369-Play Dirty
Author's POV:
Years Ago:
The guard had fetched Alaric for the alpha king. Alaric had been waiting his entire life for the Alpha
Kingâs attention. He was just one of the other servants, but it seemed like tonight might be his night.
âI have been hearing about your hard work and how youâ," Alpha King paused to think of a
compliment because he only knew of him because of Hazel, "How you mop the floors," he finished,
rolling his eyes at the thought of complimenting a servant.
âThat is very kind of you to notice your loyal servant.â Alaric had his hands clutched obediently before
his body when speaking to Shaun.
âBut that doesn't matter anymore. I have made a mistake, and now I am wondering how long before I
get removed from this position."
Shaun let out a sigh when talking about the possibly worst day of his life.
Alaric didn't know anything, because Hazel never shared the secrets with him. She believed in taking
her secrets to the grave.
âYou know, my problem is not even myself. I am worried for â your wife," Shaun said, raising his face
to watch the frown sprees a cover Alaric's forehead.
âHazel? Did she make a mistake?" Alaric was quick to question him. When he cheated on his one true
mate, he actually left behind a lot more than just his mate to be with Hazel.
"No! Actually, I don't know. I donât see her like that," Shaun mumbled under his breath, confusing Alaric
even more with his words.
âYou know, like a witch. But I wonder how the next alpha king will see her. I am sure you are aware of
your wifeâs work. She is a witch and has been actively practicing magic. The only reason she is not
safe and secure is that I have her back. But the day the council removes me from the title, you know
she will be the first they burn on the stake like old times." Shaun made sure he used all the right kinds
of scares. Alaric's heart instantly started beating at the mention of Hazel practicing forbidden magic.
"My lord! Please let me know how I can assist you?" Alaric was quick enough to jump and ask for help.
âI am sure you brought me here because there is something I can do," Alaric added when he watched
Shaun looking at him.
"There has been a case. Alpha Shepard lost his mate, and now he has gone crazy. He questioned a
few people after somehow getting the information that I also took that road that night." Shaun
murmured, fear starting to take over him.
He then picked up the documents from the side of the table and let the guard in to discuss the serious
issue with them.
"My DNA is all over her," he said, slapping his forehead, reading the documents that were going to be
presented in the trial.
Alpha Shepard had filed a complaint of foul play. These documents were going to be presented, and if
that happens, Shaun is gone.
"Do one thing. Tell them you haven't donât checking her body and âburn the morgue down. How can
they expect to find DNA when there is nobody?â He smiled to himself. "Oh! And make sure you do it in
a way that it seems like Alpha Shepard did it to save his ass." He ordered none other than Enyaâ's
biological father to do the job. Where Enya's mother has casted a spell on
Thiago, her father burned the morgue down.
"Iâ ummâ,â Alaric rubbed his palms nervously. That conversation escalated from zero to 100 really
quick.
âBut-- he didn't do it, right?" Alaric asked Shaun as he stared at the documents in his hands. It was
pretty certain to him that
Shaun was the culprit here.
"It doesn't matter. I was not myself that night. I mean, you know I am not a bad person, or else I would
have burned your wife a long time ago. I am a genuine person, and it was a genuine mistake.â Shaun
had to roll his eyes secretly at Alaric for his audacity.
"Of course, I know you are a good person." Alaric couldn't go against him when he kept making threats
to get Hazel in trouble.
"Good! Now take these files and burn them inside the morgue. Let everyone inside burn to death to
make it seem more real,â
Shaun ordered as he handed the files to Alaric, who nodded and left the room with the guard beside
him.
Soon they were going to spread the news that Alpha Shepard killed his wife with the silver bars and
then drove the car off the hills to make it seem like an accident.
Alaric went home first to inform Hazel of what he was going to do. The guard kept tailing him just to
make sure he did the job.
âHey, where have you been? We were supposed to dine together." Hazel had been waiting for Alaric for
the past few hours, and when he didn't receive her calls, she got anxious.
âCan you give me a moment, please?" He turned to the guard and asked for some time. Since the
guards knew Hazel was a trusted person of the alpha king, he nodded and walked out of the house.
The moment the guard left, Alaric started wheezing.
âWhat is going on? Are you alright?â Hazel got to her feet, rushing over to her husband and rubbing his
back.
âNo! stay away from me," he let out a cry, pushing her away and stepping near the fireplace. The night
was extremely cold, and even though Alaric had a wolf, he was freezing.
âWhat is happening? Why are you acting like that?" she complained, as she felt offended when he
pushed her back.
âYou tell me, Hazel. What the fuck are we doing?" He yelled, but then bit his tongue to lower his
volume. He was crying like a child, holding some files near his chest, and looking at Hazel like he had
never looked at her before.
She could tell that for the very first time, he was judging her.