“I don’t know, but it’s something to think about.”
Chapter 5
Bruno selected his men and headed out to fulfill his mission. It was late and pitch black when he parked the van off the road, about a half a mile away from where they’d dumped Dylon. He got out quietly, listening for sounds in the woods around him as his men circled him, waiting for their assignments. He didn’t want any fuck-ups tonight; Rudy made it very clear what would happen to him if he failed to complete the job. After one final search for unwelcomed visitors, they shifted, well hidden by the van and the surrounding trees. Bruno’s wolf gave a chuff and off the group went.
They found the spot all right, but there wasn’t anything there. Not a body, clothes, or bones which left only one conclusion—somebody took Dylon.But why? Oh, shit my boss isn’t gonna like this!Sniffing the ground where they’d dumped the body he could smell Dylon’s blood soaked into the earth along with a faint scent of a wolf.Fuck! Rudy is gonna be pissed!He tracked the unknown wolf to the edge of the road before losing the trail which meant he had no way of finding Dylon’s body or the wolf who took it. Much as he hated to, he had to call Rudy to see what his boss wanted him to do. Bruno’s wolf signaled the other wolves to follow him as he took off for the van, keeping in the shadows of the trees.
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Dylon sat with his sleeping mate in his arms, thinking about all he’d found out that evening.Holy Shit! I have a mate—a fucking Fated Mate who has the ability of foresight!He still found it hard to believe everything Cody told him tonight but he knew his mate was telling the truth. An Alpha/Omega hybrid mated to a Dire Wolf, a male Omega who was the King of Scottish Wolves mated to a brother who was given a power possessed onlyby the Archangel Raphael and now Cody, too, would receive a gift from the Fates once they claimed each other.
Well, that would have to wait. He didn’t want it to but Cody was emotionally exhausted. Dylon knew his mate was hiding something and was afraid to tell him whatever it was. He could see it in Cody’s eyes—pain and sadness that hung from his mate like an old tattered coat. He reviewed all he knew about the Blackwood Pack which wasn’t much, only the lies he’d been told by Rudy when he hired Dylon.
At the time, he was outraged when he heard about some of Josiah’s nephews killing Josiah’s brother Striker and his family. He was sure the brothers had gone rogue and were looking to attack other packs.What a fucking fool I was to accept Rudy’s story. I should have investigated it instead of accepting his word.At that thought, Dylon paused when he realized why he accepted Rudy’s explanation without question.I didn’t smell any deceit on his part! How could that be? Something is very wrong with this picture and I need to find out what it is, so I can protect my mate. Maybe my Dad would know how that asshole was able to deceive me. Oh shit! Dad! He is going to be worried because I haven’t called for a while—ever since I was locked up. Oh shit, I hope he doesn’t call Silver Point looking for me.
Dylon had to call his father quickly to prevent that. But how? His phone was back in his room at Silver Point Pack House.Humph. No, Rudy would have gotten rid of my stuff including the phone.He was considering his options when Cody’s brother entered the room. Dylon stared at him, waiting for him to speak.
“Hi Dylon, I’m Colton. Do you remember who I am?” he spoke in a very low voice as not to wake his brother.
“Yeah, you are one of the triplets Cody told me about. You’re the one who saved me, right?” Dylon whispered.
“Yes. Did Cody tell you about my gift?”
“Yes, and I remember what happened when you touched me. Cody clarified what it was.”
“Okay. I just want to check your vitals to make sure everything’s as it should be.”
“Sure, but can you do it without waking my mate? He’s exhausted.”
“Sure. Just give me one of your arms.”
Dylon carefully moved Cody to keep him supported against his chest and then stuck out his right arm.
Colton checked Dylon’s blood pressure, pulse and listened to his heart before pulling back and declaring him fit.
“Do you have a phone I could use? I haven’t called my father in a while and he and my mother will be worried.”
“Hmm, I do, but I’ll have to ask Jackson first if it’s okay.” Then seeing his brother’s mate stiffen, he added, “Please don’t get upset. It’s nothing about you. It’s that Jackson will want to talk to Cody first. But let me see what I can do.”
Dylon watched him leave the room and was secretly pleased about the level of security in place here. He could wait. He knew he wasn’t going anywhere except where his mate went and gods help the wolf who might harm Cody. Dylon heard his wolf chuff in agreement with that thought. He looked down at his mate and smiled at him. Softly snoring, Cody’s face was relaxed as the tension and worry flowed from his body. Tomorrow would have to do—whether it was their claiming or the talk about whatever Cody was hiding.
Leaning his head back against the wall, he closed his eyes and thought of his parents. They’d be very happy and certainly would want to come here to meet the Alpha and the rest of the members of the Blackwood Pack. It was a good thing Oracle was here because she could smooth the way with his parents. It would be a tricky introduction without disclosing Jackson’s or Colton’s gift. A shiver went through his body as he remembered the state he was in when Jimmy found him.Those bastards! They left me there to die! They knew I could no longer shift. Fucking assholes!How can I explain this to my parents without telling them about Colton’s gift?Dylon was pondering different options when he heard the door open. Lifting his head, he cracked his eyes open a bit and saw Jackson and Steel standing there. Cocking an eyebrow, he waited.
“How’s my brother?” Jackson murmured.
“Exhausted,” Dylon whispered. “How is it you or any other pack member failed to see how upset he was? I saw it as soon as I opened my eyes and I didn’t even know him.”
Steel growled. “Watch how you speak to the Alpha.”
Jackson laid his hand on his mate’s arm, before saying, “You have a point there, Dylon. But I suggest you ask your mate that question first before you attribute any wrongdoing to us. Now, if you’re finished with baseless accusations, let’s address your request for a phone.”
Dylon felt Jackson’s alpha power roll over him and he tilted his head immediately.Holy Shit! That’s some powerful mojo for someone so young.
“My apologies, Alpha,” Dylon whispered, his head still bent.
“Accepted. Who do you want to call and why?”
Straightening his head, Dylon checked to make sure Cody was still sleeping before answering. “I must call my parents. They’ll be worried about me since I missed my last scheduled call to them.”
