. Whatever it is, I will take care of it; you just go see our girl and give her my love if I can’t make it.”

I nod once more in response. Carter is the one that took the call when Quinn called in for help the day her pack was attacked. He’s also the one that brought her back here and got her settled. My Beta is the reason that Quinn and Cici are best friends, as well. His little sister is the only one that could draw Quinn out of her depression; she is a force to be reckoned with once she is on a mission, and Cici’s mission was to get Quinn back to being herself and living life. Quinn is like another sister to Carter, and will protect her at all costs, no matter what.

*Just finish up as quick as possible because you know Quinn will be very upset if you don’t show up.” I chuckle.

He visibly shivers, “Yeah, I know. I’m not even looking forward to arriving late, because I know my sister will have my ass for it, but I guess it is what it is.”

Carter heads to the site and I head to my room, making a pit stop at the nursery to kiss my son goodnight first. I’m thankful that he is too young to understand what is going on with his mother, but I wish he had a good mother figure in his life. I can’t wait for my mother to come home, so he has her at least.

Once Carter mind links me, informing me that it was just a random rogue attack from what he can tell, I get into my Tesla and head over to the Dark Moon pack territory. My warriors wave me by as I approach, and I drive the rest of the way thinking about the relationship between Quinn and my cousin. Even though Gavin and I had our little talk and Gavin came clean with everything that happened in the past, I still don’t like it. If what he told me was true, and that it was my uncle who killed those she-wolves, why didn’t he report it to anyone. That was the start of an Alpha losing credibility.

My Uncle Daniel has always been a hard ass, but what he has done and what he has been doing, by what I’ve been told, is unbelievable and he needs to be stopped. My relationship with Gavin may be changing little by little, but I still don’t like Quinn being with him. Maybe it’s because I want her for myself, even though I know I can’t have her until I can get Lila out of my life, or maybe it’s because something deep down is telling me that the two of them being together just isn’t right.

I have to chuckle as I pull up to the pack house. Valet parking for a birthday party can only be Cici’s idea, but with as many cars that are parked around here, I’m grateful that she came up with this idea because now I don’t have to worry about dings and scratches on my Tesla from irresponsible guests.

Handing the keys over to the young male, all I have to do is lift my brow and he responds quickly. “She will be well taken care of, Alpha Declan.”

“Thank you.” It’s all I say before climbing the steps to the front porch.

The pack house is packed as I make my way through it. I’m trying to use my nose to scent Quinn, but with so many bodies around me, it’s

hard to pinpoint where she’s at. When I find myself out on the back deck, I take a huge breath of fresh air. There aren’t many people milling about out here and it’s obvious that it’s set up for most to be out here, so why is everyone inside?

“Declan!”