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**** Cleo POV: ****
I don't like the way Valenzano is treating the rogues it's borderline barbaric. One of them is a child for Goddess's sake. I want to know why they were going for the pups and how did they know where there were. I asked for some water and give it to the boy and ask the guard to bring food for the prisoners. Jazz helps me feed that rogues that are not knocked out while Valenzano and West watch us. As we feed them, I start to ask questions.
"Why did you attack?', I asked the rogues.
"We were ordered to attack as a distraction to take pups", the young rogue said.
"Why take our pups? I am sure you can make your own", Jazz asks.
"Mostly males are rogues, not women, we have three female rogues in our pack which is not enough to procreate without problems", the rogue says.
"Why take innocent pups, why not take women", I ask in confusion.
"Because pups are easier to control, and women try to run away. Jack here was a pup we took 15 years ago", the rogue says.
"And what is your name?", Jazz asked.
"My name is Daniels”, he says with a smile.
"Well Daniels do you like being a rogue?", Jazz asks.
"No, not at all. It is a struggle to stay alive. It's a hard life I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy", he says with disgust.
"How did you guys get inside", I ask. Daniels and Jack look at each other. They are definingly mind linking each other.
"Someone from in the inside of your pack gave us intel on how to get in unseen", Daniels says.
"WHO IS THE FUCKING TRAITOR? ", Valenzano screams. I jump in between the two men to stop Valenzano from ripping him apart.
"Jack, Daniels do you know who the informant is". Jazz asked them. They both just nodded no.
"Thank you for your information and honesty you will be freed as for the other two I will leave that up to the Alpha.", I say as I look at Valenzano he seems angry about the decision. I know I don't have the right to do it, but I can't help but feel Jack and Daniels are just following orders.
"Luna, we don't want to go back", they said. It's kind of feels right that they call me Luna.
"I will talk to the Alpha about options, in the meantime, I will have the two of you untied. And some beds and clean clothes sent in for you guys. As for the other two I am sure the Alpha wants his pound of flesh.
And with that I left the cell and gave Valenzano a pleading look, hoping he will not hurt Jack and Daniels and that he gives the other two rogues a quick death. I need a bath, food, and sleep. I run my bath water taken about what could have happened today if the pups were taken. The males would have been made warriors and the females would be forced to be pup carriers.
I sit in the tub and Valenzano came in and get in the tub with me. The moment I was in his arms I started to cry. I didn't even know I had the urge to do so. I guess I have PTSD. The rogues attacking brought back memories I thought I had locked away. I could stay in his arms forever; I love this part of our intimacy.
"I am so proud of you baby, you acted as a true Luna", Valenzano says breaking the silence.
"I was just doing the right thing, everyone needs protection", I say whispering.
"Yes, you were, but please don't ever knowingly put yourself in danger again", he said holding me tight.
"What was I supposed to do, I can't mind link you to communicate what I saw. So, I did what I had to do", I said with a stern voice.
"So, you like fighting with swords? West and I saw you and Jazz in action you were amazing. Out of all the weapons in armory why a sword?", he asked as he kissed my shoulder.
"Because guns run out of bullets, hand grenades are for one-time use. And as long as I can hold a sword it is useful", I said with a smile.
After our bath Valenzano requested that I stay in the house and rest while he, West, and the warriors handle the dead. I agreed to be honest after last night and this morning I am emotionally and physically tired. I was reminded today why I don't want to live in the shifter world.
**Valenzano POV: **
I was in aww watching Cleo handle the rogues, she got information from them without using physical violence. My Cleo had a long day dealing with Vintage last night now dealing with a rogue attack, no wonder she is emotionally stressed. The way she broke down in the tub, hurt me to my core, All I could do was hold and kiss her.
I told her to just rest for the rest of the day. The only problem now is that there is a mole in my pack, and I have to find him. While in the bath with Cleo I mind link West and tell him I need all pack members accounted for. The way I see the mole might not have been present during the attack since his identity is unknown to the rogues he could have put himself in harm's way.
"Everyone is accounted for except one person", West says via mind link.
"Who?", I asked.
"Avaya", he said and I grew tense.
"What Avaya is still missing?", I asked she have not been seen since her encounter with Cleo and Jazz.
"Yes", West said with a growl.
"She has been missing since her run-in with Cleo and Jazz. I don't think she is the mole", I said not wanting to believe that Avaya will betray our pack like this.
"I don't know bro, think about it we haven't had a rogue attack in decades and you pushed her to the side then suddenly we have rogues attacking us", he says.
"Avaya wouldn't do that she loves this pack, so much so that she demanded I make her Luna", I say trying to convince him it can't be her.
"Well, no one else is missing, bro I am giving you the information as it comes to me. What do you want to do?", he asked and I can tell her is aggravated.
"Send our best trackers to find her I want answers", I ordered.
"Ok will do how is Cleo", he asked.
"She is doing good, how is Jazz?", I am kind of glad the ladies could see what kind of life that is in store for them. It is not going to always be rainbows and butterflies.
"She's fine she should be sleeping by now", he said.
“The was awesome”, I said.
“Yeah, but I made it clear to Jazz even though she is the female Beta don’t make it a habit to not pull some shit like that again”, he said and I mental nod. I agree with him totally. I would have lost my shit if one of those rogues took Cleo.
I refuse to believe that Avaya had anything to do with the rogue attack. She loves this pack and the pups as much as anyone here. She has been gone since her run-in with Cleo and Jazz.
I am left with no choice but to call her. I called her phone no answer, I have to play this game with her. I text her as if I am a caring ex-boyfriend. And just as fast as I texted her, she responds, like really was it that hard to answer the phone.
*Me: The pack was attacked by rogues today and you are unaccounted for, please tell me you are okay.
Avaya: Yes, I am ok thanks for checking on me.
Me: No problem you know it's my job to look after you. Where are you?
Avaya: I am in Paris; I needed some time to myself.
Me: When are you coming back?
Avaya: Why miss me?
Me: Just concerned.
Avaya: I am not sure when I am coming back or if I am coming back unless there is a reason for me to be there.
Me: You are a valued member of the pack, why wouldn't you want to be here?
Avaya: I am not wanted by the one person that matters to me.
Me: You matter to everyone here.
Avaya: At one point I thought I did. I will think about coming back once I clear my head. Bye, my love.
Me: Bye
*
I have our tech guy track her phone. There is no way in hell she is in Paris she wouldn't have service using an American number overseas. And just like I thought she is still in America, why would she lie? I don't want to believe that she is the mole, but something is not adding up. I need her to come back asap so she can be questioned.
This is aggravating I have the gathering in less than a week, I can't have rogue’s attack while my visitors are here. I mind link West and give him an update on Avaya he didn't sound surprised by her lie. I go to my room and climb in the bed with Cleo, I wish I can relieve some of this stress, but I know she is still sore.
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