Chapter 130
Astor’s Pov
I was in my study trying to find out everything I can about Kyle and where to find him when suddenly Connor rushed in looking like something was chasing him.
My head snapped up and my senses were immediately on high alert. I may have doubled our security but I still don’t know who is working with Kyle here so anything could have happened.
“Astor, my pack is under attack.” he gasped, barely able to speak and he didn’t even wait for me to respond because he was already gone
My mind raced, but a clear, cold calm settled over me. This was it. The moment I had been preparing for.
Without a second thought I mind linked Liam. “Liam! Get the wolves ready. The Eclipse Pack is under attack. Send two hundred of our strongest warriors no, make that two hundred and fifty to their aid. Move fast, Liam. Every second counts”
“Understood, Alpha They’ll be ready in minutes” Liam’s voice was firm, reliable as always.
My next stop was my children’s room. The door creaked open, revealing the soft glow of a nightlight. My two little pups, asleep in their beds, looked so peaceful. My heart ached, a sharp, familiar pain that only a parent knows. I knelt between their beds, my hand gently stroking my daughter’s hair, then my son’s.
“Hey, my brave little ones,” I whispered, my voice thick with emotion. Their eyes fluttered open, sleepy and confused. “I love you both more than all the stars in the sky.”
Their small hands reached for me, their sleepy faces looking up with trust. “Love you, Daddy,” my daughter mumbled, already drifting back to sleep. My son just hugged me tightly. I held them close for a long moment, trying to memorize their warmth, their scent. This was what I fought for. This was why I had to be strong.
Pulling away was the hardest thing. I took one last look, then rushed out, closing the door softly
my father. behind me. As I ran through the silent house and then I mind linked
“Father, I need you to stay. Stay here with the children. Protect them with your life.”
“Astor, my son. I understand. They will be safe. Go, do what you must.” His voice was calm but I knew he wouldn’t fail me.
Then, I connected with George, our head warrior. “George, listen carefully. This could be a trap. Kyle might have people waiting to attack our pack while we send help away. Make sure every
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single wolf is alert. Double the patrols. Anyone suspicious, you take them down. Our pack must stay safe.”
“Consider it done, Alpha. We are ready for anything.” George’s reply was grim, but strong.
Finally, I pulled out my phone and dialed the Alpha King. He answered on the first ring. “I’m ready.”
“Good, Astor. Meet me at the agreed coordinates. Move now.” His voice was low, serious.
I hung up, taking a deep breath. Kyle isn’t as unpredictable as he would like to think because ! already knew his next move would be to attack one of our close allies, like the Eclipse Pack, or
even my own.
What Kyle didn’t know was that I prepared for this
Ver
moment. I was ready. We were ready.
I left my house, stepping out into the cool night air. The pack was quiet, a sense of tension hanging in the air, but also a deep resolve. I shifted into my large, wolf form, my muscles rippling and the
wind whipped past me as I ran out.
Two hours into my journey, my mindlink buzzed. It was Liam. “Alpha. We got there in time and we pushed them back. But…there were a few casualties.”
A wave of relief washed over me, immediately followed by sorrow. Casualties. Every life lost was a tragedy, a scar on our pack. But atleast we saved more lives.
I pushed harder, reaching the meeting point soon after. The Alpha King was already there, his massive black wolf standing tall, his eyes burning with ancient fire. He shifted back to human form as I approached, his face stern.
“Astor,” he said, his voice deep. “Are you ready for what’s to come?”
What is to come is me turning into my father because when I approached him for help a few days ago before Kyle even kidnapped fade I told him that I’m not willing to sacrifice other people’s lives in order to get Kyle but now I’m willing to do whatever it takes to keep my family safe.
I met his gaze, my resolve iron–hard. “Yes. I am ready.”
“Good,” he nodded. “Then let’s go.”
We shifted back into our wolf forms, two powerful alphas leading the charge. We ran together, a silent, deadly force, until we reached a hidden camp near Kyle’s pack lands. The air here felt thick, heavy with anticipation.
The Royal Beta met us halfway, bowing his head in respect. He shifted back, his expression grim. “Any sign of Kyle?” the Alpha King asked, his voice a low growl even in human form.
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“Yes, my King. His scent is strong within his pack. He’s there.”
My heart hammered. “What about Faith? Have you seen her?”
The Royal Beta shook his head, his brow furrowed. “No, Alpha. No sign of Faith.” My stomach dropped. I just hope she’s safe because I’m doing out of this for her and I cannot tolerate it if something has happened to her but at least I know she’s alive because I can still feel the mate
bond.
“It’s now or never,” the Alpha King declared, looking towards Kyle’s dark territory.
We attacked. And they seemingly were taken by suprise which is why I chose to come here today and now because he must have been very consumed in attacking the eclipse pack that he didn’t even consider his pack.
We tore through Kyle’s outer defenses and we had the advantage because there were many of us and the sounds of battle filled the night growls, snarls, the tearing of flesh, the howls of pain.
We pushed deeper into Kyle’s territory, past the first line of defense, then the second. We searched for Kyle, our eyes scanning every shadow, every cluster of wolves. But as we fought through the chaos, ripping apart his loyalists, a cold realization dawned on us.
Kyle was nowhere to be found.
And Faith wasn’t here either.
