Chapter 10

"Has my brother come by?" Rufus suited up in the morning, polished and ready for duty.

"No, your highness," the guard answered.

"Why did I even ask? Of course, Arlen will be snoring away when he knows we have plans," Rufus muttered as he took a turn out of the main house. He intended to attend breakfast with the youngest, so he had to go get him.

The alpha barged in without knocking- a habit between brothers. Only this time, Arlen did not like it.

"I said get out!" He thought it was Julius. Arlen scurried to one side of the bed, pulling the sheets over his body when his brother came into view. Eyes damp, he appeared roughed up. Rufus scowled as he noted an open window and the faint fragrance in the room.

"Arlen?"

"Brother, it's you." Arlen lowered his eyes fearfully, searching his mind for an excuse. Luckily there was no sign of Julius to tell on him. Rufus took ten steps in, looking pissed. "Did you bring an omega into your room?"

"Huh?"

"Stop acting dumb! You let her escape