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Chapter 194 What has your family done?

BECKY

I held the handset tightly but nearly dropped it on the ground as my fingers twitched. I was shaking like. mad with nervousness, and I forced myself to take a deep breath to grow steady.

I wasn’t happy to make this call, but I knew I had to do as Ca*sandra wished. Her instructions were clear and I wasn’t going to risk things falling apart because I was too scared to function.

When I’d placed the phone call, I’d been put on hold and then finally, after what felt like an eternity of waiting. I heard a voice on the other end.

“This is Alpha Rayden,” he announced himself in a kind but firm tone. “With whom am I speaking?”

I took a second to clear my throat and then spoke. “Alpha Rayden, this is Becky, the healer’s a*sistant from Anemond.”

“Becky,” Rayden greeted me in surprise, and his tone grew more casual. “How good to hear from you. I hope you’re well. Is everything alright?”

“I’m well for the most part, but things are… amiss, to say the least,” I began. “There’s some trouble here in Anemond and I need your help. Ca*sandra asked me to call you.”

“Trouble,” he repeated back. “What’s going on?”

I managed to stay calm and be succinct as I explained the situation to the Alpha of Wild Crawler. He remained silent the entire time and only spoke after I asked if he would come to Merliscire.

“I will leave for Anemond at once,” he said in a voice that was underscored with anger. “Becky, was it the King of Yurene that took Ca*sandra?”

His fury made it sound as if he wanted to go right to Kaleb and kill him, and while I felt the same way, I knew this wasn’t the way to go about this.

“Yes,” I said cautiously. “But she was insistent that we remain calm about this. I know you want to help, but I think you should stay in Wild Crawler right now. You need to let your Pack members know that the water in the river has been contaminated.”

Rayden fell silent again, and before I could say something more, I heard a heavy bump on the other end of the line.

“What about Ca*sandra?” the Alpha spoke again.

“She’s tough,” I a*sured him gently. “And not to mention, quite gallant. You know her. She’s more. intelligent than most. I think she can figure out a resolution.”

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As the thought escaped me, I finally found some truth in my statement. Ca*sandra had insisted that she could handle herself and emphasized that our scientific research was of the utmost importance. We needed to continue developing the cure for the mysterious illness. It was crucial for the ailing citizens of Wegalla for us to

do so.

I wouldn’t let Ca*sandra down.

“I know she’s smart, but I’m worried,” Rayden countered, and he released a small sigh. “Knowing that she’s in the clutches of that… villain-”

“I know,” I cut him off before the conversation could escalate. “But we can’t interfere, Rayden. Any reckless move on our part could endanger her further. The king of Yurene is sly and vicious. We need to focus on the cure to the disease.”

The Alpha let out another heavy exhale. “Okay. You’re right, Becky. I’ll arrange a troop of well–trained guards at once and send them to Anemond.”

“Thank you, Alpha Rayden,” I said gratefully. “I’m going to do my best to create a cure for the disease as quickly as possible.”

Another thought crossed my mind, and I paused for a moment before I spoke it aloud.

“Could I make another request?” I wondered. “Would it be possible to send Healer Dickson with the troops?”

“Dickson?” Rayden repeated back in surprise.

“Yes,” I confirmed, and I fought the lump that had formed in my throat from anxiety. “He’s a well–trained. healer with a solid foundation in the medical field. Since Ca*sandra is gone, I could use some help, and the process would go much smoother with him here. I know it’s a tough ask and I wouldn’t want to leave Marley alone in the clinic, but… I’m in desperate need of a*sistance.”

I knew the Alpha would likely deny my request and there was a chance that Dickson’s presence would be awkward after our last conversation, but I knew it was the right decision. All I cared about now was to invent the cure for the disease. I couldn’t watch any more patients die.

“I will arrange it at once,” Rayden replied without missing a beat. “Is there anything else, Becky.”

“No,” I said. “Thank you for doing this.”

“Of course,” he said, and then he hung up the phone.

I did the same, and after I let out a soft sigh of relief, I ran a hand through my short hair. I took a moment to collect myself and then got back to work. First, I checked on our current patients, and then I went to check on Lord Kane. The Alpha King’s stepbrother was still fast asleep, much to my relief, so I made sure to remain quiet so I wouldn’t wake him.

When I returned to the lobby, I ran into Hannah and asked the girl to keep an eye on the clinic while I went to the lab. She appeared completely terrified, and when I asked what was wrong, her pretty eyes watered.

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“I’m sorry, Miss Becky” she apologized. “I’m being a coward. I hid in one of the rooms upstairs when I heard all of the noise. I should have come downstairs to help you and Edka and Finnick, but I was too scared to

move.”

I reached out and touched her arm. I didn’t blame her for her actions. It was perfectly reasonable for her to react that way. Anyone else would have done the same.

It’s alright, Hannah,” I a*sured her. “It’s not your fault. Take a deep breath and collect yourself. Then head into the clinic, okay?”

Hannah nodded immediately and wiped her tears. Once I was sure she was okay, I left the lobby and headed straight to the lab.

It was grueling work to reorganize Spike’s research and reports.

It took a great amount of concentration and effort, and I was completely absorbed in the work when I heard a knock on the door.

“Who is it?” I called out.

“Hannah,” the maid’s meek volce replied, and then the door opened and she stepped into the room. “Someone is here, Miss Becky.”

“Who?” I asked cautiously.

“I don’t know,” she replied, and then she forced down a gulp. “He’s very tall and muscular, and his eyes are strange.”

My eyebrows knitted together and my heart skipped a beat. I immediately wondered if it was another one of the guards, and braced for trouble.

I set down my research and followed the maid out into the hallway. When I came out of the lab, I was surprised to see Silas.

I was stunned for a moment.

What was he doing here?

As I approached, I got a good look at him. The Beta appeared exhausted, and his expression was painted with impatience.

“Becky,” he said before I could say a word. “You need to come with me now.”

He took a step toward me and held out his hand, but I stared down at it cautiously.

“What’s going on?” I asked.

“Something is going to happen in Anemond,” he said vaguely, his tone solemn. “It’s dangerous here. I’m

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going to find you a safe place to hide out before everything gets bad-”

“What’s going to happen?” I cut him off before he could finish his statement. I was vexed by his ambiguous attitude and his strange, protective air.

“There’s no time to explain,” Silas insisted.

I held my ground. “Then don’t explain, Silas. I’m not going anywhere. I have to stay here and finish my job. I can’t leave the lab.”

The Beta frowned and released a heavy sigh. His golden eyes bore into me with intensity and his shoulders slumped in defeat.

about?

“Becky, something has happened to the Alpha King,” he said quietly.

My eyes widened in surprise. “What… what happened to the Alpha King?”

I

“It’s too difficult of a story to explain now,” Silas said, and this time, I exhaled loudly.

“Is it difficult to explain or do you just not want to?” I huffed. “What’s with the vagueness, Silas?”

He pursed his l*ps and simply stared at me. I began to worry. What was going on? What was he talking

Then, it dawned on me. The guards that had burst in wore the Beta family’s crest on their uniforms.

“It was your family, wasn’t it?” I questioned him coldly. “Did they do something to the Alpha King?”