Wait! Werewolves Exist?
Chapter 68

ADAM.

We were getting close to the pack border of Night Forest. I could feel Chris’s grip on my fur loosening. I was worried that he may be losing consciousness. I could see that formed the boundary line and howled to get the attention of a passing patrol guard. He approached the fence, and I came up to meet him. I gently rolled Chris off my back so that I could shift. Werewolves can only communicate with their own pack members while in wolf form. I explained that we had been held prisoner nearby and that we had escaped and come here looking for help. He saw the state of Chris and told me to follow the fence around to the gate, and he would get us some help. I thanked him and shifted back so that I could get Chris there.

When we reached the big, solid, metal gate. It began to open. I heard a noise behind us and turned quickly. Just in time to catch the dark-haired witch about to jab a syringe into me. I could only assume that it was filled with wolfs bane. I lifted my leg and kicked her as hard as I could. She flew backwards with a yell and crashed into a tree with a huge thud. The gates were fully open now, and there was a flash of black as a wolf ran past me at speed. He reached the spot where she had landed and began to pull her unconscious body towards the gate by her leg. Once we were inside, he shifted and shut the gate.

It was the same werewolf that I had spoken to through the fence. He called for another man, who came out of a small brick building next to the gate. He had a pair of cuffs with him that he threw to the first guy. He bent down and put them on the witch. “Magic cancelling cuffs. As long as she’s wearing these, she is powerless.” He explained. I nodded, pulling my clothes back on. Chris was slumped on the ground. “I know that they’ve given him wolfs bane, but I’ve got no idea how much.” I told him. His eyes glazed over for a few seconds. “help is on the way.” He assured me. He asked me who we were and what exactly had happened to us. I filled him in while we waited for help to arrive. His face changed when I mentioned that I’m from Lakeside.

A black car pulled up, and an older white-haired gentleman in a white coat hot out. He came over and checked Chris over. Quickly declaring that he needed to get him back to the pack hospital urgently. Another car pulled up to take the witch, bundling her into the back roughly. Two guys got out of the doctors car and gently lifted Chris inside. The first man turned to me, extending his hand “Delta Joe Morgan. Let’s head to the pack house. The Alpha is going to want a report.” His voice was gravely yet kind. I shook his hand gratefully, nodding and following on behind him.

The pack house was huge. It was a six storey white brick building. We walked up the steps and entered into a pristine white and grey lobby. The marble floor was cold beneath my still bare feet. Joe gestured for me to follow him as he made his way over to a lift in the corner. We went up to the third floor and exited onto a landing. There was a door on either end. We headed for the one on the right. Joe knocked, and a deep voice boomed for us to enter. Sat behind the marble topped desk was a huge, salt and pepper haired man. He told us to sit, and we dropped gently into the wooden chairs opposite him. He looked over at me, his face a blank, giving absolutely nothing away.

“Joe has filled me in.” He began in his deep voice. “So you are both from Lakeside? Your Alpha hasn’t reported any missing pack members that I’m aware of.” He said, almost spitting the word Alpha. I figured that it was safe to assume that he was not a fan of Jason Stone. I corrected him that only I was from Lakeside. I told him what I knew about Chris. His name and that he was a future Alpha, but I didn’t know what pack he belonged to. The Alpha nodded. “I know his father, Alpha Gareth Baxter. I will get in touch with him. Should I contact your Alpha, or is there someone else that I can call for you?” He asked. I gave him my parents’ names and asked that he not contact Jason and tell him my whereabouts under any circumstances as he was behind my current situation. He was about to ask something else when we were interrupted by a knock on the door. It opened, and I gasped when I recognised the man that entered.

“Gamma!” I exclaimed. It was Lewis the Gamma from Lakeside. Why was he here? I had always liked Lewis. he and Dean weren’t like the other officers and warriors. They were good people. Lewis joined me, and Joe and the Alpha asked him if he could vouch for me. He nodded instantly. The Alpha nodded his acceptance and turned back to me. “Tell me, what was it that prompted Stone to hold not only a member of his own pack but also the future Alpha of River Moon?” He asked. I gulped. I felt like I could trust these people, yet still, it was hard to know exactly how much I should reveal.

“It was to do with Amber arriving in Lakeside. The Alpha wanted her, but she had a past relationship with Chris. I overheard a conversation in which the warriors were discussing the capture of Chris.” I hoped that I had said enough to keep him happy. He looked surprised “Amber?” He asked “Who is Amber?” I paused before sighing, realising that I was going to have to be honest. “Amber James, as we know her. Although we later found out that her name is actually Rivers. She didn’t know about the existence of werewolves until recently. Alpha Stone has taken a liking to her.” I said sadly. “Also, she’s my mate.” I added quietly. There was no point in hiding it from these men.

The Alpha jumped up, knocking his chair over. Joe and Lewis gasped. I was confused. What had I said that had caused such a reaction? The Alpha picked his chair up from the floor and sat back down. He stared over at me silently for what seemed like an eternity. “Tell me, Adam, do you know my name?” He asked. I admitted that I didn’t. He grinned. “I am Alpha Henry Rivers. Jack Rivers was my younger brother. If Amber is truly his daughter, then she is also my niece.” He explained. I sat there atca complete loss for words. Well s**t!!