Chapter 64 Ty
TY
Isat behind the desk in my office, a room that bore the weight of my father’s legacy. A week had passed since I’d taken over as alpha, but my mind still hadn’t completely accepted that it was mine now and not my father’s.
Although my job hadn’t changed drastically from what I’d been doing as prince regent, there were notable differences. One of those changes was Nico’s resignation.
Nico had come to me the day after the ceremony and turned in his final notice, requesting his leave as the alpha’s informant.
With everything that transpired with Castro and the leaked information about the Wylde pack, guilt gnawed at him.
He decided his duty was over. I couldn’t say I was surprised; I knew the day would come when he’d step down.
As if reading my mind, Nico walked into the room, stealthy as ever. He cleared his throat. “Sorry to bother you, sir. I just wanted to drop this off.” He slid a piece of paper across my desk.
I raised an eyebrow. “What’s this?”
“It’s a list of men I would have trusted to protect Dominic had I fallen in duty,” he explained.
I nodded. It didn’t surprise me that Nico had taken the time to cultivate such a list, and I was grateful for it. It would save me some time.
“Thank you, Nico,” I said sincerely. “For this, and for your years of dedicated service.” I officially relieved him of his duty, watching as he disappeared from my office like a shadow melting into darkness.
I was sad to see the stealthy bastard go but excited at the prospect of finding my own informant—one who would learn and grow with me now that a new generation had taken over the Keller pack.
I examined Nico’s list, impressed at the meticulous organization of it. He had ranked the men in order of his recommendation. Picking up the phone, I dialed the first name: Arthur Cummings.
“Arthur Cummings speaking,” came a deep voice on the other end of the line.
“Arthur, this is Tyson Keller, the new alpha of our pack. I’m calling because I have a proposition for you.” I kept my tone steady and authoritative.
“Go on, sir,” he replied, curiosity evident in his voice.
“I’m looking to fill the position of alpha’s informant, and you came highly recommended. Are you interested in coming in for an interview?”
“I’d be honored, Alpha Keller,” Arthur responded, his enthusiasm clear in his voice. “When would you like to schedule the interview?”
“Let’s set it up for next week. I’ll have my assistant contact you with the details.”
“Thank you, sir. I look forward to meeting you in person.”
“Likewise, Arthur. Goodbye.” Hanging up, I made a few more calls, scheduling interviews with the top three candidates on Nico’s list. An alpha needed a trustworthy informant. Without one, things could go south quickly, and I wasn’t willing to put our pack at risk any more than necessary.
With the interviews arranged, I turned my attention to my calendar. It was crammed with appointments and obligations, a constant reminder that I was now responsible for the welfare of the pack.
The phone rang again, interrupting my thoughts, and I sighed as I picked it up. I never knew my father had spent so much time talking to people when he held this position.
“Tyson Keller speaking.”
“Keller!” Castro’s venomous voice Castro immediately put me on edge.
I clenched my jaw. I’d expected this confrontation ever since his face had been plastered all over the news. He was enemy number one to the world.
“Castro,” I acknowledged coldly. “What do you want?”
“Your family forced Liza into submission, and I won’t stand for it.” He spat out the words, his rage barely contained. “You’re all snakes, and I’ll make you pay for corrupting her.”
“Castro, I suggest you stop obsessing over my mate. Liza is no longer an unclaimed omega. She’s mine in every way possible.” My voice was ice. “If you even think about coming near her again, I won’t hesitate to kill you.”
“Enjoy your temporary safety, Keller,” he snarled. “Your pack will pay for everything they’ve done. You might feel safe now, but I’m only getting started. It’s unfortunate that I now have to take Liza down with you.”
The line went dead, and I slammed the phone back into its cradle, fury coursing through me and setting my blood on fire.
The hunt for Castro had only just begun, and I hoped the fucker would be found soon. I couldn’t wait to rip him limb from limb.
I was still fuming when my phone rang again, the shrill sound piercing through my thoughts. Expecting Castro’s voice once more, I barked into the mic, “What do you want now?”
“Ty, it’s Nico,” he said calmly, unfazed by my outburst. “Sorry to bother you again, but this just came to my attention.”
I sighed, trying to shake off my anger. “What is it?”
“My associate just uncovered information you’ll want to know. He found out who’s been helping Castro from within our pack,” Nico said, his tone grave.
Adrenaline surged through me.
“Who?” I demanded.
Nico shared the name with me and the hair on the back of my neck stood on end.
No fucking way.
Ending the call, I grabbed my jacket and stormed out of the office, seething with a fresh wave of rage. As I moved to my car, I sent a message to my team, directing them to meet me at the address I’d text them.
I drove like a bat out of hell, gripping the steering wheel so hard I was surprised it didn’t shatter.
I couldn’t believe it. I never would have even expected it, and I was pissed at myself for not seeing it sooner.
It all made sense, though. The photos, the packages, and how Castro seemed to be one step ahead of us every fucking time.
I was livid.
The traitor had betrayed us all, helping Castro stay one step ahead while endangering our pack. Unforgivable.
As I pulled up to the house, several police cars were parked outside, their lights flickering ominously as several officers rolled yellow crime-scene tape around the house. An officer jogged over to my vehicle, stopping by the driver’s side window.
I rolled the window down. “What’s going on here?”
“Sir, the premises are off-limits,” he informed me, his face somber. “We found someone dead inside.”
My blood ran cold at the news. Just then, my phone buzzed with a new text message.
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My fated mate has a bounty on her head…
I’ve always known my fated mate is special, but now the world knows the truth about Liza, she’s more at risk than ever.
There hasn’t been another wolf like her for centuries, and the public scrutiny directed her way is setting my wolf on edge. When a bounty is put on her head, my protective instincts go into overdrive.
No one—and I mean no one—is going to touch my mate. Especially not an old rival who claims Liza’s parents have more secrets than she realizes. And I’m even suspicious of a mysterious buyer who approaches me about a business deal.
But Liza is struggling so much with the changes she’s going through that if I don’t find a way to help her control her powers soon, her biggest threat may not be our enemies. It could be herself…
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