Chapter 20: Chapter 20~Geeks!

Anna’s POV~

I’m printing off all the information I have found on Hunters’ Glen Group. Falcon isn’t going to be happy. They have been sanctioned by the council several times for illegal kills. They seem to be unbothered by it…They pay a fine…agree to not hunt for a sanctioned amount of time…then get back to it. Something about the leader of the group is familiar…so I printed off pictures of him…and there was a group photograph of all their hunters…Cyrus being among them.

I brought the information over to Falcon’s desk and sat in his lap “These guys are no joke! The council has had several run ins with them. Latest being less than 6 months ago. And while it doesn’t name their victims in the sanctions…it does say their victims were a mother and son…..so I’m wondering if it’s Alvin’s family… and if so…it begs the question… the council fined the group $25,000 per murder…where did that money go? Why wasn’t it given to Alvin and the twins?”

Falcon lets that sink in…”You know…that’s an excellent question. And brings several more questions to bear! How many times has the council fined the hunting groups for illegal kills…and where is that money going? I don’t like where this is leading us. Too bad we don’t have access to council records!” And i grinned.. “Uh huh! I got you! Plausible deniability…and all that! Axel! I feel a hack coming on! Red Bull and chocolate is needed!”

Axel comes in with Bonnie, Sabrina following with my sugary demands..asks “Who we hacking and how many cloaks do we need?” as he sets up his laptop beside mine. I smirk “Werewolf Council” whistling low he says “council server…or individual councilmen?” Both! Nodding he mutters “I best get started then.. you cloak at the same time…that way we will bounce off each other and cross cloaks…Fun times!”

Falcon recieves word Xavier is at the border and being brought in. I ordered coffee and snack sent up. He was brought to the office and Falcon introduced him, to everyone. When he got to me…Xavier looked at me for a very long time..before he asked “Do I know you?” I told him I’ve never met him…and didn’t expound on it. I buried my face back in my screen.

Falcon offered him a drink and he gladly accepted. Xavier asked “May I inquire why you called my sister in regard to our estranged family?” And he was answered with “It was brought to my attention your father has been helping hunters create silver weapons to use against werewolves..and that causes an issue..the likes of which I intend to resolve… as I was unaware of your familial…..falling out…I believed your sister might have an idea where he might be. At this point…this is what I know..Your older brother, Robert, betrayed his mate and her pack. He was locked in the cells in Sierra Nevadas and his daughters.. managed to help him escape. During a random attack of rogues. Which, in and of itself, is suspicious.”

Xavier cleared his throat…”My sister and I severed all ties with our sperm donor and his oldest and youngest bottom feeders when murdering our mother seemed acceptable to them. Cyrus nearly beat me to death just before my 18th birthday. My mother, bless her soul, kept him from killing me..at the cost of her own life. My 15 year old brother found it quite humorous. It seems he had inherited his father’s predilection for mayhem and death. Robert is a sheeple. He follows whatever edict my father preaches. Right down to forced marking of mates. I did learn the leader of Hunter’s Glen is a man who goes by the name Nathan Henry.. at least, that’s his name this year. He is a monster of a man! Tried to assault my sister. I shot him. In the ass…with his own gun. I would have shot him in the balls…but he was running away.” And the entire room erupted into laughter..

Brady laughed again “I like you! What is your position in your mate’s pack?” He responded that he is a warrior. A weapons specialist, ironically. I looked up from my laptop “What’s your specialty? Firearms? Archery? Mixed?” He smiles “I like to mix it up..but I am particularly partial to the .700 NitroExpress…or the .950 JDJ.. although I am proficient with knives and daggers” I gawked “What the fuck game you hunting? A T-Rex? Holy shit!” He laughed..asked “You know weaponry? Impressive!”

I linked Falcon 🐺 Baby…try mind sight on him? I’d like to tell him the truth…if we can trust him. I feel he will be more apt to help us, if he knows. 🐺 I did mind sight…he has had a rough row to hoe his entire life. I want to offer him a place in our pack… he and his mate are struggling where they’re at 🐺 Then, it can’t hurt to throw it out there. But I will tell him who I am, first.. I love you!

Falcon asks Xavier “How are you handling being in a pack again, after so many years being lone wolves?” Xavier sighs “It’s a struggle.. my mate is an Omega…as such, we are treated less than. If it were my choice, we would be lone wolves. It’s a harder existence, but it would keep Victoria from being bullied.. even as a lowly warrior..the social lines are horribly divisive.”

I smile at him “Xavier, you have never met me…personally. However, I look familiar to you because I am Annalise Berlin. And your brother…we believe..attacked my pack several months ago…killing everyone, including my parents. And, we believe, he was searching for me.. My father had an escape contingency, as he suspected such an event. I am the little girl who bit Emmett’s fingers off. Well…Bethany did…but regardless, It was me.”

He smirks “Too bad it wasn’t a different…lower…appendage. That’s just my opinion. I am so sorry for what you went through. I would apologize for the wrongs done to your entire family, but I fear, I would be hours.” Falcon tells him “I would like to offer you an alternative to your current living situation.. I would appreciate it, if you will consider transferring to our pack to provide a better environment for your family. Our warriors are ranked by class, beginner..intermediate..and expert..I do not hold with Omega ratings here. We have none. Everyone is to be treated equally and paid according to skill level. If you agree, I will arrange your transfer and housing.” He looks at us in shock “Seriously? May I call my mate and ask what she feels about such a move?” Falcon looks at Brady..”Take him to your office for some privacy”

I shout “I’m in!! I’m looking at senior councils desktop! I have access to personnel files…hang on…there are hidden files. Axel..look at this, these are encrypted..Fuuuccckkk! This is going to take hours!” He groans “Hold on! It’s a simple binary code.. See? A is D… H is L..every 4th letter…is transposed. Not that hard. Couple hours, tops. This folder is money trails..intakes and outputs! How many cloaks did you achieve!? I got 27 on mine” I jumped up..checking mine “I got 31! We will be in and out before our hack can be exposed!” We high-fived! And laughed..

Falcon looked over at Marcus and they just shrugged at each other… Geeks!