Chapter 160: What is Alexander Hiding?
Chapter 160: What is Alexander Hiding?
(Aria’s POV)
“My brother was harmed by you, right?” I asked, a slight frown creasing my brow as I studied David Turner’s face for any sign of guilt or satisfaction.
My wolf sensed the tension in the air, the undercurrents of pack politics and old grievances swirling around us like a dangerous storm.
David Turner merely smiled, slowly adjusting the thin blanket covering his legs in his wheelchair. His movements were deliberate, calculated, as if he was buying time to consider his response.
Then he looked up at me with that calculating gaze I remembered from our previous encounters. “What happened to your brother? Tell me so I can be happy about it.”
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The casual cruelty in his words made my blood boil. Just as I was about to burst into anger, my wolf bristling beneath my skin with protective fury, Dominic gently squeezed my wrist.
I instinctively turned to see him subtly shaking his head. His powerful Alpha presence remained calm and controlled, signaling me not to be impulsive.
His silent guidance helped me regain my composure. I took a deep breath, forcing down the anger that welled up in my chest, and then turned my head away from David’s mocking expression.
“Alpha Turner, it’s best not to take credit for things you haven’t done,” Dominic said, his voice unhurried but carrying unmistakable authority.
The imposing aura cultivated from his Alpha King position was not to be underestimated. His scent radiated power and control, making even David’s pack enforcer shift nervously.
“My mate is worried about her brother’s safety,” Dominic continued smoothly. “What if, in a moment of desperation, she loses her composure and accidentally harms Alpha Turner? Wouldn’t that be unfair to you?”
At these words, I looked at Dominic in surprise. What did he mean? Could it be that David wasn’t responsible for my brother’s predicament?
The possibility sent a chill through me. If David wasn’t the culprit, then who was?
David raised an eyebrow slightly, and when he looked at Dominic, his gaze held a hint of appreciation and admiration despite their territorial rivalry.
“Alpha Dominic, how are you so certain I didn’t harm your mate’s brother?” David’s voice carried challenge and curiosity. “You should know the grievances between him and me.”
His expression darkened as he continued. “With the things he did to my pack, ever. wouldn’t extinguish the hatred in my heart!”
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The raw emotion in his voice made my pregnant wolf whimper anxiously. The depth of his hatred was palpable, filling the space between us with poisonous intent.
Dominic smiled lazily, his silver–gray eyes gleaming with confidence. “Because you wouldn’t dare.”
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David’s smile faded slightly at these words. His eyes intently stared at Dominic, his wolf’s scent shifting with
suppressed anger.
The air grew thick with tension as the two Alphas engaged in their verbal sparring match.
Dominic, however, seemed completely oblivious to the barely contained fury in David’s eyes. He continued smoothly, his tone casual but loaded with meaning.
“No matter how foolish James is, he is still my brother–in–law. Just for that alone, you wouldn’t dare touch
him.”
The reminder of Dominic’s protection over my family sent a warm feeling through my chest. Even James, despite his mistakes, was under the Shadow Pack’s protection now.
Seeing the atmosphere between the two Alphas suddenly become tense and confrontational, I couldn’t help but clench my fingers. My pregnant wolf whimpering anxiously within me as I sensed the potential for
violence.
I saw David’s pack enforcer, who had been standing silently by his side, looking at Dominic and me with sharp vigilance. The man’s hand rested near his weapon, ready to act if his Alpha gave the command.
My heart was filled with tension as I realized how quickly this meeting could turn dangerous.
Just then, David suddenly let out a few hearty laughs, breaking the hostile tension. “Yes, Alpha Dominic is right, I really wouldn’t dare touch him.”
His admission was pragmatic rather than fearful. “They say even a territorial Alpha must respect the Alpha King’s authority. This is, after all, your Shadow Pack’s influence in the Northern Territory.”
He adjusted his position in the wheelchair, his movements careful and measured. “Both in terms of pack law and courtesy, I should give Alpha Dominic some respect.”
Dominic slightly curled his lips at the acknowledgment, but showed no gratitude. Instead, he directly asked the question that had brought us here.
“My mate’s brother has been driven to mental instability by someone. Do you know who did it?”
His Alpha authority filled the space, demanding answers with the weight of his position.
“How would I know that?” David smiled, though his eyes remained cold and calculating. “Alpha Dominic, aren’t you overestimating me?”
Dominic merely smiled, his powerful presence unwavering. “I hope Alpha Turner will not hesitate to enlighten
us.”
David’s gaze fixed on Dominic for several seconds, as if weighing his options. Then he suddenly burst into laughter, the sound echoing off the walls.
He shook his head and adjusted the thin blanket that was about to slide down his
zed legs.
“I actually don’t know much either,” he admitted. “However, when my pack members arrived that day, James was already incoherent, his wolf completely withdrawn.”
