Ember

10. Wild Fire

Silas

I traveled as fast as possible back home. Receiving the call that both the fraudulent alpha and the pyro were both held in my clans land. I was proud of my beta for the capture of all the involved parties yet awaiting the rest of the information, Killian strongly advised that I gain the rest of the knowledge in person. Taking in a long breath absorbing the burned forest scene I stopped to see on my way home, where they were found was a large burned out fire pit. How this woman is able to cause so much destruction is beyond me.

   Snapping out of my thoughts to focus on what is in front of me.

    Travelling on foot threw the modern yet Victorian clans land. Houses of various antique colors and stained glass windows. Large snow covered lawns for children. Guards respectfully greeting clans members and keeping them safe.

  

   I could have drove, but seeing my hard work and the peaceful life that we have built brings me and my wolf peace.

   I nod and wave to my people. My wolves that I claim with pride. We are greatful for so many loyal souls. They make all this possible.

30 minutes is what it takes to get to my home on foot.

Reaching the silver laced gates of home they open to let me in.

This place is spectacular. The gates surround the entire building and two other separate buildings. silver laced but skillfully covered with beautiful hedges and vines. Stretching 60 feet away from the building to keep the effects from reaching our senses. The compound consists of the cells which are underground as you enter many yards from my home, the guest house just before the main building on the right and then the royal pack house. I could smell the false alpha as I pass the cells entrance.

   Up the stone walkway the statue of a wolf curled up sleeping with her mate wrapped around. The water frozen in the pool underneath.

    Just beyond the 3 story massive building stands in its glory. Brown marble with white granite trim with wild rose vines. During the warm months it is remarkable. The guest home is a modern wood cabin. To give the feel of the woods, I escape there at times with it being so far from the house and close at the same time. Quiet.

   I smell something is off when I pass the guest home, Abraxis is on alert. I take a big breath in taking in the scent. Vanilla?
I continue knowing my security has all threats detained. I did notice 20 guards around the building which was odd. I need debriefing like now.

  Walking up the white marble steps and threw the giant maple door. Heavy footed from my long journey.

" Alpha so good to have you home." Killian greeted me with a hug and a slap on the back which I returned.

" I am exhausted so let's get right to it. What is Zadens current state?" My need for information obviously showing.

"Stiles will not give information other than accusing us of holding his mate from him and threatening an uprising" Killian was void of all emotions.
   Making it clear that this situation is wearing on his patience. Which says a lot since he has the patience of a saint.

" We will bring him and his mate for questioning after I have a shower. What about the female what is her condition?"

My beta went silent. Head down.

" She refused to give any information alpha. There is a couple complications we need to speak about." Killian was choosing his words carefully.

" She is in the guest house with a few others. I could smell them on my way in. I simply need to know why? Why not the cells?" I questioned the smell on the way in. I trust my beta have an appropriate answer.

"The female has 2 lycan children with her and a male. Not her mate, seems to be her protector. She won't tell us anything but she requested to feed, bathe and tuck in her kids when she got here nothing more" Killian spoke strong about this.

I absorbed the information. This woman and man walked from Canada to Vermont on foot? With 2 children?

I walked passed him to the grand staircase.

" Alpha?"

I turn back to face my beta.

" Bring them plenty of food, clothing and make sure them kids have everything they need. We will meet in the thrown room at 7:30 after the children are asleep. She will need to be cuffed but explain that it is just a formality" I turn to continue to my destination. A shower is much needed.