Chapter fifty two

As Drew walked into his building the next day, he felt a sharp sensation in his head. He didn't know what it was about but he knew it couldn't be good as nothing related to that was ever good. His staff greeted him but he simply waved his hands, not bothering to reply verbally.

Drew had a lot of work to do that day and the earlier he gets on with it, the better for him and everyone else. He got into his office soon to meet Killian and Jack going through the documents they had brought from Paris.

"Anything yet?" Drew asked.

He moved towards his seat, pulling his jacket. He was glad that his secretary had turned on the heater because at that moment, Drew was feeling chilly.

"Not yet. All I can say is the markings and writings here are not in English. They are from an archaic and extinct language and the only way we can decipher the meaning is to take it to someone who understands what it's saying.'' Killian said.

Drew picked up the paper, staring at it as he tried to find a meaning to the strange words. Try as he may, he couldn't understand what it meant. He sighed, placing the paper back on the table. He sat down, swiveling his chair from side to side.

"Drew, what's got you all worked up,'' Jack said.

"The coronation, the fucking coronation that's what,'' Drew said.

"What's so bad about it? Drew, you're about to become the leader of the whole pack. I would say this is a great honor so I don't understand what has got you all worked up.'' Killian said.

"If it's about this strange message and Jed, know that we'll take care of it. There's nothing he can do anymore that he hasn't done already.'' Jack said.

"That's the thing. It disturbs me not to know his next move, the coronation will be the biggest event, even bigger than the unveiling and Jed might choose that time to strike when he knows everyone would be at the same place and you know who all the blame will go to? Me, that's who.'' Drew rattled.

"You're busy disturbing yourself over somebody that isn't even up to half of who you are. You're a billionaire Drew, you have a beautiful woman as a mate.'' Killian said.

"You've forgotten Jed has all these things too. Look, guys, I'm not trying to match my achievements to that of Jed. All I'm saying is, it pains me to not know what his next plan might be.'' Drew said.

"I think you should stop worrying about that and focus on the things we've found on him already,'' Jack said.

"Yes, I think that's what's more important,'' Killian said.

Drew sighed. He knew they were right but he couldn't help feeling worried about everything that had happened within the last few months.

"And remember you have a meeting with the council of elders later today,'' Jack said.

Drew groaned. He knew how stressful those meetings could be especially now that his father was dead and he was next in line to the throne.

"Will you guys be there?'' Drew asked.

"No man! This is all on you.'' Killian chuckled.

They rose to their feet, taking a copy of the document they had found in Jed's building in Paris.

"We still have to look through this so we'll know what it says,'' Jack said.

"Probably after the coronation. That's all that's on my mind right now but meanwhile, let's take an inventory of all the arms and ammunition my father left behind.'' Drew said.

"Will do. See you soon man.'' Killian said.

Drew nodded. Soon, they left the office and he was all alone. He sighed, grabbing a file that needed his attention. As he looked through, signing on places that needed his attention, his mind strayed to his mate.

There was nothing he wouldn't do for her and now that she was about to become the new Luna, he knew she would do excellently well. The main reason why he didn't agree to let her come with him to see the elders was due to their penchant for asking questions. Drew knew that if Laura was there, they would come on to her like sharks.

"Sir, there's a man here to see you.'' his secretary said through the intercom.

"Yes, who is it?" Drew said.

"I don't know Sir, but I think he's been here before,'' he said.

"Alright, send him in,'' Drew said.

He decided to deal with the person on time since he had the meeting with the elders slated for the evening. Drew was quite surprised when Laura's stepbrother swaggered in, a wide grin on his face. He had the urge to tear him apart but he remained calm. It wouldn't do him any good if news got out that the Alpha was caught fighting again.

"You know, you have a lot of nerves coming in here,'' Drew said.

"I'm not here to talk Drew, I'm here to only inform you that Laura is mine. I loved her first before you came into our lives with a son's story, claiming that the moon goddess chose her to be your mate,'' he said.

His hands were crossed and Drew knew he came here for a fight. His wolf threatened to take over if Drew didn't fight this man but he vowed not to give him the satisfaction of fighting with him.

"I see you came here for a fight but I won't give you that satisfaction,'' Drew said.

"I'm not here for a fight, I'm just here to tell you Laura's mine.'' he lied.

Within seconds, Drew was up on his feet. He slammed him against the wall easily, holding him by the neck as he pressed gently. He could see his face slowly lose color but Drew didn't care, keeping him in a stronghold.

"Never in your miserable life utter those words again. Laura is mine and mine alone and if you dare interfere in our relationship, I wouldn't hesitate to send you to your grave, rival member or not.'' Drew seethed.

He released him just as his whole face was flaming red. He scrambled away, coughing as he tried to get the air back into his lungs. Drew spat on him, kicking him away as he watched him struggle to breathe.

"I think I've made myself clear. Now, get out of my office before I change my mind about killing you.'' Drew seethed.

"You... You, you'll pay for this.'' he stammered.

He staggered towards the door, falling in his haste to get out. Drew could see his face had gotten back some of his colors.

He left soon just as his secretary came running through the door, a panicked look on his face.

"Sir, are you alright?" he said.

"Yes, but I don't think that bastard will be anytime soon. Do me a favor, the moment you see him anywhere near my building or my mate, instruct my men to put a bullet through his head.'' Drew said.

"Sir...but that's murder.'' his secretary stuttered.

"Failure to do this and you'll have yourself fired.'' Drew thundered.

His secretary nodded, scrambling away. Drew was glad he made his point clear, no one messes with him or his mate and goes scot-free.

Now that he had Laura, Drew knew that the attacks were going to be more frequent now. Alpha Jed had made it quite clear that he wasn’t going to allow them to have a happy home and Drew knew that he couldn’t allow him to have his way.

He dialed Laura’s number. He wanted to make sure she was alright especially as her step brother just left his office. Drew couldn’t trust him not to go to his house even though his security agents wouldn’t allow him to pass.

‘’Hey, baby.’’ Laura smiled.

‘’Hey darling, are you alright?’’ Drew asked.

‘’Yes. I am, what’s wrong?’’ Laura asked.

Drew could practically see the frown on her face. He didn’t want her to get worried but somehow, he had successfully done that.

‘’Oh, nothing,’’ Drew said.

‘’Drew, you’re lying. What’s wrong?’’ Laura asked.

Drew knew his mate. She wouldn’t rest until she found out what the problem was. Now, Drew knew he had no other option but to tell her what was the problem.

‘’He did what!’’ Laura asked.

‘’It's fine babe, he’s gone now,’’ Drew said.

Laura sighed, glad that there was no trouble anymore. She didn’t know what she would have done if something happened to him.

‘’I’m glad you’re okay now.’’ Laura smiled.

‘’I’ll be back soon love,’’ Drew said.

He cut the call, sighing as he thought about the days that were coming.