The image he painted made my heart clench. My brother, reduced to such a state by someone’s cruelty.
“Seeing him come to such an end, I considered it indirectly avenging my destroyed pack, so I let him fend for himself.”
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I subconsciously glanced at Dominic. If it wasn’t David, then who could have harmed my brother like this?
However, as soon as this thought surfaced in my mind, one person immediately came to mind. Could it really
be Alexander?
But Alexander and my brother don’t have such deep–seated animosity. Not to mention, James had been supporting Alexander’s attempts to reconcile with me.
Logically, they were least likely to become enemies, especially with James being just a low–ranking wolf compared to Alexander’s Alpha status.
“Thank you, Alpha Turner. We won’t disturb you further.”
Dominic lowered his gaze slightly, and after thanking him, he put his arm around my waist and made to leave. His cedar scent wrapped around me protectively, offering comfort in this confusing situation.
However, before we had walked a few steps, we heard David suddenly speak up.
“It seems you two already have someone in mind to suspect.”
I looked at David with a mix of surprise and uncertainty. My wolf’s intuition told me he knew more than he
was letting on.
David’s lips curved slightly as he continued. “Luna Aria, you should trust your instincts. The person you least
suspect is often the most likely culprit.”
I slightly parted my lips, wanting to ask if he knew anything else. My pregnant wolf stirred with anxiety at his cryptic words.
But just then, Dominic merely uttered a ‘thank you‘ and led me away with his commanding Alpha presence.
Once we were out of the room and saw no one around, I finally asked the question burning in my mind.
“Why didn’t you let me ask clearly just now? David surely knows something else…”
My wolf whimpered with frustration at the incomplete answers. We had been so close to learning more.
Dominic merely smiled, his silver–gray eyes warm with understanding. “He knows nothing!”
“…” I pouted and glared at him, my pregnant wolf’s emotions making me more sensitive to his dismissive tone. “Why do you say that?”
“Do you think his information network in the Northern Territory is as accurate as mine?” Dominic asked, his Alpha authority evident in his confident tone.
I shook my head without thinking. “Certainly not.”
After all, this was Dominic’s territory. Being called the ‘Alpha King of the Northern Territory‘ wasn’t just for
show.
“Exactly.” Dominic smiled and tapped the tip of my nose affectionately, his touch se through my skin.
jfamiliar tingles
“Even I haven’t found out the complete truth about it, so why would David, a paralyzed former Alpha unable to move freely, know?”
“But… what if he just happened to witness it?” I pressed, not entirely convinced.
“If he really knew, he would have told us directly just now and earned a favor from me. That ambiguous
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remark just now was merely to mislead you and create suspicion.”
After Dominic explained, I finally understood the intricate pack politics involved. I just felt how exhausting
these Alphas‘ lives were, turning a simple matter into so many twists and turns.
Their minds were so calculating that one dared not contemplate their depths.
I couldn’t help but purse my lips, thinking for a long while before somewhat uncertainly speaking.
“Do you think it could be Alexander?”
Now, with David, a major suspect, excluded, Alexander undoubtedly became the most suspicious one.
But why would he attack James? What exactly was he trying to hide?
My wolf whimpered anxiously at the thought of my former mate harming my brother.
“Isn’t it simple?” Dominic’s large hand cupped my neck and gently squeezed it, his touch reassuring. “Why
don’t we just go ask him directly?”
“He won’t tell us,” I said, remembering Alexander’s stubborn Alpha pride and his tendency to keep secrets.
“How do you know without asking?” Dominic’s tone suggested he had a plan.
I looked at Dominic with some confusion, not knowing what he was planning. My pregnant wolf sensed his
strategic mind at work.
However, before I could figure it out, Dominic had already dialed a number on his mobile phone.
Soon, the call connected, and Alexander’s cool, low voice came through the speaker. “Hello?”
“Where are you? I need to talk to you.” Dominic’s tone was direct and commanding.
Alexander let out a cold laugh, almost gnashing his teeth. His Alpha fury was evident even through the
phone.
“Dominic, how can an Alpha be so shameless? You stole my mate, and you still dare to call me?!”
Dominic also gave a cold snort, but it was as cold as winter wind. “I wonder who’s shameless! If Aria hadn’t mistaken you for me back then, none of this would have involved you!”
Alexander’s heavy breathing could be heard through the phone. Clearly, he was infuriated, his wolf’s rage
palpable.
“I don’t have time to argue with you right now. Tell me! Where are you? If you want to fight, let’s fight face to face like true Alphas, what’s all this nonsense!”
Dominic impatiently said, his Alpha authority cutting through Alexander’s anger.
“Good, good, good!” Alexander was instantly enraged into laughter, repeating ‘good‘ several times before squeezing out a few words through gritted teeth.
“I’m at the Storm Pack headquarters, waiting for you to come!”
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