Filed to story: Rylee the Orphan Luna Novel
“Dorian, and the fact that he didn’t give up on her, even when she gave up on him at one point.”
“Whoa, what?” he questioned in dismay. I just nodded my head and followed up with an explanation of what Allie kept hidden behind all of her walls. Adding that to what Selene told me about Allie needing guidance, everything about her really started to make sense. I had no clue what was going on with them during these last few months, but I’m sure it was a lot knowing what I know. One thing I did know for sure though was that I think I figured out a way to help Allie heal from her past. I just hoped that she would be open to the idea, assuming that they’ve taken care of everything they’ve needed to take care of. .
***Wyatt’s P.O.V.***
Over the last week, Svetlana has been going to each pack around the region and gathering DNA samples from not only all of the Alphas but their upcoming successors as well. I wasn’t aware that so many Alphas were getting ready to step down and give their titles to their sons or even their Betas’ sons. At first, I wasn’t too keen on allowing the Alphas to put others in harm’s way by getting them involved. But a lot of them, including Richard, pointed out that these types of scenarios provide an opportunity for great “live training.” Though I doubted a situation like this would ever arise again in one’s lifetime, I understood their point of view.
So, instead of twelve Alpha DNA samples, Svetlana now had over two dozen samples that included current Alphas and their would-be successors. The plan was already risky enough without adding more moving parts, and I was wary that this would tip off Eric that it was all a ploy to force him to reveal his plans to us. Jonah reminded me that actual Alpha meetings included immediate successors and Betas so incorporating them would make the most sense and also legitimize things even more.
I knew I had to keep a level head when dealing with a psychopath like Eric, but I was beginning to resent him even more for hijacking any sense of normalcy in our lives. At this rate, I would never catch up on the work that continued to pile up as I agonized over the flawless execution of our plan. “Alpha Wyatt.” A familiar voice interrupted my train of thought, and I looked up to see Svetlana in my office.
“Svet-” I stood up from my desk and quickly closed the door. “Are you out of your mind!? You can’t just teleport in here, there are humans in this building! My assistant being one of them!”
“You worry too much. Your assistant isn’t even at her desk.”
“She what?” I peered out of the window, and sure enough, Adriana wasn’t there. I grunted in frustration at her sudden disappearance. I will have to reprimand her for leaving her desk without permission. I turned my attention back to Svetlana. “What are you doing here? Shouldn’t you be working on getting these clones made?”
“I am going to, but first, I thought you would like to know who the dark witch is that is helping this Patterson fellow,” she replied while raising her brows in a taunting manner.
“Wait, what? You know who she is?” I reversed course, suddenly interested in what she had to say to me.
“I do not know her personally, but I have heard of her. She’s been around a while, but not as long as I or Olivia, or even Opal for that matter. But she is known for her over-the-top spells and potions.”
“I thought you killed Opal?”
“Killed her!? No, she was my rival, and I wanted her powers. She’s my prisoner until I drain her.” “That’s gross.”
“Not her blood, you silly wolf! Her magic! When I’ve drained her of all her magic, I will let her go. She’ll be completely mortal and won’t be able to harm a fly.” I just quirked an eyebrow at her. “So, the witch helping Patterson, her name is Morgan. Well, her name is actually Morgana, but she hates it, so took out the last ‘a’ and goes by Morgan. Anyway, she has only been around a couple of hundred years, and rumor has it, Patterson saved her from a pack of rogues about thirty years ago, and she became indebted to him.” “Why would a dark witch indebt themselves to a werewolf?” I asked her, confused.
“It wasn’t by choice, trust me. Dark witches would rather cut off their own tongue than owe favors to any supernatural, especially ones beneath them.” I was going to ignore the fact that she just insinuated that werewolves were beneath witches. “And what about you?”
“Me!? You think I am indebted to you?”
“Not me. Rylee.”
“Oh, vzdor, I am not indebted to your mate, Wyatt. I simply just want to remain, how you say, in her good graces. She is very powerful and getting stronger as time passes. Why would I want to be on the wrong side of her powers?”
“So, her killing Alessandro has nothing to do with you wanting to help us at the drop of a dime?” I provoked her, calling her on her bullshit. I smirked as she glared at me.
“Do you want my help or not!?” she snapped. I threw my hands up and held up my little white flag. I loved to irritate her.
“Tell me more about Morgan,” I said kindly.
“Not much to tell. She’s a weak witch.”
“What? You just said she has crazy potions and spells!”
“I did. But just because she knows crazy potions and spells does not mean she is powerful. A powerful witch does not need spells and potions to help her fight. She uses her personal powers. Spells and potions are used to enhance a witch’s craft, but when a witch solely relies on them, they can’t do s**t in a magical fight. Why do you think Opal was no match for Olivia?”
“I see. So, does this mean you’re going to help us fight when the time comes?”
“Well, if you really want me to, then I guess I could be of service,” she replied sarcastically.
“Are you sure you’re not turning into a light witch there, Svetlana?” I mocked her. She scoffed and grunted at me.
“Do not insult me, Alpha Wyatt!” she snapped and disappeared out of my office, only to come back two seconds later. “I almost forgot. Morgan does not know that the Luna is a Primordial. She only thinks that she is a blessed wolf. You might be able to use that to your advantage.” She vanished once more, only to appear again. “One more thing. Last time, I swear. Perhaps creating multiple clones to f**k with Patterson’s head might be a good decoy later, no?” she suggested and departed for good this time.
I immediately thought about what she just said. Morgan doesn’t know that Rylee is a Primordial. That would also mean that Eric and Ash didn’t either. Even knowing who Rylee is, an Alpha by both her parents’ blood, they don’t know what she is. Svetlana was right, this could actually work in our favor. I didn’t forget about the last suggestion she made, but I would have to run that by everyone else before deciding. I needed to get home and talk to Rylee first though. I opened the door and saw that Adriana was back in her seat. “Adriana!”
“Mr. Valencia!” she quickly stood to her feet and pushed down her pencil skirt.
“Where were you ten minutes ago!?”
“Oh, I went to use the ladies’ room, and then I got caught up with my lunch delivery,” she answered and pointed to the takeout box on her desk.
“Oh, well, next time, if you’re going to step away, at least tell me first!”
“Yes, sir! I’m so sorry, sir! Is there anything else?” she asked nervously.
“Cancel the rest of my day. Also, clear everything from my schedule for the next two weeks.”
“Sir? You just came back a few weeks ago! We just had a job fair! I literally have HR sending me hundreds of applications to go through!”
“Adriana, you’ve been my assistant since I took over the company. You know the type of people I want to hire. Go through the applicants and then send me ones that you think are worthwhile.”
“But Mr. Valencia, I…”
“Look, I have a lot of issues at home I need to deal with. If you really need help, then ask Casper to help you. He’s my VP for a reason.”
“Yes, sir.” I nodded my head and gathered my things to head home. I could only pray that Rylee wasn’t going to murder me when she heard my next stupid idea.
“ARE YOU INSANE!?!?!” Rylee screamed at me. When I got home, the first thing I did was grab Rylee away from the others and dragged her upstairs to our room. I made sure the door was locked and had her sit down before telling her my crazy new idea. “Look, I know it’s crazy, but-“
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