The Red Wolf's Mate

Chapter 35- Chieftain's Spell

Chieftain  Ioane Mahoe POV- Within the Brownie Realm

We walk into my office knowing the magic spell will soon begin. I didn't really need space to perform the spell yet I want space since I prefer to stand during the enchantment.  

When we enter my office we head toward the sitting area we had previously occupied at the beginning of the meeting. We arrange the chairs closer to the wall for more room while Dr. Kane starts a fire in the fireplace. This heat will help be a source of energy during the spell. I then go stand at the end of the table with Alpha Maureen and Garret on my left while Dr. Kane and Mr. Akana are situated on my right. I look straight ahead, close my eyes, take a deep breath, raise my arms a bit above shoulder level with my palms facing outward, open my eyes, and begin to vocalise the enchantment spell.

The temperature in the room immediately begins dropping, getting colder. The heat instantly getting pulled toward the screen like vision playing out above our heads. It's taking a lot of concentration to form a clear view of the events so we can observe as many details as possible. The more I concentrate the clearer the scenes are to us. Furthermore, the further back I can travel to see the path the poison and Kaleo Keahi took in their demented quest the better. I continue to focus, taking deep breaths, which are now noticeably frosty with each person throughout the room as the temperature has continued to decrease. My  head is beginning to ache and my arms are visibly shaking as I insist on hanging onto the vision longer. 

"Sir, please don't push yourself", Dr. Zane comments. I can hear the strain and concern in his voice. 

"Just a little more", I all but grunt out my reply. I am determined to gain as much information, insight from whatever this spell may yield as I can. My arms are shaking, burning actually, my head is killing me, my vision is beginning to blur, and I feel a tickle at the base of my nose. I hear a gasp while I feel a slow trickle move down from my nose and hit my upper lip, roll over my lip, and drop into my mouth. Blood! Damn, I can't hold on much longer, not with blood already oozing out of my nose! I'm about at my limit! I take one last deep breath and push forward.

That's it! That's all I can do and drop to my knees from exhaustion. Dr. Kane immediately rushes to my side, checking my vitals. I think the blood has him freaked out. Honestly, me too! I hate blood.

"Sir, please let me help you to the couch", Dr. Kane pleads. I hate being physically helped yet I know I am in no condition to get up by myself either so......"Yes, thank you", I whisper to him.

"Will Mr. Mahoe be ok?", I vaguely hear Alpha Maureen inquire. 

"Yes ma'am. He should be alright with rest and medicine. It's just that this spell drains his energy as well as causes a severe headache, which may blur his vision too, in addition to nose bleeds", he explains as he assist me up off the floor and slowly moves me to lay down on the couch. He offers me a drink of water while ordering me a cup of hot chocolate as well as grabbing me a blanket to help warm me up since I'm shivering. 

I whisper to Dr. Kane, "Please reassure her I will be fine and we will discuss what the vision revealed shortly. Please order some coffee and hot chocolate in case they are cold too. Give me just a bit to rest ok dr.", I instruct.  I hear Dr. Kane relay my sentiments while the drinks are delivered. 

*****30 minutes later*****

I am now sitting, instead of laying down, on the couch with a blanket wrapped around me and my second cup of hot chocolate  cradled within my hands. I am facing Alpha Maureen and Garret, who are sitting in chairs, while Dr. Kane and Mr. Akana are sitting on either side of me on the couch, monitoring my condition. Although, I think they are overreacting due to me feeling better already but I'm not going to complain.

"Alpha Maureen, did you gain any information which may assist you in tracking down who delivered the poisoned watch to your mate?"

"Yes, Mr. Mahoe I did. Thanks to your generous effort we saw who placed the box in front of my mate's door. It is not someone we recognise. He wore a work uniform and we saw the female pack member who allowed him into the house. So, we will question her upon our return. We saw the intruder meet with a black haired female, who does look somewhat familiar so we will investigate that too. She actually met with a brown haired man, who had several tattoos on his arms. That tattooed man is the individual who actually met with Kaleo Kaehi and where the poison was exchanged. Whomever is behind this definitely is determined  to cover  their tracks. We have our suspicion on who is behind this yet we need to investigate further in order to confirm", she comments, obvious she is grateful for the new information she has obtained. "Chieftain, thank so much for meeting with us today. You have been so very gracious and courageous with your time, ability, and skills.  Again, thank you so very much. You did not need to go to such lengths for us yet you did. We don't need to keep you any longer. You need to rest and recuperate after using such a powerful spell", she softly yet confidently states to me while standing up, approaching me with an outstretched hand and a  genuinely warm smile. I also extend my hand to shake hers while smiling back and replying , "It was my pleasure and honor to assist you especially since it was an escaped corrupted brownie who aided your enemy in harming your mate. I'm glad I could shed some light on the matter. Please don't hesitate to contact me again if anything else occurs."

"You as well. Please contact me if I or my pack can assist you with anything Mr. Mahoe. I wish you a speedy recovery. Dr. Kane. Mr. Akana. We will take our leave now", she says while shaking their hands before they both head toward the portal access.

As soon as they disappear Dr. Kane turns to me and states, "Sir, you really pushed yourself during that spell. You will need to rest and take your time recovering. Please heed my advise."

I chuckle and reply, "Yes, yes, Dr. Kane. I understand. As soon as I recover though I will double the effort into investigating the individuals who covered up Kaleo's escape. Until I can personally look into the matter please have Mr. Hekekia descreetly look into the case. I have a bad feeling something dark is coming. That our involvement in this affair is not finished." I take a deep breath, close my eyes, and relax down onto the couch, not wanting to move from my spot. 

"Yes Sir. I will stay to monitor you while Mr. Akana returns to the hospital. Sir, now rest, please", I hear him plead while I drift off to sleep.