The Alpha’s Curse: The Enemy Within
Chapter 55

Sheila's point of view My father killed her.

My father killed Calli.

I felt pain stab my chest from the news and watching Devon in such a broken state.

"What happened?" I managed to ask again.

"She was chosen as one of the young girls to be sent to the Gray Wolves Pack." Devon blurted out between sobs.

I placed a hand to my lips. The Gray Wolves Pack was a name that frightened the young female wolves in my father's pack. They had their own territory in the far east, but they were in some kind of agreement with my father. Since my father didn't belong to the Council or the Dark Circle, he needed the alliance of other packs for protection, so he had other ally packs outside of North Central that he was in alliance with. And the Gray Wolves Pack was one of them. They were cruel and ferocious.

And every Fall, he usually sent a large number of young female wolves to the Gray Wolves Pack in the East. We never know what happened to them, because the female wolves were not allowed to leave the pack and those who tried to escape never made it out alive. That was how wicked they were.

There was a time back at my old pack when I had just come of age, everyone thought my father would send me off with the girls he was sending next. Even I thought the same, but alas, it didn't happen. "Devon, I am so sorry." I whispered in tears.

"Do not be. It's not your fault. Calli didn't want to go, so she tried to escape from the pack, but Alpha Lucius caught her and murdered her on the spot as a warning to others who would dare to escape." He muttered slowly. "And then what?"

"I couldn't stay there, Sheila. Not after he killed Calli. So, I escaped. I didn't know where else to hide because he would still be looking for me. The safest place was in the Crescent North Pack territory. At least, your father wouldn't even consider searching for me here," he said.

That was true. There was no way he could imagine Devon would be here. But as much as that was a smart move, it was also a dangerous one. There was no way Killian would let him off the hook that easily.

I sighed, my hand slipping in between the bars to touch him. "It will be alright. I promise." I whispered, I had no idea how to get him out of this, but I will try my best to.

Just then, the entrance doors to the dungeon squeaked open, and Killian's huge frame was at the door. "That's enough time already. You should leave now." He muttered angrily.

I sent a final glance over to Devon, before pulling away from the bars. I walked back to where Killian was, exiting the dungeon with him.

"What will happen to him, Killian?" I stopped walking, turning to Killian who was beside me.

"What do you think, as per the rules of my pack, he will be executed. He knows too much about us." Killian spoke heartlessly.

He continued walking, but I grabbed his arm, causing him to stop. "But you heard him. My father didn't send him here. In fact, he was hiding from him."

"That doesn't change the fact that he knows about the curse. He is a loose end, and I can't have that." His cold words shot at me.

"But he is innocent, and I swear he won't tell a soul about it. He just lost his sister; he can't die as well."

Killian held me. "You can't be too sure about that, Sheila."

"Please, Killian, you can't have him killed."

"This is a matter that concerns the entire pack. Everyone is terrified of someone replaceing out about us, and it is my responsibility to ensure we are all safe." Killian whispered gently, "There's nothing that can be done for your friend." He said, walking away from me. I held back the tears in my eyes. I hurried out of the dungeon to catch up with Killian, but I couldn't replace him.

I searched around for him, but I couldn't replace him. He wasn't even at the bonfire.

"Morgan, have you seen Killian?" I asked Morgan, rushing to his side.

"I saw him head back to the castle."

"Thanks." Before I could leave, Morgan held my arm.

"Sheila, about Devon -"

"I swear Morgan, he won't tell a soul about what he found out here. Devon isn't like that. He is a good person, and it would be unfair to just have him killed." I said to Morgan. Even though Killian thinks otherwise, I wished Morgan would be on my side. At least it'll help convince Killian. "Please, Morgan. Help me convince Killian." I begged.

Morgan regarded me quietly, not saying anything. He shut his eyes and sighed. "It's not just up to Killian. The decision involves every ranking member of the pack. If they want Devon executed, then there's no saving him, Sheila. And I am also not in support of allowing him to live."

"Oh, Morgan,"

"I am really sorry, Sheila." He said, just then, Ria approached me. She informed me Killian had called for me.

I left the packhouse and headed for the castle. I went straight to Killian's office, but he wasn't there. I searched everywhere for him but couldn't replace him. I headed to his chamber.

Without knocking, I pulled open the door and found Killian standing by the window. The room was dark. The moon's ray was shining down on him.

"Killian," I said as I shut the door behind me. I walked further into the room.

"I have called for a pack meeting to decide his fate. Every ranking member of the court will cast a vote to decide what happens to him." Killian spoke slowly.

That sounded fair. "If they vote yes or no, what does it mean?"

"If everyone votes yes, then your friend can keep his life. But if the court and I vote no, then your friend is going to be executed, Sheila." Killian said, now leaning against the wall, staring at me.

I felt a churn within me. Killian was telling me he was going to vote no.

"I should also be able to vote. I am the Luna of the pack. I should also be a part of the court and I should vote." I told him.

Killian regarded me in the darkness. "As my Luna, you are also eligible to vote, and that earns you a seat in the court." He told me. "So yes, you can be part of tonight's meeting."

I walked closer to where Killian was until we were inches apart. "Killian, please vote to save Devon." I exhaled, watching him gently, hoping deep down he would reconsider.

Killian moved closer, his amber eyes deeply boring down on mine.

My heart was racing, fearing deep down what he had to say. I could see his defiant gaze. Before he could speak, I did. "Please, Killian. Do it for me."

The look on his face was unusual, and the expression on his face told me that he had a lot to say to me. But he decided not to.

"Is that what you truly want?" He asked, lifting his hand, and for a split second I thought he was going to grab my waist, but his hand went to the back of my head, getting lost in my brown hair. He pulled his lips close to mine.

I nodded with all certainty, as my heart began to drum louder in my ears from his long, deafening seconds of silence. Without saying a word, Killian kissed me. It was soft and gentle, and then he pulled away.

"It's time for the meeting."

I followed him out of the office, and we made our way to the castle's enormous court. When we arrived, the place had already been filled with many ranking members, and there was discussion in several groups. I could tell from the look on their faces that their conversation was about Devon.

"I am sure everyone here is well aware why this meeting was called for so suddenly." Killian stalked forward to the large table, and I walked closely behind him.

My eyes fell on Morgan. Allen, Mason, and a few other ranking warriors were also present.

Everyone nodded to Killian's words.

"Starting today, Sheila will be a part of the Court as my Luna, and thus, her voice and votes will be respected within the Court." He spoke once more, his authority dangling with every word.

No one seemed to disagree with his announcement, so Killian nodded to Morgan to proceed.

Morgan was on his feet. "For those in favor of Devon's life being spared, raise your hand." Morgan spoke.

And without hesitating, I lifted a hand. I glanced around, and I was the only one in support of this motion. My eyes fell on Morgan, and I sent a pleading look his way. This was someone's life on the line.

Morgan visibly exhaled, slowly lifting his hand up.

A smile found my lips.

"For those against it," Morgan spoke up again. My eyes widened as I looked around and everyone had their hand in the air. My blue eyes drifted to Killian.

He wasn't looking at me. His eyes scanned around the ranked members whose hands were up. After a while, everyone dropped their hands down.

"Alpha," Morgan turned to Killian. Everyone's eyes were on him, awaiting his own vote.

I held my breath at Killian's silence. His eyes were coldly drawn to mine. I couldn't tell what he was thinking.

"I vote against it." He spoke coldly.

Something within me shattered, watching my very last hope falter before me.