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The Alpha’s Exchanged Mate – Chapter 186
Ben’s POV…
I sat down with my back resting against the bed frame as one of the maids worked her mouth on my d**k. It was just a movement that I didn’t intend to take further beyond the blowjob; she didn’t look attractive enough for me to f**k. Moreover, Malia had just sneaked out of the room early in the morning.
But the tension I was feeling made me crave some release. Malia’s company had made my mind a bit preoccupied. Now that she was gone, my mind returned to its spiralling mode.
F*****g John Sinclair! That bastard just swivelled his way into my plans, making it all a bit messy. My mind has been on what my child would look like and how soon I could take him or her away.
I m****d as the maid gave me a deep throat, letting out a m**n herself. Seems like she is enjoying it more than I am. Tapping her head, she looked up, her pupils dilated. Nah, baby, I am so not f*****g you. The image of her p***y dripping on the duvet amused me as I thought of it. But she wouldn’t even last beyond two minutes if I f****d her.
“Leave,” I muttered in the coldest tone I could muster. Not like she could refuse the order, it’s just a thing I like to see when others look super scared of me. She practically ran out of the room. Her arousal smell filled the whole room. There was no way she wouldn’t find someone to f**k her and help her get a release. And if she was smart enough, she might use a vibrator or something.
“Ahhh!” I let out a wild scream.
My child would have the most beautiful name and upbringing ever. I would ensure she gets protected from these terrible wolves if it is a she. Anyone who tries to get too close would be ripped apart to pieces.
Standing up, I dipped my fallen-off d**k into my shorts. My plans must be kick-started as soon as possible if I intend to get my child and everything else I want, including Edwina. I am still not backing out of taking her back. Now that Sonia is dead, Edwina would make a perfect mother for my child.
I grinned at the thought of it. Heading out of the room, I searched for alpha bethel as I thought of a better way to use John Sinclair. That bastard might turn out to be the most useless tool I would acquire.
Seeing alpha Bethel discussing with some of his men, I still couldn’t conclude how to deal with John. I would leave it for later to discuss important issues.
“Ben!” Bethel called out, beckoning for me to come towards him.
I hastened my pace a bit, hated being called with such disregard. I am not one of his workers.
“Hey, man!” He said to me when I got to him.
“How are you doing, alpha. You look super bright today.” I complimented, lying through my teeth. He looked the same as yesterday, but there was need to rub in some grease to get him up and running on my behalf.
Bethel let out an awful sound that seemed like he intended to belch. Pulling me close, he whispered to my ears. “I had the most beautiful night with you know who.” He grinned.
I almost scoffed at him. This Buffon had his way with the same person who brought the infectious virus to the pack.
“She f***s really well.” He muttered in defence.
I could really deck some sense into his head right now. Unconsciously I shifted away from him, not wanting to be infected. Right now, the last thing I need is some hindrance, all because of a careless brute.
Nodding my head in response, “have you discussed with your warriors on the attack?”
“Yes, yes.” He mumbled, “I have done that. I was discussing with the head of the army the numbers we have available. In three days, we would be able to make an attack on them.”
It sounded good, but at the same time, my mind shifted to John being on the run. The night howlers might catch on John sneaking into the sizzlers’ pack, which might put them on high alert. One thing about night howlers is having a comeback. Xander only appears weak due to the situation he is in. Initially, he is the smartest wolf I have ever come across.
Trying to play off my card, “Is anyone allowed to be brought in discreetly with the pack under lockdown?”
Maybe I shouldn’t have asked. This was the first time I saw him go dark with his facial expression. Bethel might appear careless and insensitive, but he is one alpha who cares about protecting his pack.
“I would rip the head of anyone who tries such shit with me. I had warned that no one comes in or out of this pack until I said so. Do you know of anyone indulging in such, Ben?” He asked.
For a moment, I thought he was suspecting me, but when he did ask for my opinion, I knew then that he trusted me. There would be a need to keep John away for as long as I can. It wouldn’t be fair to lose Bethel’s trust and support because of someone as useless as John.
“I don’t know of anyone. I am only trying to be on the lookout.” I responded.
