The Wolf King's Luna novel Chapter 65

VANCE

"Can you believe he made me look like a fool?" I complained to Cody as he drove, keeping his eyes on the road.

"I knew going back there was a bad idea," Cody responded, his focus on our unexpected visit.

"Those cookies were made by Catherine, I can bet on it," I said with frustration in my voice.

"Did you tell them that?"

"Of course."

"No wonder they didn't take you seriously. You only have cookies as evidence," Cody remarked, glancing at my furrowed brows through the rearview mirror.

"No offense, Alpha," he quickly added, recognizing the delicate nature of the situation.

I sighed, realizing my impulsive move might have messed things up with the Blackwater Pack. Tension filled the car as we continued driving.

Cody, always practical, suggested, "Maybe next time, we need more solid evidence or information before making a move like that."

"Next time?" I scoffed. "There shouldn't be a next time. I need to get Catherine back, and I need to do it soon." My inner wolf scoffed mocking me.

"I understand, Alpha, but we have to be strategic about it. We can't afford to make hasty decisions," Cody advised, trying to calm my impatience.

"I won't sit back and watch them keep her away from me," I declared.

As we approached the Skylight Pack territory, Cody continued, "We need to gather more information and find out where she is exactly. Once we have a solid plan, we can get her back without any doubts."

"I don't want to wait. Every moment she spends there is a moment too long," I was wrong to have rejected her, I grumbled in frustration.

"I get it, Alpha. But rushing in without a plan might make things worse. We need to know what we're up against, and if Catherine also wants to come back with you" Cody reasoned, trying to make sense of my heated emotions.

"I just want her back," I admitted.

 "I know, Alpha. We'll get her back, but we need to be smart about it," Cody reassured, navigating through the familiar Skylight Pack territory.

Arriving at the Skylight Packhouse, I composed myself, ready to face the challenges ahead. The night was falling, casting shadows on the packhouse as we entered the territory. Cody parked the car, and we both stepped out.

"We'll start by discreetly gathering information, then formulate a plan," 

"Let's get this done. She is my mate and I want her back" I declared and Cody bowed in agreement.

CATHERINE

As Damon looked into my eyes, concern on his face, he gently wiped away my tears. His question about my parents reopened a painful chapter in my life.

"They were accused of trying to assassinate the previous Alpha of Skylight Pack," I revealed, my voice trembling with sorrow.

"What?" Damon exclaimed in shock 

"They couldn't have done it. Even though I was young back then, I can remember that the only thing my dad wanted was to provide for me and my mum. What would've made him want to kill the Alpha?" I questioned, trying to make sense of the unjust accusations against my parents.

"This is deep," Damon responded, his voice sympathetic.

"I want to find out what happened to my parents. Please help me, Damon," I pleaded, looking at him with a glimmer of hope.

Damon, sensing the gravity of my request, nodded. "We'll find the truth, Cathy. I promise."