The Alpha novel Chapter 55

Scarlet's POV

Just ten minutes later Ethan and I are in his office located in the pack house. He sits on the edge of his desk, arms crossed in front of him as he glares down at Cassia who is sitting in the seat in front of him. I sit next to her, eager to hear what all she has to say. "So, how are they planning to get to Scarlet?"

"My coven is quite large compared to most and also more powerful. They will likely come for her directly," she answers.

"And how do you suggest we stop them?" Ethan inquires.

"Well, I know several protective charms and counter-spells that could help against a direct attack or infiltration. I would start by placing charms along your borders and that wall you are building. It will help to keep intruders and dark magic out. However, I'm not powerful enough to hold them off indefinitely. I can only give you more time and do my best to shield Scarlet if they manage to break through. I know a cloaking spell that should help with that."

"Okay, so what good would some extra time give us?"

"You are a very well-known Alpha. I trust in your abilities to fight and strategize. I'm sure you can come up with something. Witches can die just as easily as humans. We just have the magic to help protect and heal us from most ailments. All you have to do is kill them swiftly so that they aren't able to treat their injuries. And I can whip up a potion that can help protect you and your fighters from the effects of certain spells. I can also help with teaching Scarlet some enchantments that will be helpful."

Both Ethan and I nod as he leans back a little in thought. "I will send for my strategists and lieutenants and we will start thinking up ideas. While I am doing that, I want you to start on that potion you mentioned. What all do you need?"

"Do you have a pen and paper?"

He swiftly reaches to the small drawer on the other side of the desk and pulls out what she had asked for before handing it over. She jots down a list of ingredients, struggling a bit as her hands are cuffed together, before passing it back to Ethan. He reads over it and cocks an eyebrow at her. "Mustard seed, mandrake root, and jacklebeet?"

"Yes. And don't forget the beetle toe and billing's root. Then of course I'll need a cauldron to mix it all in," she replies. He nods before setting the list down beside him.

"Is there anything we should know? Anything else you can tell us?"

Her head bobs before she turns to me. "I can tell you where Scarlet got her powers from."

My eyes widen as my eyebrows reach my hairline. "You know? How?"

"Well, I don't know yet. But witches all tend to have special gifts and one of mine is that I can see people's past, present, and future."

"So, you know how this fight with your coven will end?"

She instantly grimaces. "Not exactly. Futures are the hardest to see because they are always changing. Just my coming here changed your possible futures. There are several outcomes depending on what decisions key players make. Though, I will do my best to make sure the right decisions are made."