Patting my shoulder with those hardened palms of his, “thanks, man. In three days, we would all get what we want.”
He gave a toothy grin as he walked away. Three days seem fair enough. I can handle that. In the process of the three days, I would need to get a plan ready as to how we would make our entry and attack whoever stands in our way. It would have been fun to call Xander and his men into the woods to face ourselves. But then, revenge is never interesting when it gets announced. The best thing to do is to let them see you when they least expect.
My mind soared at the thought of getting all I wanted in the next seventy-two hours, most especially having my child in my arms. I really can’t wait.
The Alpha’s Exchanged Mate – Chapter 187
Alexander’s POV…
Dropping off the call from Edwina had put me in a frenzy. She sounded sad. I wish I could go to her now, but they were more important things to deal with at the moment. I don’t mean to say consoling Edwina isn’t important, but the attack on the sizzlers pack is a more pressing issue.
I have been trying to figure out different techniques that can be adapted to incapacitate the sizzlers’ army. It was almost noon, and the others were expected to return to me with their feedback. Aside that, I needed some good food.
It’s tiring to have to work all day with no such thing as a heavy meal inside of me. I plan on resigning from the alpha’s seat after this. All I want to do is wake up to Edwina every day, have some deep s*x, sleep and eat some good food. I know it’s just my wishful thinking, but you can’t blame me for wanting some nice soft life.
There was a knock on the door, and then it came open. My three musketeers strolled in, looking like they had some victory moments they intended to share with me.
“I hope you all have good news to share with me?” I grinned at them.
“This is good news,” Carlos muttered, pulling up a food packet.
Did I ever mention the part where I love Carlos for always showing up in the most beautiful way? He knows just how to win a soul like mine.
“What’s in it?” I asked
“Some lunch from the packhouse sent over by Becca,” Caleb replied, taking a seat.
Without much ado, we all settled into the meals, each of us relishing the taste of it all. I was almost done with the meal when I remembered that we were mourning. I shouldn’t be enjoying a meal this much.
“Something wrong?” Caleb inquired.
I sniffed, shaking my head, as I pushed the plate aside. I waited for the rest to be done.
“Protective gear has been prepared for the warriors to prevent them from getting infected,” Carlos said
“Also, I forgot to mention the other day that the tunnel leading right into the packhouse has four routes surrounding the entire sizzlers pack. Which implies our men can be dispatched in five different groups. Each one would go the north, east, west and south angle of the pack. While the last group would be in charge of taking over the pack, this way, we can incapacitate every of their army.” Jason said.
Caleb cleared his throat, sitting up, “I have had Carlos group these men, and they would be dispatched by midnight. Every one of us should be at the tunnel ready to ravage the whole of sizzlers pack.”
A round of applause should be given to my men. They have worked really well. Truth be told, I felt useless; my sitting in the wheelchair really brought me to some level of ridicule.
“I would have loved to sift out the army myself, though.” I had to say a piece of my mind. “But I trust your judgements. So, are we ready to finally feast an attack on the sizzler pack?”
“Yes, alpha!” The three of them chorused.
“What do you intend to do exactly alpha?” Asked Jason.
“What do you mean?” I inquired.
“Do you want them dead or captured?” He repeated.
They would definitely resist, but I want John and Ben captured alive. Would like to compromise with alpha bethel. He is more interested in a negotiation that would benefit him. Moreover, I have no intention of becoming his enemy. Ben was the one who built a wall between us all.” I responded.
“It will be nice to see alpha Bethel grope for help.” Carlos found it funny.
If it were up to me, I would have asked for the men I needed to surrender, but they would surely put up resistance, especially for Ben and John. Moreso, this attack is to warn Bethel of the night howlers and make him aware of my army’s strength. I have had enough of them thinking we are weak and can’t stand up for ourselves.
I admit I had been weak at a point due to the betrayal that I had encountered. Thinking of it now, I’m thankful the goddess created another avenue for me to recover.
“Let’s all focus on ensuring we achieve our aim. That is what matters the most.” Caleb added.
“The beta has spoken!” Carlos teased, wiggling his brows at Jason, who seemed to be trying hard to hide his smile.
