Claimed By The Lycan King (Kaia) novel Chapter 70

Chapter 70

Kieran's POV

“How the fuck did they get inside the pack and no one knew?” I demanded, my voice rising in anger. “There are patrol warriors at the borders, how did they get past them?”

Frustration evident on my features. As the strongest pack ever known, I took pride in the safety of my members no matter what, but now, right under my nose, they were hurt.

“I don't think they passed through the borders, Alpha.” Ryder said.

He was just as frustrated as I was. Dani had gotten hurt, it could be anyone next time. And they had the nerve to even send a message.

“You think they were already inside?"

"That's the only reasonable explanation for this. I've had the warriors on double shifts since we caught uhmm…Luna's brother.”

My head snapped to him, "Step brother.”

"Sorry Alpha.”

I let out a groan as I was going away from the main topic. If they were already inside, it raises a lot of questions. “Were they also members of my pack or have they been in the pack just waiting for the right time?"

The door creaked open, and Caleb strolled in. His eyes were sunken, which made me doubt he got any sleep last night. I'd actually be surprised if he did.

"You shouldn't be here.”

"I wish. She's with the Luna, and I'm not supposed to be back except I catch the assholes that took her.”

I nodded, that's exactly like her.

"Back to what happened, the message they left means we're already onto them…” I started.

"The AXE." Caleb finished. “The fact that it's Dani…” his fist clenched, "they know I'm digging into them and close to finding something.” He finished.

I stood up and started pacing. “Was Kaia with Dani when she was taken?" I asked.

After healing Dani, most of her energy was drained and she needed time to recuperate, so I couldn't get anything out of her. Even though it wasn't as bad as the first time when she healed me. It could be because of how severe mine has been but I didn't want to take any risks.

They paused, “they're always together and Luna found her before we did.” Caleb replied, but even as he said it, something wasn't adding up…we could all tell.

“Bella," I called through our mindlink. If we wanted any real answer, I needed her here.

I heard a ruffling sound before she finally responded. She hummed, “Do you miss me already? The feeling is mutual, baby." She said, and for a minute, the main reason I was mind-linking her skipped my mind as a smile spread across my face.

"Snap out of it, Kieran.” I thought.

"Can you come to my office for a moment?” She agreed and not long after, the door opened and she entered, Dani and Allie behind her.

“Is this about yesterday?" Dani asked, going to stay beside Caleb, who moved so she could be comfortable.

She didn't look like someone who'd gone through something terrible just the previous day which was good.

“Tell me what happened yesterday…in detail.”

Dani nodded and Caleb was staring at her, concern etched on his face. But she assured him that she was okay.

“While I was in the hospital, I got Caleb's note to meet him…” she started, and Caleb's frown deepened. “What note?" He asked, his brows furrowing slightly.

“You asked me to meet you, so when I-”

"What are you talking about? Why would I send a note when I can easily mindlink you?”