The Alpha's Mate Is A Spy novel Chapter 8

*DEREK's POV*

In the far area behind the arena, I was busy inspecting the competitors that came in. Carefully, I observed any movements that may look suspicious. And so far, none of them have surfaced yet.

It was just last night that an assassin tried to kill me again, but this time- she was my mate. It was that fact that made everything complicated. Even when they searched for her until dawn, she just completely disappeared.

I closed my eyes in frustration. I can still remember how vague the connection felt through my bones.

It's more potent than I thought.

"Alpha," Easton calls out.

"Easton, did you get enough information?"

"You mean?"

"Venus, the competitor."

"Yes, Alpha. From what we gathered, Venus is indeed one of the SunDale's wolves. Her original profile coincides with what she wrote in the registration form. Though she is the right henchman on Alpha Shaka, she's strangely absent in every important gathering. We also tried asking some SunDale wolves, but they didn't know much about her, other than being the adopted daughter of the Alpha."

My eyebrow furrowed. It's the fact that she doesn't have enough information that makes her suspicious. She has a rare talent, so I can't get why I've never heard of her before. Although female warriors are ordinary, her technique and skills can level an alpha's raw power.

She's the first she-wolf to display such monstrous strength.

"What do you think? Do you think she came here to join the ranks?" I asked.

"Hmm, I still can't tell. It's too early to say that she's a spy. Her profile checks out, and her pack record proves her identity."

"I doubt that."

We can't trust SunDale Pack. However, it's a famous pack for being a neutral community. People always wondered why the best warriors from that pack started to disappear after some time. Even the previous alphas disappear in the middle of their succession.

The pack is just way too suspicious to trust. Maybe that's why they never got involved in pack wars.

Speaking of the devil.

Venus finally got out of the tent. This time she was wearing proper clothes on, leggings that reached her ankles, and a black crop top that stopped on the top of her belly button.

When our eyes met from afar, she waved towards us childishly.

"..." - Easton.

"I take it back. You're right. It's too early to tell." I sighed.

I just glared at her, expecting that she'd stop acting so stupid, but instead, she just blew a kiss towards me. Easton held his laughter while I fought the urge to scold her from this distance.

Just what the hell is with this woman?

"Shut up." I hissed at him after I rubbed my temples in frustration.

Easton closes his mouth, "Yes, Alpha. But aren't you going to return that-"

I growled.

"-Sorry, I was joking. Anyway, Alpha, you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. It would be best if you tried to watch her close too. You won't know. Maybe she's a spy or just someone you can have a close connection with."

This again?

"I love Cheryl. I don't plan on meeting some weird she-wolf, especially not that hobo one."

"Hobo?" He chuckles. "She looks interested in you. Why not give her a chance?"

Give her a chance? I looked at her once again. This time she locked her eyes on me while she waited in line. It was at that moment that I noticed her beautiful purple iris again.

Damn it, what's wrong with me?

I abruptly looked away.