Chapter 30. Nothing Must Happen to the Child

Author’s POV

He stood still, hesitating for a moment before pushing the double doors open. Alpha Lucas has a wide grin plastered on his face, and his legs are stretched apart. The table before him is filled with maps, and some parts are circled. The room is neat, and the air feels cold.

“Beta Darren. How do you do?” Alpha Lucas smiles widely, signaling him to sit.

Beta Darren growls, taking a look at the room. He shouldn’t be here, and the Alpha knows it, too. “Why did you summon me here? You know the rules.”

“What rules?”

“Oh, don’t act ignorant. A Beta of a pack and an Alpha of its rival pack shouldn’t meet alone, especially not in a room like this.”

“That rule? Who still follows it?”

“Alpha Xavier and others I know of. I could be charged with treason if I am caught.” Beta Darren yelled, hating himself for showing up here. He should have ignored the invite, but his curiosity made him accept it.

“Easy, Beta. I summoned you beca