Claimed By The Lycan King (Kaia) novel Chapter 11

Kieran's POV

The day has been so stressful, but looking at how much Kaia enjoyed herself, the smile on her face, it was definitely worth it. Although King and I still felt angry thinking about the man who almost made her cry but he was human, and there was nothing we could do about it that wouldn't expose our identity to their world.

“He shouldn't be alive right now.” Ryder growled, equally angry when I told them what happened.

"That'll risk exposing us. I'll gather details about him. I'll let you know when I find something.” Caleb offered and I nodded, trusting his discretion.

It was only normal for them to want to protect her and they would do so whatever the cost. Apart from the position they hold in the pack, they were the only ones I could trust to take care of her.

“She's really beautiful, Alpha. It's only a matter of time before she opens up to you." Ryder said, “she did seem interested when I was telling her everything about you…”

King growled, "what did you tell her?”

Ryder's face paled, "N-nothing.” He stammered, shifting his weight. "just stories about the things we did when we were younger.” He finished.

I sighed, I was slowly losing my mind. “She did think I was lying. According to her, you looked too gentle to be that mischievous.”

Before I could celebrate that, he continued. “I did try to convince her though."

“Now you're just asking for it." Caleb said, shaking his head.

“I have a list of cases that need your attention urgently and the elders have been meeting regularly, no doubt they're up to something.” He continued.

I nodded, they were always up to something, nothing good. They weren't too happy when my dad handed over the reins to me. According to them, I was too young to be handling such a large pack. And they haven't stopped trying to prove that point even though I'd done nothing but make sure our pack remains a safe place for my members.

“I'm going to deal with that, they never learn their lesson." I said.

"Oh, and the warriors are still in the dungeon, what should we do to them?” He asked again.

I thought about what to do with them, I knew that if I saw them face to face, the possibility that they'll live was slim.

“They don't deserve to live, you should let me out, let me teach them a lesson." King said.

“Torture them, and make it painful and slow.” I replied, earning a growl from king. I felt him stir inside of me, trying to force himself to the surface but I pushed him back and blocked him.

Bowing his head, he replied, "Yes Alpha.” before excusing himself with Ryder following him.

I was left alone to throw myself into work which I ignored since I found Kaia. But they needed to be done.

Barely halfway into what I was supposed to be doing, I felt a nagging feeling that something was wrong but I had no idea what. So I ignored it and continued working, but the feeling came back stronger.

“King, what do you think is going on?" I asked, unblocking him.

“Mate, help mate."

I didn't need to hear anymore as I pushed my seat back, running towards the room. My heart was pounding in my chest as I went, praying to the moon goddess that she was okay.

The door wasn't locked, so I banged it open, scanning for any sign of danger, but there was nothing. Apart from the clothes on the bed, nothing seems out of place.

“Kaia." I called , but there was no response. "Did she fall and hit her head in the bathroom?"

“Baby, are you okay in there?" I asked but it was the same.

“Fucking get in there." King growled, “if she's okay, don't you think she'll be out here."