The Alphas prize

Chapter 21: A plan

Cain sat at his desk, his feet resting on the wooden top and his hands rested behind his head. His muscles flexed, the definition in his biceps was more vivid. My breath caught at the sight before me.

He didn’t move. “What can I help you with, Freja?” Cain asked, almost sounding annoyed.

I stood there contemplating whether or not I wanted to tell him about Calyx; he has a right to know. But what danger would that put him in? What if the man in this room was working with Calyx?

I needed to do more digging first. “I was just wondering if I could go do some training with Samara today?” I asked, hoping he would agree and remember the conversation we had last night.

He looked at me hesitantly for a moment, as if trying to figure out if I was lying or not. I did want to see Samara but not to train.

His nostrils flared before he sucked in a deep breath. “Yes, that’s fine. I will have Calyx escort you.”

My eyes widened at his suggestion. “No!” I blurted out a little awkwardly, and Cain’s brows furrowed together, so I chuckled a bit. “No, that’s ok; I will be fine getting there myself,” I reassured him, hoping he wouldn’t press it further.

“I don’t want you alone so soon, especially after what happened just a few days ago.” I could tell that he was trying his hardest not to start an argument, especially with a pack member in the room, who stood mere feet from us, who remained silent and just watched us.

I softened my gaze. “I know you don’t, but remember what we had discussed last night, Cain. Plus, it’s not far, it’s daytime, and I’ll be on pack grounds, so I’ll be fine.” I said with a smile, hoping he would just give in already.

Cain remained silent as his eyes stared into mine. “Ok, fine, but straight to the training grounds and nowhere else.” He said in his alpha tone.

I nodded and smiled at him. “Of course, and thank you.” I was glad we didn’t get into another argument and that he was trying to respect my wishes.

I was about to leave the room when Cain’s deep voice resonated throughout the air. “Freja, I mean it!”

I didn’t turn around, just glanced over my shoulder. “Yes, Cain, I know.” And with that, I hurried out of the room before he could stop me again or change his mind.

I went straight to the training grounds, looking for Samara, in hopes of her being able to tell me something about Calyx. I finally found her standing in the field, talking with a few others. I rushed over to her, taking long strides. Once I got closer, they all noticed me approaching, some bowed their heads in respect, and some didn’t, but I paid no attention to them, as my goal was Samara.

Samara smiled broadly. “Hello Luna, to what do I owe the pleasure?”

I wasn’t sure if I could fully trust her, but something about her also told me I could. “Want to do some training?” I didn’t want to ask her my questions before the other members.

Her eyes lit up. “Yea, that would be great! Come on.”

We left the group and headed over to the archery equipment. I grabbed my lucky bow, and Samara chose her weapon. Finally, we approached the target lines, and I knew this was my chance; I glanced around, and we were finally alone.

We positioned ourselves and prepared to fire. “So, Samara, what can you tell me about Calyx?” I said as I released my arrow.

Her head whipped towards me, with a brow arched. “Why do you want to know about Calyx?” She asked with intrigue.

to be able to understand him better.” I tried to make it sound like I was just curious about my mate’s brother.

others his age or anyone, period. He isolated himself, and before the battle that took his parents' lives, his entire demeanour changed; he was excited and happy for the fight, which threw us all off. Afterwards, when we discovered that the

do you mean until I

coming out. Just little bits here and there, but enough for those of us who truly know him to be able to pick up on it. Also…” She paused and glanced around. “I could’ve sworn the other day, I seen him

sucked in a deep breath as I registered her words. All of this information was great but a bit overwhelming. “Has Calyx ever

brows scrunched together as she thought over my question. “Not that I know of. So

get to know him a bit more,

tell something is off; now spill.” I felt like I could trust her, but I also didn’t want to endanger her

to know…….” Samara raised her hand and stopped me

me; you can trust me. I know something is going on,

remained silent and digested her words. Could I trust her? Could she help me? I closed my eyes and exhaled heavily, then glanced around, noticing a few pack members that were now too close for

I leaned in closer to Samara. “Meet me at the willow tree in 5.” She nodded in

has been fun, Samara. Thank you for the training session.” I placed my bow

Luna, it was a pleasure to see you, and I

were still observing us intently. Finally, I waved at Samara and left the area, hoping

Cain POV:

changed now. I found it curious and wondered why the sudden change? Did she know something? She hurried out of the room, closing the door behind her. I looked at Ryder and shook my

grinned. “She seems…” I gave him a warning glare. “Fun?” He said

but tell them to stay at a

and she won’t suspect a

from my desk. “Now, about Calyx.” His expression was severe now. “He is planning

However, he has changed since Freja’s arrival; I constantly catch him sneaking around, talking about a

want to figure out who he is working with first. Calyx has a partner or partners, and I want to know

his head. “What do

Freja POV:

I didn’t notice anything. So I cut around the side of the

up close to the tree now, and as I admired its beauty, I heard footsteps from behind me. I looked over my shoulder, and it was Samara, with a

stopped in front of me. “Ok, I’m here, now spill.” She said quickly, not wasting any time.

pulled her to the other side of the tree, where we were a bit more secluded. I

nothing came out. She continued to stand there gaping at me for a

not. I overheard him and a woman talking about it the other day in the woods. Then last night, I heard him talking about it again on the phone to someone.” I was angry with Calyx and confused as to why

deep breath of air and released it. “Ok, how

working with, I suspect it is Eve, but I don’t want to make any accusations without any

“I have to be honest; I’m not sure it's Eve; Calyx has always hated her and made that crystal clear numerous times. So, I wouldn’t focus on just Eve, as it may be another woman, he could have others working with him too, from the sounds of things, and I think I may know why he is doing this.” She looked away from me and glanced at

peaked. “Why do you think he is

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