“F**k you!” Caleb said, chuckling too.
“We should all meet at the force ground by ten tonight,” I informed them, “let’s all get everything ready by then and get this over and done with. It’s becoming a pain in the neck.”
“Did you eventually call her?” Caleb asked as soon as Carlos and Jason left the office.
I scoffed, “what if I didn’t?”
“I can envision you living the rest of your life a lonely and frustrated alpha. That I can assure you.”
“Edwina wouldn’t leave me. Don’t forget I’m the alpha.”
“You just bluffing. She would ignore you for the rest of your entire life.”
I gave him a close look, “you really wish for me to end up being single and lonely, don’t you?”
He shrugged, “am I that obvious?”
We both laughed out loud, mine coming out from the need to ease off the tension surrounding my guts.
“How are you feeling?” Caleb asked.
“Truth?” He nodded in the affirmative. “I’m super scared, man!”
Caleb sighed, “same here. But we can’t let those morons keep trampling upon us.”
“I want all of this to be over, Caleb. It’s tiring that we keep having to focus on them when the development of the night howlers is being kept at bay.”
“Development can only take place when the members are protected.”
I agreed with Caleb. I would love for all of this to end so I can lend Edwina a proper shoulder to lean on. Caleb barged into my thoughts with his insistent questions.
“You haven’t told me what she said.” He mused, leaning further into the chair.
“Can you learn to let things go once in your life?”
He snorted in response. I was about to say something I knew would sound savage when he got cut short by the door opening. Ramona walked in, muttered a word to me, dropped the file and walked back out.
I laughed my lungs out, “You are one to talk, really. You suck at acting on your own advice.” I taunted him.
His glare was enough to bore a big hole inside of me. But I couldn’t care less at this point.
The Alpha’s Exchanged Mate – Chapter 188
Authors POV…
The car moved further into the deepest part of the night howlers’ pack. The road led to the expanse of unused land serving more as a large boundary between the night howlers and sizzlers pack. Caleb pressed on the car wheel, navigating the road like he had a GPS turning in his head. The car was extremely silent, which was unlike the both of them. Knowing how chatty Xander can be, it amused Caleb how quiet he had become since they left the office.
Not wanting to intrude in his thoughts, he kept his mind on the road, keeping his wolf eyes on alert just in case the sizzlers might be lying in wait. The night howlers hardly make use of the road, and it’s toured mainly by people making a silent escape out of the pack, which is very unlikely unless they are wanted criminals like John Sinclair.
The road to an ordinary eye is only one way to the border gate separating the night howlers and the sizzlers pack. But the ones who are very familiar with the road know that just down the slope is a big wide open hole that leads to a tunnel. It would serve as a tool to save the lives of many before morning.
Xander had a weird look on his face; it seemed like he was in a not-so-appealing argument within himself. He watched Caleb absentmindedly driving closer to their intended destination. This was the first time since his accident years back that he had gone on what seemed like a war scenario.
Finding himself in a wheelchair to lead a pack of wolf warriors when he wouldn’t be standing made Xander perplexed. Xander’s thoughts switched from whether he could expose himself and trust them to keep it until Xander himself felt right about coming out with the truth. At the same time, staying put and pretending to lack legs sounded really good.
It had never been heard in the history of werewolves’ pack fights that a handicapped alpha was in their midst. Xander knew he could slow them down if care wasn’t taken. And the last thing he wanted was to ruin their hard work.
The car tumbled a bit as Caleb drove over a bump. His eyes caught sight of Xander from the side mirror.
“What’s wrong?” He asked, making eye contact with him.
Blinking slowly, Xander looked out the car window as the dark spread into the night.
“Are you worried about what might happen?” Caleb pressed on.
Letting out a tired sigh, Xander turned his head back to meet Caleb’s stare. “do you think I need to forfeit this wheelchair and come out clean?”
Caleb stayed quiet for a while, keeping his eyes on the road. He wasn’t one to decide what others are meant to do and how they are to act. Caleb respects the decision of others even though they might appear confusing. And he wasn’t ready to impose on Xander’s decision either.
