Page 43 of Betrayed By the Alpha Wolf

“My deepest apologies, Alphas. I’ve…I’ve come to make amends.”

Fucking bullshit.

Tension pulled on my insides, and I could sense the concern billowing out of my unborn child. My wolf stalked invisibly, growling and snapping. She was equally upset to see the asshole return after selling out our pack to Terrance. Makingamends for nearly exterminating the Edwards Pack was going to take a fucking lot in my book.

When I looked at Grayson, however, I saw that he was studying Leon with interest. I couldn’t tell what was going on inside his head, but I could guess. Grayson had always been opportunistic, and I meant that in both the worst and best ways.

He was very good at seeing how something could be used for the benefit of his goals. He’d become a good fighter because of those instincts, and he’d proven himself a valuable beta for Jet when he was searching for said traitor and his partner, Reginald. Grayson had suggested using the other rogue mutts in the area as tools to keep an eye out for the pair, and it had worked several times.

Before Leon and Reginald would inevitably catch wind of Grayson’s pursuit, of course.

I could guess what Gray wanted to do with Leon, and the thought of bringing him in even just to question him didn’t sit right.

It was too coincidental. Leon had arrived just after Senna told us of her vision and that alignment of events just…

It’s not right, Gray. This isn’t right.

But what was I supposed to say to the man? I was his mate only on paper, and as much as he’d helped me with the heat, I still didn’t know where exactly we stood. Hell, I was supposed to be leaving and returning with Jet now that he’d been deemed Alpha.

Was that still the plan? And what about the baby?

“You have a lot of nerve showing up like this, traitor,” Kaiden snarled.

Grayson pushed to the front of the pack, standing right at the door in front of Leon.

“Howdidyou show up like this? How did you know that we’d be here?”

Leon lowered his head again, playing the role of having his tail thoroughly shoved between his legs.

“I’ve been tracking the activity in the area for some time. I hoped…I hoped that now that you’ve mended things with the Williams, you might consider doing the same for me.”

His eyes shifting between Jet and Grayson, Leon fiddled nervously with a chain he wore around his neck, trading his weight from foot to foot.

Bad man. Don’t trust him.

The little voice seemed to be barely restraining outright terror, and I could sense the fear my child was feeling.

I don’t plan on it.

I was unsure if I could actually communicate back to the spirit that was apparently growing within me, but I figured it couldn’t hurt. There was still so much tension and apprehension in them, but there was also a sense of acknowledgment of what I’d said. Or thought.

“You seek amends to two packs, then?” Grayson cocked his head, and from my position off to his right, I could see him cock a brow. “You’ll have a lot ahead of you in that case.”

“I…I understand.” Leon’s voice trembled, and I had to restrain a growl because he shouldnotbe allowed here. “I’ll do anything you ask of me.”

Brooks and Kaiden appeared to be in silent agreement with me, their scowls never faltering as they stared daggers atLeon. I slipped my hand into my brother’s and squeezed. A subtle wave of strength and love hit me from him, and I returned it in kind as best I could.

“We’ll see because first,” Grayson leaned forward out of the door, gripping Leon by the front of his shirt, “you’re going to answer all my questions—whether you like it or not.”

Grayson hauled Leon inside, tossing him down to the floor. When Leon hit with a loud thump and a groan, the wolves around us reared back. He was soaked through, thanks to the rain, and Leon’s clothes were dirty and torn.

“Get him in cuffs or ropes, and then take him to the cells downstairs. We’ll be dealing withyou,” Grayson glared at him, “soon enough.”

Leon didn’t belong here, and I couldn’t keep myself from worrying about what might happen to the baby if he tried something. Still, Gray didn’t know about all that. We’d yet to speak. Hell, we’d barely been alone to do so.

As I looked across the faces of the gathered wolves, I found Forrest in the crowd. He met my eyes sympathetically, but there was a distinct concern there. Gesturing with his head, Forrest flicked his stare to my stomach and then back over to Grayson. I shook my head.

I still hadn’t told him about the baby, but it seemed that now was probably as good a time as any.

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