Page 29 of The Alpha's Fated Destiny

Saul smiles nonchalantly. "They tried to burn the building down with the children and women inside. When no one came running out, they went in to check. Karina's soldiers, if that part wasn't clear. We locked them inside."

Sophia looks pale. "You burned them alive."

"They would have burned our pups alive," Jared counters, his tone angry. "We simply gave them the treatment they offered our most vulnerable people. She's lost quite a lot of soldiers."

"We got there in time to evacuate everyone from the buildings. We had a choice. They were attacking everything simultaneously. We chose to rescue the pack," Nathan says. "Butall your businesses and everything you had set up was razed to the ground. Sorry, Alex."

I study my men, who look remorseful.

"It's fine. Everything can be built again. The dead cannot be brought back. You did the right thing by saving the pack. We can always make more money."

I see Sophia look around, taken aback by the sheer number of soldiers around her. Like I told Brian, Sophia doesn’t have an idea of how many soldiers I have. We’ve discussed it vaguely. She’s never expressed any interest or curiosity in finding out more. Not about my wealth, and not about the number of men under my command. But now the soldiers who are under me, also serve her.

“Is it true that you she is now the Queen of the South Alliance?” Nathan asks in a disbelieving tone.

“I wasn’t lying to you!” Jared frowns. “I showed you the message Alex sent. “

“Well, I want to hear from her own mouth.” Nathan counters. “Is it true?”

Sophia nods. Before they can start questioning her, I lift my hand. “We have to move. Staying in the North is no longer safe for any of us. Prepare everyone to cross the border."

From the exit point where we are located, the closest pack belongs to Alpha Connor Fenris. He’s one of the Alphas who was interested in Sophia when we started our journey to the South.

“You are all welcome to stay with the Diamond Heart Wolf Pack for a few days to rest.” The tall wiry man extends an invitation.I want to say no, but I am not foolish enough to make that decision without consulting Sophia and my men.

“Sophia, where are you planning to go?" I finally ask the question that Brian has been asking me.

She knows the benefit of going to the Red Rock Wolf Pack. We’ve already discussed it, but she never gave me an answer.

She looks around and then sighs. “Home, I guess."

“Oakrest Town?”

She shakes her head with a small smile. “Ricker Town. The place where my parents' journey together ended and I was born. That is where the Alpha resides.”

I can see the unwillingness in her eyes to go there, but she has to make this tough decision.

“How far is it from here?”

It’s Saul who answers. “It’s a three-week journey without stopping. It would be wise to take up Alpha Fenris on his offer to stay the night. You all need to rest and recover."

The others agree.

"Also," Alpha Fenris steps up, his eyes on Sophia, "I have a private airfield. I can send you on planes. They will have you at your destination within a couple of hours. I own several airfields in my territory."

Sophia looks impressed, much to my dismay. I'm starting to want to avoid stopping by his territory, but everyone is tired, andif we can shorten the journey to the Red Rock Wolf Pack, all the better.

But I plan to keep an eye on this Alpha who's looking at my mate like a cat that got the cream.

Chapter 7

Sophia

The Diamond Heart Wolf Pack has a massive territory. Unlike in the northern territories, the packs within the South Alliance have their property fenced off. As with Karina's base, the town Connor resides in is quite modern. It's eye-catching, but I'm too tired to pay much attention. Connor keeps pointing out the various buildings, citing famous architects who designed them, but aside from a fake smile and brief nod, I just focus on getting to the guesthouse so that we can rest.

Alex doesn't look very happy, but I assume it's because he's also worn out.

Connor Fenris, on the other hand, seems to have a spring in his step, looking far too smug for some reason.

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