“The only reason I haven’t tried to figure out why you have kept to the wheelchair despite being well is because I trust your judgement. And if it doesn’t sit right with you to let anyone know yet, then it’s all good. You don’t owe us any explanation, not when it’s inconvenient to you. You are a good leader Xander, and we will follow you whether you are handicapped or not. The pack is your top priority, and we, as followers, are fine with that. That’s enough. A leader by heart and in your actions, not really bothered about how you look on the outside. We are strong together, and we shall conquer this together.” Caleb finished, almost running out of breath.
Xander let out an amused snort as he clapped his hands together, his mood lifting. “If anyone told me you were such a good curator, I would have argued.”
“My bad!” Caleb muttered under his breath, his voice lacing with sarcasm.
Laughing out, Xander held his belly. “Thanks, man, for real. Thank you, you just lifted my mood, and I think I am ready for this.” He said, focusing his attention on the tiny road Caleb had gotten on.
Xander admitted that his grandfather had been an actual genius for working out such a plan that appeared so discreet.
Stretching his hand out a bit to give a signal to the men of who he was, Caleb turned down the car’s headlight a bit. His heart raced with delight when he saw the troops of ready warriors looking fearsome. Turning his excited eyes at Xander, Caleb grinned.
“Does going to war amuse you that much?” Snorted Xander.
Caleb shrugged, “not exactly war. It’s the joy of intending to end the tyranny that has put most of our lives on hold up till this moment.”
“I’m just as eager as you are, Caleb. I want Ben’s existence in my life to come to an actual end.”
“Well, we are finally here!” He mused in response, putting the car off ignition.
Getting down hurriedly from the car, Caleb went to the car trunk to pull out Xander’s wheelchair. Carlos was already by his side to help lift Xander onto it.
Xander looked around at the warriors as they all stood at attention on his arrival. Jason was by his side with the tunnel map in hand.
“Good to have you here, alpha. We are waiting on your order. Jason has taken all of them through the routes of the tunnel before your arrival.” Carlos said to him.
“Where are the oldest set of warriors?” Xander asked Carlos.
With a nod from Carlos, the older warriors separated themselves from the rest.
“Good!” Xander nodded, “Caleb and Carlos; I want to believe you know how strong the warriors are. And those who have much more than the other.”
Caleb and Carlos nodded, “yes, alpha.”
“I need you to split them into groups. The older warriors would lead the way since they might be more familiar and sensitive to the road. I need the strongest arms to be split into two; the first half would be behind the older warriors while the ones with limited capacity would tow behind them. The other half of the strongest arm would be after those with limited capacity. For you, my wingmen, you would walk with me, but I would be behind you all.” Said Xander.
The others exchanged a glance, wondering what Xander was thinking, intending to walk behind them, considering his state.
“I know what you all are thinking. But you really do not have to worry.” He assured them.
They all arranged themselves as he had ordered, making their way to the mouth of the tunnel.
The Alpha’s Exchanged Mate – Chapter 189
Alexander’s POV…
Watching them march towards the tunnel as I told them to arrange themselves made me feel good at heart. It was obvious they didn’t care about my deficiency; they would harken to every word that came out of my mouth. Their howls as they shifted, sent a thrill down my spine.
I had decided that some groups should shift into their wolves, and the ones using weapons shouldn’t shift just yet. Caleb, Carlos, Jason, and the rest of us assigned to the packhouse didn’t shift either.
To make the attacks easier, those who have shifted would subdue the sizzlers’ army on the different angles of the pack. It would be too much work if they had to get there and shift. It’s better for us when our enemies are caught off guard.
I sighed deeply as I remembered this wasn’t an ordinary move we were about to make.
“Halt, everyone!” I called out as some were about to step into the tunnel. They all turned around to look at me with eagerness in their eyes. They were truly ready to counter whatever was intended to stop them.
