ESCAPING THE DARK ALPHA

Conspiracy

Roman's pov

I woke up to the rays of the sunlight
Finding their way to the curtains. I stared up at the ceiling for a moment
Before turning my head to the left only to find the side of the bed empty and cold.
I flung the duvet off me and sprang to my feet. Taking fast strides towards the bathroom, I spun the doorknob and barged inside only to he greeted with a flawless back.

She turned around and gasped.
"How long have you been standing there?" She asked, trying to shield her naked body with her hands.

Her porcelain skin was glistening with water rivulets that were stuck on her skin like pure diamonds. It was  marvelous and of course a sight I couldn't resist and the beast in me couldn't control himself when his mate was within arm's reach and stark naked too.

I stepped into the shower and grabbed her hands, pulling them away from her body.
"You don't need to hide from me." I said, my voice coming out huskier than I intended.
Her cheeks turned a lovely shade of
Crimson, and she cast her gaze downward.
"And it's not like I haven't seen you naked before." I added with a smirk.

A small smile danced on her lips as she ran her hand over my clothed chest, tugging the hem of my shirt. I cought her hands, our gazes locking
In a silent exchange. Mine were questioning, hers were inviting.

" Since you're here, why don't you join me?" She asked, her voice a sultry whisper.
With a toothy grin I surrendered. "Your wish is my command."

***

Lying in bed Aurora watched me with droopy eyes as I was busy fastening the buttons of my shirt. It seems my physical prowess had completely worn her out this morning.

"Are you sure you're going to be alright?" I asked once again. I feel terrible for what I did.

She rolled her eyes at me. "Yes I'll be fine and for the last time could you please stop asking me that." She grumbled.

"If you want I could cancel all of my meetings and stay with you." I offered hoping she'd say yes.

"No, don't I'll be okay I think I just need to rest a little."She said as she adjusted herself on the bed.

I sighed at her stubbornness.
" Alright but if you need anything and I mean anything at all just call me, okay?"
" I will. Now go or else you will be late."

" As soon as I'm done I'll be back I promise. I said placing a soft kiss at her temple.
And I'm sorry for exhausting you out."
"Don't be I enjoyed it as much as you did." She smirked.

I stood up and approached the door as I was about to open the door I remembered something. I turned around facing Aurora.

"I just remembered you wanted to tell me something important last night but I stopped you, what is it you wanted to say?"

She shook her head. "It can wait, I'll tell you when you get back."

***

As soon as I stepped into my office Kayden strode in looking tense. 
"Kayden what can I do for you?" I asked taking a seat on my chair.

"We have a problem." He said.
I sighed running a hand through my hair. "What is it now?" I questioned, my voice strained.

"It's Ryan. He escaped from his cell this morning."

"How is that possible? Where were the guards when this happened?" I asked leaning against the desk with my arms crossed.

"Blake and Cole were the ones guarding the cells and Cole is currently at the infirmary receiving medical attention and has for Blake he seems perfectly fine."

I closed my eyes for a moment, breathing deeply.
"This doesn't make any sense. Ryan didn't escape on his own someone definitely helped him get out of there." I said.

"You're right and I have the slightest idea who that might be."
"Who do you think would want to help him?" I asked.

"Damien."

"Why would you think it's him that helped Ryan escape?"

"I just don't trust the guy, he seems dodgy and suspicious. I think he maybe has his own motives for helping Ryan." Kayden explained.

"Perhaps you could be right about him but first I need to have a word with him, I just can't jump to conclusions and pin this on him."

"Sure." Kayden replied.

"And also bring in Blake I want to know exactly what went down there in that cell."

Once Kayden had left my office I decided to get some work done. I only have a few hours before the ball commences.

Whilst I was busy going through some papers for the renovation of the infirmary, Emma suddenly barged in.

" Where's Ryan? I went to see him but he isn't there.
What have you done to him Roman?" She demanded.

"Emma." I sighed placing down the file and glancing up at her.
She looked furious, her eyes were narrowed at me and her fist clenched.

"I haven't done anything to Ryan in the first place I have no idea where he is."

"What do you mean?"

"He escaped his cell this morning."

She stared at me with wide eyes. "How did that happen?"

I shrugged. "I'm not sure but I am looking into right now."

"Alpha?" Kayden called out behind Emma with Blake beside him.
I motioned for him to enter.
"Emma, can we continue this discussion later? I need to ask the guard a few questions."
"Fine but let me know if you have any news on Ryan."
"You will be the first to know." I assured her.

"Blake, take a seat." I offered.
He complied and took the seat across me.
"So tell me Blake where were you when my brother got out of his cell?"

"I was.... I needed to use the bathroom." He stuttered.

Kayden snorted. "That's a pretty lame excuse."

"I'm not lying!" Blake defended.
"Well you certainly are." Kayden yelled.
I'm not lying. If you don't believe then ask Cole he was right there. Blake yelled back.
"I asked Cole and he clearly said you were right there when Ryan escaped." Kayden shot back.
"He's lying." Blake shouted.

I slammed my fist on the table. "Will you two shut the fuck up?" I growled.
"I'm sorry alpha." Kayden muttered with his head bowed to the ground.

I rose from my seat and stood in front of Blake, placing my hands on either sides of the chair, leaning down closer to him.

"Now as much as I'd like to wrap my fingers around your throat and squeeze the life out of you, you will tell me exactly what went on down there."