Lahat ng Kabanata ng Mates Deception : Kabanata 211 - Kabanata 220

Authors povIn the meeting room, the sound of fire crackling in the hearth had the elders from Donovan’s packs silent as they stared at each other without saying anything.They had grief on their faces as no one said a thing. They were still mourning. Their alpha—gone. His son—dead. And now rumors. Dangerous ones, were coming up.“It was Salvatore,” one elder finally said. His voice was low, but firm.The others looked at him.“You heard that too?” another asked.He nodded. “It’s everywhere. Whispers. From the guards, the hunters… even the traders who pass through.”“But why would Salvatore do that?” another elder asked. “What would he gain?”The first elder leaned forward. “Power. Control. With Donovan gone, he could try to take over this territory.”“Or perhaps… revenge,” a third voice added. “We all know Donovan and Salvatore had history. Bad blood. They almost had a war so that counts.”They all fell quiet again.The fire popped.“I say we don’t just sit here,” one elder spoke fi

Salvatore’s povThey stood in silence. Some of them had tears in their eyes. Others looked shocked. But none of them stepped forward.I walked slowly toward them.I looked each one in the eye.“This…” I said, pointing at the fallen men. “This is your fault.”They didn’t answer.“You think you can test me?” I said. “You think your little pack can scare me?”One of them tried to speak. “Please, Salvatore—”“No!” I shouted.He went silent.“You want to blame me for Donovan’s death? Fine. Do it. But don’t think you can touch me and walk away. I will remember this.”I looked around at the others.“When I take over this pack—and I will—you will be the first to go. I will rip your titles from you. I will burn your seats. And I will not stop until every last one of you learns who rules.”They didn’t answer. They knew better.I took one step closer.“In one week,” I said. “You will give this pack to me. Or I will take it with blood.”None of them moved.“Say something!” I barked.Still silence

Authors pov“But what if Salvatore finds out?” one elder asked. “What if he hears that we are trying to make an alliance with Kieran?”The room grew quiet again.“We will keep it secret,” the letter-writer said. “Only the ones in this room must know. No one else. Not even our warriors. Not until we are sure.”Another elder added, “If Kieran is with us, Salvatore will not stand a chance.”The others nodded, slowly, carefully. No one smiled. No one felt at ease. It was still a heavy time. Their alpha was dead. Their prince was dead. They were really desperate and this man would help. He might have caused the deaths but at least he would help. They had no choice.They had to be smart.They had to be strong.They had to survive.The letter was finished and their messenger was called in. The elders then gave the messenger a clear instruction. Where to go and what to do. No dallying around.The message had to reach Kieran before Salvatore could suspect anything.As the messenger left into

Kieran’s pov“Yes,” I said. “Too close.”“We want you to help us find a weak spot,” another elder said. “Something we can use to break through.”“I can try,” I said. “But if I go in, I’ll go in alone.”“We understand,” they said.“I don’t need a war right now,” I added. “I just want my son back.”That was when they understood my story. They stayed quiet.“But if taking Salvatore down is the way,” I said, “then I’ll do it.”“Do you have anyone loyal to you inside Salvatore’s walls?” one of them asked.I nodded. “Maybe. I have to check.”“Good. We can give you cover if needed,” one of them said.“No,” I said. “I work alone.”There was silence again.Then one of the elders asked, “Kieran, are you sure about this?”I looked him straight in the eye.“He took my child,” I said. “I’m not giving up.”They understood.“Then we will help,” one of them said. “We will give you what you need.”“I don’t need weapons,” I said. “I need silence. Don’t talk about me. Don’t send people to follow me.”“W

Kieran’s pov “We should go,” I told sirella quietly when the messenger was gone.She shook her head. “But why do they want you to be alpha? Why not one of their own?”“They want someone strong. Someone who has fought Salvatore. Someone who is not afraid of him,” I told her. “They want victory. And they think I can lead them to it.”“But you want to lead them?” she questioned.I took a pause then answered, “I don’t really care about leading a pack. I just want our son back. And this might be the best way.”She carried on walking for a couple of seconds before turning around. “If you go through with this, though, people will want more from you Kieran – you’ll be going up against Salvatore sure, but then you’ll also have a pack to guard.”She smiled a little. “You always say the right things.”“It’s why you like me,” she laughed. ”But it’s better than hiding here while that monster raises our child like a weapon.”Her gaze fell to the polished floor, and she nodded. "I don't put all m