Chapter Six

Plotting:

Xyler wanted to shift. Aldric fought against him. He felt it too. He wanted to run back into that office and demanded that Rhett confess what he was feeling. The mate bond was tugging and pulling at him; it felt like he was going to be torn apart. Aldric walked further away from the pack house putting distance between them. He didn't know how long he could do this. Reaching the housing area where his pack was, Xyler settled down seeing the people he was fighting for. Outside the home several small children were running around playing. A small golden-haired girl spotted him and ran towards him. Aldric smiled seeing her. He kneeled down and the little girl crashed into him laughing. 

“Alpha! Where have you’ve been? Your missing hide and seek!” She giggled.

“Kristy! How many times must I tell you not to bother the Alpha!” Kristy’s mother said coming towards them.

“Now you're gonna get us both in trouble.” Aldric laughing and poking Kristy.

“Alpha, I am so sorry. We mean no disrespect. Kristy she’s a little strong willed.” Kristy's mother said, bowing her head.

“Strong willed and Wild!” Aldric laughed, tickling her.

“Ahhhh!” Kristy yelled, laughing.

He stopped tickling her, patted her on the head and passed her to her mother. Kristy's mother bowed her head apologizing again.

“Strong will isn’t a bad thing. Don’t discourage her. Her will is what will make her chase her dreams and be something big someday.” Aldric said to Kristy's mother.

“Alpha, you are too kind.” Kristy's mother nodded and scooted Kristy along.

“That little girl is sure going to be something one day.” Waverly said, coming up behind Aldric.

“She reminds me of you.” Aldric smirked.

“Hush don’t curse the poor little creature.” Waverly laughed. 

“It wouldn't be a curse. Your family is very proud of you.” Aldric said to her standing up.

“Mhmmm. So what now?” Waverly asked quietly.

“Well I figured I get a team together who would want to help in the fields and then head over to the training grounds. We only have two hours till then.” Aldric shrugged.

“That’s not what I meant.” Waverly sighed.

“Well it is what I mean. You can follow and keep whatever thoughts you have to yourself or you can keep yourself company.” Aldric said shortly. 

“Fine.’ Waverly grumbled. 

Attention all pack members, I need all members who have knowledge of farming and crops to report to get with me. We have assignments and are going to help out while we stay. I would like whoever knows this information to come see me. Aldric sent out to his pack members still ignoring Waverly.

 Mason adjusted the binoculars he was looking through. The human world was affected by disease and famine as well but not compared to the werewolf world. All the humans had to do was up their security around medical facilities. There had been so many raids to get medicine. Little did they it was most wolves trying to get medical supplies. Wolves were hit pretty badly by the virus. The lack of medical supplies and how they respond healing wise made it impossible for them to seek help without exposing themselves. 

Four guards in front. Mason linked samuel.

Four in the back. Samuel responded.

Do we have uniforms? Laura’s voice came through.

Right now they were just scouting everything out. Trying to figure out shift changes. It would be the best time to slip in. Four guards seems to be the most they have at one time at post.

We have uniforms and badges. Samuel replied to her.

Cameras posted at the gate and another along the sides. Mason sent to them.

Same as the back Samuel responded.

So what’s the plab? Laura asked.

Best bet would be to wait for shift change and move it. The later the shift changes, the more relaxed it should be. We just need to figure out when the last change happens. Mason said to them.

Works for me the quicker we get this over with, the quicker we can head home. Samuel grumbled through mindlink.

Beta Micah we have found where Aldric went. A voice buzzed in Micah’s head. 

Hearing it he smiled, he needed to give his Alpha some type of news. He was becoming relentless. Micah glanced at him as he watched Calvin start another round of pacing. He understood his anger and resentment but the path he was chiseling into the forest floor isn't helping anyone.

Go ahead. Micah responded back.

Aldric has gone and sought refuge with the Dark Moon pack. The scouts voice answered.

“Uh.” Micah said out loud in surprise, answering the scout.

Why would he go there? Rhett was not known for accepting outsiders. He was a bit shocked that he was even there and Rhett did not outcast them. That’s where the resentment came from. Each rogue had their own story most similar in the fact that when the world got bad and packs started falling apart no one stepped up to help. Most turned a blind out and only watched out for their own pack. Now there was a group of angry rogue’s on a path of revenge. 

“Uh?” Calvin responded by locking eyes with Micah.

“Aldric’s pack as sought refuge with Dark Moon.” Micah said to him and braced for the response.

“Rhett took in Aldric!” Calvin yelled.

Micah stood in silence. He wasn't going to risk answering or responding to the question. Calvin was known for his temper.

“So it's only certain people good enough to get help. What’s so special about Aldric and his pack that they would even let him in.” Calvin growled.

An image flashed in his mind. It was raining, He could still feel the rain stinging his skin as he carried her in his arms. Her soft brown hair flowing over his arm as he cradled her to his chest. He remembered the panic that set in when she caught the virus. He went to them begging and pleading on his knees. They turned him away. If he could have just gotten her medicine. Could have gotten the smallest amount of help. His daughter may have lived. Rhett didn't even come to the gates, didn't even have the courage to tell him no in person. His daughter died in his arms that night.

He didn't realize it but his claws had extended and were digging into the palm of his hands. A warm river of blood began pouring from the puncture wounds. Aldric’s pack tried to help but they were worthless. They couldn't save his daughter.  He left their pathetic pack and sorted out Rhett’s but he was too late. Rhett was too dismissive. He would pay.

“Alpha at least both targets are now in the same spot.” Micah said, hoping the comment may calm his Alpha down.

“Same spot.” Calvin yelled.

“Yes Alpha.” Micah said calmly.

“Same spot.” Calvin repeated the words settling in and making sense.

“This might work better for us. I have ideas.” Calvin chuckled.

“We could turn one Alpha against the other and watch them fight each other. Then when they're broken down and vulnerable, ruin them both completely.” Calvin laughed more.

“Micah have scouts check out Rhett’s borders. I know he has taken every precaution but we need to find a weak spot.” Calvin said his wheels were turning in his head.

“Yes Alpha.” Micah said, bowing his head.

“Once we have that information we should start small random attacks to stir things up.” Calvin said, still thinking out loud.

“Yes Alpha.” Micah said as he mindlinked the scouts as he listened to Calvin.

“Also, I want to set it up, like it has something to do with Aldric’s pack. Find something from their land so the first attack we can leave something behind linking the attack to Aldric.” Calvin chuckled at his plan slowly forming. 

I need a few members to head to Aldric pack’s land and find little trinkets or something related to his pack for Alpha Calvin. I need about four of you to go scout Rhett’s border and report back any weak points. Move out. Micah sent to his scouts.

“It’s done Alpha.” Micah said quietly.

“Perfect.” Calvin said, looking at the slow healing punctures in his palms.

“Anything else your needing Alpha?” Micah asked.

“Now we wait.” Calvin said watching one of the punctures close.

“Once we have something to link Aldric to the rogue attacks we will begin. Rhett is so distrusting that the slightest thing that goes wrong and the smallest thing linking Aldric to possible rogue attack. Rhett will blame Aldric and the chaos will begin.” Calvin laughed.

“It sounds like the perfect plan, Alpha.” Micah smiled at him. 

“It is we will let them destroy themselves and then finish them. Two Alpha’s in the same area for too long will always be a power struggle. Even if one is attempting to be respectful. The power struggle will come out at some point or another. This will also play into our advantage.” Calvin laughed.