Alpha Nicholas When in the ever-loving fuck did life become such a shit show? It feels like one minute everything was as calm as can be and the next bang... my entire world went tumbling inside out and upside down. In the space of two months, my brothers and I have gone from having no mates to all of us finding our mates, and every single mate has come along with a bang of their own. Now, don't mistake my complaining for any kind of resentment towards any of the women because it isn't like that. The incidents that have happened since they arrived here haven't been their fault and I know that my brothers and I have all been more than happy to help like we us. None of us regret a single one of the women arriving here and what we've had to do to keep them safe. Hell, after having Lottie, Bonnie is the best thing to ever happen to me but fuck, we can't catch a break. It's one thing after another and it's fucking draining. My mate has been here for almost six weeks and I still have not had her crowned as my official Luna yet and it's not because I don't want her to be, it's because with everything that has been going on, we haven't had the time to arrange a ceremony nor as it felt like the right time for a celebration. Between still dealing with all the fallout from the cult, including searching for Rosie's missing babies, I don't think anyone is in the mood for a celebration, even if it is killing me to not have her officially the Luna of the pack yet. I swear the moment this shit is laid to rest and things are on a more even keel her ass will be crowned so fast that she won't know what's hit her. knocking on my office door brings me out of my head and my heart beats a little faster when I pick up my mate's scent. "Come in, darling." The door slowly opens, and then her head peeks inside. Once she sees that I'm alone she steps inside and closes the door behind her. My mate is always respectful when entering my office. No matter how many times I tell her that she's always welcome in here regardless of who's in there, she still comes in the same way every time. "Is there any news?" She asks as she chews her bottom lip. One of her tell-tale signs that she's worried. I shake my head with a sigh as I wait for her to come to me. As soon as she's stood in front of me, I pull her down onto my lap so that she's straddling my lap and bury my face in her neck. Hoping and willing for her scent to calm me down a little because I'm so close to the edge that I'm surprised that I haven't snapped someone's neck by now. "No, still the same as when I last updated everyone." As soon as Adrian left my office and headed for the hospital, we immediately swung into action. We already had warriors searching the pack lands and our guards at the borders on alert but we also gathered some groups together and sent them out to certain areas in the hope of finding their asses before they got past the pack border. "I still can't believe what they did," She whispers as she lays her head down on my chest. The truth is neither can I. Once we had the groups all set up and Robbie had Aria safely back in the ballroom, my brothers and I headed to the hospital to find out what warriors had been injured. Jamie, Nathen and Josh are all doing ok. They have some rough injuries but thanks to werewolf healing they will be fine in a day or so. Scott, however, was the poor soul that didn't survive. He didn't stand a chance, they snapped his neck. Once I had checked in on them the reality hit me square in the face and instantly had me so fucking angry. Tristan, Shaun, and Alberto were the other three guards who had come to help guard Talon. Tristan, Shaun and Alberto are men who I thought were loyal members of my pack and yet they went and fucking betrayed me. I don't know why they did it but when I find them they are going to be three very sorry mother fuckers. "How are Rachel and Tara doing?" I ask Bonnie while she remains cuddled into me. "Neither of them has said much. I think they're both still in shock." While Tristian and Alberto were mateless, Shaun had a mate. The moment I told Rachel what he had done, the way she reacted made it more than clear that she had no idea about what he was planning on doing. There was no faking her shock and hurt and for that, she will be supported, not blamed for his mess. As for Tara... well she was Scotts mate. They also have two pups together, a 3-year-old girl and a 5-year-old son, and she is completely devastated. She has had her mate taken away from her by those evil fucks and they will pay for it. Although I imagine that no amount of karma is going to make Tara feel any less heartbroken. Nor will it make her pups feel any better about losing their dad. "We will do all we can to help them, sweetheart." She nods her head against my chest, but doesn't say a word and after a new