Chapter 41
Ares, with a determined step, reached the old oak tree and looked for his clothes, he walked towards the mansion and entered, he went up the stairs and walked the corridor until he reached his room, his gaze swept the room feeling empty, and a sigh escaped his lips as he let himself fall on the bed with a mixture of emotions inside.
Surprise flooded his senses, for now he understood that fate had attached him to his mate by chance, not because he had perceived the link. The thought of being the destined partner of that little she-wolf who had appeared in his life unexpectedly filled him with uncertainty and desire.
In the dim light of the room, Ares searched his mind for a way to approach her without arousing fear or distrust. His heart was pounding, and as he sank into thought, he knew that the path to the heart of his unexpected mate would be a challenge he was willing to face patiently.
The next morning, Ares woke up with dark circles under his eyes that testified to a night of restless thoughts. The image of the sweet and sad omega was tattooed on his mind and heart. She got up and headed to the bathroom to clean up.
Once ready, he left his room and went to the dining room, where the others were already seated. His eyes instinctively searched for the little wolf, and his gaze met hers for a few fleeting seconds. A warm smile formed on Ares’ lips, but his gesture did not go unnoticed. Gina lowered her head shyly, her cheeks flushed.
“Good morning, bon Appetit,” Ares managed to say, sitting down at the table.
“Uncle Ares, I have wonderful news for you. Guess, can’t you guess? Eos said enthusiastically.
Eos’ small high-pitched and cheerful voice broke the atmosphere in the dining room, attracting everyone’s attention. Who were eager to hear how he was going to deliver that news.
Ares turned his head towards the princess and met a smile that lit up the girl’s face, curious and excited by the surprise that was coming, he replied with a smile.
“I’m sure I can’t guess, so tell us.” What wonderful news do you have for me?
“I’m going to be a big sister!” I’m going to have a little sister who will play with my toys! He exclaimed with tenderness on his face and eyes full of illusion.
“My love, we already told you that we don’t know yet if it will be a girl or a boy, you still have to love her,” said her father with an affectionate smile, reminding her of the importance of loving her future brother or sister regardless of gender. The little girl, however, already had plans in mind.
“Handsome daddy, I know, but if she’s a little sister I can play dolls with her,” she pouted, then turned her head to her mother to ask. Mommy, is it a long time away?
“Soon Puppy!” He’ll be with us soon,” she said with a beaming smile, stroking her still-flat abdomen.
“Well! Now Eos turned his head to look at his father. Handsome daddy, if she’s a crybaby, we can leave her with mommy and you stay with me. If she behaves well, we can take her for a walk with us.
Eros, hearing his daughter’s witticisms, burst out laughing and the others burst out laughing at how funny he said it.
“Eros and Danna, after lunch, I need to talk to you about something strange that happened last night in the forest,” Ares declared.
The seriousness in Ares’ voice caught the attention of everyone at the table, including his little wolf, who was made to look up at the mention of the forest with obvious trepidation, anticipating that Ares was probably going to talk about what had happened to his wolves.
“No problem, Ares, when we finish eating, we can go to the office.”
Danna, surprised by the seriousness of the situation, asked curiously.
“Is it something serious?”
“I think so. It’s something I discovered last night when Orion went out alone for a walk on the river, but I can’t tell you more in front of Eos.
Mystery and worry swept over Danna; she was eager to find out what had happened in the forest the night before.
“Okay, let’s finish eating, I’m already intrigued.”
They all finished eating, and Danna got up from the table looking at Eros, she said:
“Let’s go, Eros, to the office. I’m curious about what Ares has to say. She walked, and the men got up and followed her.
After everyone finished eating, Danna got up from the table and looked at Eros and Ares.
“I’ll wait for you in the office. She turned and walked out.
Eros followed his mate into the office, accompanied by Ares. Once in the office, Danna sat down on the couch, and Eros took the place next to her.
“Now that we’re here, tell us, what do you have to tell us?” Danna urged, with an expectant look in her eyes.
“Last night I killed a renegade who came out of nowhere near the river. That worries me, we’re supposed to kill the enemy and malicious renegades.
Danna’s expression became more somber, showing her displeasure at the news.
“Eros, someone is betraying the kingdom. We didn’t finish off all the enemies,” he said resolutely.
“I’m already investigating how that renegade got into our lands. They’re not supposed to have access, plus they were eliminated on the battlefield,” he said, understanding the gravity of the situation.
“I suspect they have infiltrators in their pack, among their guards. There we have the case of Eos, how that man came in and was able to talk to the girl without anyone seeing him. If it wasn’t for the caregiver who came to her, who knows if she would have taken her? And last night someone gave way to that wolf to enter the pack’s forest,” Ares explained, noting the gravity of the situation.
Danna, her eyes full of concern, asked urgently.
“How are we going to find out who the traitor in our midst is?” We can no longer trust our people.
Eros nodded, sharing the same concern.
“I have suspicions of who the traitors might be. We’re going to handle this between us. Let’s keep our betas informed of the situation,” Eros proposed, clenching his fists determinedly. He had reached his limit and was willing to take drastic measures to protect the empire.
Danna nodded, aware of the gravity of the situation.
“Ares calls Maya to come, I’m going to need her.”
“Danna! What are the chances that Perseus will stay in the Vilkas Pack while Maya is here? This is how he learns to take command of a pack. I know he’s 14 years old and he’s a kid, but he’s just as skilled as we are. Also, the Great Black Wolf pack is nearby, and when Perseus is old enough to be an alpha, Dad is going to relinquish command of that pack to him. I have become accustomed to the lands of the north, and I intend to stay there, also by your side, serving you in battles,” Ares explained.
“Tell Maya to arrange her stay there,” Danna replied, ready to support Ares’ decision.
When Braco arrived at Danna’s cabin asking for help in unmasking the traitors who took over his pack and involved him in corruption, he was encouraged by his wife, Brenda, and his beta. The situation resulted in the expulsion of Braco and his sons from the pack.
Later, Danna helped Braco resolve the conflict and clear his name. Brenda and the beta were sentenced to death, Braco returned to the Great Black Wolf Pack with Perseus, while Maya and Ares chose to stay in the northern lands.
“I’ll do it,” I retire. I’m going to send my two men to disappear the body of that renegade. With permission,” Ares turned his back on them and walked out.Exclusive content © by Nô(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.
“Eros, this worries me. I thought the traitor was Edon, and it seems that we have silent enemies.
“My love, my queen, don’t worry about that. Worry about our puppy or puppy. Let me put an end to this new threat,” he said, putting his hands on and caressing her belly.