“Everybody attends the execution, no exceptions” I said sharply “and it might bring her some closure to know the man who has abused her for so long is finally gone from her life. She can stand at the back” I proposed, not liking the idea of her being too close to me “and leave the instant he’s dead.”
I pushed off and headed towards the door, while Callum and Cody remained tight-lipped. “I’m about to go and check on patrol and then go tracking on my own. With luck I’ll pick up this bastard Damien’s trail” I drawled, glancing over my shoulder “and we can have two executions tomorrow. If he’s not found” I paused “then it appears that we have another problem to worry about and the real possibility that somebody in this pack has turned traitor, although what their motive would be, I cannot ascertain” I said musing it over.
“I’ll come with you” Cody growled, glancing apologetically at Callum.
“No” my voice was dismissive “since you seem to be so concerned about my mate, go and check on her. Inform me if she’s conscious and then introduce her to the head Omega, I want her to get started on her new duties as soon as possible. It will help her to transition smoothly, if she gets started on her new life and doesn’t expect to be treated as anything special, simply because of who she happens to be.”
Cody looked like he wanted to protest, but a quick glance at me and he fell silent and moved in the opposite direction, a glum expression on his face.
“Get that information out to the nearby packs that are within five days journey of here” I told Callum without turning my back “and choose a date next month. Preferably one towards the end. The choice is yours, but make sure the omegas know to expect to cater for it.”
I strode out of the room and headed towards the front of the pack house, intending to shift on the grounds and join the hunt for the elusive Damien.
Riley POV
I’m awake and staring miserably at the doorway when Cody enters the room. I can’t get the image of Damien being tortured in front of me out of my mind. The helplessness I felt, the anger at my mate treating me like I was nothing, it was all overwhelming me. I hugged my knees to my chest, and I could see Cody’s look of pity on his face as he watched me.
“Riley I wish I could talk some sense into him” he murmured, squatting down to speak to me as I lay on the bed “as it is he’s going to let you stay in this room, that’s something isn’t it?” he asked as though I was some child being given a gift.
I stared at him. He sighed “I’m sorry but I’m to introduce you to the head omega so that you can” he coughed “start your duties.”
He looked apologetic. I blinked and sat up, not surprised but a flash of anger swept through me.
So this was his plan? Just make me work and ignore me. I bit my lip and stood up, Cody running a hand through his hair and looking like a man who had been caught in the middle of everything. “Come with me, I’ll take you to Sandra,” he said with a grimace “She’s not the most pleasant person to be around” he warned me.
I nodded. I followed obediently. Perhaps if I was given work to do, I would be able to forget about my mate for a while and what he was doing to me. I was not opposed to hard work or earning my place in a pack. But it hurt that my mate could not bring himself to look at me let alone speak to me.
We walked out towards the front entry way and Cody tapped an older female with blonde and grey hair, who looked to be in her mid-thirties on the shoulder, causing her to look up sharply.
“Sandra,” he said and she smiled at him.
“Gamma Cody,” she said respectfully, bowing her head “what can I do for you?”
I eyed her. She had a pinched look on her face and she was thin, clad in a uniform that resembled a maids, and her hair was pulled back so severely it caused her to look like she was angry.
“Sandra this is Riley,” Cody said introducing us.
Sandra pursed her lips as she looked at me.
“Riley is to be given her new duties as an omega under you,” Cody said reluctantly, as Sandra gave a slow smile and raked her gaze over me.
“You don’t look like you’re capable of much,” she said snidely “you look as though you’re pretty weak.”
I looked down at the floor. “Riley can’t talk she’s mute” Cody quickly interjected, “so she’ll be unable to communicate much.”
Sandra sniffed, looking thoroughly put out, but a quick glance at the expression on Cody’s face and she fell silent.
“She’ll be fine with me. I’ll find her a uniform and get her started” Sandra said sighing as though she had been asked to do something difficult “is there anything she’s not able to do?”
Cody hesitated and then shook his head regretfully “The Alpha did not specify.”
“Come along then” Sandra growled, motioning to me.
More Kickass Werewolf Reads
Dive into our collection of free werewolf romance novels—where fierce Alphas, daring heroines, and heart-stopping twists await. Every story burns with forbidden desire, loyalty, and destiny. Don’t wait—here’s a world where love bites hard and nothing is stronger than the call of the mate.
Leave a Reply