I cleared my throat, pacing around with my wheel. “I know you all know what this means tonight. We have come together as one to stand against our oppressor and the one who trampled on our loyalty, calling us fools to our faces. I want to believe we aren’t just doing this for ourselves alone but for the peace of mind of every member of the night howlers pack. First, I would like to use this medium to tell you how sorry I am for disappointing you as your alpha. For giving room to a traitor amongst us, I’m sorry that you all have to go through this because of me. The hard truth is we are heading for a do-or-die fight. There is no certainty that every one of us will survive, but I want every soul to survive. I want you all to fight for each other and together against the enemies. Fight tooth and nail and ensure they don’t defeat us. Make sure we have a victorious story to tell back home and a memorable history about how we fought and conquered. I finally want to thank the ex-prisoners amongst us for the resilience you all have put up for the past few months of training rigorously. This is the time to act true to the sleepless nights and show that you are sorry for your past decisions. Thank you all for standing up for what is right. Let’s do this and end the tyranny. Moreso, let’s stick to the plan for those of you who would be getting into the pack house. Ensure to find your way to the pack council member’s room first and subdue anyone you meet to avoid any hindrance on our part.”
They howled and shrieked in response, and I could feel the rejuvenating energy surrounding them all. It gave me the courage to trust my instincts that had instigated the attack quite earlier than planned. But something inside me kept insisting on not wasting too much time on it. Attacks are unpredictable, and knowing how the sizzlers pack works, they definitely won’t be informing any of us before unleashing their wrath upon us.
After they all calmed down, Caleb ordered them to move back towards the tunnel, as explained.
I must say my family line has a knack for creativity; the tunnel had a spacious hole inside of it. I had almost thought we would have to crawl through, and then someone like me would have to worry about everyone knowing my ability to walk. As we all moved with determination towards our intended destination, my heart paced faster as we moved ahead. The tunnel was farther than I had imagined. It took us almost thirty minutes to get to the middle, where the parts to the angles of the pack were cut out. With the help of Caleb and Carlos, the warriors were dispatched to each end with enough numbers.
Our population was no doubt massive. We would have choked in the tunnel if my grandfather hadn’t been thoughtful about the tunnel’s construction. The path that would lead to the pack house was more of a steel ladder to climb through. I knew then that there was no longer a hiding place for me.
The warriors went first, leaving me and the others. Carlos and Jason looked worried as they bit their lips, staring at the steel.
“How do we go about this alpha? You might probably need to stay behind. I’m sorry if I sound rude, please.” Jason muttered.
I saw from the corner of my eyes Carlos nudged Jason on the side. Caleb seemed unperturbed, like he would be fine with whatever decision I made. But I wasn’t ready to back down yet, despite my personal reasons for the decisions I had made. The time would eventually come when I would need to come out openly to everyone.
Maybe now is the time to let them know they have been helpful and sincere in their dealings with me. Even though I still have strong doubts about trusting people, they appear to be the only ones I can lean on.
Staring up at them, not wanting to waste our precious time. I stood up from the wheelchair, standing upright. Caleb had an indifferent look on his face. I should really take some classes on how to hide emotions from him. Carlos and Jason let out a girlish gasp.
“Can we talk about this later?” I blurted, not really having the intention of explaining myself. I could give them a brief surface explanation later on.
They gulped, making their way up the ladder. I watched patiently as they made a move, my hands sweaty. I hoped my legs won’t fail me when I really needed them. But a low growl from my wolf made me feel assured a bit. I was on the right track, and that was what mattered the most. Climbing onto the ladder myself after Caleb, it led right to the middle of the pack members’ meeting room which was fully occupied by every member of the pack’s council, including Ben.
And to my amusement, they were also strategizing on an attack to, you know who, the night howlers pack.
The Alpha’s Exchanged Mate – Chapter 190
Ben’s POV…
It had appeared as a dream when some armed warriors with the night howlers warrior uniform barged into the meeting room. Finally, Bethel had agreed to us acting fast before the night howlers woke up from their slumber.
With me in attendance, he had invited his pack council members to strategize on a means to conquer the whole of the night howlers pack.
According to Bethel, we would need to act discreetly, considering the fact that the sizzlers pack was still under a strict lockdown. I had John with me as my underdog after dressing him up in a whole lot of disguise. I wasn’t ready to get in the bad books of Bethel yet, not until I got what I wanted.
