The Pure-Hearted Princess and the Kiss of Darkness

- ENRIQUE ~

When we reach the hospital, everyone is there; Liam, Ahren, two other men I'm certain I saw with Leo Rossi at the summit, including Marie, Carlos, the two alphas who flew in, and a few others, like this is a f*****g party.

And I'm not about to go in there with them all standing around. So, I headed to the packhouse and showered first. Ordering the kitchen staff to serve food for the guests and the house staff to have accommodations in place for the new guests. I then return to the hospital, dressed in a pair of grey sweats and a white T-shirt.

"Accommodations are prepared for the additional guests at the packhouse. And the guests who stayed at the Villa, you have also been relocated to the packhouse as Hugo is missing, and I'm not sure how safe the Villa is," I say clearly. "Food has been prepared, so you should all head there. I'll stay with Kataleya for the night."

My eyes flicking across the group, daring even one of them to defy me.

"We are hungry," Savio, the dumb date says. "I think we should head back, it's really late. If we head to bed after, we can get up early and help where it's needed."

Maybe not so dumb.

"Thank you, Alpha Savio. I appreciate it. I hope we can talk about a possible alliance before you go."

I won't let my pride blind me to the fact that he has fucking helped and is willing to help further.

"I would like that." He smiles and nods in approval.

"Yeah, we'll head there now," Ahren says.

I glance towards the hospital room; the door is closed and I instantly realise who is missing, Skyla, Raihana, Delsanra and Kiara. I knock on the door before giving them a moment and open it.

I instantly stop in my tracks to see Kiara with her face in her hands as Raihana has her arms around her, and the other two women are kneeling beside her.

"I do not believe that to be the case. Suddenly, he was had to leave somewhere, and he assured me that he would come back, but he is not here..."

It makes no difference. As I take a look at the layout of the barricades, I say, "I'll take care of this first thing in the morning." Allow the team to arrive at sunrise, and I will be there to supervise and assist with the construction of the barrier. "Yes, Alpha!"

After that, we go out once again, and I mind-link Antonio. "Did the crawler make any noise after I had depart?"

"No, Mi Rey, regardless of what the witch attempted," she said.

"They are able to do so... I will give things a shot on my own. Tell me, what are you doing?

"Mi Rey, you are keeping a watchful eye on the crawler."

"I see. Okay. And Haala, has she been taken in for questioning with the authorities?

You are correct, however she has not been questioned as of yet. There is a disagreement between the Deimos Alpha and the foreign witch. It became to be quite a problem.

An eyebrow is raised by me. "Alright... If they are finished, then let the witches know that I will be the one to question Haala after they have finished." As soon as I arrive, I will be there, and if I am disobeyed...' I do not bring my threat to a close. "You have my understanding, Mi Rey."

"Benigno, keep an eye on Haala."

Although I am a great distance away, the guardsmen are able to hear me regardless of the distance between us. This is in contrast to the conventional mind-link, in which I would be out of range to mind-link other members of the pack.

Despite the fact that I am still f*****g upset that they lied to me, I will get to the bottom of that right away; nonetheless, this is more essential right now. It is true, Mi Rey.

Immediately after I tell Diego, "Back to the packhouse," he immediately alters his course and heads back in the direction of the pack grounds. Exactly at that moment, a notion occurs to me. "Diego."

"Yes, Alpha?"

"That compass that is capable of following magic. From whence did you obtain it?

"I won it, Alpha, I think I mentioned that."

"Yeah, but I don't care where or from who the means came from, and I don't give a toss if they were illegal. I am interested in the response. The fact that he is silent simply serves to increase my level of annoyance. "My patience is non-existent, Diego, don't f**k with me." Alpha, I won it at a pub in Fajardo, which is a place that I have been on occasion when I was on business. The man with whom I started a game of cards had his face covered, which is not something that happens very often. Few people have the desire to be well-known. To put it another way, he was the one who put the compass forward.

"Is there anything else? Is it possible that he was a human with a fucking werewolf? Is it possible that you couldn't tell? While I am compelling him to comply with my Alpha order, I question him while my aura is soaring.

I am unable to recall, and it seems as if... No, I am not sure. In spite of the fact that I believe magic was utilized to conceal or disguise him, I got the impression that he would have been a werewolf because I wouldn't play with anybody else. He appears to be telling the truth, and despite the fact that he looks uncertain, he is not attempting to dispute the response.

"I want the security footage from the club, the date and the name, as well as any and all other fucking information on it, and you will have that shit for me by tomorrow at noon," she said. Is it crystal clear to you?

I am sorry, Alpha, and yes, I am sorry. I did not intend to conceal anything from you in any way.

And I want to have that compass once more. When all of this can be resolved, you will be able to have it back.

Before he pulls it out of his pocket and says, "Y-yes..." he rummages about in his pocket some more. I take it and examine it with my fingertips while I do so.

He claimed that this item assists in locating sources of magic; with that being said, would the Ash Stone be considered magic?

The only way to find out is through one method.

As soon as we are back on pack territory, I immediately walk inside, conflicted between the idea of questioning Haala first or giving in and going to visit Mi Reina...

I decide to focus on Haala and make my way to the location where she is being held captive in a cell. Without a doubt, she is encircled by a formidable barrier that was crafted by one of the witches.

I say, "Hello once more," as I make my way to the chair that is positioned against the wall outside of her isolation cell.

It's me, Rey. Why am I in this position? She inquires with a furious expression on her face.

"I think you f*****g know why, so why don't you start speaking the full fucking truth?"

"I have never not spoken-"

I force my foot to bash against the bars, causing the sound of metal clattering to reverberate down the corridor. At that moment, the crawler starts bellowing once more. More falsehoods, please! I went to you and questioned you, and you admitted that you were lying! I am unable to tell you a lie since you are the Rey Carmesi! Sincerely, I responded to it!

I get to my feet, my eyes blazing with excitement as I move closer to the bars. Are you sure? You mentioned that I must the Ash Stone in order to exert control over them or else they will be able to destroy my world if I do not tame them.

It is true that you do, but what I meant to convey was that if you do not have it, you are not as powerful as you may be. Until you have shown that you are more powerful than them, they will not be entirely at your mercy. You are able to uncover your authentic self with the use of the Ash Stone.

"I am familiar with the way witches operate. I can't believe you're twisting your words. I growl at you.

In response, she jerks her head and flinches. It would not be that silly of me to do so. I am aware of the things that you are capable of doing. You have not been misled by me. You are going to comprehend what I am referring to once you have located the Ash Stone. Her head is bowed, and I frown in response.

Although she did not quite state that, it is true. Hugo was the one who made the statement that I will be in debt to them...