Chapter 88: Chapter 88

Thorne

I was aware that the so-called alpha Titus might turn on me. I was aware that I would need to exercise caution because I thought it might be a set-up scheme from an unknown source. I was aware that my need to prepare everything could make matters worse. I realized I would need to adopt a different tactic. I was aware that the so-called "Alpha" was in it for the long haul if he didn't take revenge after everything I was about to do. I knew that after everything I had done, he would need to maintain his composure if he truly wanted to be with Freya. I was aware that going into business with an unknown individual wouldn't be a good idea. I was aware that he might turn on me in the end.

I was aware that I had let things go as I had intended, that I had betrayed many people, and that it would be simple for me to achieve my goals in that way. I was aware that I would not experience such a thing. I anticipated that I would find it difficult to put my faith in others because of their desire to gain what they want from me. In the future, they might want to turn against me, and I want to stay away from all that. I realized that I shouldn't put too much faith in others because I've done a lot of dirty things for both of us.

I have made the decision to pursue Alpha Titus males with a few of my men. I knew I ought to get rid of them and put on my men's instead. I understood that the alpha might have goals beyond mate preference for Freya. I understood that the only people who knew what I wanted were those to whom I had not extended an invitation to join my team but who expressed a desire to be a member of the werewolf council. I was aware that there was no chance that anyone would have learned that I was the one who wanted Lucius killed. I knew something wasn't right—that maybe he wanted me to do something for him instead of helping me—and that things weren't adding up.

The fact that things were beginning to improve pleased me. When I heard the voice of the commander of the group I dispatched to eliminate the Alpha Titus guys, I was pleased. I was informed that there was no way to help with the matches. I was aware that things could not be completed in this manner. I was aware that the rogues would have to play the part of the man my men had killed. I realized that I would have to work independently to complete the tasks at hand, and that my only option was to discover a means to murder Lucius. I am aware that I shouldn't rely on anyone to complete it. I was aware that although they would profess to follow my instructions, they were really acting to get my favor.

I'm aware that at this point, all I need are people who will stick by me through thick and thin. I'll adjust. I was aware that I would need to locate friends who would gladly work for me. I understood better than to betray the confidence of my faithful soldiers. I'll make sure to be grateful for a lot of things.

"How are the plans for the place I asked for?" I expressed my desire to know how things were progressing through the mind link.

I heard my beta respond, "Everything had been ready, and the guards you requested to guard the place are there already," and I grinned happily.

I disconnected the mind-link and walked out of my office. I headed toward the subterranean cell, where I was holding a group of renegade soldiers. Rather than force these alpha Titus guys to do it, I have chosen to utilize them as puppets. Since Alpha Titus had nothing to offer me, I realized he couldn't be trusted. I was aware that, in order to accomplish my goals, I would need to come to an agreement with the group of outlaws.

I heard a warrior's voice say, "Alpha, the men have been killed," and I grinned happily. I was gazing intently at the door of the cell containing the renegades.

I told the warriors, "You did a great job," and then I severed the mind link. I could tell that things were starting to go my way now. I realized that I could complete my plans in a single day. The fact that I will soon be killing the boy I should have killed years ago but was spared because I felt sorry for him makes me thrilled. I was aware that all of this could have been prevented if I had not displayed even the slightest sympathy.

I shook off the ideas and concentrated on what was in front of me. I understood that I didn't need to push myself through it and that I would have to take things one step at a time. I knew I had a lot of work ahead of me, but I also knew I would have to move swiftly.

With a chilly expression on my face, I entered the cellar. I realized that in order to keep my joyful face hidden from them, I would need to adjust my feelings. I understood that everything has its own time. I understood that I still had time to celebrate, which I shall do later. I noticed that all of the rogues were staring at me, so I grinned evilly. I caught a pack of them, which is why there were so many rogues here. Prior to being discovered by me, they were attempting to blend in by forming their pack.

I moved in the direction of the cell containing the man who appeared to be the leader of the renegades. I knew that all I would need to do to get him to work with me would be to make a bargain.

I began, "I want you to help me," and the rogue's alpha appeared to be amused as I noticed a smile curling on his lips.

"You must be joking; you think that I will help you?" The alpha of the rogues remarked, "I can't help you," and I rolled my eyes at him.

I told him, "You will, because I'm going to give you freedom, and not only that, but you will have your own pack," and I could see the thrill and joy light up his face.

The words I've been waiting to hear finally came from him: "I will work for you."