The Alpha’s Feisty Mate
Chapter 16: Death

Derek POV

I was offered a deal that left me no choice but to betray my current Alpha.

It didn’t bother me much, the guy was weak, and his daughter, well, let’s just say she needs to learn her place and shut that disrespectful mouth of hers.

When Ryan, a rogue, approached me on patrol one night at the border of our territory. I couldn’t help myself from listening to what he was offering me.

He knew that Alpha Blain was keeping a secret. He told me about Isabella and how she came from a royal bloodline.

That would explain her strength and the size of her wolf, I thought to myself.

Ryan told me that he had been forming a pack of rogues for years and that they had grown in numbers. They have taken over a packhouse and territory that had been abandoned years ago to the North.

He offered me something I couldn’t turn down in exchange for my help. He wanted me to kill Alpha Blain while he kidnapped Isabella. He told me his plan was that he was going to attack the B***d Moon pack with a bunch of his warriors, and it would be the perfect distraction, giving me an opportunity to kill Alpha Blain.

In exchange for my help, he would make me the beta, second in command of his pack, and promised me that when he became the Alpha of all Alphas, he would take me to the top with him.

All I ever wanted was to move up in the ranks. Alpha Blain never saw my potential. I’ve been a warrior since I was old enough to fight, and that wasn’t about to change in my current pack. Maybe this was my chance to make a big move?

Plus, I wanted to see Isabella suffer. Ryan said he wanted her as his mate and Luna. I international laughed, he clearly doesn’t know Isabella, or he would know she’s not worth the headache. She’s got a mouth on her. He’s probably going to have to gag her for the rest of her life.

Nonetheless, I want to see her suffer, and who knows, maybe he’ll share her with me. I wouldn’t mind having my way with her. She’s got a smoking body. I internally smirk at the idea.

I decided to help this Ryan guy. I had enough of this pack. Time to wipe them out. Ryan told me that today he would be attacking my unsuspecting pack with a hundred of his rogues. They plan on kidnap Isabella, and while the warriors were fighting, my job was to kill an unsuspecting Alpha Blain.

I smirked, thinking how I couldn’t wait to see Alpha Blain’s surprised face when I killed him. One of his own warriors betraying him.

As lunchtime approached after training was over, I made my way to my room to get ready. I got dressed in black shorts and a black T-shirt. I looked around my room one last time, knowing that when I accomplished my task, I would be leaving this territory and never coming back. Good, it’s about time, I thought to myself.

I grabbed a silver dagger and waited for the mind-link from my pack, announcing that we were under attack.

Sure enough, true to Ryan’s words, I heard a warrior announce the attack in a panicked tone through the link.

This was it, my chance. I knew Alpha Blain would be in his office. He always was at this time of day. So I made my way there before he left to joined the warriors in battle.

As I approached his office, his door opened. Alpha Blain was about to step out with concern written all over his face.

“Derek, did you get the mind-link? We are under attack. We need to get to the Northern border immediately and help.” He said in a panicked tone.

I didn’t respond. As I got closer, I plunged the dagger into his chest. The look of sheer terror on his face was priceless. He didn’t even see it coming, that fool.

“Sorry, Alpha Blain, there’s been a change in my loyalty. An offer I couldn’t turn down.” I told him with a smug tone as I watched him fall to the ground clenching the dagger sticking out of his chest.

“My new Alpha has an interest in your daughter. You know the one with royal b***d.” I said casually.

“He wants to claim her as his mate and is rewarding me greatly for helping him.” I added.

“I guess your little secret isn’t really a secret anymore. He’s working on kidnapping her as we speak.” I said nonchalantly.

“I’m really hoping my new Alpha likes to share because there’s nothing more I want to do than f**k your daughter into submission,” I said with a smirk.

“How f*****g dare you, you traitor! I hope you die a slow and painful death.” Alpha Blain spat with venom in his words. I just chuckled at him. What is he going to do now? He’s practically dying as we speak.

“Oh, and your son, Declan, he isn’t far behind you. He’s next on our list of people to kill. When we do, we will take over this pack and increase our numbers drastically. The end goal is my new Alpha will become the Alpha of all Alphas, the new Alpha king, and I will be his second in command.” I told him.

As I was about to end his life with another dagger, I heard footsteps approaching from down the hall.

“Well, I’d love to stay and chat, but I have a she-wolf to help kidnap,” I said to him with an evil smirk.

“You’ll never get away with this.” He shouted at me as I left his office and ran down the hall opposite to where I heard footsteps.

I made my way to the border, avoiding the Northern area. I knew that was where the battle was happening, and I didn’t want to encounter any of my old pack mates.

Once I crossed the border, I made my way to my new packhouse to meet up with The Rogue Alpha, Ryan.

Alpha Ryan and his men shouldn’t be too far behind me, with Isabella, if their attack was successful. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on her. Oh, how I’m going to toy with her. This is going to be fun.

