The Alpha's Curse The Enemy Within



Killian's point of view

I had every wolf in the pack combing through the pack in search of Sheila and Thea. I was with Valerie and we were trailing Sheila's scent and magic to the woods.

I was at a distance when Sheila's scent hit me strongly along with another unfamiliar scent.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

"There," Valerie and I hurried through the woods, and we burst out into a small clearing in the woods where Sheila and Thea were. I could barely see anything as the air around us was rough and stormy and in utter chaos. They were fighting against each other, making use of their magic.

I was about to rush in and join my mate when Valerie instantly held me back, stepping right in front of me, she pulled her hands up quickly in the air and blocked the mighty murderous force that was headed our

way.

Just then, the stormy air around got sucked in and without warning, Thea's body was tossed harshly against the rooted tree trunk that was at a distance, and the rough air settled and became calm.

Thea groaned and was trying to force herself to stand when Valerie hastened closer and shifted her fingers in the air. Immediately, Thea's body was up in the air, she pulled her hands around her neck, struggling against Valerie's hold.

Valerie twisted her fingers and Thea's body dropped dead on the ground. Her body was covered with blood. My eyes left Thea and darted to Sheila who motioned to us.

"Is she dead?"

"No. Just unconscious," Valerie replied, moving to where Thea's body was. She whispered a few chants at her. "That would keep her unconscious for a while," Valerie was up, sauntering to us.

"What happened?" I turned to Sheila. "How did you find out about Thea?" I asked.

"I didn't. She revealed herself to me, and then tried to kill me," Sheila said, as I inspected her body. She had only a small wound on her head.

"You need to see Maggie," I muttered.

"It's nothing. It'll heal," Sheila's eyes moved down to Thea's unconscious body. "This bitch is responsible for everything. She confessed it all to me."

"I don't understand, Thea has been doing a good job keeping her identity hidden, why would she suddenly reveal herself to you?" Valerie asked.

"She was scared because I found out something she didn't want to get out," Sheila voiced, her blue eyes moving to mine. "Thea isn't expecting your child, Killian. That bitch has had a lover all this time."

"What?" Ryker sounded instantly as he pushed himself to the surface. His voice echoed in my mind before Sheila's words sank in.

"Thea has a lover?" I questioned again, and Sheila nodded, not taking her eyes off me. "Thea isn't expecting my child? Sheila, are you sure about this?" I bit out slowly, and once again, Sheila nodded.

"I suspected it, Killian. And I confronted her during breakfast. She obviously panicked and wanted to kill me to cover the truth. And besides, she told me herself," Sheila counted each word, and as they filtered into my ears, I couldn't stop the air that escaped my lungs.

I clasped my hands behind my head, and took several steps back, pacing around briefly. I couldn't stop the

several emotions that rose within me. I just couldn't identify what I felt at the moment. I didn't know if it was hate or anger I felt. Hate for that bloody fish for her lies, and making me believe she was expecting a child that wasn't mine, or anger towards myself for being such a fucking idiot and not realizing the type of person Thea was. Or maybe I felt both. But I couldn't deny the relief I felt. Thea wasn't expecting my pup.

It was like a huge weight of pain and sadness was lifted off my shoulders. I couldn't even hide the elation I felt as I fought back the stinging water from my eyes.

"Killian, we-"I was forced out of my thoughts as Mason's voice sounded, behind him was Xavier and some of the pack's warriors. "What happened to her?" Mason asked, his eyes on Thea.

"She's unconscious for now. Take her to the castle's dungeon. Thea Chrysler is a witch, and now a prisoner of this pack," I told the warriors, and everyone could hear through the general mind link.

I turned to Valerie as the warriors hauled Thea's body away. "We can't let her escape, Thea must pay for her crimes."

"Don't worry, Killian. I will personally see to it," Valerie said, leaving with the warriors.

I veered around, my amber eyes falling on Sheila.

"How does it feel, knowing the truth behind your ex-lover?" Sheila moved closer.

"Furious, but I swear I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel relieved that she isn't expecting my pup after all," I sighed. That was the only good thing out of this situation. I was finally free from Thea. Thea's pregnancy had unsettled me. I knew that even though Sheila and I made up now, as long as Thea and that child were in our lives, she would always stir up trouble.

"But that only means, the child Thea is expecting is for her lover, which no doubt belongs to my pack. All this time, she had someone helping her. I can't believe one of my own could be capable of doing something like that."

"Thea didn't say who her lover was, but I am damned sure whoever that person is, he'll try to help her escape."

I sighed, hearing Sheila's words. "Maybe that will be a good thing," I uttered. "That way, we'll know the identity of the traitor that has been helping Thea."

"I hope we find him soon, because Thea spoke about something drastic that was going to befall the pack," Sheila sounded worried.

"It must be Lucius. He'll be back for revenge, and maybe that's what she spoke about," I held her in my arms. "As soon as Thea regains consciousness, I will question her personally. There's something I have to find out," I kissed Sheila as we made our way back to the castle.

***

We went straight to the dungeon where only Thea was locked up. Several warriors were stationed outside the dungeon. Sheila and I went in through the narrow passage. We found Morgan and Mason waiting outside the door for Valerie. She was inside with Gwen and Thea's unconscious body.

After a few minutes, Valerie and Gwen stepped out.

"We've spelled the dungeon itself, as well as everything else. There's no way Thea will be able to use her magic in there," Valerie said.

"Thank you," I told her, as she left with Gwen.

I stepped into the dungeon. Thea was still unconscious. She was chained to a chair. Her wrists, ankles, and neck were confined to the chair.

"Are you sure about this?" Sheila came from behind, her blue eyes landing on me. I nodded, and she crouched close to Thea, placing her hand on her.

Sheila chanted a few unknown words, and almost immediately, Thea gasped, her brown eyes jerking open. "I will be right at the door," Sheila spoke through our link, leaving just Thea and me.

Thea's heartbeat blasted against the walls, and I could feel her fear rise as she began to struggle against the confinements.

I reached out to her face, removing the cloth that had covered her mouth.

"What madness is this, Killian?" She shouted, as fury mixed with the fear that was carved in her brown eyes. "Set me free at once!"

"I don't even know where to start, Thea," I moved closer to her, crouching near her chair. "What the hell are you saying, Killian?" Her breathing was rough, as her chest kept rising and falling quickly. Thea's eyes pulled to the door, and slowly it drifted on me. "Killian, please set me free," she begged in a soft voice. "I'm scared. I don't know what that woman told you, but I swear it isn't true. She tried to kill me and our pup," her eyes welled with tears, and they escaped effortlessly. She was so good at this. But unfortunately for her, her game was over.

"Really?" I raised my brows. "It's impeccable how you were able to deceive me, Thea-"

"Killian, please don't believe anything that woman told you. She's a witch, and she tried to kill your heir. Believe-"

"Enough with the stupid rants, Thea! I know who you are already. You are a bloody witch, and everything about you has been nothing but a fucking lie. You murdered Rowan, you hexed me, you tried to murder my mate on countless occasions and you've lied to the pack, claiming to be expecting my child, when the truth is, it isn't mine."

Thea stopped moving as her gaze never left mine.

"Tell me, is there anything else I failed to mention?" I asked, clasping my hands as I stood up.

Thea clenched her jaw tightly, lifting her head so her eyes could meet mine.

"I see you are all caught up, Killian Reid," she muttered gently, as a smile stalked her lips. "I guess I

should reintroduce myself, I am Thea Demauri," her smile deepened, and a dark, threatening glow

appeared in her eyes.

I froze.