CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

ALPHA KONAN'S POV

I sat alone in my study and the events of the last few days replayed in my mind like relentless storm. Most importantly, I couldn't shake off the image of Madeline, trembling and disoriented. My mind currently was a whirlwind of emotions—rage, anger, confusion, you name it.

The weight of the surprise attack pressed on me. Everyone demanded answers especially the pack members whose lives were endangered because they all came out to show their undying love and support for me.

The attack seemed too well coordinated to be a mere coincidence. There's a mole in the pack. Someone who knows the in and out of the pack ratted us out—it is someone very near, very close.

Damien was my die hard suspect. He could do anything in whatever way to get whatever he wants. Damien suggested the duel and the people who came with him to support him could have done that in conjunction with him. The duel might have been a distraction for them to carry out their ploy.

But in the same vein, he