Lena nodded, and the look on her wrinkled face changed. “I knew that Mateo was going to kill the Alpha, so I hid a recorder pen in the secret compartment of the Alpha’s room in advance.”
“It has been so many years. How sure are you that it’s still there?” Rufus said plainly.
“I hid it very well, and no one knew about that secret compartment,” Lena hurriedly said to Rufus. Then she turned to look at me. “Actually, only the deceased Alpha and your mother knew about it. Then your mother told me.”
The corners of my mouth twitched. Back then, many of my mother’s affairs were handled by Lena, both private and pack-related. My mother regarded Lena as her family, so she never did anything from her.
“You really took advantage of my mother’s trust in you,” I sneered and smiled sarcastically.
Lena’s eyelids trembled. It was as if she was very embarrassed. She looked away to avoid meeting my gaze and said, “Your mother told me about the secret compartment because she wanted me to hide you there in case of danger.”
I just stared at her without saying anything. Then I felt a big, dry, and warm palm touch the back of my hand. It was Rufus, comforting me silently.
“I wanted to take the recorder pen with me, but Mateo was too cautious. When I left the pack, they had to search my entire body, so I simply left it in the secret compartment,” Lena added when she noticed that I was quiet.
“The Alpha’s residence remained untouched for three years before it was converted into Mateo’s own place.” I rolled my eyes as the memory of those dark and difficult days flooded in my mind at once. “If Mateo has found the secret compartment, it will be more difficult to redress my mother’s case. And just as you said, how can a cautious werewolf like Mateo allow an outsider to enter his room?”
“Has Mateo become the Alpha of the pack?” Lena looked at me in surprise. “I have been hiding everywhere in the past few years, uninformed. And I never dared to inquire about the pack.”
I pressed my lips tightly, feeling bitter in my heart. “Haven’t you ever thought of coming out to give my mother justice? Not even once?”
“I…” Lena said in a hoarse voice with her mouth half-open. “I’ve thought about it. But…”
“Okay, stop!” I interrupted her, having no desire to continue listening. Then I answered her question, “Mateo hasn’t taken over the position of the Alpha of the pack. But the new Alpha, Shawn, is a puppet trained by him. So the real power is still in Mateo’s hands. Titles are not the most important.”
“What about the secret compartment? I have to find a way to confirm if the recorder pen is still there,” Lena said anxiously, stretching out her thin hand to touch my sleeve.
With an expressionless face, I slightly dodged her hand.
Rufus put his arm around my waist and switched positions with me. “I’ll send someone to check first.”
I nodded slightly. I felt so depressed that I couldn’t come up with a better way.
“I want to know the exact location of the secret compartment and the way to open it,” Rufus said coldly, glancing at Lena.
Lena flinched in fear and quickly lowered her head. “There are three rooms in the house, and the study is in the innermost. On the shelf in the study, there is an ivory stone lamp. If you push the lamp, the secret compartment will reveal itself.”
“But what if Mateo finds out? We will be exposed,” I said, looking at Rufus worriedly.
Rufus stroked my hair. “There will be a military parade at the beginning of next month. The leaders of various packs will come to participate.”
A flame of hope rekindled in my eyes. “Shawn is just a puppet. Knowing Mateo, he will definitely come to attend such a big event.”
Rufus nodded slightly. “You’re right. So we can take advantage of this opportunity to send my men there.”
Sylvia’s POV
I finally relaxed when Lena explained everything to me in detail.
I accepted the truth and didn’t want to face Lena anymore.
“Let’s go back.” I tugged at the corner of Rufus’ shirt and whispered to him.
Rufus held my hand and led me to the door. Then, he ordered his men to keep a close watch on Lena before ushering me out.
I was excited to come here. But now, I felt depressed and heartbroken.
I leaned against the car window and watched the scenery flash past me. Rufus reached out and touched my face. “Are you feeling stuffy?”
I nodded and said in a nasal voice, “Yes. I wish I could jump into a big icy river and swim to my heart’s content.”
Rufus didn’t say anything. He rolled down the window beside the driver’s seat. The rush of cold wind instantly awakened me.
Then, he stopped the car, and I turned around to look at him in confusion.
“Wait for me in the car,” he said, rubbing my head soothingly.
With that, Rufus strode away and quickly disappeared from my sight.
He finally returned when I felt drowsy and was about to fall asleep. “Where have you been?” I asked softly.
Rufus took my hand and placed a small box on it. Under the transparent cover was a soft white cream cake with fresh blueberries on it.
All traces of sleep disappeared in an instant. I happily removed the cover and smiled gratefully. “Is there a cake shop nearby?”
Rufus tore the package with a fork, opened the box, and gave it to me. “Taste this. It’s ice cream flavor.”
I cut a slice of the cake with the fork and took a bite. The soft fluffy cake coated with ice cream and whipped cream made me moan with appreciation. The sweetness exploded in my mouth, lifting my mood in an instant.
I closed my eyes and licked my lips contentedly. I felt a lot better now.
When I looked up, I saw Rufus looking at me with a big smile on his face. Feeling embarrassed, I scooped a spoonful of cake and gave it to him.
Rufus shook his head. “You eat.”
Then, he reached out and wiped the cream on my lips gently, and smiled at me.
A blush flamed my cheeks when I looked at him. He was sweeter than cake, which made my heart stutter.
Rufus watched me finish the cake and then started the car.
I played with the buttons on my clothes and cast a sidelong glance at Rufus. His lips were pursed in concentration as he drove the car. After a moment’s hesitation, I decided to tell what I was thinking. “I want to go back and look for the evidence myself. I have been in the pack for many years. No one knows that place better than I do.”
Rufus frowned. “No. The elite team’s selection will be held during the military parade. If you return to your pack, you will miss the opportunity. After all, that’s your dream. Are you going to give it up?”
“I don’t want to give up, but…” I wanted to say something but stopped on second thought. I was in a dilemma. I had to choose between my past and the future. However, both were important to me. I didn’t know which to prioritize.
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