Chapter 33

okay, I was sent here to talk about the things which you ought to know but dont know and I am the only primordial who has the time to explain it to you. Jessica said as Ashley rolls his eyes.

please, we all know that you were sent here to baby sit us because they need Courtney help. I am not happy to have my time with my mate shortened.

is that why you are acting like a big baby? Jessica asks in a smothering tone as Ashley glared at her.

“we need to know these things Ash, I was lost when Vince and the rest were talking, I couldnt contribute so I had to remain silent throughout the meeting. Gwen said to Ashley who looked like he was seconds from storming to his room or rather leaving entirely and returning to his house.

I know history, I was done with my studies before they saw me. Ashley said stubbornly.

really. Jessica asked in an annoyed tone. Do you know why the ghouls are under sorcerers and why there was no war when that happened. Or do you know about how ghouls are formed or how the peace between the three orders is thin or the fact that you need to have the etiquette when addressing others. And each race ruler. When she stopped, Ashley could not say anything but Jessica continued in a softer tone. I have to prepare you for your new roles as consorts to the vampire council members and also you were trained like a regular vampire and now, you are no longer just a vampire, you are important to the vampire community so you have to be important to your mates, both of you. You need help with a lot of things.

we know, now what about the ghouls. Gwen asked after Jessica ws done.

Jessica sighed as she opened her mouth to start talking about the ghouls history, how they are gotten from vampires who shared a soul bond to someone human when they were human and when that person die, the grief the vampire feel turns the bond into an empty shell of the person who they had the bond with. The stronger the bond, the stronger the ghoul could be and represent the person better.

Then Jessica continued by explaining what crystals are and how they discovered that the vampires own were already missing and why, Courtney is on a hunt right then, then Jessica proceeded to tell them about their world and be more politically inclined.

Ashley enjoyed the lesson and the lesson ended just in time for the doors to bang open as Courtney marched in with anger and strode to her mate before she bit Ashley while Ashley cradles her in his arms acting as if the primordial was a child of five crying of a pricked finger.

what happened? Jessica asked Caleb who came in after Courtney.

the scent led us straight to Jake who was attacked along with the were king and that meant he knew we were trying to find him and he was just taunting us.

what happened to Jake. Gwen cried out in alarm.

he is fine, just knocked around a little bit. Caleb quickly explained, he didnt want Gwen to cry because her mate would know then he would have to explain to Vince to he didnt touch her and that he was just slow in releasing information to her.

that is a relief. Gwen stated with a calming voice as Courtney growled in anger.

no, it is not. This means that the master mind behind all these attacks is a sick person. There is nothing more dangerous than someone who is crazy especially crazy for power.

where is my brother. Jessica asks after Courtney finished her rants.

he is with Jake and probably beating himself up for allowing it to happen and blaming himself that he should not have sent Jake. Courtney said as Gwen released growl of hers as she left the room in search for her mate. She needed to knock some senses into his head, she refuse to let him make any silly mistake of blaming himself for another actions.

what I dont get is why we are here after you tried to kill our king in that failed staged accident with someone you know we hate with passion. Drew said with a snort.

we are sorry it went that way. Vince started but Brett the second in command cuts in while the alpha, Cole just sat observing all around him.

even when we are playing or having sex, these plays went too far, you should know when to reduce the joke.

it wasnt a joke, you guys are having issues right? Cole asks and when Vince gave a tight nod and Carson gave a weak smile did Cole relax enough to take a huge sip of the beer besides him.

that means that this is a concentrated attack on us all Cole added after a brief silence.

humans? drew asked but Cole shook his head.

they wont try that, they know that if we find out they are behind the attacks that we will unleash our people on them and they dont want that. Brett answered Drew who bristled at the answer. Vince looked at Drew studying him. They needed to keep an eye on that youth, he was getting too reckless, he might soon sign his death warrant if he dares to challenge Cole.

we need to come up with a plan. Vince said ignoring his thoughts on the youth, he does not have the right to suspect the werewolves heir after all the boy didnt have any reason to betray his kind besides, all werewolves are always filled with tempers and unruliness.

we cannot be seen working together, our domains will then be threatened by our own people. Cole said.

