Chapter 70 (a)
Matteo
We were about to attack the enemy’s hideout but before that, Rapha called and asked me for something impossible. He said someone wanted to talk to me and, if possible, I had to be calm. How the hell am I going to stay calm when I find out that it was my uncle who wanted to have a word with me? This is insane and I don’t know if I am going to do what he said. He also told me not to tell dad about it and decided after I heard what my uncle needed to tell me.
“What if it was a trap?” Calvin asked,
“Will Rapha put you into that kind of situation?” James asked too. I looked at my mate and she was quiet. I wanted to know what she thought so I waited for her reply.
“I would want to believe in Rapha,” she said, which made everyone look at her. “I know I barely know him, but I never feel threatened or scared whenever I am with him. And look at Camila, she’s with us. He would never put her life in danger. We saw how he was and how he looked when we had no idea where she was just recently.” She has a point and I have known Rapha ever since. He has been my mentor and protector. Dad trusted him, so why is he doing that now?
“Uncle Rapha is loyal to her highness, the previous queen.” It was Camila. “I often saw them talking before, as if her highness was asking him for a favor. I always heard him ask if she was sure about her
request and uncle would oblige.
“Are you saying that you trust him as well?” I asked and she nodded. She’s not the type who would agree with someone just because they are relatives, or they know each other. She has her own decision about everything that Rapha complains about most of the time
“I thought he was loyal to the King? Why is he asking you to meet your uncle? Shouldn’t he inform King Marco about this and the attack since I think he knew where they were hiding?” James asked again. “It’s our chance to get him,” he added. And yes, that’s true. Only if Rapha didn‘ t tell me that I was going to regret it if I was not going to talk to him, so I told them that.
“The decision is yours. Either way, you will have to deal with him no matter what,” Calvin said, smiling.
“I can see that you are curious about what he has to say,” James said, and I nodded. “I would be, too, if I were you. No matter what your decision is, know that I am here.”
“And so am I.” Calvin said, smiling. Then I felt Freya’s hand on mine, so I looked at her.
“I’ll go wherever you go.”
“Thank you,” I told them and that concluded my decision. I am going to have a talk with my uncle tomorrow. I know that it is too risky, and curiosity killed the cat indeed. But what else can I do? I had to know what he had to say.
The whole day I was all by myself. I know that I am physically prepared, but mentally and emotionally, I don’t think so. Whether everything my uncle has sense or not, I know that I am going to get confused or angry. That’s what I am afraid of. What if he said something that would anger me and, without thinking, I just went on a rampage?
“Hey, you alright?” Freya asked, it was morning, and I don’t think I got a good night’s sleep last night even if she was beside me. It’s not that her presence calms me, it’s because I was excited at some point, and I don’t understand.
“Yeah, I’m fine.” I replied, smiling. I didn’t want her to worry so I needed to show her that. Although I am acting like that, my focus was on her. I had to ensure her safety with all this.
“You look like you never get any sleep at all. Tell me, does meeting him bother you so much? Because if it does, we just cannot go.” she said.
“No, I’m good. I really am.” I replied, “It’s just that, I was thinking about what to expect. What could possibly be the things he wanted to talk to me about? Something like that.” She turned my head to face her with both her hands and kissed me. It was very light, but I could feel her love and sincerity.
“You have nothing to worry about. You are the prince, the future Lycan King. You have a beast that has been to war before and won. You have me, Calvin, James and the others. Whatever it is that he will tell us, we will help you think about it.”
“Thank you,” I replied after I heaved a deep sigh.
“You’re very much welcome,” she replied, smiling before she offered me her hand, so I took it and went out of our bedroom to meet the
others.
Everyone was at the front door of the pack house waiting for me and my mate. They all looked ready, which made me feel at ease. I know that I can count on them, especially Calvin and James, who have been with me for as long as I can remember. They never let me down even once and had been fighting together side by side on our missions for a very long time too.
“We’re ready when you are,” Calvin said as soon as I was closer. I smiled and looked at Alpha Jake,
“Make sure that everyone was in position. I don’t know what will happen there but I want your and the other pack’s safety.” I told him and he nodded.
“Yes, his highness. We will make sure to heathen security and place more patrol guards. The bunkers are ready just in case as well,” he replied,
“We will take our leave then,” I said and turned around, leading everyone to my uncle’s den.
Alpha Jake was right after all. His hideout was the private property that no one dared to enter. I guess he had found himself a good financer to
be able to have that wealth. Yes, I think he’s rich. He won’t be able to pull anything if he isn’t.
