He cocks his head aside, obviously expecting me to act surprised or say something in reply to all he's said but I don't. My eyes watch every one of his moves.
He chuckles
"You're as cold as you're rumored to be. C'mon man, talk to me! What do you think drew us towards each other? Do you think we have some kind of psychic connection between us? He asks and pauses again, but continues talking when I still don't reply.
"I'm wondering why though?... I mean, I know why I wanted to see you but why was I so sure you would come to find me and why did you indeed come to find me?– but of course, we will get to my reason for wanting to see you soon enough. What's your reason for coming to find me though?
I'd very much like to know what was so important..." He suddenly stands up from where he's sitting as he talks, making Henrik and Ivar growl loudly in warning.
His friend also pushes himself away from the wall he's leaning on. Standing with the easy gait of a good fighter with eyes focused on Henrik and Ivar. He's clearly ready for anything. He's not afraid that the odds of fighting us are great against them.
"Calm down Matt!" He says to his friend before turning his gaze towards my men with his hands raised for us to see.
"Easy boys!... I'm not here to fight. I just want to know why." He says smiling at them before turning to me.
"I want to know why you came to find me. What drew us to each other? What could be so important you had to leave your dad unattended..."
I flashed behind him in a second with claws out, one of them pointing to the base of his head before he could finish his statement.
'How the hell did he know about my dad!?'
"Wow, easy wolf..." He chuckles, even with my sharp claw about digging into his head
"Who are you!?" I growl. Ready to drill through his skull and into his brain if he gives me the wrong answer. His friend growls, taking a step forward but he quickly raises his hand to stop him.
"Matt, relax will you! He's not going to kill me." He says in a lazy tone.
"Oh, I won't?" I ask, pushing my claw in to pierce his skin so he will know his life meant nothing to me. I can't believe how confident he is. How he's still smiling even with blood now running down his neck.
His smile suddenly disappears and his voice becomes cold
''No, you won't, for three reasons..." He replies
1. I know you're curious to know what attracted us to each other. If you kill me, then you won't be able to find out.
2. My seer already told me I'm not dying anytime soon and
3. As much as I trust my seer, I didn't get to leave this long by not having a backup plan in case things suddenly go south. This time, let's just say my men are keeping your father's company. If they don't hear from me before your trial begins..." He left the rest of his threat unsaid but I understand
I'm surprised to hear he knows my dad is alive. I wonder how the hell he got to know after all the precautions I took!?
I can't communicate with Eric through our mind link because of the distance between us but Ivar can communicate with his mate. And before I can ask him to speak with Ella he told me through our mind link that all of them, including Alpha Nate and his guards, are currently with my dad.
The fact that these animals are not holding my dad hostage doesn't mean they can't easily hurt or kill him. You don't have to be near a person before you can kill them. As long as they know where he is, they're still dangerous and can kill him and everyone with him within the blink of an eye
"Are you surprised that I know your dad is alive? Wondering how I got to know?... Well, I made it my business to know things and find out things that are not known to most people. I have the resources you see so don't beat yourself up too hard!"
"Who are you and what do you want from me?" I furiously growl. I have a trial to get to. I don't have time for this rigamarole.
"No, Thor! We haven't gotten to that part yet." He snaps in reply. "This is the part where you retract your claw from my neck so we can discuss this amicably like gentle wolves but of course, if you don't want that then we can do it however you want. Either way is okay by me!"
I don't take well to threats and I hate blackmail. With my speed, it will take me less than a second to drive my claw into the base of his skull but what about his friend? It will take about the same time for him to communicate through their link and give the command to kill my dad. Come to think of it, it's not just my dad's life at stake here. Eric, Bear, Ella, and Alpha Nate are all with him.
I retract my claw and slowly back away from him
"Now answer my questions. Who the fuck are you and what the fuck do you want from me?" I forcefully ask again, trying so hard to keep my anger in check.
He collects the handkerchief his friend extends toward him. Taking his time, he carefully wipes the trail of blood away from his neck before pressing the handkerchief to the back of his head to stop the bleeding.
"My name is Draco..." He says after he's done cleaning himself up.
'Draco!?... What the fuck kind of name is Draco? Draco means dragon or serpent. Who named their child that?...' I wonder to myself as he continues talking
"You don't know me but your Beta, Eric knows who I am. He and I are– how do I put it?– We're acquainted, so to speak."
"So to speak?" I repeat questioningly. Of course, I don't believe him. Not believing him one bit.
His lips curve up into a smile
"Well, you don't have to believe me, you can ask Eric himself when you see him. Anyway, I came to see you because you have something of mine."
My eyes widen
"I have something of yours? What the fuck are you talking about!? I don't even know you!"
"Well, maybe I should rephrase my question. It's someone actually. You have someone that belongs to me and I'm coming for her when the trial is over.'' He says, removing his sunglasses to reveal his deep red eyes.
I understand what he's talking about then. He's Victoria's mate. The hybrid bastard that attacked Eric. No wonder he's wearing sunglasses. He's not like us shifters that can alternate between our human and wolf's eye color. He's part Alpha, part vampire. Vampires have natural red eyes, the same as an Alpha's wolf. That's why he has to wear sunglasses to hide who he is. Which is an abomination
"You attacked my friend and almost killed him. The nerve of you to tell me you're acquainted with him! Standing before me to ask for your mate. What makes you think she wants to be with you? Now that I know your name, all I need is your family name so she can properly reject you."
"Oh, I see... You're serious about making my mate your concubine then, aren't you, Alpha?" He asks, glaring at me hatefully and I return the glare
'How did he get to know about the concubine situation? Did Victoria mention it to him?'
"Did you touch her?" His growl rumbles deeply from within him.
I smile as my wolf's eyes flash in response, straining to burst out within me.
"I thought you have the resources to find out things that are not known to most people."
His irises glint silver as his lips curve into a sinister smile.
"You have no idea how hard it is to restrain myself from killing you right now, Thor. You have no fucking idea."
I chuckle dryly
"Don't restrain yourself, Draco. Bring it on!" Kane growls loudly within me, almost in control. "You also have no idea how hard it is for me not to tear your heart out right now for what you did to my brother... C'mon kitty, don't be scared. Come out, let's play!' I continue to chuckle as I taunt his wolf.
I also hear my men growling behind me in anticipation, ready for a bloodbath. His friend however remained relaxed to my surprise. Instead of getting ready to join in the fun, lean toward him and whisper into his ear.
His lips curve into a smile then. Whoever said my smile was horrid should meet Draco.
"I'm coming for my mate after your trial. It would be better for you if you haven't touched her, otherwise, I'll start killing your pack members one after the other, starting with his mate." He points at Ivar.
"Ella, is it? Feisty, that one. Even though I like her spirit. I will enjoy watching the light slowly fade from her eyes as I drain her of all her blood." He says and starts walking up the stairs.
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Author's Note
Anticipate, sold to the Rogue King. Victoria and Draco