The Kings Series #2 His Silver Hand novel Chapter 28

-Fuck!- He shouldn't have left them. The events leading to this moment had been part of their enemies' plans. Creating a diversion compelling his presence so they would have the opportunity to attack the main house while he was gone.

Anna May. His pups. His sister.

-Alexander!-

Uncertainty course through his body, wishing he could run faster. Almost there, from the treeline, he could see his roof and smoke surrounding the perimeter. Lots of it. From the blast. He growled savagely.

-I am coming, baby.-

No response. All he felt was unbearable pain. His heart squeezing. He knew then and there they lost something precious.

-Be strong, my queen. I'm coming.-

A heartbreaking scene welcomed him when he entered their estate giving rise to his lycan's howls. His wolves responded to the mournful cry.

His roars echoed in the room. He couldn't shift back to his human form no matter how much he tried.

Anna May

Approaching his mate, towering over her, he waited for her to look up at him. When she didn't, he crouched down and pelted her messy brown locks gently.

-I lost them, Alexander.- Her head bowed, she confessed.

He knew. He felt them. His flesh and blood. His heirs. She didn't need to say anything more.

Gathering her to comfort both themselves, he thundered his anguish once more.

There was no time to grieve. Time to plan a rescue and call his allies.

-We will get them back, my queen. We will get them back.- A promise of revenge skittering in his blood. One he intended to keep even if it killed him.

To his left, Michael had Alexie in his arms as well, sharing their sadness.

-Beta. Call a meeting now. I am declaring war.-

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Lucas

He was trying to keep up however a warrior on the brink of death was murmuring in pain got his attention first. The leader in him couldn't leave fallen comrades like this and he knew he had to take charge because his friend Alexander would not be himself when he arrived. A gut feeling of what went on inside the house made him flinched.

These people had to be transported to the pack hospitals right away.

Relaying his instructions to his brothers, making sure more of his men shrouded the area, Lucas continued to follow Rie but before he reached the blasted door, Alexander and Michael appeared from the tall trees, though heaving, they continued to run towards his direction until the cries of their ladies reached them.

"Rie!" Lucas called. Urgency laced his voice.

The Lycans beat him this time and both were inside in an instant. When he reached the darkened interior, he watched in horror at the scene before him.

The royal couple was hugging each other desperately and from the foot of the stairs, he recognized Alexander's esteemed and loyal butler. Dead. Mangled bodies all around him.

His heart twisted. "Rie!" Frantically, he scanned the room and he found his little chef, sprawled on the cold floor staring into space. Trembling. She was in a state of shock. Her face was devoid of any expression but her eyes...

"Sweetheart," he whispered. Approaching her slowly, only a few inches from her, he sat beside her. Cautiously, he gathered her in his arms and let her sob her sorrow.

Too much had happened he had no control over. One thing was more important tonight. He had to help.

"Alexander," he waited for his attention to focus on him. He had remained in his lycan but Lucas knew he understood him completely. "my friend, you are welcome to stay in our house in the meantime. Please accept my offer."

His gaze went to Michael, in human form, they could converse properly. "Our king accepts your invitation, dragon king. He is also requesting for a High Council meeting as soon as possible."

"Yes. Of course, in an hour. Meanwhile, my men will clean up this mess. I will also contact Xavier." Where the fuck was the Vampire King? He had the second-largest army in the realms. First was Alexander's. He knew the war had started and they need all of their men ready.

"My king wants this place burned to the ground. It's no longer safe for his queen. For us." The royal beta said.

Lucas agreed. The evil witch had claimed access to the estate and had used the portal to gain entry several times. And someone from the inside must have leaked the location of the safe room.

"Zachary was here." The Lycan Queen murmured. Face pinched in anger. Alexie nodded, agreeing.

Impossible! He made sure the fucker was killed and even burned him. -How?-