It was past midnight, and all of us had protective gear on even after having sanitized ourselves. Bethel had reminded me of the promises I made to him if he helped conquer the sizzlers pack as he insisted on him risking his members’ lives for me.
We hadn’t spent thirty minutes into the meeting when the warriors burst in and subdued us all. The one who held me down, in particular, was incredibly strong. It still didn’t occur to me what was going on as Bethel struggled against the one who held him captive. But they really came prepared. Seeing Bethel might shift and attack him, one of them sprayed the room with a deadly gas that had us feeling a bit dizzy. I couldn’t shift even if the thought came to mind.
I wanted to believe Bethel’s warriors would come through until an opening like an underground tunnel burst open and several other warriors of the night howlers pack trooped in. My irritation mounted when I saw Caleb make his way in after several others. I growled deeply when to my surprise, Xander stepped out at his full length without his wheelchair!
Now, I was completely knocked out of my guts. The look on his face was malicious, and I didn’t keep mine at bay either. I cussed out loudly; it was clear that they had the whole pack surrounded, considering the number of them in the room at the moment.
Bethel hissed loudly, “what the f**k, Xander!” He growled in anger, the gas still smelling strong in the room. Only the night howlers appeared unaffected by it.
Xander sat on the table, staring at us all in amusement. I noticed Malia from my side glance, looking like she would pass out. He tossed the mini attack structure that had been put in place on how to invade the night howlers.
“Can’t believe you really aren’t backing off, despite everything you made me and my pack go through!” Xander howled at me.
I stared with a blank look on my face. Nothing about Xander scares me, which is a huge flex for me. He always appears like a cub or toothless wolf. His emotions take too much control of him.
“Look who we have here, alpha. John Sinclair.” Caleb called from behind, pushing John to the floor.
“Who the f**k is John Sinclair?” Bethel boomed with anger.
“Shit!” I cursed under my breath.
Xander chuckled dryly, “it appears you don’t know things have been happening under your very nose. How naive can you be, Bethel? You trust someone who betrayed his own best friend and think you are safe with him?”
Bethel turned towards me, still trying to shrug off the hands holding him down. They had doubled on us now. Each one of us had two captors. He tilted his head.
“Did you sneak someone in without my permission?”
The question seemed stupid to me. He broke the rules himself. I don’t think what I did should be considered wrong, but I didn’t need to tell him that yet.
“I can explain this later, Alpha Bethel. Send a signal to your army to get this over with.” I said.
“You bastard! How dare you put my pack members in harm’s way?” Bethel kept on.
I rolled my eyes at Bethel and his obsession with his pack members. “It was just one person!” I retorted.
His next move seem like he would come for my neck. I could see Xander and his crew enjoying the scene.
“Stop with this humiliation Xander and do whatever it is you want. It’s obvious you have the whole pack surrounded.” Bethel sounded defeated, and I felt ashamed of him.
I tried to call out to him, but he certainly had no intention of paying me any mind.
Readjusting himself on the table he sat at, Xander cleared his throat. Facing Bethel squarely.
“Before I ask for your release, I would like to ask if you are willing to come to a resolution with me. And you will ask your warriors to stand back. I’m sure they are in a fatal revolt against my warriors now.”
I tried to snatch myself away from those holding me down, growling to Bethel to not accept whatever it was Xander had to say to him. But he paid me no mind as he nodded his head.
Nodding his head, Xander ordered Bethel to be released.
He stood up, trying to hold still as he staggered, and then he glared at Xander.
“How am I certain you aren’t trying to play me?” Queried Bethel.
“All I want to discuss with you would end in just five minutes and if it doesn’t sit well with you. Then I will gladly rip every one of your heads off.” Xander replied.
Bethel appeared unfazed as he stood with a raised brow. I must say his gut is one thing that I do admire. His energy matched mine, which is why I really want to partner with him.
“Sit.” Ordered Xander.
Bethel snickered, “you won’t order me around in my pack.”
“Sit, Bethel!” His growl sounded deep from within.
Not arguing anymore, Bethel sat his bloody a*s down, which I would really love to tear apart for being such a weakling. There is no way I was allowing any of them to ruin my plan. I decided to watch and strategize on what I had to do next.