Chapter 52 - Secrets

******Coda's POV******

"Maddison mind linked me... she said we've to go back to speak to that kid Sam... he wants to help us." Kane tells me, as I nod before exiting the small pack prison which was located in the woods.

"Let's shift, we will get there faster..." I state, as the King nods before shifting and taking off with me on his trail.

Basically the cells we had been taken to were filled with five men in total, all of which were far too relaxed to be real prisoners.

Kane thinks my father has placed them there just for show... just as a cover to make us think that they were running things properly around here.

There was no blood or scratches on the men and the cells seemed fairly clean for prisoners who they claimed to have been locked up in them for over ten years... the men looked perfectly groomed as well, despite the old ripped clothes they were wearing.

Kane was furious at the thought of a pack not keeping dangerous wolves locked up. Every pack has people who break the rules but this pack just had men who stood behind the bars cockily... actually believing that they could fool us.

Let's just say that Kane ripped out one of their throats before we left just to send a warning to the rest of them that this wasn't a fucking game.

The rest of their faces were priceless by the time we had left might I add...

I suddenly halt to a stop behind Kane as he shifts back, myself following his lead soon after. We walk through the large garden to find Maddison with the boy Sam from the night before, both sitting on a small bench.

The boy Sam looked like he had been crying for hours and to top it off he was now showcasing a large bruise on his cheek which made me clench my teeth in a rage.

That used to be me...

I knew who did that to him. I didn't even need to ask.

I watched as Kanes fists tightened too as he studied the boy for a few moments.

"Ok son... I'm assuming Maddison has told you about our plan and you don't need to be scared of us... I can promise you that nobody will ever put a bruise like that on you again." Kane tells him as gently as possible as the boy nods slowly.

"This is all a show..." The boy practically whispers the words to us as we nod in understanding at his small statement.

We knew it.

"The prison he sent you to isn't the real one..." He then gulps, speaking the words even quieter in fear of an outsider overhearing the conversation.

"So there's another?" Kane raises a brow, as Sam nods again slowly.

"It runs beneath the house... I can take you to the entrance if you want?" He looks up at Kane for a small second before diverting his gaze to Maddison who smiled at him comfortingly.

"That's amazing Sam thank you. I will have your room guarded for as long as we are here to ensure that nobody else will hurt you." Kane nods at him offering him a smile as the boy glances up at him quickly.

"This pack has many secrets... everyone is under curfew... anyone caught out at night is taken to the cells... anyone who turns up to work a second late is sent to the cells... the kids don't go to school here... we aren't allowed to play... we are prisoners in our own home." He explains in a rush, as my eyes widen at how bad this pack has really gotten.

At least when I was here there was no curfew and we were allowed to play and go to school... my father must have went completely off the rails after I left.

This man needs stopped once and for all...

"You are safe now son and I appreciate you speaking to us... Coda here is your Alphas son and he has returned to this pack to take over from his father as your new Alpha and my daughter here will be your new Luna... just give us some time and this pack will be amazing." Kane states strongly, the boys eyes lighting up slightly with hope.

Fuck...

That was the first time he had basically stated that I was going to become Alpha to this pack. I will soon be the one in charge with Maddison as my Luna.

I dart my eyes to Maddison as she too looks shocked with his bold statement.

I never in a million years thought I would ever be back here at this pack let alone taking over as the new Alpha... but it's in my blood and I'm ready for the challenge.

"Could you please take us to the real prison son..." Kane states, as the boy eventually rises from his seat on the bench.

He looks around cautiously before gesturing for us to follow him over towards a small maze like garden with tall hedges.

As we enter, he walks towards the centre of the display revealing a large metal trap door on the ground.

"Here it is... I've never been down there myself but I've seen many people being dragged down there... they call it 'the packs hell'..." Sam trails off in thought, staring down at the door.

"Sam stay up here with Maddison and a couple of our guards. Coda and I will be back shortly." Kane states, as I watch Maddison glare at him.

"No. Sam and I will be coming too." Maddison concludes as both Kane and I growl in unison at the thought.

"We are wasting time... I'm pretty sure I'll be safer down there with you both than being up here." She states firmly, as I roll my eyes at her stubbornness.

"You're just as stubborn as your mother... but fine just stay close." Kane huffs before hauling the large metal hatch open to reveal a staircase.

We all stare for a moment, before Kane leads the way and walks down first with the rest of us following behind him.

Once we reached the bottom of the deep stair case, the strong stench of mould immediately choked us causing us all to gag and almost hurl.

"Fuck man." I curse, grabbing a hold of my nose in attempts to block it out.

"It smells like shit down here." Kane states next as he too grabs his nose.

"I can hear faint noise from down the hall so let's just get on with it." Kane nods for us to press forward as we follow behind him down the dark long corridor.

It led us towards another heavy metal door with a large bolted lock across it. Kane easily slid the bolt back before creaking open the door to reveal low whimpers and cries.

We hastily stepped in the room to be met with many overcrowded cells filled with innocent pack members ranging from children to elderly people.

I turned to see Maddison as a single tear rolled from her eye as I noticed her gaze was fixated on a small girl stood behind the nearest cell with her thumb in her mouth. The girl must have been no older than 6.

"What could these people have possibly done to be put here." Maddison whispers shakily, as I grit my teeth at the sight.

"The children usually get put down here as a punishment for their parents if they disrespect the Alpha or the rules here." Sam states lowly which causes a growl to escape from my mouth.

"Attention everyone! For those who have never seen me before, I am the Alpha King. I will have you all free by tonight so please do not panic. We are here to put a stop to this madness and to make this pack strong again." Kane announces, as the slight bit of hope alights in their eyes.

We walk further down the room, taking in the many people locked in the cells and not to mention the even stronger smell of faeces which was now coming from the room.

"What's that door at the end?" Kane asks one man who stood closest to the heavily bolted and padlocked door.

"That's where Alpha keeps his most hated prisoner sir." The man bows his head as he tells us shakily.

"We will be back in a matter of hours to help you all! Please just stay calm in the meantime." Kane roars, as everyone bows respectfully to him.

Let's rip this Alpha apart...