Shadows Over Shadow Fang

Damian's POV

“Put them on the desk.”I told Rowan immediately he entered with files in hand.

“These are the reports from the human branch managers and also there are reports of the financial review from the last quarter of the year.” He said as he placed them on my desk.

Then he remained rooted, giving me the cautious look he did give, anytime he sensed that I was on the verge of losing it.

“Anything else?” I said rubbing the bride of my nose.

He paused but later spoke. “There is also a meeting request from the Board of directors that they want an update on the new security system.”

“Later.” I said.

“Not now.”

My head was banging and it was probably because I had been sitting in the same spot since morning, going through the same routines of reading, signing and rejecting proposals but I still didn't stop working. Babel Tech Company was huge. It's funny how people thought it was just a normal tech company. They didn't have a glimpse of the truth of how werewolves were running the high-level operations.

Keeping our world hidden wasn't an easy task, especially with the ever meddling human government.

Rowan cleared his throat.  “You haven’t eaten anything.”

“I will eat later.” I said reaching for the next document.

But before I could open the document, the door to my office opened wide, I looked up and saw Henry, he walked inside with a smirk on his face and I sighed.

“There you are.” He said with a smile then walked inside like he owned the place.

“I have been waiting downstairs for ten minutes and I knew you my friend would be buried under work again.”

“Because someone has to do it.” I replied.

He rolled his eyes. “Your whole life is work, you are going to grow old in that chair.”

“I am fine.”

Henry stared at me like I had said something stupid. “No, you are not and I am not letting you spend another night in this office.”

I ignored him and signed another page. “I have deadlines.”

“You have me.” He said, then he pulled the files away from my hands.

“Put that down.” I reached for the file but he moved it behind him.

“No you are coming with me.”

“I am not going anywhere.” I retorted.

Rowan then came  forward. “Alpha, Sir Henry is right, some rest will help.” He said and I glared at him.

He stepped back immediately which resulted in Henry clapping his hands.“Even your Beta agrees with me so this is settled we are going.”

I groaned. “Where?”

“A club.” He said.

“No.”

“Yes.”

“No.”

He folded his arms. “I am not asking, in fact I am just informing you.”

I exhaled slowly. “Henry-”

“You need to breathe, you need to see other people and women live something.”

I knew what he meant he wanted me to forget my scars he was trying.

“Fine, two hours and that's it.”

The loud music was the first thing that infuriated me the moment we entered the club. I didn't like loud places, there were always so many scents, too many eyes trying to pry.I stayed behind Henry as he weaved through the crowd, soon he dragged me to the VIP section.

“Sit, drink and relax Damian.” He said.

“I am here, that is enough.”

A woman then approached us with a smile and she looked at me first.

“Can I get you anything?” She asked.

“No, thank you.” I answered.

The woman walked away. Henry looked at me for a long time. He did not push further; he knew the limits.

It didn't  take long when we heard Rowan's voice loud through the music that was blazing. He rushed towards us breathing heavily.

“Alpha, we have a problem!”

Henry stood up immediately. “What happened?”

Rowan looked at me. “Rogues, a large number of them, attacked Shadow Fang territory.” He said and everything inside me went still.

“When?” I asked.

“Thirty minutes ago.” Rowan answered, Henry was already grabbing his jacket.

“Let us go.”

I stood up I was calm on the outside but I was already burning on the inside. “How many were injured?"

“A lot but we don’t know the exact number yet.”

The pack grounds were chaotic and immediately I stepped down from the car. Bodies were all over the ground, blood stained the floor, some were limping, some were in their wolf form but broken.

My chest tightened at the sight Henry stepped out beside me. “Damn…”

I moved forward and my mind beat fastly These were my people, my responsibility. The elders were there already Elder Marcus was the first to stand up.

He stepped forward. “Alpha Damian.”

“Marcus.” I greeted.

“Look around you, this pack is not safe under your leadership.” He said and my stomach tightened.

“If you cannot protect your people, maybe you should not lead them.”

“Step down from your position as the Alpha, Damian.” Marcus said. Rowan stiffened, and Henry gave a warning growl.