Chapter 2 Mason's POV

Watching Damiens car fade, into the distance my heart filled with concern for him. The anguish in his eyes was difficult to witness. I understood the pain and darkness that had engulfed his soul. As his uncle and the packs Beta I had always been there for him. At times I couldn't help but feel powerless.

I pulled out my phone. Dialed Dylan's number. Dylan was our tracker within the pack who had a knack for navigating and without detection. It was crucial for me to ensure Damiens safety even if it meant keeping tabs on him.

"Dylan it's Mason " I said with a tone as he answered my call.

"What can I do for you Beta?" came Dylan's response, his voice serious and professional.

"I need you to do something for me, " I explained. "I want you to discreetly shadow Damien. Keep an eye on him without letting him know he's being observed. Stay close. Report back to me immediately if anything goes awry. He's heading north, from our pack house." My words conveyed concern as I gave Dylan instructions.

"Got it Beta. I'll make sure to keep an eye on him" Dylan responded, clearly showing his commitment to the pack by taking on the responsibility. He had been an asset in ways and he was prepared to gather intelligence on another pack as per the Alphas request.

After ending the call, I took a deep breath and made my way to the Alpha's room. I needed to tell him a tiny bit of information. Just a bit. If he found out from another source that his son left, he would be mad. Well, he's always mad. He was not a happy man. How can he be happy when his life, our lives, was full of dark secrets?

I knocked softly on the door.

"Come in. It's open." A female voice called out. It was Luna Olivia.

"What are you gonna do, Mason? She's alone, again." Jenny told me.

"Hello Luna. Is the Alpha here?" I asked professionally..

"He's in his office, he left a couple of minutes ago. Is there any problem?" She asked alluringly.

She began to walk closer to me. "Please shut the door," she said.

Not again!

Olivia has been facing a broken marriage with Derek, especially because of the dark secret that separated everyone in the pack house.

"I won't be staying long. I have to see Derek. So, I'll.. I'll be leaving now.." I stammered and turned to leave when she grabbed my hand.

As soon as she got close enough to me, I could smell her sweet perfume she always wore. It attracted me, honestly.

The Luna was a beautiful woman. She was curvy and busty too. Her hair was long. Her eyes were hazy and shone even in the dark.

Her wolf was even more beautiful. Light grey fur and a darker grey tail. Her whiskers were curly.

This was the sixth time. The sixth time Olivia was seducing me. I declined. Always. It was very hard though. Who would reject this beautiful woman?

"Look, Olivia, not again. Your son would be crowned Alpha tonight and the party is coming up. We should at least show some regard for him." I managed to say, and her wolf agreed.

But she grabbed my hands firmly. She was strong, actually, but I was stronger, so I gently pushed her hands away.

"Derek is my brother, Olivia. I can't do this to him. Come on!"

"Mason, please, I need your juice inside me. Derek has not given me any attention for months now. He doesn't even touch me. My life is a total mess. But you can fix that. You can give me what he can't. No one will ever know!" She pushed me to the wall and began to savour my mouth with a kiss, while her hand remained locked behind my head.

"I'm so horny right now. The bed is large enough! Fuck me Mason!" She moaned as my hands began to wander her body.

The room was dark, but the blue and red light that hung in each wall illuminated brilliantly, giving the room a more sexy vibe. It was like Olivia knew I was coming.

"What the heck are you doing Mason? Are you crazy? Snap out!" Jenny screamed in my head, but I was so engrossed that I gave him no attention. My hands were pressing so hard on Luna's butt that I began to feel my man stand erect.

She grabbed my man and began to massage it softly. My dopamine was getting higher. This was wrong. I shouldn't be doing this. I am a warrior and should be able to control myself.

Probably ignoring her wolf too, she continued savouring my mouth, she was literally eating it up. And I liked it, honestly. My tongue found its way to her neck, and I kissed it passionately, both hands behind her butt massaging it softly.

