Naomi's POVWhile all the talk was going on with Father and Albert's presence, I was studying Richard's face, hoping to find a clue in my search but there was none.The only thing I could remember before I passed out was that the person who had accosted me was a Beta from the Raven Claw Pack and there were only two Beta I knew of and that was Beta Richard and Beta Williams.With Richard now out of my picture, my suspicion was strong on Beta Williams. I just wanted to see him in person and engage him in a conversation and then I will be able to get a clue from that.Before Cassie left with Father, she had pulled me to a corner, urging me to hasten up with what I had to do and return home, saying she didn't have a good feeling about what was happening and I in turn had assured her that everything was going to be fine, though I was skeptical too.My first suspicion was Raven but now Beta Williams. It was high time I set my resentment aside and stopped thinking that all vices committed we
Naomi's POVThe sound of beeping machines rented the air and I began to wonder where I was.Trying to snap my eyes open, I found it difficult to do that and so I relaxed only for me to start thinking about the sixth toe on Raven's leg.If I had known, I would have taken a proper look at the toe while I was on the tree to notice any striking resemblance.Still on this, I heard the door creaking open but since my eyes were shut, I couldn't decipher if someone had stepped in or out.When I began to hear approaching footsteps, I was still trying to act like I was still unconscious as the person closed in on me.After a few minutes of tension-filled silence, I felt a hand caressing my arm and at once I snapped my eyes open, only to see Alpha Baron staring at me with a fear-filled eye.“Are you alright?” He asked, propping me up on the pillow and I nodded.Raising my head, I realized a drip was connected to my hand and I let out a low sigh. I must have passed out in the hallway and that was
Alpha Baron's POVWhen Beta Williams arrived, Richard was quick to usher him into my office so we could get down into interrogating him as we had planned.Everything was going on smoothly until I lost my cool when he suddenly decided to go mute. Annoying me further, he was staring right back at me.“I asked a question, mister,” I said, slamming my fist against the table with a deep frown etched on my face. If only I had the chance, I would have held his neck, maybe a chokehold would get me the answer I wanted but because I wanted to respect him, I had to keep my cool.If not because of my late father, I would have done that without any apology.“From your questioning, it seems like you're accusing me of kidnapping your friend. Why will I even do that when we don't have any sort of connection whatsoever.” He finally spoke with a carefree tone.Taking another sip from his cup, he pulled himself up and then turned towards Richard, “Remind him in five minutes that the elders are meeting i
Alpha Baron's POVFor more than five minutes, I stood there, staring at the door with my mouth slightly open. This was a perfect example of an open confrontation. Her tone and body language was enough to say she was not bluffing.Still reviewing all that she had said in my head, I began to pace around my office, my hands wrapped across my chest as I bit my bottom lips.Raven… if she can confront me openly like that, that means, she had a goal to accompany and what is that goal of hers? — that which I have no idea about.“Naomi,” I called, shaking my head sideways.I intended to make inquiries from her but since I didn't want to involve her in matters that concerned my pack, I had to bottle up everything.Still pondering, the door flung open and Richard walked in. Before he could pass this message, I reached out to him and then held his shoulder, “There is trouble.” I said and at once his face fell as he began to search mine for an answer.“What are you talking about?” He asked, peerin
Naomi's POVThe more I thought about it, the more amused I became.I don't know what Raven took me for, maybe it's because I had spent my childhood with her so she thinks I was dumb like her.Chuckling, I tilted my head to the side as tears rolled down my cheeks.Even if we had grown up together, I haven't given her any reason to think I was stupid and she could trample on me.Still laughing at this the door creaked open and she stepped in with a long face. Occupying her previous seat, she had her gaze on the door, and after staring for a while she turned in my direction.“I said I have answers to your questions,” she said persuasively but I refused to be swayed by it.Pushing my hair behind my ear, I sank into my bed, staring intently at her to the extent that she began to shift uncontrollably in her seat.“What is it that you want to tell me?” I asked, expecting her to start running her mouth immediately but she wouldn't speak, she was fiddling with her fingers as she bit her bottom
Naomi's POVThe more I thought about this, the more confused I became. If only I could get a term for this, I'd be a bit relieved.Now resting against the wall, I caged my lips in between my teeth, my eyes fixed on the ceiling as if the answers I longed for were there.“I know some werewolves teleport and switch faces but this…” I pushed my head backward with a slow sigh of frustration, and stood upright, biting my bottom lips.“What am I going to do now?” I wondered aloud, trying to maintain composure but I just couldn't.At this point, the only thing ringing in my head was to keep Beta Williams hostage and torture him otherwise I was going to keep seeking answers to my questions.Now sitting on the edge of my bed, I dug my hand into my hair and then began to comb through it, trying to forget about everything but I just couldn't.“Fine, I will have to involve Alpha Baron in this, or else I will keep going in circles,” I said, snapping my head upwards, only to allow it to fall downwar
Naomi's POVAt the end of my conversation with Cassie, I tossed my phone aside and with my fingers combing through my hair, I made my way towards the door, my next destination was Alpha Baron's office.On getting to his office, I knocked on it twice before pushing the door in.Like I initially thought, Alpha Baron was going through a hard time and this was confirmed when he wasn't aware of my presence until Richard drew his attention to it.“Sir, Naomi is here,” Richard said, touching his arm gently causing him to be a bit startled.“I will take my leave now.” He said with a curt bow but for some reasons best known to me, I pulled him back and then gestured to him to take his seat which he did reluctantly.“Is everything alright?” I asked Alpha Jasper when I already knew the answer to the question. He didn't say a word to this, instead, he let out a deep sigh, digging his hand into his hair.Since he wasn't going to tell me what the issue was, I decided to talk about the reason for my
Alpha Baron's POVEven after Naomi and Richard had returned to their respective rooms for the night, I remained in my office thinking about the conversation we had.My hunch had been right all along.Beta Williams had purposely hidden Raven's identity because he was her father and not only that, he had a sinister plan that he was going to launch.As much as this was thrilling it was scary at the same time.Thrilling in the sense that after five years of partial inactivity and dealing with only rogues, I have a huge case in front of me and it involved people I was familiar with.And it was scary because of my familiarity with those people. Since they already know me like the back of their palm, especially Beta Williams whom I always looked up to as a father, I was hanging on by a thin line.“With Richard, Wren and Naomi, I think I will be able to pull through this. I still have to do my own research and offer help when needed.” I muttered, shutting my eyes tightly, only to snap it ope