Chapter 108: Chapter 107

Chapter 18 – A Looming Threat

“Never let your ego get in the way of asking for help when in desperate need. We have all been helped at a point in our lives.“–Edmond Mbiaka

Third Person POV

The tension is so thick in the air that a knife can pierce without difficulty.

Normally, the morning sun serves as the birth of new possibilities and renewal for the world’s inhabitants. It’s a new day. However, that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Moments earlier, the Alpha called in his Beta and Gamma along with the Garnet Moon warriors to his office as soon as possible.

Wasting time is one of Neron’s pet–peeves. After the madness he witnessed the previous night, he acted quickly. It bothered him. Once again, his mate is targeted by a maleficent being and he must put a stop to it. The mere thought of Osiris made the vein on his temple throb with anger.

Kiya is the opposite. Anger is an emotion she’s acclimated to, but today, her body shudders with anxiety. A sharp surplus in events she hoped to fight against alone became intolerable. As she sits in the chair behind Neron’s desk, her leg bounces. Her hands grip the tablet on her lap. Her brown eyes held a faraway look- preoccupied with the unknown future. Worry fumed from her pores as sundry questions buzz through her mind like angry hornets.

“What will Osiris do now?”

“Will he hurt my friends?”

‘How far will he take things?”

‘How can I stop him?”

As Neron waits for the others, his blue eyes followed Kiya’s moves. From her bouncing leg to the grinding of her teeth behind her lips; he witnesses all. And his heart throbs in hurt. He’s helplessly watching his mate burrow deeper under the soil of anxiousness. The Alpha couldn’t imagine what Kiya is going through. Osiris has been tormenting her physically and psychologically and he didn’t know! He foolishly assumed Kiya was alright when in reality, she wasn’t.

He wants to kill Osiris for hurting her. However, Neron didn’t blame her for her silence. Trusting him is an arduous task for Kiya within good reason. He still wishes she had said something sooner.

Unwillingly, his mind crosses back to the previous night. Neron refused to let Kiya sleep in her room, so she slept in his. If there’s a chance for that demon to come back, he wasn’t risking it. To make Kiya comfortable, he gave her his bed while he slept on his settee. However, within a few hours, he moved to the bed when she was amid a nightmare. Her pained whimpers echoed as she writhed in bed–trying to escape her torment. It was only by his touch was Kiya able to return to a peaceful slumber,

He thought it was over. After the rescue, he idiotically thought the craziness ceased. Now, the monster has returned with intentions unknown to him. And he won’t rest until Osiris‘ head is off his shoulders.

“Kiya,” Neron says. She doesn’t respond. It’s like she can’t hear him. “Kiya.” He repeats but contracts the same result. Leaning over his desk, he pokes his mate in the shoulder. It knocks Kiya back into reality, turning her head to him. “You’re nervous. It’s going to be fine. We’re going to stop this.”

“I know, I know…” She sighs. “I wasn’t expecting it to get this bad

“You didn’t ask for this.”

“I didn’t ask to be an avatar either, but here I am.” She smirks dejectedly. “Life keeps throwing rocks at me when I least expect it. I thought I could dodge them all, but not this one. This shit sucks.”

Neron wanted nothing more but to draw Kiya into his arms for a tight embrace. She probably didn’t mean to but he can sense her fear. No matter what it was, he wanted to cast it away. He wanted to be the o

the goddess–like smile on her face, just as before. And Osiris dares to make the grave sin of taking it aware

Without delay, the other members arrived, despite looking exhausted. Zircon and Garnet alike. Unfortunately it included both Darien and Odessa, despite Neron not requesting their audience. He’s still infuriated at them both from their stunt yesterday, but Kiya insisted she wanted to get the meeting over with. No arguments. 10 too early to pick Eghts.

Little do they know is that Odessa is the one who insisted Darien and her to attend the meeting. Not because she wanted to, but because Osiris ordered her to. Selling one’s soul to the devil meant that they’re bound to their every command. There’s no room for disobedience or denial. They’re a slave to sin, and that’s what Odessa is.

A slave to the little devil speaking in her mind.

“Oh, don’t mind me, dear. I’m just here to listen. Be a good gri and do nothing hasty.”

A slave to achieve her end–goals: get Neron’s heart in her possession and Kiya buried six–feet under. Once she’s gone, she’ll swoop in and claim the heart of the Alpha just as she’s claimed the heart of the Delta and rule over Zircon Moon.

Odessa needs to hold out for a little longer…

“I know you’re all are wondering why I’ve gathered you here. Neron spoke, folding his bands on his desk “Because of the urgency of the matter, it had to be done. There’s a looming threat within there walls.”

“That explains why the air suddenly feels heavier… Galen mutters intuitively.

“Of what sort?” Valerian asks.

“Someone who wouldn’t burn when they had the chance. Kiya says. All eyes are an ber. Tm just going to say it because, frankly, I’m tired. The f*cker who kidnapped Phoebe and me weeks ago didn’t die as we originally thought. He’s back, and he wants me.”

A range of emotions were on everyone’s faces. Shock Dismay, Anger. Worry All palpable. All exposed for the world to see.

“How long has this been happening?” Jacqueline whispered: evebrows knitted in com know?

“It’s my fault,” Kiya admits shamefully. “It’s been several weeks. I thought I could fight Cars without help “Osiris is his name?” Kwame asks with a quirked eyebrow. Interesting choice. But don’t like the fact that he’s lurking to terrorize one of our own Can you tell us more about him and how he slipped under our dar

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“As far as I know, he doesn’t bother anyone else. It’s just me.” Kiya explains. “He takes on a form that no one can sense or touch. Like a puff of smoke coming out of a chimney. He doesn’t have a face…I think.”