“is territory the only thing you are concerned with. Elijah asks in disgust as Cole grinned at him

yes, it is one of those things that we cannot help but be concerned about.

without us working together, we will be slower in catching those responsible. Carson added dragging the conversation to be right back on track.

what would you suggest we do. Cole turned to Vince along with Carson as they all looked at the vampire who is supposed to break the tie.

Vince knew that he could not trust any person other than his mate and his sister when it comes to the vampires and he knew that same should apply with Carson and Cole.

He spoke into their mind and although Cole bristled at the intrusion, he opened his mind so Vince consciousness could rub against his. *we should talk about this and come to a conclusion just the three of us.*

Carson nodded his head and looked at Eloise and Lysa who wanted to argue but at the shake of his head, they stood up and left.

Vince glance at other primordial and saw Matthew jaw tick in anger. sorry for doing this but you know that I have to ask you to leave.

we are all leaders Matthew started.

true, but he is the unofficial leader of us, if he wants us to excuse the room, we will give him that. Courtney said with a raised eyebrow as Matthew grind his teeth in anger then stood up with a bang and exited the room while the rest left at a more leisured pace while taking Gwen along with them.

Cole was having issues with getting drew to leave and understand his view. Well he was until he commanded drew to leave as drew shrank back at the tone of the command and quickly left the room, if he was in his wolf form then he would have scurried away with his tail between his legs.

this will make us to start having issues with those who are supposed to be ruling with us. Cole said as Carson chuckles.

you mean more issues. Carson corrected at Cole scowled at him.

it might seem funny for you but it is not. I havent had a challenge in ten years and I have a feeling that he will soon issue one. I would hate to kill him. Cole said with a weary sigh.

what do you want to say. Carson asks Vince who stared at them hard, he was more quiet and brooding these days after the attack on his mate than the time before he even saw her.

we need to be watching those who are close to us, I have a feeling that there are traitors everywhere and that is the only way which this situation is giving us too much stress.

no, it is not possible. Cole breathed but Carson gave him a sad smile.

I would have thought so if not for the fact that my wards were broken, only four people can do that. I am one of them, my two council members and the last one is dead. I buried her myself after I killed.

and I never believed in traitors too, until my mate was attacked and she was with my sister, they knew my sister weakness and my mate face. Only my council knows Jessica weakness and my staff know Gwen face and their minds are under compulsion from me at all times. Vince explained.

you dont get it, werewolves are fiercely loyal, they wont betray their pack. Cole said not being able to wrap his head around the fact that he has been betrayed by one of the two people who he completely trusts.

and I have spent more than a thousand years with my council, we formed a bond stronger than anything and you think I am not feeling that one has betrayed me or that fact that it might be more than one. Vince asks Cole who had nothing to reply Vince with.

what do you suggest we do Vince? Carson asks as Vince turned his full attention to Cole.

we need to be united, we cannot be divided right now and we also cannot treat this with kid gloves, we need to come together and try to protect our people and minimize the deaths of our people, if we have to lie to them to prevent mass hysteria then that is what we will do to protect them.

fine, but what do you suggest we will tell our council Carson asks.

the truth. I dont think that we should weed out all the traitors now. If we do they will make the war so obvious and we wont be ready to deal with the war, but I have to weed mine now. Vince said as Cole bristled.

why you? Cole asked.

I have a mate, I have to think she is protected at all times, if she is not my attention will be divided and we cannot afford that right now.

and just how do you plan on exposing the traitor in your midst. Cole asked.

by making him so angry that he will not know when he let the truth slip through. Vince answered as he stood up.

you already have a suspect. Carson noted and Vince didnt say anything.

whoever the person is, when you are done dealing with the initial crisis do let us know who it is. Cole added as Vince nodded at that then left the room.

will you try not to find the traitor. Cole asks Carson.

nothing is wrong if I know the traitor and dont do anything about it, I must find that person and make sure she gets the wrong information to deliver. Carson replied.

I will do the same and make sure that he doesnt get the chance to hurt my people again. Cole said with a hard glint in his eyes. There is nothing more dangerous than an angry alpha protecting his pack.