The Beast Within Us

Chapter 6: Goodbye, Delilah

Elle's POV:

A low growl escaped my throat as I maybe my way back to Conan's office. Just like a Laborer to always be stubborn, always finding fault in the words of the higher ranks.

I opened the door to Conan's office. He was sitting at his desk looking over papers. But, if I know Conan, he is really only lost in his own thoughts not paying attention to a single word on the papers in front of him.

"Beta O'Brien, I hope you have a good reason for disturbing me." Conan said.

"Drop the formalities, We are not in front of your pack."

He ignores me and I roll my eyes.

"Just like Conan to be stubborn." I thought.

Conan placed his papers down on the desk and looked up at me annoyed.

"What do you want, Elle?"

"I want you to stop hiding in your office and moping around." I demanded.

"I'm not moping or hiding." He stated. "I'm working."

"Working on what exactly?" I ask.

"On the situation, we have on hand!" He yelled, standing up from his seat. "I am trying to prevent a war here and I can't do that with you always asking me unnecessary questions!"

I shifted my weight uncomfortably on my feet as I place my hands on my hips.

"Fine... I'm sorry." I said. "What have you deduced so far?"

"I've heard from other packs that their members have gone missing and turned up dead days later."

"Missing? Dead?" I could feel the goosebumps on my skin, "This can't be a coincidence, Why is this happening?"

"I'm not sure," Conan said. "But, we are the only pack that this hasn't happen to."

"And with the member from To vounó pack found dead on our land the other packs must be getting suspicious..."

"Exactly." He said.

"You- You don't think one of our pack members could have done this do you..?" I ask.

"I don't know... and I don't want to believe they do, but something is going on here that is resulting in disappearances and death and we need to keep an eye on this pack until we can figure out what is happening, understood?"

I nod.

"Good." He said. "You can go."

I sigh as I open the door.

"Uhm... Elle?" Conan stopped me, "H-How is Delilah..?"

I roll my eyes, "Conan, I refuse to be your little spy that rubs back and forth telling you about the well being of your mate."

"She's not my-"

"I also refuse to believe when you say that because it is a lie," I stated. "And if you yourself even believed that, you wouldn't be asking about her!"