“You never saw his face?” Sapphire inquires incredulously, “But he orchestrated the kidnapping and had Cerberus try to burn everything down.”

“When I was at the asylum, the shadows cloaked him, as it works for and with him. I don’t know if it’s him not wanting anyone to see what he looks like, or he’s acting as if it’s some f*cking surprise.”

“Something about this isn’t right,” Galen mutters with a fist under his chin. Darien and Odessa remain silent. “Anyone else getting the feeling that Osiris is behind more than this? The fire was a diversion to get Kiya and Phoebe. And now, this piece of shit is back for her. Something bigger is at play here.”

“Lagree with you, Delta Galen,” Neron speaks seriously. “I had the unfortunate luck to meet said person last night, and he’s just how Kiya described him: no tangible form. But his voice was clear as day. Osiris could be prowling, which means none of us are safe.”

“But…how does he not have a physical form?” Abigail questions, her mind working.

“Osiris is an avatar. He can do anything.” Everyone went silent. “I don’t know of who, but he’s like me. That makes this dangerous.”

“He’s nothing like you.” Neron barks with a scowl, firm in belief. “Osiris is a madman. You both are avatars, whether or not I believe him doesn’t matter, but he’ll never mount up to you. You’re a good person, Kiya.”

Simultaneously trying to ignore the heat surrounding her ch*eks, Kiya continued. “He’s also a hybrid.”

“Hybrids are not uncommon,” Kwame explains, leaning against a bookcase. “But, unfortunately, many societies are not very accepting. The most common type of hybrid is if they’re born half–human because many species mate with humans. Besides that, it’s a hit–or–miss. Is Osiris half–human?”

“Before he bit me, he said-!”

“He did what?” Those three words killed the chatter. None heard a single huff of breath. “He bit you? Is that

why that bruise on your neck won’t heal?”

Kiya felt so exposed, her hand unconsciously clasping over the bruise. It showcases everything she withheld for everyone to see. She knows everyone wants to help. Yet, she feels a sense of incompetency. “I can’t believe I let that slip.”

“They had to know,” Artemis replies. “It’s only fair. We need to know what we’re dealing with, Kiki.”

“Yeah. It appeared when the nightmares first started.” Her voice couldn’t be more than a whisper. Sensing her friend’s distress, Beta Jacqueline softly grips her shoulder. That simple touch communicated between friends that the light is at the end of the tunnel.

“Wait a damn minute, you said “bit.” Valerian suddenly spoke. “Is Osiris a werewolf?”

“No. Well, supposedly. He’s half–vampire, half–werewolf. But, according to him, his wolf is dead, so I don’t

know what that makes him now.”

“A threat,” Neron replies. “A threat to you and us all. Is there anything else you can think of that may help, Kiya?”

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“Yes.” She nods. “I don’t know how much truth there is to this, but Osiris mentioned that there is a traitor in your pack, Neron.”

Neron bristled in his seat and Odessa grips Darien’s hand a little tighter. She knew she was the traitor. Osiris chuckles within her mind, amused at the developments. He loved the attention. “Don’t worry, my pet. She doesn’t know it’s you! Why ruin the game when it’s just begun?”

“I can’t believe you told her!”

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“What I do and why I do it is all part of the plan. Now, shut up and listen.”

“A traitor.” The calmness that is radiating through the Alpha is as terrifying as a tarantula. He’s holding himself back from lashing out. Traitors are the worst. If one turns their back on their pack, they turn their back against their family and livelihood. They’re often executed. “Interesting.” He suddenly shined a mellow smile to Kiya. “Do you think Miss Phoebe can help us?”

“Only one way to find out.” Kiya turned on her tablet and video–called her. If her routine remains unchanged, she should be awake at this hour. After two dial tones, Phoebe picked up with her face in the camera.

“Hi, Kiya.” Phoebe’s purple eyes shined with happiness. “I was hoping you’d call.”

“Really?”

“Yes.” She nods. “Something is amiss, and I don’t like it. What’s been bothering you?”

“Hold on, let me set this up.” Using the flap of her cover as a stand, Kiya placed the device to where everyone

can see Phoebe and vice versa. “Osiris is back.”

“I figured.” The witch sighs. “People like him don’t die easily. It sounds like he’s escaped and has moved on to whatever backup plan he has. What else can you tell me about him?”

Kiya reiterates everything. From the start of the torment to the recent information she discovered and withheld. Phoebe’s emotions were on display as well, but most of the time, she remained calm. After the explanation, Phoebe runs a hand through her strawberry–blond hair in deep thought.

“An avatar is a powerful being, as you all know. Normally, it takes an avatar to stop another. Osiris being one changes everything. It tips the entire playing field off balance.”

“Miss Phoebe, is there anything we can do in the meantime?” Neron asks.

“No.”

“No?”

“Because I’ll ask Alpha Anthony permission to come to your land. It’s a rule we’ve established after the disaster. You need protection wards until we can figure out what is Osiris‘ true goal because my intuition tells me he’s after more than Kiya. If my Alpha allows it, I’ll be there before noon.”

“Very well. We shall wait for your arrival.”

Phoebe’s eyes scan the crowd in the office carefully until her eyes widen slightly in realization. “Alpha Neron, Kiya, may I speak with you both privately?”

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Without delay, everyone left, leaving the three of them alone. “Phoebe?” Kiya tilts her head to the side.

“What can you tell me about that woman next to Darien?”

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