"Damien." Jenny immediately spat!

"Shit! Damien. Derek!" I immediately pushed Olivia away, and she dropped on the bed, then I quickly ran out of the room, not letting her say a word.

I felt like a fool and a traitor. I almost slept with my brother's wife. God! When will this sh|t stop?

Leaving the room, I quickly went to Derek's office. Alpha Derek was engrossed in signing some important documents, his authoritative presence filling the room. I approached him cautiously, trying hard not to think of what just happened. If he finds out I'm sleeping with his wife, he may curse and send me away.

"Derek," I began, my voice respectful. "May I have a moment?"

The Alpha looked up from his papers, his sharp eyes meeting mine. "What is it, Mason?"

I cleared my throat, gathering my thoughts. "It's about Damien, sir. He left the pack grounds in a distraught state. I believe he needed some time alone. I just wanted to inform you."

Alpha Derek's brows furrowed, concern evident in his expression. "He's been like this since Clara's death. I understand his pain, but he's the future Alpha. He needs to learn to shoulder his responsibilities. When will he be back? The party will begin in a few hours."

I paused. I didn't know when he would be back or where he went. I simply bit my lips. I tried hard not to think. If I did, Derek would mindlink me and that would be bad.

"He.. he went to the training ground. You know, it's a way to get over pain." I lied effectively.

Derek raised his eyes and looked at me suspiciously. I could have sworn he was trying to mindlink, but I didn't let him.

"There is no training today. All the pack members are getting ready for Damien's inauguration!"

"Well, I told you already. He said he needed to be alone. So, he probably went there alone, Mr. Anderson."

The Alpha sighed, leaning back in his chair. "Very well. Keep an eye on him, Mason. Make sure he's here before the event starts."

I nodded, "Of course, Alpha. I'll make sure he's here on time."

"And Derek!" I called out and turned back to look at him.

"Anything else, Beta?"

"Your son hates this life. These secrets are eating him up. They got his grandmother and his girlfriend killed. Do you think he would want to be Alpha?"

Derek stood up, seemingly angry. "What have you been feeding my son? Do you realise that we have a legacy to keep? Do you realise that these secrets, no matter how dark they are, are what keeps us as Alphas and Betas? And as the royal family? Things must remain this way. For the unity of this pack!" He roared.

"Look, Derek, you're the Alpha, but you're my brother as well. And I will tell you what I have to. You are doing your job as an Alpha, but you are not doing your job as a father! That secret is darker than any we have had to keep all these years!"

I walked out gently from Derek as he slammed his hands on the table. He needed to hear these things once in a while. I may not be able to change things, but I can make them better.

"Fuck! What did you do back there? You know that Alpha sticks to your words?" Jenny, my wolf said as soon as I left Anderson's office.

"Look, I know. But he can't boss me around. He's my brother. Besides I.."

"He's your Alpha."

"A heartless Alpha Jenny. He made Damien what he is today just to protect his name! Is that what Alphas do?"

Jenny remained silent. I won the conversation.

I stared at my wrist watch. It was 7:34 and the party was 9 pm tonight. I had to look for Damien as soon as I could. He shouldn't be far away, I suppose.

I hurriedly got into my car and started the engine.

'Br.. br...' my phone suddenly rang. It was Dylan. Finally, some news.

"Hey, found him yet?" I said as soon as I swiped the answer button.

"Uncle, I told you not to follow me or look for me. I warned you." A voice, different from Dylan's.

I was shocked. And scared. My wolf sensed that something was wrong. Something was wrong.

"Damien, where's Dylan? What did you do to him?" I asked fearfully. There was no response.

"Damien! Damien!!!!" I shouted as he ended the call from the other end.

"Fuckk!" I screamed and hit the steering of my car so hard that the horn beeped.

Derek was in there, waiting for me to get his son ready for the party. And Damien was out there, probably bloodstained from Dylan's... no! Damien wouldn't kill anyone.

I had to find him!