Scarred Alphas by Norisha May
Chapter 56

"Who?!" I panic.

"I can only assume it is Ezra attacking." Oliver says.

He gets up and starts to calmly take his suit off.

Warriors start runningtowards the forest and everyone comes out of the house.

"Casseopea, get in the house!" Warrick says.

"The house? But-"

"Do it!"

"But no! I'm fighting too!"

"Can you fight? Have you trained enough to be in battle?"

"Uhm..."

"If you can't answer that quickly, then it is a no. Hide in the house. Serge, take her inside."

"But if this is Ezra, I need to be here. I'm the one who is going to-"

"If it is him, trust me, he won't be killed on the spot.

I'll make sure to bring him to you beforehand."

I point a finger at him. "You better!"

"Get out of my sight! Go inside!"Always visit FindNovel.net for more updates and novels. He shouts at me.

My eyes dart to Oliver who stares back at me. He nods as Father says this. "Let us handle it."

Even though I feel like I should be out here helping, I do as they say and head inside. On my way in, I bump into Colt.

"Cass! Come on!" He takes me inside to the war room where there are a few people.

Some of the general's families like Julia, also Dash, Miles, Bryn, and the brides are here.

Some of the people slide the shutters on the windows, closing and blocking them.

Colt cups my face. "Stay here. You'll be safe." He kisses my head and starts to sprint out. "Wait! Are you fighting?!"

"Yes. Stay here. You'll be safe."

"Wait!"

He disappears out of the room ignoring my complaint.

Serge and Dash close the doors and stand in defensive positions along with a few other warriors.

"Don't worry, Curls, he'll be fine."

"Can you be a hundred percent sure about that?"

"This is the Dark Fang Pack and he has trained like one.

Yes, I am very sure."

Lotus walks behind me and places her hands on my shoulder. "It's protocol, my dear. This room specifically has reinforced doors and windows. It is used for meetings but it is intended as a protective shelter, same for the pack house. The children there should be in the reinforced cellar right now."

"So we just stay here and wait?"

She nods. "I know. It is horrible having to wait and not be able to do something out there but if we can't protect ourselves then we will just be getting in the way."

I understand what she is saying but I hate it. I don't like waiting like this.

I look around and see that everyone-except for Miles and Bryn-are relaxed.

"Why is everyone so calm?"

"We don't experience many attacks but as Dash said, we are the Dark Fang pack. We won't be easily taken down. Our packs consist of many Alphas, not something common in most packs." "Yeah, why is that? Why is it that this pack has so many Alphas?"

Lotus starts to explain. "Well, many years ago-before Alpha Warrick was Alpha- his father went on a rampage attacking other packs. He would decimate the packs but bring in prisoners, those of high blood like Betas and Alphas. This is why the northern territories are barren of packs. The packs that remain are the ones who united and fought back together. The Alpha was killed as a result and Alpha Warrick-his son-took over.

He saw the danger in continuing as his father was doing so he retreated and called a cease-fire that has

been in place till now though as you know, our Alpha has schemed and plotted secretly and slowly taken a few packs." She looks towards the door. "I have a feeling that this is going to change now."

"I've heard stories about...Warrick's father."

She nods. "Your grandfather."

"Yes, I guess."

"His name was Amos. He was a monster. And if you are thinking that Warrick is just like him, you are mistaken. Alpha Amos was ruthless even to his own children and mate."

"Still sounds like Warrick to me."

She slowly shakes her head. "You really know nothing. Alpha Warrick was not an only child and he was also not the only one with his gift. He had an older sister but also a younger brother who had the same gift. When his brother got his wolf and showed signs of his gift, Amos pined them together and told them to kill each other. That there could only be one with the gift. Obviously, Warrick won. Then a few years later, Warrick was forced to kill his sister too as a punishment for defying him. The Luna-Warrick's mother-was driven to madness by Amos and she plunged herself down a cliff."

I stay quiet, taking it all in.

"It is rumored that she loved flowers and this is why Warrick named us with flower names."

Oh wow, it suddenly makes sense though it is still weird. Poppy nods. "My mother-who still lives-talks about this all the time and how it was to live under Alpha Amos rule. She was terrified."

"I guess...it makes sense why Warrick is the way he is." I mutter.

Lotus closes her eyes. "My poor love. He has so many scars...just like you do. These were all done by his own father. He always tries to act tough but we have seen his vulnerable side." She motions to Poppy who nods.

I do not feel sorry for him. I can't. But I do understand why he is the way he is. It is a ruthless cycle.

I look towards the door noticing that I haven't been able to hear anything from outside since the doors closed.

