Defy The Alpha(s) novel Chapter 484

Chapter 484: Controlling The Narrative

"Good morning. This is Micheal Ross, reporting live from the outskirts of Pine Ridge, where what authorities are calling a massive terrorist attack has completely flattened what was once the exclusive Pine Ridge Lodge. The secluded and private luxury estate was reduced to rubble in what investigators are describing as an ’unprecedented level of destruction.’

"At this moment, authorities have not released the identities of the survivors detained at the scene. However, confidential sources close to the investigation have revealed that the lodge had recently been booked under the name of none other than Alaric Storm, cardinal alpha of the Northern Pack.

"The exact motive and nature of the attack remain unclear. But given the devastating magnitude of the explosion, experts on site are estimating that the survival rate is ’extremely low.’ The blast radius did not extend beyond the estate, but its sheer power caused structural damage to neighboring outposts and even rattled buildings several miles away.

"This level of destruction has never been witnessed before in this region and authorities are currently combing through the debris, searching for clues, bodies and answers.

"A curfew has now been officially enforced across the region. All civilians are to remain indoors between the hours of six PM and six AM until further notice. Military checkpoints have been established at all forest entries. If you witness suspicious behavior, or have any knowledge of those involved, you are urged to report immediately to the local enforcers....."

Elijah turned off the television, and the screen went black with a soft click. He sat behind his desk, fingers steepled under his chin, rubbing his jaw in slow motions. Across from him, his beta Christian stood waiting for his instruction.

The phone lines were ringing nonstop, frantic voices spilling out from the devices. But Elijah was oddly calm. The kind of calm that suggested he was just a breath from losing it.

"Brief me on what’s going on," Elijah said suddenly, his voice taut with tension.

Christian straightened. "There was an explosion at the Pine Ridge Lodge."

"An explosion caused by what exactly?" Elijah demanded.

Christian hesitated before answering carefully. "To be honest, my contacts haven’t located the detonator yet. But it’s Patrick we’re dealing with, I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s developed another kind of weapon entirely especially since the targets were the Cardinal Alphas."

Elijah exhaled slowly, a troubled breath escaping as he leaned back into his seat. If Patrick had pulled off a bombing of that scale, who’s to say he wouldn’t be next?

"And the boys?" he asked.

"Alive, at least. Asher, Alaric, Adele, and Micah are in custody. There’s no sign of Griffin, Roman, or Violet Purple..." Christian paused, noting the hint of intrigue in Elijah’s expression at the mention of Violet. "However, from what I gathered, the boys claimed the others were fine and left ahead of them."

"They left ahead? Why?"

"That, they wouldn’t say. I’ve sent a team to track them down, but it won’t be easy. We’re stretched thin at the moment, not to mention..." He exhaled. "Henry Nightshade is dead."

For the first time, Elijah’s eyes lit up with surprise but only for a second before he schooled his expression.

Christian continued, "At first, we didn’t believe them. But the forensics team managed to identify what was left of his skeletal remains. DNA confirms it. Henry Nightshade is dead."

"What a loss," Elijah muttered, but there was no grief at all, just cold calculation. The words came out like good riddance. "So that makes Asher Nightshade the Alpha of the West if no one challenges him and wins."

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