The outskirts of the pack territory were a stark contrast to the bustling pack center. Rolling hills dotted with ancient trees stretched out as far as the eye could see. The air was filled with the scent of pine and damp earth.
It was a welcome change from the exhaust fumes of the pack. They continued their journey for what felt like an eternity, the car steering through a network of barely visible dirt roads.
Finally, they reached a clearing nestled amidst a dense cluster of trees. A single and unassuming cabin stood at the center, its weathered wood blending seamlessly with the surrounding forest.
This was Aceco’s haven, a place shrouded in secrecy. They had made sure Aceco kept her distance from the pack and out of reach. Her services would only be sought in dire situations.
Just like this one.
The car came to a stop, kicking up a cloud of dust. Rhett stepped out even before the Alpha and Beta could, his eyes taking in the scene.
The cabin was small but sturdy and its windows were dark and reflecting the fading sunlight.
An unsettling silence was in the air. It was mostly only interrupted by the distant chirping of birds.
Beowulf and Darius also finally emerged from the car. Right now, they were all placing their trust in a creature of outside of their territory.
It was a gamble they had no other choice but to take.
With a deep breath, Rhett followed the Alpha and Beta towards the cabin. He didn’t know what awaited them inside, but one thing was certain – their encounter with Aceco would be a huge lead in this ongoing investigation.
Rhett quickened his pace, his shoes crunching on the dusty ground as he followed the Alpha and Beta toward the cabin. Darius – as the braggart that he took the lead with a smirk on his lips like he was the one whom Aceco needed to meet first before them.
Rhett couldn’t help but scoff at how forward the dipshit was.
Just as Darius reached for the weathered doorknob, a sudden unseen force slammed into his head with a resounding whack. Darius yelped, stumbling backward with a cartoonish bounce.
OH!
Rhett barked out a laugh he couldn’t hold back. Serves him right; he thought internally. Even a fool would know better than approaching Aceco’s cabin like that.
Darius shot him a venomous glare, but Rhett ignored it. To further provoke Darius, he laughed even harder.
Darius spun on him, his face contorted in fury. "What’s so funny, Gamma?" he snarled.
Rhett sent him a nonchalant glance before completely ignoring Darius’s confrontation. Who was he to question him? He was but a useless clown hiding behind the easily manipulative Alpha.
"Even a child would know that Aceco’s haven isn’t so easily accessible," Rhett remarked instead, the smirk on his face ever so undying.
Beowulf cleared his throat, his gaze flitting between them. "Be more careful, Darius," he said mildly. "Aceco’s wards wouldn’t be here if they didn’t serve a purpose."
Darius scowled. "I know that, Alpha," he grumbled, rubbing his head. "Just wanted to see how strong it was."
Rhett scoffed.
She raised her hands, and a soft breeze ruffled their hair. Then, spreading her arms wide, she spoke in a voice that resounded with a fragile power. "Welcome, Alpha Beowulf, Beta Darius, and Gamma Rhett. The veil has been lifted. You may now enter."
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