Chapter 8

It took a lot of effort even to just stand. He understood it was the same with other wolves as well.

"She has a plan, let’s follow it for now. The less we fight the better the chances of escaping," Ryan informed.

“We are here,” Luka’s voice brought him out of his thoughts. He had been silent on the entire ride. Ryan was glad he had Luka as his beta. He was not just his beta, but also his best friend. Luka always knew when to leave him alone with his thoughts, and when to intervene. Though sometimes Ryan did like to punch him hard when he takes too many liberties.

They reached the pack grounds and saw a few other cars the parked in the driveway. Randall’s pack-house was quite impressive, but he was a little satisfied. "It was not as good as ours," chimed in Luka. It was a three-floored building and was a bit old, built-in Baronial style. They were assured into the waiting room before the meeting started.

“I still don’t like this,” Luka mused. Ryan agreed with him. Though on the outside the meeting looks like a casual gathering only the Alphas and few betas know that the real reason for the meet. The fact that Randall requested the meeting on behalf of another Alpha, whom they have never met was a mystery in itself.

“Glad you could make it on time," Randall spoke entering the room.

Ryan acknowledged and shook hands. During the time they have met in the last year, he had grown to dislike the old man. He was not bad as an Alpha, but the fact he withheld information of his mate increased his resentment.

“Isn’t the gathering about to start?” Ryan inquired.

“Yes it will, but I just wanted to give you a heads up. You will be getting answers to most of your questions today, but no matter what you find out I suggest you make a wise decision."

Ryan got a bit irritated and said, “Would it hurt you to stop talking in a cryptic language and explain what you just said.”

At this Alpha, Randall threw his head back and started laughing, “All in good time kid, all in good time. Come the meeting is about to start."

Ryan shuts his mouth and followed him to the meeting room before he could throw some profanities at him. The meeting hall was quite big. There was a large table placed in a conference-style where the other five Alphas had gathered. Including him and Randall, a total of seven Alphas and Betas were gathered.

A few Alphas had also brought their third and fourth in command’s. Ryan nodded towards the Alphas that he knew were from neighboring packs. Apart from the Alphas seated Ryan noticed there were a few empty seats.

”Are we expecting anybody else?” Luka inquired via a mind link.

Before Ryan could reply the doors to the meeting room opened and in walked a group of five wolves - one female and four males all wearing masks covering their faces except for their eyes. The scent of the female shocked Ryan making him turn his head sharply and almost got whiplash.

“She is here, she really is here,” he thought. “Yes, after all this time we are finally able to meet her,” his wolf exclaimed.

Ryan could almost picture his wolf jumping with joy in his head. She was dressed in black ninja-style, completely covered except for her eyes. There was a subtle essence that was uniquely her. He briefly closed his eyes and inhaled; exotic and spicy, He restrained himself from reaching out to her.

“It’s the same girl, but who are the others with her?” Luka exclaimed in the mind link. It was then that Ryan noticed the other four. In spite of their attire, he could make out, well built muscular toned bodies. Four of them, including Evelyn, stood at the end of the table when the fifth man sat at the end where the empty seats were placed. Ryan assumed he was the Alpha. He passed a silent greeting to Randall asking to proceed with the meeting. Ryan also noticed the questioning looks passed between the other Alphas confirming the fact that they were not aware of the newcomers either and were a bit tense.