chapter five - Throne of bones

Dante's POV

"That came out wrong, Alpha. I hope all is well?" Lucas asked calmly after getting out from the shock.

"Everything is fine. But when it comes to what decisions I make, that is not what you should be worried about, Lucas. At least, there are tons of duties in the pack that need your attention.  Remember that the people are watching us," I said, slowly to him as I closed the file I was going through.

I saw how dim his eyes were when I mentioned the 'people'. He kept quiet for a while then said to me.

"I'll go check on the pack and warriors. You don't have to stress yourself too much. But, consider the people when making decisions. I'll take my leave now," He bowed slightly then turned to leave. 

I leaned back against my chair as I studied him. Just as his right hand held the knob the door opened by itself… perhaps by someone.

And my attention was drawn to the person who stood there.

"Oh Lucas? I'm sorry," Danciana made way for him to pass but Lucas just snorted at her as he walked past her.

I took notice of this but I wasn't interested to ask what was going on between the both of them.  

I watched as Danciana walked towards me with a calm look on her face. I know what she was here for but I'll pretend like I don't know.

"Did anything happen to the pack?" I asked, turning to the files as I got ready to browse through them.

"Nothing… I just wanted to confirm something," She replied calmly and I knew she knew something.

"What may that be?" I asked.

"It's nothing much, my lord. I got an info that there's a perfect subject I can use for my new discovery. And the subject happened to be missing in the pack no matter where I searched. I searched the dungeons both outer and underground. I searched the slaves' cells but I didn't find her. Now I wonder where she will be?" She muttered pacing up and down.

My brows shot up at her words and I stared at her coldly.

"I never mentioned to the pack, nor any of my subjects that I had a slave. And…never about their gender. I wonder where you got this false info?"

She paused slightly then stared at me with a sly smile on her face but they quickly disappeared. I frowned on seeing this wondering if I had said something I shouldn't have.

"Exactly your highness. They were just rumours the pack members have been discussing for hours now. And I just came here to confirm it, but… I guess… or what should I believe? Is it a yes or a no?" She laughed, her right hand covering her lips.

That laughter!

I knew something was wrong all along. She used words to get a hint from me and now she knows that I have the girl in my custody.

"What do you want exactly?" I stared expressionlessly.

" I already did earlier and you gave me your word that you will give me a perfect subject for my new discovery," She clasped her hands excitedly.

"She is not someone suitable for your experiments," I blurted out and she froze.

Her rosy lips parted slightly, as she said:"So it was true?"

Geez!

"Stop being so clingy and leave," I said in frustration. She was just like a cunny fox and sticky as a gum.

"Ah! Is that a yes from you?" She asked, backing away.

" You can't use her for your experiments," I stated coldly. Her shoulders dropped and she gave out a heavy sigh.

"I was excited for nothing," She sniffed, took her board checker and got ready to leave.

I stared at her for a while then got up.

"Only for a few days. But if I see improvements in her you can continue with it for 2 months," I said to her and she stopped then turned to me with glowing eyes.

"Thank you!" She nodded happily.

"When do I start with the test? My hands are itchy," She said, rubbing her hands together.

I stared at her for a while then said,"You are not bisecting her body. You are only to find a cure for her muteness," 

She stared at me confused,"Oh really? That's not a problem," 

I nodded at her then I walked out of my office with her. She followed behind me slowly but… if I had turned at that moment.

I would have seen the evil in her eyes.

"Where are we going? I guess it's where the subject is right?" She asked her heels rhyming as they connected with the floor.

The place was very quiet which indicated that it was night already. But the beautiful thing about this place was… there were no windows.

I know it sounds silly or stupid. But, this was the place the other Alpha's before me always had their rest when they had every important thing to look into.

I rarely bring my people here, not even my subjects. That was the reason why she was curious about where we were going.

"Your guess is correct," I replied then continued working in silence. It didn't take long before we spotted the masked men.

I turned to Danciana and noticed that she was 15 feets away. She looked kind of pale and I shook my head at this but didn't say anything to her.

"She's in here. You can go check up on her," I said to her and she walked towards the room. I turned to the men there and said,"Come with me,"

They nodded then excused themselves. I left the place without a second thought as I trusted that Danciana would do a good job.

I got into my guest room and took a seat on one of the sofas there. The guards entered shortly.

"What batch is this?" I asked.

"4, your highness," They replied in unison.

"Which of the batch took her?" I asked.

"It was batch 3 your highness. We have been on shifts since and…we have been doing a great job," They replied nervously.

I leaned against the chair, my gaze fixed on them. They noticed how intense I was and suddenly they started shivering and fell on their knees.

"H-have we by any chance offended his highness?" They asked, confusion filled in their voices.

I kept quiet deep in thoughts. There was something that happened and up to this point I am still yet to get the answer.

"You did nothing. I was wondering, which of the batch let out the rumours about the slave," I said, my hand brushing against my chin. I stared at them lazily as they kept on babbling words I didn't bother to listen to.

"When you leave this place. Get me the other teams, and do not forget to inform the commanders in the pack about the weekly check-up," I said and they nodded.

"We understand your highness. And there's something you need to know about." One of them said and I noticed that the duo beside him nudged him.

"What is it?" I asked coldly and they flinched.

"We got an info from one of the spies planted in the neighborhood and we got a very important message that… the Alpha's son is sick and he is in need of a physician," He continued and I gave him a confused look.

" And what is so important about that?" I asked.

"No, your highness. Somehow, they are on the move to take Lady Danciana in exchange for something that we lack in the pack," He said.

" My people are not tools that would be traded for stupid interests. And… My pack does not lack anything that will make me so desperate to seek their help." I said firmly.

" Y-yes your highness. B-but they are on their way to the pack and… the disturbing fact about this is. They are coming with 6 generals, it seems this won't be anything called negotiation but force," He replied.

A smile crossed my face when I heard this and I leaned forward.  My blood was boiling like hot lava as my alpha aura turned into a fierce domain. I stared at them coldly then said each word with finality.

"Death be upon those who point their swords to my face in exchange for my people. I, Dante Montenegro from the Blood Moon pack, I build my throne with the skeletons of my enemies,"