Alle Kapitel von THE ALPHA’S PUBLIC REJECTION : Kapitel 261 – Kapitel 270

DRAKE POVThe study room was filled with the low hum of serious voices as huge maps covered the large table, marked with pins and notes. Lucas stood near the window, with his arms crossed over his chest. And several officials sat around the table, all wearing grim expressions on their faces.I leaned forward and flattened my hands on the wood. “The Eastern pack rogues have gotten bolder. Three attacks on our border patrols in the last week. They are testing us.”Lucas nodded his head in agreement. “They are looking for weaknesses. Seeing how fast we respond.”“Then we respond faster.” I looked at each of the men seated around the table. “Double the patrols. Rotate the shifts randomly so they can not predict our patterns. And anyone caught crossing our borders without permission is to be detained immediately. No warnings. No second chances.”Then an official spoke up. “Alpha, if we detain them, it could provide a larger conflict.”“Good.” I said with an edge in my voice. “Let them be p

LILLIAN POVThe little cafe near the clinic had always been my escape. With its quiet corners, strong coffee, and the gentle hum of conversations that were not my own. This was what I needed today. The mansion had felt too big, too empty and too personal.I was stirring my coffee absently and watching the foam swirl, when I felt a presence behind me.I looked up.Baron stood there, wearing a warm smile on his face. He looked impeccable as always, in his expensive coat, perfectly styled hair and eyes that is filled with so much secrets.He pulled out the chair across from me and sat, signaling a waiter over for coffee, with his eyes pinned on me, which felt very uncomfortable.“How are you?” he asked with concern in his voice.I shrugged my shoulders. “I am okay.”“You do not look okay.” Then he leaned forward slightly. “You look tired. Sad. Like someone who has not slept properly in days.”I shifted uncomfortably in my seat. “It has been long week.” “I heard about what happened.” He

DRAKE POVThe war room was filled with pack generals with loud voices as they argued about the latest development. Maps covered the wide table, that were marked with fresh report of rogue movements along our borders.I stood at the head of the table with my arms crossed, listening. Lucas was standing beside me, looking at the speakers with a sharp glare.General Marcus pointed at a location on the map. “Three separate sightings in this sector alone. They are not just testing us anymore. They are organizing.”General Aldric nodded his head grimly. “If they coordinate an attack, our patrols over there will be overwhelmed.”“Then we do not let them coordinate.” I said loudly, cutting through the noise. “Increase patrols by fifty percent. Double the watch at every outposts. I want eyes on every inch of our border.”Marcus frowned. “Alpha, that will stretch our resources thin.”“Then stretch them.” I stared at him. “I would rather be thin and aware than thick and blind.”The room murmured

ANDRE POVThe old industrial district spread out before us lile a graveyard filled with forgotten dreams. There were broken down factories, rusted warehouses and shadows that seemed to breathe. And somewhere in that maze and rubble, Elias was hiding.I stood behind a crumbling wall with a dozen of the pack’s best soldiers. The night air was cold, filled with the scent of decay and rusted irons.“Positions?” I asked quietly.A young soldier beside me pointed ahead. “Three exits we have identified. Two at the front, one at the back. His men patrol in rotations and we have been watching for hours.”I nodded my head briefly. “Good work.”The soldier hesitated for a minute. “Beta, are you sure he is in there? It has been quiet.”“He is in there.” I said as I kept my eyes on the warehouse up ahead. “I can feel it.”Minutes crawled by slowly. Then we heard urgent footsteps hurrying towards us. A scout ran towards us from the shadows, looking sharp and alert.“Beta Andre!” He crouched beside

LILLIAN POVThe hired car pulled through the dark streets and stayed far behind Wanni’s vehicle so that she would not notice. My heart beat heavily in my chest. I was really doing this. I was following a woman I had called a friend, suspecting her of things that still felt impossible to believe.Wanni’s car turned into a street that was familiar and my stomach dropped.The Grand Luxe Hotel. The very same place Baron had brought me for dinner weeks ago. The most expensive hotel in the city. Ofcourse.Wanni pulled into the valet line and handed her keys to attendant and walked inside without looking back.I leaned forward, towards the driver. “Stop here. Wait for me.”The driver nodded. “How long madam?” “I do not know. Just wait.”I slipped out of the car and walked towards the hotel entrance with my eyes fixed in the revolving doors. Inside, the lobby gleamed with shiny polished wood and crystal chandeliers. I spotted Wanni crossing towards the elevators, but she did not see me.I mo