CEO'S ROGUE ALPHA
Chapter 296: DAUGHTER AND THE MOLE

Chapter 296: DAUGHTER AND THE MOLE

" That was fucking close " Tizheruk whispered as he breathed with heavy gasp as he rubbed his chest in pain.

" Is all the poison out of your body ?" I demanded. " We don’t have time"

"Yes. Years back, I was caught unawares hence I made early preparations on the same. This woman is smart enough to mix the Rucin poison with pearls and throw the powder in the air when we walk into the tent. The scent was masked hence I was caught unawares."

" Why wasn’t I affected ?" I asked. " We both walked into the tent together?"

" Rucin only affects serpents and sea creatures" He responded and groaned in pain.

" Are you okay? " I whispered as I moved closer to him

"Yes, for now. We need to find a way to get out of here. My body is in recovery mode but the pain remains as my body slowly heals itself and of course, having your power makes it all easy. But my question is how did Loraine get the Ricin poison? It’s only found at the bottom of the ocean unless someone from Sitka supplies her with it. Her goal was to subdue me enough to get my scales. Once poisoned it takes twenty-four hours before I shit into my serpent form. Then the person would be able to get my scales. And it seems that Lorrian had this information at hand. We have more in Sitka too" Tizheruk stated.

" Lucian is meant to give me feedback on what is happening in Chugach before we make any move" I nodded and then pushed Dolf’s power into him and linked our minds. I sent the words to Lucian through the link and said " Do you have news for me?"

" Anisha is safe for now. We have not found the mole as yet but the enforcer, hunter, and the rest of the pack are out searching for Seth and Steve"

" It’s a trap" Tizheruk pushed the words through. " Let Lobo and Lovita go after their brothers and kill them on site. Tell them to be careful of the wolf bond. Plus inform Alexander that we have a traitor amongst the serpent shifters. Someone gave Loraine Rucin poison."I raised my eyebrows and silently asked Tizheruk if he heard the conversation between me and Loraine and he nodded.

" Are you okay? " Lucian asked Tizheruk

" Fine. Nothing can harm me" He snickered.

" Stay in Sitka and remain vigilant. Let me know if you have any discoveries. But they must flash out the mole as soon as possible in both Sitka and Chugach. We don’t have much time and need to subdue Loraine before midday tomorrow" I sent the words through and closed the mind link.

" I can feel the worry in his voice" Tizheruk murmured and attempted to get up.

" You better lie down. I don’t want to alert that madwoman that you are fine ’ I scolded him.

" How are you keeping Freki out of your mind?" Tizheruk smiled

" It’s hard. I scolded Dolf when he wanted to tell him what happened. We need to keep our mates for now and they don’t need to know the danger that we are facing" I stated.

" Why did you let her threaten you ?" Tizheruk’s eyes bore at me. " You know that you could have just killed them all and walked out of here.

"Because when I pushed Dolf’s powers to her, there was more than black magic in her mind. There is something else there plus I needed to know her plans. Being hasty will not take care of the problem once and for all."

" The moon gods chose well. You are befitting of your title. I would have acted so irrationally and attacked as soon as I got attacked. But you have held back your powers to flash them out. I am so honored to be in your presence, King of Wolves. "Tizheruk whispered

" The poison is making you splutter nonsense " I blushed.

" Oh Conri, I know how well you hate being complimented. I understood you best. Now keep watch, I need to sleep so that my beast can recover and not use so much power to heal me. Tomorrow we battle ourselves out of here, kill all the mangy wolves, and finish this mad woman" He stated.

" Rest well " I nodded and then he fell asleep. I patted his forehead and then stood up and pushed him back to the corner of the room. I walked back to the table and sat on the stool, waiting. After an hour I was restless and pushed my power out of the tent and Dolf rose.

" I have counted two thousand wolves" He reported after half an hour.

" Great. Do you sense any more wolves up the mountain?" I asked.

" Yes. but the numbers are minimal " He responded.

" That means she came down the mountain with the mangy wolves army." I nodded.

" Her wolf is filled with bitterness. Hence she has surrounded her mind with other shifters’ bonds to gain power. That is the black smoke surrounding her mind. But we can subdue it without hesitation" Dolf growled.

" Patience pays," I responded and Dolf’s anger subsided and he remained calm.

It was approximately three hours later when I heard Lucian pressing through our mind link and he sent the words through " Isamu and Lobo subdued the wolves. They locked them up in the KODA council jail. For now, the place is heavily guarded but the problem is that Zineb is missing. "

" Lorraine must have sent someone after her. They must be headed to the northern border. Inform Isamu that Loraine is looking for a reunion with her daughter. I will inform you when I see her. " I responded.

By the way the wolves growled I could feel the hunger in their minds and I listened to the surroundings. It was at dawn when Loraine came back to the tent with a smug look on her face. She stared at Tizheruk and I knew she was listening in to his breathing before she spoke up "We need to move up the mountains before the snow picks up and get to the real action of the day. I want to see what they are so wowed about by the Kind of wolves. "

I stared back at her in a bored manner and tsked at her words. I was baiting her and hoped that she would fall for it.

" While you snicker at me, I am pleased to announce that my daughter is here" Lorraine smirked.

I raised my eyebrows at her and then my eyes darted in the tent and said "Where ?"

"Bring them in " She yelled at the guards and the tent door was flipped open. A guard appeared, dragging Zineb along, and then Merciline storm was behind her. My eyes almost popped out of their sockets as I stared at Marceline and realized she was the mole.

" Surprised ? ofcourse. I chose the person that you least suspected, "Lorrain smirked.

Zineb’s eyes landed on Tizheruk’s body lying on the table and she gasped while Merciline walked over and asked " Now that you have poisoned him, I just need you to make him shift so that I can get his scales and I will give you the antidote"

" You fucking retarded woman " Zineb muttered.

" You better shut your daughter before I do,’ Merciline threatened Loraine.

" Your threats don’t work in my presence, Marceline. We had an agreement that now that you have delivered Zineb, I will hand over Tizheruk to you." Lorraine raised her chin defiantly.

Merciline huffed and Zineb chuckled and shook her head" Why did you let them capture you?"

" I am not captured, " I stated. " I am here on my own free will. "

" What ?" Merciline eyes widened.

" You see, if Tizheruk is poisoned, I am bound to stay with him with no pressure or being asked by anyone " I spoke up.

" Why the fuck is he so calm ?" Merciline pointed at me.

" I am always calm " I responded and Zineb smiled at me with the realization that I had the situation under control. Her shoulder sagged in relief and I knew she had been worried that she was in danger. But by the look on my face, she knew that she was in safe hands and it was Lorraine who was in danger.

" You have been deceived Lorraine ’’ Merciline took a step back and laughed hysterically.

I opened my mind and sent the words to Lucian" Marceline is the mole. Zineb is safe as she has arrived at the Northern border. Tell Isamu and Conri to stay put" I closed the mind link.

" What do you mean ?" Lorraine’s eyes turned black.

" Conri Dolf is never calm. He is the king of wolves and good at plotting. I bet he wanted to know who the mole was and remained calm till I arrived. " she pointed at me in anger and disbelief. " I heard that you never let your enemies live."

"That is true" Tizheruk sat up from the table folded one leg and placed his hand on it.

Zineb chuckled, Marceline cursed and Loraine took a step back and growled so loud that the tent shook but Tizheruk seemed unfazed while I yawned in boredom.