Chapter 143: Chapter 143

I was both lost and stunned, and I don't believe I'm the only one in this situation. Greg also looked at Elsa a little dazed because the competition was still to take place in a few weeks. But for so quickly? Two days is way too fast.

" Why so eager? And especially without my consent?"

Greg spoke coldly while Elsa, looking dejected, probably because she argued with her son, just sighed.

" I can't say what's going on here either. All I know is that they've had the backing of the whole pack. Since you announced that your Luna is half-human, many have sided with the third elder. According to them, even though Sophia claims to be an alpha, the mere fact that she is of human ancestry disqualifies her from Luna's position."

Elsa spoke as I came to take Greg's hand. He must have lied like that because if they had found out that my mother was indeed an alpha, but worse from the Shield of Rain, it would have been a disaster. But it still passes, if they find out that my father was an alfe, I'm sure it will be the end of me.

I started shaking as Greg fixed his golden gaze on me. I couldn't see his expression behind his mask but I knew it was reassuring.

I lowered my head wondering why in this whole thing I'm only thinking about myself. My life is indeed in danger, but Greg also exposes himself to a lot. The fact of hiding that I am of this pack that everyone despises, that I am of this race that everyone wants dead. I feel like ever since I came into his life, I've been giving him nothing but trouble.

Would it have been better if I wasn't his Luna? If I disappeared maybe things would be better. But that would be a bit cowardly on my part, especially with the mess I created with my DNA. The mutants that my grandfather will create based on my blood will be more virulent than the last ones.

I am a curse. Everything I touch or approach ends up being destroyed. Greg, this town, I doomed them.

Is it my alfe nature that does this? Dark alves are notorious for casting curses and other sacrileges, so could it be that I will always cause harm to others around me?

I pursued my lip before shaking my head. I shouldn't think so. I've screwed up already, and if I walk away from Greg, he and I will certainly suffer the consequences.

An Alpha and his Luna abruptly partway... Our bond in front of the moon goddess will be broken and stuff will even suffern though, even though, to be honest, Greg did nothing. But his punishment will still apply because he will not have been able to protect and keep his mate by his side.

I've already caused him enough trouble as it is, I can't add more. Besides, I have to sort out the shit I created myself. That is to say, I have to stop my grandfather, by all means.

It doesn't matter if afterward,I have to assume my relationship with him and also my involvement, even indirectly in this hell.

I recovered before looking up at Greg, I'll catch up. Even if it's the last thing I'll do on this earth, I'll make him happy.

Greg was angry at the excessive freedom of the elders, especially since he suspected several of them of being traitors. He doesn't know what they're up to, but he's sure this unexpected new move is a prelude to something he doesn't think bodes well.

It will happen in the next few days, his wolf instinct tells him. Instinctively, he squeezed Sophia's hand harder and she returned the gesture. They understood each other, it seems.

He looked down at her before finding her smiling at him. He shook his head and finally answered Elsa.

" Well, if that's what they want, we'll do it that way. The sooner this competition is over, the better off Sophia will be…"

**And the sooner I could discover the dark intentions of these people** he had added in his mind.

" I agree with Greg, there is no point in postponing the deadline, I am ready, your lessons have borne fruit, I can assure you."

I spoke confidently as the livid-faced Elsa still cracked me up to see her like this. This situation sadly reminded me of my argument with my mother before losing her forever and I decided to go talk to Rayan.

I don't want him to reject his mother and end up regretting it like me every time I think about that day. I looked at Greg who no doubt understood my thought and he let go of my hand letting me go upstairs.

Left alone, Greg looked at Tom who was trying to console Elsa. He doesn't know if he can completely trust this man. Especially since it's in his home that rat Jessy who, with his cursed pack, is committing horrors in the city, lives.

Maybe it's a maneuver of their enemies, to get closer to Elsa to weaken her. He didn't agree when Elsa asked him to entrust Sophia to this man at first, but his aunt had been so insistent on vouching for the man that he finally relented.

But after all, he's learned lately, the abuses of Jessy and the Shield of Rain, Tom grew up among when he was taken in by one. He doesn't trust him at all and he knows that Rayan does too. But Elsa is his aunt, he wants to trust her judgment. She was never wrong but when the heart speaks, we often make stupid decisions.

He came to sit in front of the couple and spoke.

" I agree with Rayan, Tom is not trustworthy."

The latter lowered his head as Elsa pursed her lips.

" I understand, but I can assure you that Tom is clean…"

" How can you be sure? He hosts this guy and…"

Greg is silent. It's true, Elsa does not yet know what he has discovered, moreover, it would be unwise of him to reveal all his cards to a potential enemy, especially since he already knows that it is the Shield of Rain that is behind all this mess.

He heard a heartbreaking sigh and looked up at Tom.

" I understand you perfectly. But I only want one thing, to be with the woman I love. I waited for it for almost thirty years. I always loved her, even when she lived the perfect love with her predestined mate, I waited for her. I am ready to make a blood pact with you to signify my intentions. Jessy, I haven't known where he is for almost three weeks."

Greg stayed quiet. Tom's pheromones didn't once fluctuate when he was talking. He must tell the truth. But more, making a blood pact with him means death at the slightest thought contrary to his will. Is he ready to run this risk?

" you don't have to do that Tom…"

Elsa spoke before standing up and looking at Greg.

" Trent, I vouch for him. Please let us be together."

" And if it's a trick on his part? That's actually what he wanted you to do?"

Greg spoke ruthlessly as Elsa dropped to her knees with a devastated face. Neither her son nor her nephew trusts her in her love choices. Tom stood in front of Elsa before changing into a wolf.

" Proceed to the blood pact. I'm ready to do anything to be with Elsa."

Greg looked at the wolf before looking at his aunt who was pleading with him not to put such a heavy burden on a beta. But Greg didn't want to take any more risks. Traitors are all around him.

"I'm sorry Elsa."

He spoke as the latter lowered her head crying. She heard moans of pain at her side, unable to watch what was happening. When the noises stopped, she looked up to see Greg with a bloody piece of flesh in his hand. It was part of Tom. He turned that flesh to stone and absorbed it.

" Now, whatever you do or think, if it aims to betray me, you will die in the instant."