"It's so quiet."

"It is the room. With everything closed, you can't hear anything outside of it."

After about thirty more minutes, the doors finally open and Warrick walks in.

"Everyone out. It is safe now."

"What happened?!" I immediately ask.

"It is over. We need the war room now to discuss our next move."

"But-"

"Stop your questions and wait." He says. "We are having a meeting now where we will discuss it all."

I wait trying to be patient but I am constantly wtching the door for Colt to appear. When he finally does, I let out a breath I didn't even know I was holding. I want to run and hug him but I know I shouldn't. Especially because Oliver walks in behind him too. "Now?" I ask Warrick.

He nods. "We won, as expected."

"And Ezra? Was it really him?"

"No. But it was most likely because of him." He now addresses the room filled with generals and pack warriors. "The river packs attacked. Why? Don't know yet but I'm about to find out.

The perimeters are secure now and we managed to get our hands on a few prisoners before they retreated."

"And is everyone alright? Did we lose people?" I ask.

"No. Just a few injured. It was a half-ass attack. A disrespect really. Who the hell do they think we are?! Didn't even give us the courtesy of coming in full force!" He says sounding angry. "Beck, go get me some information from these prisoners. Victor, make sure security is tight tonight." He looks at Garret. "Let's go to my office and assess the situation. Join us Alpha Oliver. The rest of you, I want you here early morning sharp."

"What about me?" I ask him as everyone starts to walk out.

"Go rest. Come back in the morning."

"But-"

"There is nothing you can do right now. I don't need you.

Go rest."

I hate feeling useless but there is really nothing I can do.

"I am not even tired," I mutter watching everyone go.

"Yeah, me either." Miles says.

"I need a drink." Dash says and starts to head out while Miles and Bryn follow him.

Only Colt and I stand in the room now. He closes the door once everyone is out and we hug each other.

"So everything Warrick said is true?"

"Yes. They barely gave any fight." He holds me close and sways as he caresses my head.

"Did you fight?"

"Just a couple of them. It was over fast."

"Good. I am glad everything turned out good."

"Me too."

"Mh...so, before they attacked-"

"Yeah, yeah. That stupid dinner you had."

I smile. "I told him about you."

He pulls away and looks at me surpised. "You did!?"

I nod. "I told him that you are more than just a friend to me, basically my lover. But that's where I left it. I told him that Warrick doesn't want us together which is part of the truth."

He nods with a smirk. "So he knows about me now."

I giggle looking at how satisfied that made him.

"However, it doesn't seem like he is going to stop pursuing me."

"Let him try. Idiot." He pulls away. "Do you want to go rest?"

I shake my head. "Don't really feel tired right now."

He nods. "Yeah, with the fight, me either. Should we join Dash and the others?"

I nod. "Yeah, let's do that."

Colt takes my hand and leads me to the bar room where

Dash sits on a bar drinking.

Miles and Bryn sit on a table next to them and I join them while Colt sits with Dash.

They are not the only ones here. There are a few pack members I don't know who had the same idea, lounging about-Julia included.

There are a few games here like a foosball table and even a pinball machine.

"They really should get a pool table in here." Miles mutters.

"Like the one you had back at your pack?" I ask.

He nods.

Julia scurries behind me and gets close to Colt who is next to us at the bar.

"I am so happy that you are okay, Colt. I was so scared." She says in a soft voice. Most people here don't hear her because they are talking but I am paying close attention to what she is saying to Colt. "Yeah, I'm fine."

"Did you get hurt at all?" She asks.

"No." That is all Colt says and then turns back to his drink.

Suddenly, the girl starts crying. "You are really ignoring me? Why do you have to be so cruel?"

She really just starts crying out of nowhere?

Colt glances at me then looks back at her.

"Julia, stop it. You know what I told you."

"I don't believe it. I can't."

Colt shakes his head. "I already talked to your father. He said that if you continued like this, then he would take drastic measures for you. He does not like this behavior and neither do I." "But I love you. I can't stop it.

I can't help it!"

"Oh boy..." Dash whispers next to Colt.

My eyes snap wide open and I turn in my chair to face them with shock. I can't believe she is this bold. I am sure she knows about me and him.

"Sorry, but that is not my problem." Colt says turning back to his drink. "I already made it as clear as I could."

Good boy. I feel satisfied with that answer.

"No! Look at me!" She shouts.

This draws the attention of everyone in the room but Colt doesn't turn to her.

"Go away, Julia." Colt coldly says.

"No! Look at me!" She pulls his arm to face her. He swings his arm free from her but at that moment, she jumps on him and latches her fangs to his neck.