88- Xander’s Support 2
Third Person
As the gravity of the situation settled between them, Chassy took a deep breath, preparing to share the details that troubled her.
Chassy said with a heavy heart, “There’s more, Xander. During the attack, they used a crossbow, and the target targeted me but was intercepted by Rick. That’s why he’s in the hospital now.”
Xander’s eyes widened in surprise and concern. He already knows about it since Jack reported it to him, but hearing it firsthand from Chas is something else.
Feeling bewildered, he asked, “Rick? Why would they target you specifically? And with a crossbow?”
“That’s what I can’t figure out. Or maybe they already found out about my being a Lycan. I don’t know either. Using a crossbow is something unheard of by rogues. Although I know that they are cunning and know no rules, that crossbow was unexpected. I’m just thankful that it wasn’t laced with silver or wolfsbane. If it was, I don’t know what might happen to Rick now.” Chas replied, frowning.
Xander, raising a brow, said, “That’s a precise shot. too precise for a random attack. It sounds like someone had insider information.”
“Exactly. Rick is recovering, but it’s unsettling. I can’t help but wonder if there’s a traitor among us or if someone is feeding information to the rogues and, by extension, the vampires.” Xander’s expression hardened as the implications sank in.
“We need to find out who’s behind this. Betrayal from within is the most dangerous kind. I’ll offer the resources of the Red Moon Pack to aid your investigation.”
“Thank you, Xander. It means a lot. We’ll get to the bottom of this and ensure the safety of our packs. But we have to be discreet. The traitor, if there is one, won’t reveal themselves easily.”
“Agreed. We’ll proceed carefully. In the meantime, strengthen your pack’s security, and we’ll do the same. This threat won’t go unanswered.”
Their conversation continued with a strategic exchange of ideas and plans to address the dual threats of rogue attacks and potential betrayal from within. The bond between the Red Moon Pack and the Silver Moon Pack deepened, forged in the crucible of shared challenges and a commitment to safeguarding their kind.
They were interrupted by a knock on the door, and the air in Chassy’s office grew heavy as Jay and Simon entered, their expressions mirroring the gravity of the news they carried. Chassy and Xander exchanged glances, anticipating that the revelations ahead would be crucial.
“We’ve got one of the rogues who attacked us. He’s been captured and is ready to talk.” Jay said.
“But what he revealed is unnerving, to say the least,” Simon added.
Chassy leaned forward and replied, “Tell us everything. We need to know what we’re dealing with.”
“The rogue spilled everything once we got a hold of him. Apparently, a vampire is pulling the strings behind these attacks. He made a deal with the rogues to target the Silver Moon Pack and, specifically, to kill you, Chassy.” Jay started with a grimace on his face.Content is © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.
Chassy’s eyes narrowed in a mix of anger and concern, and Xander’s jaw tightened. The revelation sent a shiver down their spines. It was a confirmation of what they were thinking.
“A vampire orchestrating attacks on us? Why? And who is behind this?” Chassy asked,
“The rogue didn’t have a name, but he described the vampire as cunning and persuasive. According to him, this vampire wants to weaken the Lycan packs, create chaos, and then seize control when we’re at our most vulnerable.” Simon answered, looking troubled.
Xander clenches his fists when he replies, “It sounds like a power play. But why target Chassy and the Silver Moon Pack specifically?”
Jay said after exchanging glances with Simon, “That’s the unsettling part. The vampire has an idea about who you are. He wants to see you dead, and he’s using the rogues as pawns in his game.” Chassy’s eyes flashed with a mixture of anger and defiance.
“We need to find out who this vampire is and put an end to his plans. If he’s behind the recent attacks, there’s a chance he’s connected to the vampires we’re already dealing with.”
“Agreed. We’ll combine our efforts and get to the bottom of this. No one threatens our packs and gets away with it.”
“The rogue mentioned that the vampire gave them a powerful weapon, something they referred to as the ‘Shadow Crossbow.’ It’s what they used to target Chassy.” Simon said, and Chassy’s expression darkened, realizing the significance of the information.
“We need to secure that crossbow and find out more about this vampire’s motives. Daddy Jay and Simon, gather your best warriors. We’re going to track down this weapon and get answers.”
“We have to be careful, Chas,” Xander said it worriedly.
“And dear, what do you think about Silas? Did it ever come to your mind that he was somehow the one behind the attacks?” Jay asked, so everyone looked at her.
“I don’t know. The last time we talked, he assured us that he is our enemy and that his mind is not going to change. He still wants to kill our kind despite us being mates,” she answered.
“You talk?” Xander asked, shocked. Although he knew that they were mates, he didn’t like the idea of Chassy and Silas being together or even talking. It’s not about his jealousy alone, but now that a vampire was conspiring with the rogue, he was more determined not to let Silas get near Chassy again.
” Chassy nodded and answered, “Yes. And before you start to rant, I was with Sims and Allie at that time. He entered my pack territory, and I don’t have a choice but to track him down.”
“Still,” Xander said, but Chas cut his words off immediately.
“Let’s not argue about him being my mate. There’s a lot more important things that we need to discuss than us.”
“But we can’t neglect or set aside that topic. You are mated to me and him. Although I won’t be able to feel if something happened between you two, I still didn’t like the idea that he would touch you.”
“Alpha Xander, Chas is already troubled about her bond with the enemy. I hope you can find it in your heart to set aside your personal feelings towards that matter. We all hope that Silas will just accept Chas so that everything will be over. But she is concerned about your feelings. About how you will take it.” Jay chimed in. Xander couldn’t reply to anything since he knew that he had a point. He nodded and said,
“Alright. Let’s first focus on rogues and their connection to vampires.”
Jay and Simon nodded, understanding the urgency of the situation. The alliance between the Red Moon Pack and the Silver Moon Pack strengthened as they faced a new and formidable adversary, determined to protect their own and put an end to the looming threat of the vampire orchestrating chaos from the shadows.