Once I arrived at the new pack territory, I waited. It didn’t take long, maybe thirty minutes, when around twenty rogues returned, including Alpha Ryan. He looked pissed. I didn’t see Isabella with them, so I’m going to assume his plan to kidnap her failed.

“What happened?” I asked.

“Alpha Drake is what happened.” He said with rage in his voice, pausing before he continued.

“We had her in our grip, but he came to her rescue.”

I had seen how Alpha Drake and Isabella had a weird, love, hate relationship. I mean, mostly hate, but it didn’t take a dummy to see the chemistry between them.

“Well, you don’t have to worry about her father, Alpha Blain anymore. He’s been taken care of.” I told him and continued.

“Plus, I heard Alpha Drake is returning to his pack territory in a few days, so there will only be Declan standing in your way of kidnapping her.” This seemed to have caught his interest. I could see the wheels turning in his head.

“Good job, Beta Derek. You’re going to be a fine second in command.” He said to me, and I couldn’t help but feel proud. Damn right, I was a good second in command. I was born to lead, I thought to myself.

“What now, Alpha Ryan?” I asked with curiosity.

“We wait. Once Alpha Drake leaves, we plan our next attack. Isabella will be mine.” He said with so much determination.

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Isabella POV

When I got the mind-link that there was an attack on the northern border, I didn’t waste time. I shifted into my wolf and ran as hard as I could towards the North.

When I got there, I saw the warriors fighting. There were at least 100 rogues. This was not good.

I was fighting against one rogue, about to tear his throat out, when five more rogues started circling me. They all attacked at the same time. Bri, my wolf, took full control. The strange part was that they weren’t going for the kill shot, like my throat. They seemed to be going for non-lethal spots. Were they trying to subdue me?

Well f**k that, I’m going to kill each and every one of them. They shouldn’t underestimate me.

While I gave it my all, I was losing energy fast. That’s when I saw a big black wolf approaching. He had a savage look on his face before he jumped in to help me fight. I was appreciative since I was severely outnumbered.

I watched as he tore through the rogues one after another. I knew right when I picked up his scent that it was Alpha Drake. Wow, his wolf is something else, I thought to myself, and Bri agreed with me. She was practically purring at the sight.

Once I ripped out the throat of the last rogue that was attacking me, I turned around and found the battle had ended. Warriors were helping the wounded. I saw Alpha Drake shift to his human form, while his eyes stayed glued on me.

I couldn’t help but glance down. My heart skipped a beat. He was huge! Like how is he human? That thing is as big as my forearm, I thought to myself. Luckily, when I shifted, a warrior was quick to hand me a t-shirt, and I put it on right away. I really didn’t want my lady bits on display in front of Alpha Drake.

Alpha Drake was pestering me about getting my shoulder wounds checked by the doctor. I couldn’t help but internally roll my eyes. Seriously my wounds were nothing. Some of the warriors are in way worst shape. I shut down his request pretty quick.

Once I had my T-shirt on, I left Alpha Drake and started to help the wounded warriors.

A few minutes later, I got a mind-link from Declan telling me something had happened to my father, and I needed to get to his office immediately. That’s not good, I thought to myself. I hope he wasn’t injured in the attack.

I shifted and ran to the packhouse as fast as I could. Once I got there, I shifted back to my human form and found a T-shirt to put on.

I ran up to my father’s office and found Declan outside with a worried look on his face.

“What happened? Where is he?” I demanded answers.

“He was injured, Isabella.” He replied with a sad tone.

“How bad?” I asked while still processing his words.

“Derek, he betrayed us. He stabbed father in the chest. He’s not going to make it, Isabella.” He said the words so quietly I could barely hear him. He looked so sad.

“Where is he?” I demanded once again.

“He wanted to speak with Alpha Drake alone,” Declan said. I didn’t understand. He’s dying. Why would he want to be with Alpha Drake and not his children?

As these thoughts went through my mind, the office door opened. I followed Declan into the office, and the b***d drained from my face at the sight in front of me.

My father lay on the ground with a dagger sticking out of his chest. He had b***d coming out of his mouth, and he looked like he would die any second. I ran to his side and knelt beside him. I couldn’t stop the tears from pouring out of my eyes. It’s my father. I was daddy’s little girl. He can’t leave me.

“Isabella, I’m sorry, my sweet baby girl. Just remember that I love you.” He told me with such sadness in his voice.

“Alpha Drake will help guide Declan in his new role as Alpha. He will also protect you.” He said, and I internally eye-rolled. I didn’t need protection, but I said nothing. Now was definitely not the time to argue.

“Please Isabella, listen to him. He will keep you safe.” I didn’t reply. I just held my father in my arms as I sobbed uncontrollably. I’ve never felt so alone in my entire life.

I felt my father’s body go limp in my arms, and I looked down to see he had passed away.

So many emotions ran through my body, but I couldn’t help the anger and need for revenge that was bubbling to the surface.

Derek will pay for his betrayal, and I’ll make sure he suffers deeply before he dies. That coward.