The Alpha's Curse The Enemy Within

Killian's point of view

"Well, if you can't tell her, I guess I should," Thea crossed her arms against her chest. This woman was

pure evil, how couldn't I see it all this time by her side? She was clearly faking everything. "She has to

know her place now, and the pack needs to know that I am the one about to have your—"

"Shut up, Thea!" I had no idea how I was before her, and my hand was around her neck, strangling her

with my sharp claws.

"Killian, if what you want is to murder me and rid yourself of your responsibility, then fine. After all, you

are no different from your monstrous father!" she bit out, still smiling, without even fear for her life.

Thea was indubitably sick to her bones. Her astute brown eyes had a dangerous glow in them. One

that held so much evil.

I moved away from her, retracting my claws. "You are crazy, Thea," I said to her, walking away from

her. "This stunt of yours won't last long."

"Whatever you say, Killian, but I won't be leaving this pack, not today, not ever," she said.

I left her, rushing out of the castle. I found Allen and Mason waiting for me beside our horses, and

Morgan was there as well. By the look on his face, I could tell he wanted to talk.

We took a stroll, stopping when no one could listen to our conversation.

"Say it quick, Morgan, I'm already late for the meeting," I turned to him, peering into his deep green

irises.

"Alright brother. Tell me, what in the goddess’ name is happening between you and Thea?" Morgan bit

out, surprising me for a full second.

I looked away from his questioning gaze. "it's complicated, Morgan."

"What the fuck is complicated? I thought you of all people would be more than eager to do away with

her," his words came at me again.

"Believe me, I was. Especially when I realized Thea is not who I thought she was. She's evil and

psychotic," I said.

"And yet, you keep her around," Morgan said without mercy.

"Not by choice," I shot back, inhaling. "Things are really bad, Morgan."

Morgan's brows crippled on me. "How bad?"

"So bad that we might not be able to kick her out," I muttered.

"Killian, I don't understand. But this is affecting Sheila and I don't like it."

"And do you think I am enjoying any of this?" I voiced. "I screwed up, Morgan, by getting involved with

Thea, and now that I realized who she really is, I am paying the price."

"Explain things to me," Morgan crossed his broad arms against his chest, meeting my amber eyes.

"I will, but after I get back from the Council," I told him, "And I also need your help," I said. Morgan was

the best person I could trust with this.

"Tell me, brother."

"It's about Thea. Now more than ever, I need to find out who she really is. Thinking back, there are a lot

of things about her that doesn’t seem right," I don't know how I could have not noticed any of them. I

guess I was too focused on breaking the curse that I overlooked it all.

"Please, take care of Sheila," I said to him. He was the only one that understood my words as Sheila's

identity was only known by the two of us.

"Of course," he replied. I could only be thankful to him. I got on my horse and raced away with both

Allen and Mason.

We made our way to the Council's castle, and after a long ride, we arrived there. I went into the Court

with Mason and Allen. Almost everyone had arrived for the meeting, even Leonardo was present.

After a while, the meeting began when Kade, one of the head assistant warriors of the council's army,

stalked into the Court with a few Elder wolves and Zeriyah. I glanced around but Amelie wasn't around

for today's meeting.

Everyone descended on their seats, except Elder Alex, who began. "We still have no news from

Sammael yet," he said, pausing. Sammael was the head warrior of the Council's army. He was leading

the search for the prophesied one. "They are still searching for the prophesied child, but that isn't why

we are here today," he muttered, gaining everyone's attention as Kade stepped forward.

At the last meeting with the Council, a few teams were set up from the Council's army and were sent to

all the region to infiltrate some packs, kingdoms and covens that were affiliated with the Dark Circle,

since no one knew the main location of the Dark Circle.

The location of the Dark Lord has been unknown to everyone right from time. No one knew where they

existed and the identity of their core members was unknown as well, including that of the Dark Lord.

Just like my father who had once been in alliance with the Dark Circle, the Council also had the names

of a few packs and kingdoms that were in alliance with the Dark Circle.

So, the Council sent a few teams from the army to infiltrate those packs and kingdoms that were in

alliance with the Dark Circle in hopes that we might get the Dark Lord's location, and also find more

information about the attacks made in the name of the Dark Circle on each region.

"As we are aware, the attacks by the Dark Circle are a pattern of a blood sacrifice. Kade and his team

that has been undercover at one of the vampire kingdoms in the East that are in alliance with the Dark

Circle found out that the blood sacrifices done by the Dark Circle is being anchored by the power of the

phoenix stones," Elder Alex uttered, his words caused the Court to become noisy with incoherent

murmurs.

"Silence, please," came Zeriyah's voice, halting all noises in the court. "What Kade had told us has

been confirmed by all our other informants scattered around the region in Dark Circle-affiliated packs,

and kingdoms of many kinds. This is true, and very much dangerous," she leaned on the circular

mound within the court. "A blood ritual anchored by the magic of all phoenix stones at once only means

the greatest darkness itself is being awakened," Zeriyah finished, and I felt air leave my lungs.

"Do you really think this has to do with the prophecy that was engraved on the crystal stones?" A

vampire king asked.

And Zeriyah nodded. "Yes. It is not just a coincidence that we found out Fiona's child was alive right

after these attacks began. It's all a pattern, and what was written in the prophecy. The greatest

darkness that threatens the existence of every magical kind is out there as well, in the hands of the

Dark Lord and his Circle. And besides, Amelie confirmed this too, in one of her visions," Zeriyah said,

directing her gaze to where Leonardo was seated.

"One of Amelie's visions was a warning to us all. We have to find Fiona's child before the Dark Circle

finds her, that's if they don't have her already, because she is the very source that would set this

darkness free."

At Zeriyah's words, my eyes widened as they darted on Leonardo, who was clearly masking every

emotion of his, as everyone's gaze travelled his way.

"That's ridiculous, the prophecy clearly said—" Felix began but was instantly cut off by Zeriyah.

"We know what the prophecy says. My sisters and I were there, Felix. It stated that the prophesied

child will battle against this unknown darkness. But it doesn't say anything about this darkness, not

even its origin or the inevitable outcome of the god-damned war on our throats," Zeriyah said. "One of

Amelie's visions was about that child, Alpha Leonardo's sister, she is the only one capable enough to

bring that darkness to us, and as well end it. They will come after her. It's not just mere luck that she

survived all these years, it's her destiny, and no one can hide from their destiny, everyone present here

knows that much," Zeriyah added, and immediately, Leonardo was up from his chair.

"If you all invested the time you sit here and make nonsense absurdly about my sister, into getting,

even just a location of the Dark Lord, then I am sure we would have gotten somewhere by now,"

Leonardo's words boomed within the court, and as soon as he was done, he stormed out of the Court

with Jensen, his most trusted beta and warrior.

I breathed in deeply. Zeriyah’s words sank into my mind as I rubbed my face with my hands. Her words

were disturbing and I knew it shook Leonardo really hard as well to the point he couldn't stand it and

had to leave. But the witch was right. No one could ever fight against their destiny. I wonder what future

the goddess had for us all.