5 Puppies For The Alpha
Chapter 73

A silence icier than the cold wind blowing in behind the newcomers pervaded the room. All faces had turned and were looking intently at the arrival of their queen, and it was not because it was him, but because of the company at his side. If Lucian, one of the most influential wolves of them all, if not the most, was beside him, it was for a reason.

Dante stared at them. His chest pounded knowing his husband was back and alive. Waking up and not seeing him and only uncertainty around him had made his head a mess.

-What do you mean, it was Ryan,” she spoke at last. His tone was neutral, cold, not at all condescending, this didn’t bother Lukyan.

-What I said, alpha,” he raised his eyes confidently, “Ryan was the one who planned the whole thing.

-Dmitri appeared at his brother’s side, his brow painfully furrowed.

-Sylas is dead,” he replied, a collective gasp, but it was dulled by Lucian’s growl as he began to get annoyed by the questioning.

-Their intention is to take control of the iron pack, that’s why they killed their alpha,” Lucian continued, if he supported him there was no one who could overturn his words.

-So who poisoned the alpha,” one of the wolves stepped forward knowing he was putting his life in danger, “Wasn’t it you queen,” there was contempt in his voice, “It would be so easy and convenient to assassinate our alpha and take over our pack, that’s why you freed Sylas and Laira who was locked up and now you want to blame Ryan, you think we are stupid,” a murmur grew louder.

A murmur became more audible in the room, even some growls. Lukyan was unfazed and held up a hand stopping Lucian who had intentions of lunging at him.

-You’re right, it would be very convenient,” he said disinterestedly.

-Lukyan,” Lucian warned him, impressed by his response, but his gaze silenced him, he was not so weak as to be intimidated.

-But tell me, how would it benefit me to go back to Sylas? That wolf is not worth the sole of my shoe, besides,” he pressed his lips together before saying the next words, “He devoured Laira in front of my eyes,” no one spoke, “Do you know the pain of a puppy being killed in front of you and you can’t even move to save it,” his teeth were gritting as he remembered the helplessness, but he used all his willpower to calm himself, “Eating the flesh of your children, although it is taboo for us gives the wolves a new perception of power. Ryan planned this and devoured Sylas’ heart and absorbed his power.

-Is that possible? Dmitri was stunned by what he said.

-Ryan is a recessive omega.

They all looked at each other in confusion and he was expecting that reaction.

-Alpha – this time he turned to her husband – As you know recessive omegas feed on alphas, he is extremely strange even for me who am also an omega. He destroyed my father’s and uncle’s dynasty and planned everything that happened in the pack, as well as pulled their strings so that they would be poisoned and I would appear to be the guilty one.

Dante didn’t say anything, he was analysing the situation thoroughly.

-That’s a lie,” someone else said accusingly, “You have no proof, if it wasn’t for Lucian’s beta our alpha would have died.

-It’s true that my beta was the one who sent the antidote, but he was the one who got it,” a silence fell. No matter how much they distrusted him, no one would dare challenge him.

Lukyan sighed, he had no choice. He turned around and pulled his pullover over his head, covering his torso but leaving his back exposed, specifically, the large, ugly tooth scar that refused to go away. A whimper came from the mouth of one and Dante had to clench his hands and hold himself in place so as not to walk out to where he was. How badly had he been hurt for such a wound not to be healing? And even more so with the ability of the wolf next to him, to whom he looked and who responded with a nod of his head.

-This is the mark I was left with after confronting Ryan after he ate Sylas’ heart. I received it while collecting the antidote and what was left of my daughter,” he focused over his shoulder, “It hurts, it burns, it may not close, but I still asked Lucian’s beta, who discovered me near death, to bring the antidote to his alpha and my son. Lucian can corroborate the state he found me in,” he turned, putting the garment back in place and hiding the pain it caused him, “But if you still don’t believe me you can come for my neck and kill me, I won’t stand in the way,” he said.

But no one moved. They were still shocked by the wound on his body, something none of them would wish for. The feeling of shame began to bloom among the herd until Dante’s voice echoed.

-And he’s not lying, I could tell by the mark on his neck, after all, we have a bond,” once the alpha spoke they all felt calmer. Dante would not let anyone, not even his queen make an attempt on the pack’s life, if he said he wasn’t lying it was because he was.

The pack turned to Lukyan and bowed collectively in apology and although the omega was sure that there were still doubts among them and that this was a mere formality he felt a little more relaxed. He lowered his head when someone took his hand. A small pup smiled at him despite his red eyes and red nose.

-The queen is here, the queen is here, will you play with me again?

Lukyan bowed his head a little and ruffled her hair.

-Sure, anytime.

Dante walked towards him as he gave the order for everyone to return to their duties and the wolf’s corpse was picked up. With the arrival of Lukyan they had to organise the new facts to know how to react. Edgar came up behind him, he wanted to get a closer look at the wound, though his verdict he knew would not be satisfactory.

-Lukyan,” the alpha’s voice was cold, “I want to talk to you alone, come with me to the office, then you can see your children.

-I think there is some business to settle first Dante,” Lucian went to step in front of the omega.

-It will be quick,” Lukyan interrupted and followed his husband even though he was a little tired and bone-deep in sweat.

Seeing Dante’s back in front of him made him feel comforted, happy. He was alive, so that meant his son was too. He smiled slightly relieved. He had made it in time. Dante let him into the office without saying a word to him the whole way, but as the door closed an arm went around his waist and his husband’s lips rested on his with such raw hunger that Lukyan was surprised.

She pressed him hard against him, devoured him, bit his l*p, claimed his tongue with her own, didn’t give him a second’s respite as if he would disappear from her side. Lukyan recoiled unconsciously and his back hit the wood of the door, drawing a m**n from inside Dante’s mouth and he had to punch his shoulders.

The alpha broke away in alarm and pulled him back to him, resting his forehead against his, panting.

-I’m sorry, I was too abrupt,” he took a breath, “I thought he was really lost, when I saw you walk in the door by myself…I know it’s not the time, but I need you Lukyan, I really need you…” The omega understood his words.

The omega understood his words and felt the magnitude of his wolf’s distress. He hugged his neck with his arms and pushed himself up, wrapping his legs around her waist, searching for her lips again. Dante grabbed her buttocks and pressed her against the e******n that had long since formed and pulled him towards his desk sitting him on the edge.

-I won’t be able to be gentle this time,” he confessed against her lips, “But I promise I’ll take all the time in the world later to make you reach for heaven.

Lukyan hugged him confidently and smiled against his neck.

-Don’t feel bad my wolf, after all,” he kissed his lips feeling blessed to have him by his side.