to momentarily think about what

tunt like this. You won't have a fam

I had made him out to be, I could easily take him down but that would happen some ot

alls. The scent of sweat, cigarettes and musky cologne hung in the air like a chandelier, there were pictures o

rated me from who I assumed to be the Alpha, there was this air of authority surrounding him. He was flanked by several men q

important rank and they had the largest population in the werewolf society. Their main objective was to serve the

chotic bunch with zero empathy and regard for life. It has been said that as a result of their broken pack bond, it is said that if a pack turns its back on any of its pack members, the effect c

hemselves. There were very few of us scattered around the country, a lot of us were hiding because we were being hunted

om face to face trying to pick up a hint or read their stoic facial expressions. T

eal as he saw me coming toward him. His face was badly burnt, the top

, his fingers grating

leading my every step, my eyes were glued to his blac

o take the device without being suspicio

s. A small part of me didn't believe any of this but I wasn't ready

was something else they wanted from me and I didn't know if I had what they wanted. I hated being at a disadvantage, I was like a blind man who had no knowledge

me for the time I wasted in setting up this meeting. I had to make sure I took

was by no means small, I weighed over two hundred pounds and stood

n getting straight to the point, there was no point in frivolous nonsense, and I couldn't deal with any of it. I had already siz

d, if you give me the name of who contracted your organization, I'll triple the amount." I start

ten minutes if you decide to take me on my offer. I get my family

it. He took a long drag before puffing out the smoke into the air. He glanced ove

I meant what I said or call my bluff, I maintained eye contact and waited for him

sh during this time of the year.

ys loved that name, everybody called

work discreetly. I paid top dollar to several agencies to keep my real identity hidden and to pass information if anybody came sniffing around, I've dealt with a couple of acquaintances from the past who tried to get to me but

verything would turn out. If I let them see how close I was to losing my cool, it would be the same

ou sm

at morning, I cursed myself for my forgetfulness. I had spoken to these men before. I could remember the voice, it was the kin

mfortable. I had gotten it wrong from the start and with the deliberate, annoying l

and forgotten for good. These men were from my past, a loose end I had overlooked. Their tattoos were hidden from sight and they wore gloves and scarves to cover the ones on their necks and hands. They wanted me to remain in the dark for as long as possi

ir. He was deliberately mocking me, I watched him repeat the proced

you want?" I exclaimed, unable

l out of control, remember, I have your wife and son. I forgot to introduce myself. My nam

ustrating but I waited for him to continue, I had no other option, I was a pawn in hi

?" He cleared his throat and

nning my hand

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ook place 15 years ago on Evangel

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everything that night vividly as I exhumed the ghosts of my past from the grave where I had buried the horrors of that night. I still had nightmares about it every single

authorities and serving time might help me find the peace I sought but that was

ather and a few wolves from your pack wasn't enough for me, it was only the beginning. I would only find satisfact

never bothered to attend the funeral despite pleas from my uncle. He had been dead to me for a long time. I could remember e

e as my headache intensified, nearly knocking me out of my chair. I

urs was passing out from inhaling too much smoke. Somehow, my father managed to get us out of the fire and into that building

ith my help. If I hadn't done his bidding and used sweet Maria as a pawn to my pack's benefit, we would never have been here. I w

e shadows, plotting your downfall, and finally, I have you. I was always there, just out of your reach but you couldn't tell I was there, I guess it's because you felt my

th to speak but

re he hit us hard. Either he had an inside man or someone had infiltrated our pack and was siphoning information to the enemy. It took me years before I found out about your discreet relationship with Maria. Imagine my surprise when I discovered the only son of the Alpha who sought the