Semua Bab THE ALPHA KING'S TWO FACED MATE: Bab 81 - Bab 90

Landon closed the book of tales and looked down at his sleeping daughter snuggled in beside him on the loveseat. His heart almost swelled with joy and happiness. He had a family.He carefully placed his hands under her and picked her up, carrying her to her room. Scarlett went by him down the hallway, turning to follow and help him push open the door.The past few days had been hectic as they settled back into the pack as a family. Everyone had come by to visit and greet their new Luna, and to meet Cleo. It had been amazing, but tiring. The task of handling the unknown wolf and bolstering their borders had been consuming much of his time. There were many nights when he came back so late that he slept right through Cleo's bedtime. But every night, Scarlett waited for him. There was a dinner on the table and a listening ear and a warm, understanding one.Scarlett was his rock, and this time he was not going to let her know how much happier and more grateful he was to her for her support

Scarlett stood tall, meeting their stares. "Gage was being attacked by a human boy. I was only trying to help him. You are cruel the way you are behaving with him. Help him, or if you won't, let me!"Scarlett looked again at the boy and was gratified that he took one cautious step towards her.It's okay, you can come here with me," Scarlett yelled, encouraging him on.Sylvie sneered. "We don't need your kind of help. We take care of our own."Her other pack member pulled the boy away by his shirt collar.Scarlett was speechless in shock, but she heard footsteps and turned to see who was coming.Scarlett didn't move as Cleo's sweet voice washed over her ears. Her throat was dry. Cleo."And then, Daddy, do you know what I saw?" Cleo declared happily, "I saw three butterflies. One was gold, one was purple, and one was orange!"Landon lifted his gaze, his gaze locking with Scarlett's, and Scarlett could feel the confusion on his face as he took in the taut standoff. He stood up tall when

I am afraid to face my mate and tell her that I let her down and our daughter. As Alpha, it is my duty to keep my pack safe. And today, I let them down. River Pack members under my rule were able to infiltrate and kidnap my own daughter from the woods. They were able to enter our territory and abduct her.Shame and anger and a thousand other emotions boil in me until I believe I am going to be ill. I must fight, yet I must be careful.Moon Goddess, keep her safe until I can find her, I pray with all the force in me.The mere fact that the River Pack had the audacity to kidnap Cleo from our lands is frightening. I have no idea what Alpha Paxton must be thinking to put his men and pack in danger like this unless….My mind drifts back to the interactions we've had with Sylvie over the last few days. Our pack knows better than to say a word of Cleo's skills outside of our land, so could Sylvie have heard it some way? Was she taken for her skills, or is this a case of vengeance against me

The two River wolves attacked Scarlett and Sage simultaneously. Scarlett growled, opening her legs wide. Sage's training and years of experience kicked in as he defended them, two at a time.Scarlett watched, too caught up in the fight to back away. When he had one of the wolves on the ground, getting him to submit, Sage caught her eye and nodded in the direction of the village.His implication was clear. _Go see if Cleo is there._Scarlett turned around and ran towards it, only slowing down when she hit the main village road.Everything appeared empty. It was eerie. She sniffed every few feet, trying to scent where Cleo would be. Her heart ached to hold her again, to see with her own two eyes that she was safe and sound.She passed a car that was broken down, already rusted over. The smell of wolf was stronger now, and she was on high alert. As she passed the car, a small head popped up, and she startled. A flash of red and then a thin, familiar boy was climbing out onto the road. He

"Gage, friend, how are you?" Landon asked softly. "Do you want something?"He nodded his head no, and Cleo smiled softly at him. "You're going to be fine, you know," she whispered, coming up on her tiptoes to give a soft kiss on his cheek."I feel like the luckiest Dad in the world with the two of you in my life," Landon told them, causing Gage to jump."You're the luckiest Daddy in the entire world," I said playfully before turning back to Gage.Sure enough, Landon leaned back and observed her smiling down at him with love."I believe you'd be a good brother, don't you?" she asked, smoothing his hand.Gage blushed and gazed at them as if he couldn't believe his ears. "Brother? What?"Scarlett smiled at him and nodded."Hold on to me?" he stuttered, his eyes brimming, "Forever?"Landon grasped Scarlett's hand, and they went over to stand by Cleo."Forever, Gage. If you want us."A harsh sob tore from his throat, and he turned his face away, brushing tears from his eyes with the back o