Chasing His Scentless Mate (Caroline) novel Chapter 174

Chapter 174: Chapter 174 The Truth About Parents’ Deaths

Draven’s POV

Arthur looked grave, his expression telling me the news wasn’t good. He introduced the man accompanying him before taking a seat.

"This is Investigator Magnus from the Alpha Council. He’s been heading the investigation into your parents’ accident," Arthur explained solemnly.

The investigator nodded respectfully. "Alpha Draven, I regret to inform you that we have reason to believe your parents’ deaths were not accidental. When they were returning to pack territory, their vehicle was ambushed by what appeared to be rogue wolves. The car went off the cliff, but our forensic team found evidence that both the brakes and engine had been tampered with before the attack even occurred."

My blood ran cold. Alaric snarled viciously inside me.

"You’re telling me my parents were murdered? Deliberately and cruelly murdered?" I could no longer contain the mix of grief and rage that washed over me. My eyes flashed violet as Alaric fought for control.

"With your authorization, the Alpha Council would like to formally reopen the investigation," Magnus continued."We think whoever planned this kidnapping might also be connected to your parents’ deaths. The evidence shows this was a carefully planned, long-term attack against your family and pack."

"You have my full authorization," I growled."I want everyone involved hunted down."

Ryan immediately stepped in, seeing I was on the verge of losing control. "Investigator Magnus, the Storm Valley Pack will provide whatever resources you need. We want everyone involved to face pack justice."

"And you are?" the investigator asked, his tone remained respectful.

"Ryan Cole. Beta to Alpha Draven." Ryan stated with authority.

"Very well, Beta Ryan. To start, I’d like full access to all information regarding this murder investigation. I believe working directly with you would be more efficient. Alpha Draven has enough to handle right now," Magnus suggested tactfully.

"Absolutely. Come, let’s get you set up with everything we know," Ryan agreed.

"Brother, thank you," I said sincerely.

Clara approached me – she had been standing behind Arthur, listening to everything. I noticed her wiping tears from her eyes. She embraced me, and I let my guard down, releasing the emotions I’d been holding back.It felt like my entire world was crumbling around me.

Just as I was about to pull myself together, one of my warriors burst into the room.

"Alpha, the Howards have escaped! We went to bring them in as ordered, but they’d already fled their residence. There’s no trace of their scent beyond the garage," he reported breathlessly.

"Son of a bitch!" I broke away from Clara’s embrace, running both hands over my face in frustration. "This is blatant pack desertion!"

Arthur’s expression hardened. "Time to go on the offensive. We need to round up everyone involved in the company fraud and bring them in for questioning. They are clearly organized and working together."

"Perfect," I growled. "Kyle, put the company building on lockdown immediately. No one enters or leaves. Bring all senior management to the pack house interrogation rooms. I want every last traitor in my company and pack identified."

Kyle immediately started barking orders through her mind-link to our warriors stationed at Thorne Enterprises.

Eleanor continued coordinating the search parties while I paced the room, my mind racing through scenarios of what could have happened to Caroline and Liam.

I walked over to Robert and Lena, who were sitting together looking completely defeated. I could see how worried they were just by looking at them.

"You both look exhausted," I said gently. "The day is almost over, but we’re still working. I’d like you to go to my house and get some rest. You’ll be more comfortable there, and you need to keep your strength up to help when we find them."

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