The Alpha's Unwanted Luna (by Miss L) novel Chapter 175

Chapter 175

92 – Ryker

“Cut it out.” I snapped at Danny, who had been pestering me relentlessly, trying to shift my mood. His energy was all over the place—like a hyperactive puppy hopped up on too much sugar.

One of our warriors had spotted Claude moving with a small band of rogues, far beyond the safety of his own territory or any familiar outposts. It was too suspicious to be a coincidence. Without hesitation, I gathered the men and set out to track him down. We managed to catch one of them, but it felt far too easy—like a trap or a distraction. What was Claude trying to pull? Why lure us away from the packhouse? The only answer I could come up with was Kennedy. He must know how formidable I am solo, but now that I have my mate by my side, we’re practically unstoppable. I can already sense my strength and reflexes sharpening—more intense than anything I’ve experienced before.

The footprints imprinted in the soil caught my attention, and for a fleeting moment, I thought about Kennedy. Is this what it feels like for her when she’s tracking? My hearing and sense of smell have sharpened too. I used to have to consciously tune out background noise, but now? I’m pretty sure I just caught a squirrel burping.

“Bossman, what’s the move here? I can see those gears turning.” Josh stepped between Danny and me, stopping me from smacking Danny on the back of the head again. Danny was still bouncing around to some silent beat only he could hear, deliberately bumping into me. I knew exactly what he was doing, but I just didn’t have the patience for it right now.

“I’m not sure,” I admitted. “I don’t pick up any other scents nearby. They’ve been gone for about thirty minutes. I don’t get how they’re slipping away when we’re closing in from all sides. It’s definitely Claude and Rick. The other scents don’t ring a bell, but two are warriors and the last one is an omega.”

“That makes no sense,” Danny finally dropped his silly antics and got serious. “Was Claude always planning to sacrifice the omega if they got caught?”

“Probably,” Josh said flatly. “He never gave a damn about his pack. That’s why no one was upset when a sixteen-year-old took over. At that point, anything was better than Claude. No offense, Boss.”

“Josh, let’s head to Claude’s place. Maybe we can catch him there. Danny, take a team and fan out. Report anything you find immediately. Greta…”

“Yeah, Boss?” Greta jogged up to me.

“I want you at the packhouse. Don’t let Kennedy know—at least not yet—but keep an eye on her and my mother.”

“If she asks, I can’t lie to her, Bossman. Just so you know. You’re not the only one getting stronger. Her aura’s been growing every day. Ever since she wiped the floor with Amy and claimed you in front of the pack, we can barely meet her gaze. Her aura might even be stronger than yours when you finally mark her.”