minute of me gently rubbing her back I hear her breathing even out and realize that she's fallen asleep. She's barely had any sleep these past few nights because she's been so worried about other people, so a nap will do her the world of good. And if that nap is going to take place on my lap then so be it. I let out a low growl when my office door opens, but stop when I see that it's Robbie, Will, and Shane. I signal for them to be quiet and point to my mate as she moves herself so that she is lying across my lap and a lot more comfortable. "Did you forget to knock? I ask keeping my voice low so as not to disrupt Bonnie. "Sorry, bro. I wasn't thinking," Shane whispers pleasing me that he's respecting Bonny's nap time. I give him a nod letting it go this time. We all have a lot on our minds right now. "Is she ok?" Robbie asks nodding at Bonnie as he grabs a throw blanket from the corner and places it over my mate. "Honestly, I'm not sure. She appears ok, worried but ok, but I honestly couldn't say. She worries about everyone, puts everyone before herself, and she's good at hiding her feelings. I can't figure out her emotions through our bond right now because they are all over the place." "Give it a little time, and you'll be able to notice the difference right away," Shane says, his voice low and soft. " I know," I nod my head agreeing. "There's not been a moment of calm since she arrived so she hasn't even had a chance to let her feet touch the ground and yet she's handling it like a trooper. She is one incredible Luna, Nick, and she's only going to get even better at the role." Will's words hit me deep in the heart and while I already know that they are true, it doesn't stop the pride that I feel well up in my chest at hearing someone else say it. "How are the search parties doing?" It's been just over an hour since they got away, and so far it's been radio silent. "We checked in with everyone before we came in here but still nothing," Shane growls. "Any luck in here?" he asks. I shake my head as I take a deep breath feeling defeated and fucking pissed off. "Nope. I have informed Alpha Jameson and Alpha Peter and they have both given me their word that they will keep a lookout and will inform me if they turn up on any of their lands." They are the Alphas that run the two packs closest to ours. They are both a few hours away from us, but it doesn't mean that they won't stumble upon their parklands by mistake or even go there seeking protection. "I've also informed the Elders and they have asked for regular updates and will head our way when it is deemed necessary." I've had to inform the Elders of the betrayal of my pack members and also the betrayal of a wolf from another pack. As the camp site was shut down and the Alpha killed any remaining members, fall under the ruling of the Elders, so I basically have to get their approval to kill Talon because he's technically under their rule. Although, if truth be told, Talon will die regardless of what they say. I try to play by the rules as much as possible but I have been known to cross the line when it's absolutely nesseccary like it is now. Shane goes to speak but then his eyes glaze over as someone mind links him and I find myself anxious to know what's going on. The moment his eyes refocus im straight on his ass. "Ilease, tell me that we have those mother fuckers?" I growl. "We don't have them all, but we do have Alberto." He growls as he stands up with my brothers following him. "Ryan and Cole are taking him to the cells as we speak." "Excellent!" I growl a little louder than intended. "One is better than none. Let's go and have a chat with him, shall we?" The guys all nod, more than ready to head down, just as Tony comes rushing into the office. "Did you hear about Alberto?" He asks panting a little. I'm guessing he's run his ass here to tell me. "We did. Would you like to join us in chatting with him?" His eyes light up as he nods his head and I have a feeling that he is more than ready to let off some steam with all that he is going through. I give him a nod and turn my attention to my brothers. "Where are the women?" "They are all on your floor with mom and a few guards. Dad is on his way down here but wouldn't leave them unprotected." Robbie smiles as he tells me knowing our mom will want to kick our dad's ass right now. She may be ageing but she's still a badass and hates being guarded. She understands but still hates it. "Great! I'm going to take Bonnie up to the floor and I'll meet you in the cells. Do not start without me!" I demand. They quickly agree and head out of my office as I head for the stairs to my floor. Once my mate is safe, I'm going to have a nice little chat with Alberto, and for his own safety, I hope he gives me the answers I need or he's going to be in for a world of pain.Chapter 101 Finished