The Mystical Attraction of Alpha

Chapter 186

Ella

I look back and forth between Roger and Isabel, noting her pallid skin tone and his quiet concern. “

How long overdue is the plane?” I inquire, checking the time on my phone.

“It was supposed to get in five hours ago. James has never been late before.” Isabel pipes up, bouncing Sadie in her arms and visibly trying to control the tremors of fear wracking her body. I rise from my chair and attempt to put an arm around her, but she j.erks away from my touch like a skittish horse. Sighing, I drop my hand.

“Is it possible there weren’t any refugees needing to make the journey today?” Henry asks, logical as ever.

“We haven’t had a single day without a new batch.” Gabriel answers grimly, “the wait list back on the continent is a mile long. If he didn’t come today, then something has gone wrong.”

“Is the news out of the continent still blacked out?” I question, even though I already know the answer. Damon shut such a tight lid on the media that the only information available to us anymore is brouğht by refugees and spies.

“Yes.” Gabriel replies, with the same dark expression. “I’ll see if I can tap into our spy network. I have a few people stationed around the egress points on the coast. But to be frank the fact that they haven’t reported in either doesn’t bode well.”

“What do we do?” Isabel frets aloud, looking hopefully at the King. “Can you stage a rescue mission?”

“We can’t go in blind.” Phil!ppe declares evenly.

We need to know what we’re dealing with before we send relief troops or more aircraft.”

“But if the camps on the coast are under attack then they need your help now.” Isabel argues, swinging her frantic gaze to me, “Ella, do something!”

to just leave our people to fend for themselves, but Phil!ppe is right, if we charge in blind then not

frightened orphans to the safety of Isabel’s nursery every day, who comforted the aloof she-wolf despite her ferocious protests. I’d known

know.” I tell her gently, “but we don’t

“Like I’m some hysterical

my c.hest. Isabel jolts, her wolf reflexively quivering in the face of

she deflates, submitting to my dominance. “I know, I’m sorry…I

know.” I assure her, finally sliding my arm around her shoulder and leading her from the

back to the nursery when Roger comes racing up behind us, “We just got word, James’s plane

j.erks her

and Phil!ppe joining us as we change direction. We all pile into the King’s car and speed towards the airfield. Isabel is shaking with relief beside me, and I try to lean against her for comfort without letting her realize what I’m doing.

any arrival to date. I immediately sense that something has gone terribly wrong back home – worse even than before. There

into his arms as soon as they’re in reach. Sadie cuddles him happily, but Isabel pushes at his c.hest with a look of sullen detachment on her pretty features. “Where were you? What took so long?” She demands, her tone

has the sulky energy of a she-wolf who

the injured from the unharmed, individuals from families and unaccompanied children from temporary guardians. I go to a.ssist with the intake process, trying to

to the medical tent, and Cora meets me in the doorway with

I sigh, “but it

searching my face for understanding. “Damon,

exchange confused glances. “What pact?” I’m glad that my sister asks, because as Luna I should

secrecy pact.” Her mate explains gruffly, though this doesn’t actually clear things up for

his plan all along… but it’s done now… the entire continent is on fire… the revolution is in

don’t want to force these weary wolves to explain things when they need to be focused on healing. “It’s okay.” I mumur, “go with Cora

the pilot. I approach behind them, just in time to hear James saying, his army breached the borders in broad