Chapter 123
Third POV
By the time Sable returned to the Shadowfang pack that night, she had ensured two things. One, Tom would be dead in the next two days, and so her secret would remain intact. Two, Fred wouldn’t suspect a thing. He might call her, and she would pick up the phone, but she had already thought about what she would tell him. She would convey her condolences to him, but she wouldn’t inform Vivi or others at the pack about Tom’s death.
From the witch’s shop in the black market, she had bought the potion that would keep her smell intact, and she bought rune explosives. She was going to plant then and the next day, she would prepare its anchor.
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A smile came to her lips as she felt that she was tightening the noose around them finally. The pieces were shifting according to her plan.
She didn’t waste time and moved like a ghost toward the training arena. It was dead in the night and apart from crickets and an occasional howl of a patrolling wolf, the place was silent. When she reached the training arena, she made her way toward the main ring, her eyes scanning the place. She had studied the place all her life, but over the past two weeks she had memorized the patrols in order to come here unhindered. She had located the weakest wall and the dry fountain beneath it. That fountain was alive once, but because Alpha Lucien had to expand the training arena because more pups joined in for training, he had to cover it up. There was a staircase that led down to the fountain. She went down, finding just enough room to crawl beneath and place the rune.
She reached into the small pouch at her waist. From there she pulled out the explosive ruin she had bought from the witch. It was very expensive and she had to dole out a lot of money for it. As she held the flat obsidian metal disk in her hand, she could feel its magic. The way it hummed softly. All she had to do was to recite the ancient incantation the witch had given her. And the destruction would follow. She wanted chaos, smoke, flames, which would be enough destruction to divert Tarian as she focused on her main task. To kill Auren.
She slid beneath the structure, sweat covering her forehead. The scent of damn moss and wood permeated the air. As soon as she reached the most vulnerable spot, she placed the metal plate on it. It hummed and stuck to the wall like it was a part of it. She whispered a spell that the witch had taught her and activated the seal.
“Tick. Tick. Tick.” She murmured under her breath as her lips curled into a sinister smile. “Just enough for you to come running here, Beta Tarian,” she chuckled. “And who knows, you might die?” She brushed her hands.
After looking at it and smirking with satisfaction, she slithered out of that place. As soon as she came out, she stood up and scanned the place. There was no one. Satisfied, she made her way to her quarters. Her time was measured now. Calculated. She had to be somewhere when the explosion rocked Alpha’s house.
Her next stop was to lure Auren away into a place where she could kill her.
The next day in the morning, Sable couldn’t hide her excitement. Vivi asked, “What’s up with you, Belle?”
She hesitated. “Oh, nothing. I talked to my boyfriend! That’s all!”
Vivi chuckled. “Hope he’s fine.”
“He is!” she replied. Just then she received Fred’s call. She gave a tight–lipped smile to Vivi. “It’s him. Can I take this phone outside?”
“Sure,” Vivi replied and went on to do other work.
Sable ran out of the kitchen to the backyard. When she was in a secluded corner, sure that no one was listening to her, she picked up Fred’s call. “Hey sweetheart,” she said. “I’ve joined the duty. They are going to find my replacement soon. And then I’ll come to youuuu!”
“Belle,” Fred’s voice was above a whisper. “Uncle Tom isn’t well. I am calling from the hospital.”
“Wh–what happened?” she asked with mocked worry.
Fred sounded low. “I don’t know. It began with some infection in his belly and then a fever. Now–now he is just in a coma. I don’t know what is going on
“God” she rasped. “But he was absolutely fine when I was there.”
Fred sighed. “Yes. And that’s what I am wondering. What could happen in a day’s time?”
“Fro so sorry to hear about him. Fred,” she said while smiling. “Do you want me to come there?” It was hard to act sad when you were so happy
“No, no,” he replied “You are also in a lot of trouble. I handle it here”
“Oishi swertree,” she said. “I’m so sorry But sending you hugs from here. And stay strong I’m sure he will be okay soon”
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“I hope so too,” Fred replied. “It was finally my time to take care of him, and now this…”
She talked to him a little more, giving assurances and then went back to the kitchen, her feet practically bouncing.
The rune was set. The trap was laid. She gave a fluttering smile to the omegas in the kitchen who were talking. Then she went on to prepare the chamomile tea for the Luna.
“Your tea, Luna Auren,” she said with a smile as she gave it to her.
Auren was sitting at the table alone. Lucien was nowhere to see. What could be better than this?
Auren smiled at her weakly and said, “Thanks Belle. But I won’t be having tea. Vivi has brought me fruits. I’ll have them.”
Sable’s smile dropped. “Oh, why? If you don’t like this tea, I’ll make some other.”
Auren chuckled. “No, it’s just that I don’t feel like having tea. Having acidity. Want to eat something lighter.”
Sable stared at the fruits in front of her. If Auren didn’t have the tea, she wouldn’t hallucinate today. If she didn’t do that, the omegas and guards who were watching her closely would feel that everything is alright. No. No. No. She had to do something. “Should I bring more fruits for you?” she asked. At least that way she would add the drug to the fruits.
“No!” Auren replied. “I’m fine.”
Sable licked her lips, not knowing what to do because her plan got a setback. But calmly, she turned around and walked back into the kitchen. Soon her plan was going to roll out at a great speed. What would she do now?
She clenched her jaw and decided to go for the next part of her plan. She waited for an hour. By that time, Auren had gone back to her bedroom, and the omegas were as usual cleaning the house. Vivi had gone to her quarters to take a bath. Using the opportunity, she went to Auren’s bedroom and knocked at the door.
“Come in,” Auren shouted.
When she stepped in her room, she found Auren sitting on the bed, reading a book. “Luna,” she bowed to her.
Auren tilted her head. “Yes Belle?”
“My Luna,” she said with a mocking sweetness. “Sorry to bother you, but I really wanted to tell you something.”
Auren cocked an eyebrow. “What?”
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