The Red Wolf's Mate

Chapter 45- Brownie Reports

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Chieftain Ioane Mahoe  POV- Within the Brownie Realm

I'm so exhausted and frustrated! Shit, I need a break! A nap wouldn't hurt either! Or an extremely strong mug of coffee..............or special tonic!! I slowly lean back in my chair, close my eyes, take a deep breath, and run my hands through my hair. Break. Yes, a break. Maybe after a break my eyes will be fresher to review all these reports. 

I have been sitting at my office desk for hours pouring over reports from my various informants. After my meeting with Alpha Maureen I quickly dispersed informants throughout my kingdom to gather intelligence on the corrupted brownie, Kaleo Keahi, and any accomplices. One very important piece of knowledge that I need to obtain is the exact portal he used, perhaps still using, to travel to the human realm. The only access portals to other realms are located in my office, under extreme security. I know he did not use any of those portals. What??!! What is he using??!!

**1 hour later after a break**

I feel a bit better after my break. I want another set of trusted eyes to review these reports with me. I need to make sure I don't miss something vital. This is too critical for not only me kingdom and people but others as well!!

"Jonas, please report to my office immediately," I suddenly reach out to my old friend. 

"Yes Sir. I will be there as soon as possible," he respectfully replies.

Jonas, a life long friend and trusted advisor. I know I can depend on his intelligence and guidance especially during this stressful time. 

I just finish moving the multitude of paperwork from my office desk to the conference room table when I hear a knock at the door. I approach the ornate wooden door, open it, and see a smiling Jonas in front of me.

"Good morning Jonas. Do come in. Are you well?" I say while opening the door further for him to enter.

"Yes Sir. I'm doing well, thanks. How are you doing this morning?" he inquires while we leisurely walk toward the conference room. We continue with light pleasantries, conversation while making our way toward our destination and enter the large room where the aroma of coffee is dominate. We both make a beeline to the coffee machine on a side table. Once we have our mugs full of coffee we sit down and get comfortable in chairs situated at the wooden table. 

I explain the situation to Jonas while stressing the confidential and sensitive nature of current events. Then, we dive in the reports. 

**3 hours after pouring through reports, pictures, maps from informants**

We've made progress that's for sure. However, the findings are highly disturbing and distressing. Witches!!!!!!

We believe Kaleo Keahi is conspiring with witches, transporting between realms and reeking havoc. So far, we are aware of him assisting Alpha Toby in attempting to murder Alpha Maureen's mate and threatening her pack. Who knows where else he has travelled and what mayhem he has created or contributed toward. Shit!! This has to end!!

I also need to inform Alpha Maureen about this new development with the witches' involvement. If the witches can open portals here they can open them on Alpha Maureen's land! She needs to be warned to be on the look out immediately. I have a foreboding feeling we both need to be on high alert because something very dangerous is coming our way. 

I don't want to send any confidential information via the portal just in case it is intercepted on her end. I'll just send an average, general note inviting her for a friendly visit my kingdom, then we'll discuss the important issues. 

I instantly decide to send the invite. I quickly construct the letter request and send it to  Alpha Maureen through the portal. Jonas and I pour a strong drink, site down to relax for while knowing things are probably going to get insane soon, and we wait for her reply.