LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 352: The pack survived
Luciano Polenta spent a night and a day in Abby Brown's place. Alone and famished, he ended up eating a pie from the fridge without wondering what was in there. Surely not beef. And, most likely, not even cheese.
«That goat,» he murmured. «She eats only grass.»
He spent some more hours on the sofa, waiting for inspiration. At that time, Woods must have gone back to Norwich... It was time to go back home, wasn't it?
He collected the few things he had with him and walked out, taking his car and driving back to Mayford. He parked not far from the pack quarters and sniffed the air in search of clues.
His pack seemed to be there, which meant they were waiting for him to come back. He sniggered while taking the first few steps. Woods thought he could win just like that, but he couldn't if he didn't reach the Alpha. Luciano had been missing long enough; it was time to regain control over his pack. In just two days, they shouldn't have forgotten about him.
At the moment he crossed the border, however, he felt something was amiss. He didn't feel the connection reacting to him.
They were there, which meant the pack was savable... At least, that!
«Oh, I came back just in time,» he murmured. He had been alone long enough to start talking to himself.
He couldn't reach the third circle because he was stopped. By his own wolves!
«Move aside,» he said.
The Betas didn't reply, but they didn't move either.
«Oh, come on,» he snorted, rolling his eyes. Were a few hours enough for them to rebel? He had never seen such daring behaviour before... «Don't make it difficult.»
They didn't listen but just signalled something to each other. As a result, one of the younger wolves ran away towards the centre.
«Where is she going?» he wondered.
«To call Renato.»
«Oh, Renato? Good, awesome! He'll solve this without blood being involved... I think you're confused now because of this situation, but I am your Alpha. It means you shouldn't stop on my path. Let alone challenge me with your gazes or act like this.
I don't want to hurt you, so move aside.»
«Renato will be here soon,» the same man repeated. «He will know what to do.»
«What? Since when does he decide? Oh, wait, he didn't use the chance to seize power, did he? He's not that smart.»
Renato was a loyal dog, ready to do anything for his pack. He wouldn't have taken power even if offered to him. He was one of the few people Luciano Polenta could count on. No matter the situation, the chief of the guards would have executed the orders.
When he told him to defend the residence, he went out and fought without any intention of running away with him. He was that kind of fool.
As for the trivial incident with the punishment: thar had been just to remind him to show respect. Luciano Polenta knew no one would have mistreated the second most powerful wolf in the pack. He wanted to ensure he wasn't straying away from the right path.
And, since he still was at his beck and call, everything was all right.
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He stayed there, smiling like a fool. It was time to regain his place and show those bulky dumbheads theirs. He would have made them complete hard tasks for a while. They had to understand they couldn't challenge him without consequences.
Even though he was happy that the pack was doing all right. He was in such a good mood that he wouldn't have been too stern. Even if they were crossing every line he could imagine.
He waited for Renato just to show them his obedience. He would have told them to back off and let him pass, and he could return home with his right-hand man a step behind him.
«No, wait, wait...» he heard from a distance.
What was Renato saying? Who was he talking with?
He was curious to see but didn't want to give it away. He had to look authoritative for the moment.
«Guys,» said a female voice he couldn't recognise, «you can leave this to me.»
As if struck by magic, the Betas stepped away and let Luciano see a stunning blonde woman. Her aura was powerful and reminded him of someone. Her eyes shined, one green and one blue.
That beautiful face and strong aura could be none other than Samantha Murphy's. The Ice Manager was in front of him, her hands on the belt and her chin up high.
So, Renato had brought her in, finally.
«Wait,» he repeated, and Luciano turned to check.
The guard's fingers were wrapped around the woman's shoulder, and his face was almost desperate.
Was he trying to stop that woman from doing anything crazy? Probably.
«Hello, I see you're one of us now,» he said. He was in a good mood. So good that he could accept Samantha Murphy as part of the pack. They needed powerful wolves to fight with Woods, after all.
«One of who?» she repeated, frowning. «You've gone insane, Polenta.»
«Alpha Polenta,» he reminded her. «You shall be polite. This is not Norwich.»
«No, it's not. You're right about it. But I can't understand what gave you the confidence to return here. After running away instead of defending your pack.»
«Hey, woman,» he murmured, turning annoyed. She had a bad character... Renato should have kept her in check. «Don't talk like this to me.»
«No? Why not? Who do you think you are?»
«Your Alpha.»
«Alpha? Well, certainly not mine.»
She crossed her arms, unwilling to let him pass. She was the only thing between him and the joys of a comfortable bed and a tasty meal. It seemed like he had to work hard from the very moment he came back.
«Since you're new, I will forgive you if you apologise. You might not know our rules yet, so I'll be merciful. You'll be banned from the kitchen for today, and that will be it.»
«What in the world? Are you crazy, Polenta?»