Chapter 34

Duncan and Jack were on the outskirts of the royal gardens; they, with the help of the royal guards, captured 18 rogues. Some of the guards were still out there and would continue to do so until they were satisfied that they got them all.
Jack was worried about what Duncan’s reaction was going to be towards the King’s secret plan to catch the traitor within and to bring Alpha Michael out of the shadows. He knew if it was him, he would be beyond pissed and would take his mate out of here and never return again; he also hoped that it wouldn’t affect their friendship too severely.
Duncan mind linked Adira to check on her; he was alarmed when he felt nothing. Even if she was in a profound sleep, he should feel something. This was nothing. In alarm, my mind linked to Jack as he shifted and took off, running back to the castle.
Jack shifted and took off after Duncan. Something wasn't right; the plan was working, but to not feel Adira was making Dunan frantic; Jack hoped it wasn't anything serious. If Duncan were to go into a killing frenzy, it would take more than one werebear to subdue him.
They ran to the King’s chambers, where Duncan last knew Adira's location. There were guards everywhere when they got there, the kings' guards. The rooms were empty. The guards were looking throughout the whole castle and grounds.
Well, that part of the plan did work, just not how they planned it, the informant was indeed flushed out, but no one expected it to be Alfred.
When Apollo stopped going out, Duncan was getting worked up. "Remember, Dun; we still have the four-way connection. I need you to calm down so I can merge into Artemis. Duncan took a deep breath and sat down on the floor.
Duncan waited for an eternity, "I've got them; they are on the top of the King’s tower." Duncan’s mind linked Jack, the wolf, and the bear was running to the Kings tower; along with them were 12 of the king’s guards, all in wolf form.
It was quite the sight, one sizeable grizzly werebear and golden wolf with a dozen wolves running behind them as if going to war.
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Alpha Michael just stood there in silence as the figure moved closer; he could also hear a whole pack of wolves howling.
For the first time in his life, he was feeling fear; this figure was almost eight feet tall and had all muscles on its muscles. It terrified him in ways he didn't think he could handle anymore. Once the figure came into the light fully, Alpha Michael almost pissed himself.
The King himself was in his Lycan form, and he didn't look like he came to play. Alpha Michael grabbed the female and held her closer to him like a shield. Alpha Michael took out a silver dagger and held it to the female's throat when the king was still coming.
That was when Alpha Michael’s plans all went south. The female in his arms started to fight him; he wasn't strong enough to hold her anymore, so he tossed her away from him. Adira hit a wall and was knocked out once again. In truth, that wasn't Adira at all; it was Apollo.
Alpha Michael then took out a vile from his pocket and downed it in one gulp. He disappeared into thin air. He was laughing as he went. Alpha Michael knew that the King couldn't see or smell him. He still had to be careful because he could still hear him. Good thing he had shoes made with soles that gave off little to no sound.
If he was careful and quick, he could kill himself a King tonight. After all, it is a better prize than that stupid female. Who knows, with that last throw, maybe he got lucky enough to have killed her anyway.
He approached the King from behind; when he was almost ready to strike, the King turned and backhanded him. He landed roughly against one of the arches, five inches more, and he would have been out the door and to his death.
He stood again, not moving too much to give away his position. He was almost close enough to plunge in the dagger; he raised it high and in a downward swing.
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Duncan and Jack were racing up the stairs to the tower as they heard a god-awful roar. It shook the very stones in the walls. The King was in his Lycan form; he must be pissed off.
As they raced to the top, Duncan was frantic to find Adira. Finally, he spotted her over by the far wall. He was there by her side in an instant. She was still sleeping under whatever that old ass of a butler gave her. She had a bruise on her wrist and another on her cheek. He picked her up, so she was safe in his arms.
His mind linked to Jack telling him that he was getting Adira to the pack doctor. As Duncan passed one of the guards coming up the stairs, he tossed Duncan a pair of pants.
He passed Adira into the arms of another guard just long enough so he could quickly put on the pants, then took Adira back and ran to the pack hospital. That’s it, Duncan thought to himself; she wasn't supposed to be a part of this, he was taking her home, and they were going to stay there.
He was going to find out who thought it was part of the plan to use his mate as bait; he was beyond pissed and was going to beat the shit out of someone.
Enough..................
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Before Alpha Michael’s dagger could contact, a small female wolf came out of the shadows and knocked him.
She wasted no time in her attack; she was on him in a flash of claws and teeth. She bit down on his crotch with all her might and ripped his privates clean off, pants and all. Alpha Michael let out a scream of rage. He knew who this wolf was. He was so pissed he didn't register the pain.
"You should have stayed working on your hands and knees, you bitch. It was, after all, what you’re best at doing."
The she-wolf came at Alpha Michael again, taking a chunk out of his thigh. It was bleeding heavily, but he didn't care. They were all going to die tonight.
The King watched for a bit and then ran back into the fight.
"Oh, mighty King. Alpha Michael sneered; if only you knew what your son Prince Adam was up to. Perhaps you wouldn't be so cocky."
The King let out a roar, and in his Lycan’s voice,
“I know exactly what my son was up to and what he is doing right now. He is dead; I know this because I was the one who took his head."
For the second time in his life, Alpha Michael knew what absolute fear felt like. Then just as the mad rush dissipated, he felt his pain and gave out a pathetic cry, rushing the king head-on; he never made it, though.
Again out of the shadows came the she-wolf; she ran straight at him, pushing him back, then she kept pushing back, again and again, each time taking a bite out of him till he was a bloody mess.
She was making terrible growls. Her ears were back, and her tail was straight as she gave one more push, and Alpha Michael fell through the arches taking Lily and Zinnia with him.
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Jack and the King were the only ones left in the King’s tower. Jack broke the silence...
"I did not see things ending like this, not even close. Who would have known that the wolf had it in her."
"Is Lady Adira alright? Wasn’t their pup hurt? Is Duncan going to be mad for a long time?"
"Well, your highness, I think both Lady Adira and pup will be just fine; for how long Duncan will stay pissed, well, if it were you, how long do you think you would be.?"
The King let out a sigh, "Yeah, I see your point."
They both stared out into the distance enjoying the silence, and they heard a slight whimpering noise. They looked at each other and ran to the ledge where Alpha Michael and Lily went.
To their amazement, there was a very naked Lily hanging on to rocks on the side of the tower.
The King and Jack started laughing, not at Lily, just at the situation she found herself in. The King decided that he would have to do something about her sentence; he couldn't make her a lifetime servant after all that. He was going to have to find something else for her to be doing.
She looked up at them, "I know I'm in a lot of trouble, and I did escape but before you punish me, do you think you can get me off the side of this tower? I hate heights, and it is getting a bit chilly in places I have not been chilly before.
The King mind linked anyone who would listen with a list of things that were needed and to have a dozen guards to help out. Getting a naked she-wolf off the side of the castle turned into a bigger deal than Lily wanted. It turned out half the kingdom decided they needed to see the spectacle.
After three hours, Lily was back in her room dressed and trying to forget the whole thing.