Chapter 53

Ace POV

We searched everywhere, even split off to a few different territories searching for Melana and

Josie yet we came up empty. For the most part, the other pack Alpha’s gladly accepted us on their

territories leaving only one territory left unsearched which I knew was either going to be a flat

refusal or pain in the ass to convince.

Ryker could demand entry onto Alpha Jamie's territory but would receive backlash from the

other packs for abusing his power. The last thing we need is to go to war with the five packs

surrounding ours, though two of the smaller new packs were less likely to give us trouble and my

family's packs outnumbered them. I knew for a fact the other three were itching for a chance to take

on the Alpha King and with a new baby and his family to protect, I also knew right now that wasn't

something Ryer was willing to risk.

Pulling up at the bridge crossing between the two territories Ryker gets out of the car.

“Stay here and keep your mouth shut” Ryker snarls at me when I go to take my seatbelt off. I

fold my arms across my chest glaring out the windshield as Ryker approaches the boundary line.

Alpha Jamie the smug bastard was leaning against the barricade of the bridge like he had no care in

the world.

He smiles brightly as Ryker approaches and bows his head slightly to Ryker but in no way was

he about to bow down to even the Alpha King. Alpha Jamie had called in reinforcements to witness

this showdown and I knew as soon as we pulled up when I spotted two of the Alphas from rival

packs standing on Jamies side that they were here to see if Ryker forced entry onto Jamie's territory.

“Fuck this” I mutter to myself tossing the door open, Ryker looks over his shoulder at me, his

lips pulling back over his teeth and his canines slipping out before his voice booms through the

mindlink.

“Get back in the fucking car Ace” His command rolling over me and I falter but grit my teeth

through it. Alpha Jamie's taunting knowing smile irritates me as I fight the urge to turn around and

get back in the car.

“Run along boy, let us adults handle this” Jamie taunts, setting my blood on fire.

“Step over this side and say it, see how cocky you are then” I spit at him forcing Ryker's

command off and taking a step forward. Pain radiates and coils around my muscles but just them

witnessing me fighting off his aura was enough to make Jamie stammer. Ryker may be king but we

have the same blood running through our veins.

“Ace get in the car, I will handle this” Ryker tells me.

“Exactly what will you be handling, the answer is no and if you step on my territory I have

witnesses Ryker .

You're a smart man, would it be worth angering the packs if you storm on into my territory.

“You are harbouring rogues that committed treason against the Alpha king's family” Ryker

bellowed and Jamie shudders as his aura rushes at him forcing him to his knees as he bares his

neck. The two other Alpha’s glance nervously at each other.

“She isn't blood therefore not treason, just normal schoolyard bullying and unless you have

proof of them being on my territory you have no right to ask for entry, especially for a mutated

freak” Jamie grits out through clenched teeth. Ryker steps toward him a growl escaping him and

Jamie laughs sadistically while the two Alpha look on the verge of wetting themselves.

“Go on my king step over the border but make sure you smile for the camera” Jamie says and

Ryker freezes looking toward the car parked and blocking the bridge. I could see the blinking red

light and knew they were recording this and no doubt would be live streaming it to the surrounding

packs. Yet Alpha Jamie wasn't someone to mess with lightly, his drug connections not only had the

humans on his side but other supernaturals that were part of his organization. Ryker had been

trying to get him shut down for years but somehow he always managed to get himself out of

trouble with the help of the supernatural society pulling strings for him and the human government.

Pack wars were one thing but a flat out war with supernaturals was another thing entirely. I

knew if it came down to it, Avalon city’s occupants would come running if their high priestess Avery

stepped forward and declared war, which I had no doubt she would if our family was threatened,

but war was something we tried to avoid. The casualties amongst the humans and our own kind

would be damaging and humans would cause a headache with their armies which outnumber the

supernaturals 10 to 1. No one wants to go to war, it's not worth the risk of causing world war 3.

“When I get proof Jamie you better run for the fucking hills for getting in my way” Ryker warns

him.

“Well until then Alpha king get the fuck off my territory” Jamie grits out, sweat was now rolling

down his face and neck and drenching his shirt as he tried his best not to cry out, and I knew he

must be in agony, If Ryker really wanted to put on a display I knew he would be screaming and

begging Ryker to let the command go, but with witnesses and laws sanctioning all supernaturals

now it wasn't worth the headache it was cause him.

Ryker starts walking back to me and drops his command over Jamie. I could tell he wanted to

rip him apart but laws had his hands tied.

“Get in the car, you just had to get out” Ryker growls at me. I go to argue with him but the look

he gives me has me shutting my mouth and obeying.

I got in the car before hearing the mindlink open up to all five of our family packs which were

all interlinked.

“Alpha Jamie crosses into any territory I order you to kill on site, do not grant him entry or try

and talk to him” Ryker snarls through the bond. His aura was so violent and potent in the car I was

trying to stop my hands trembling as I fought against him.

A chorus of yes Alpha and everyone asking what was going on slipped through the link, but

Ryker was much too angry to explain as I heard my sisters, aunty and brother-in laws voices slip into

the mindlink. My mother frantically tries to get answers but Ryker cuts the link shutting them out.

“I will explain later” He tells me and I nod as Ryker starts the car.

“He will slip up, those girls won't be able to resist hiding for long and when they come out I will

show them what nightmares are made of” Ryker growls.

“So what now, I just go home and tell Lucy she has to deal with it until we find them” I tell him

annoyed that we couldn't just finish this shit once and for all.

“Yes exactly what you will do, keep her safe and at home until then” I growl annoyed at his

words but also know there is nothing else we can do for now.

“If she still wants me” I mutter to myself.

“Well you should have thought about that before you stuck your dick in someone that wasn't

your mate” Ryker tells me.

“You think I don't wish I could take that back” I snap at him, sick of everyone throwing it in my

face.

“You knew she was your mate and still did it” Ryker says simply.

“You know the bond is gone right?” I tell him and he nods.

“Tyson told me, she will come around, she knows you are her mate, why didn't you just mark

her again, she would have forgiven you?”

“Yes but I don't think I would forgive myself, She has had enough people hurt her, I have hurt

her. I won't make that mistake again” I tell him as we head back to the pack house.

“And if she doesn't want you then what?"

“Lana said I could move to their pack”

“You're going to leave?” He asks.

“If she doesn’t want me I won't be the one to cause conflict between Tyson and her"0000000