Shaking his head, Reeve said, “I couldn’t…not as long as Josiah was free. I couldn’t risk handing his father’s defense attorney the opportunity to claim conflict of interest.”
“I understand that,” Jackson said. “But I know my cousin…he isn’t going to take kindly to you keeping it a secret.”
“I know…my animal has been pissed that I wouldn’t tell him from the start, but…”
“You had a job to do,” Jackson murmured.
“Exactly.”
“Josiah is dead so what’s keeping you from claiming your mate?” asked Dylon.
“Rudy!” Reeve spat. “That asshole wants to claim the Alpha title in order to gain the rights it gives him during the prosecution ofthe High Council’s case against him. And the only thing stopping him from doing so is my mate.”
“Isn’t Rudy in custody?” asked Jackson.
“Yes, but…”
“Where are the Silver Point enforcers?” asked Dylon, tersely.
“Still at the pack,” Reeve said. “I have them confined to their quarters under guard. I believe some of them have orders to kill Kahn.”
“I’m sure they do,” Dylon murmured.
Nodding Reeve said, “I was going to let them go after confirming none of them were involved in the massacre, but then one of my men found out about Rudy’s plan to become Alpha. It wasn’t hard to put two and two together to know my mate was in danger.”
“What exactly did you think Dylon could tell you?” asked Jackson.
“Rudy’s allies! I believe they are enforcers but I haven’t been able to find out which ones are in his pocket,” Reeve replied. “Dylon was an enforcer there and…”
“Bruno,” Dylon interrupted. “He’s the head enforcer and owes Rudy for giving him that position.”
“Anyone else?” asked Jackson.
“Yeah, two others…Hans and Seth. Two bullies who are in tight with Bruno. I learned early on never to challenge either of them because Rudy always sided with them,” Dylon said. “Those are the three who would benefit the most from Rudy claiming the Alpha title.”
“Thanks…a lot. I owe you one,” Reeve said, rising.
“Just a minute,” Jackson said. “Before you leave, I have some questions.”
Sitting back down, Reeve frowned. “About Rudy?”
“When will Kahn officially become the Alpha of the Silver Point Pack?” asked Jackson.
“The title transferred to him upon Josiah’s death, but if you mean when will I officially step down and hand the pack over to him…I don’t know,” Reeve replied. “I haven’t spoken to him about it yet.”
“Has my cousin expressed his willingness to serve as the new Alpha?” asked Jackson.
“Can’t answer that either,” Reeve said. “Why is this important to you?”
“Several reasons,” Jackson replied. “First, you asked me if I would seek revenge against Kahn for his father’s actions…”
“And you assured me you wouldn’t,” Reeve growled.
“Nor will anyone else in my pack, “ Jackson confirmed. “But you didn’t give me the same assurances. One of my pack members killed Kahn’s father, and while it was fully justified, that doesn’t mean Kahn will see it that way. While I’m not worried about my cousin doing anything right now, he might when he takes control of the Silver Point Pack.”
“Point taken,” Reeve said. “I haven’t spoken with Kahn about it, but from my impression, he seems relieved his father is dead, so I don’t think there are any thoughts of revenge in his head. However, I’ll bring it up just to make sure.”
Nodding, Jackson asked. “What’s the Council’s plan if Kahn refuses the position?”
