Alpha’s Hostage
Chapter 1

Hades, alpha of the Silver Pack could not believe his eyes. Two of the sons of his greatest enemy were kneeling before him, imploring him to overthrow none other than their father. Now, that was a joke in very bad taste. He was not a narrow-minded person, but he would like to give a good dressing down to those two puppies who dared to mock him. Or maybe it was simply a strategy of his father to end his power. He was known to be kind to puppies but not to those who tried to manipulate him. But for the moment, he would play along. No one knows where it might lead.

-And what is the point of coming to ask me for something like this?" sitting on the throne of the great hall he commanded respect like the tycoon he was. The others present were uncomfortable with the present situation but without his order they would do nothing.

The two young men lowered their gaze avoiding his, a symbol of total submission, although the hands of the one who seemed to be the eldest closed over his knees showing that he did not agree with that position. Being sons of alpha, that attitude was memorable and Hades admired that he had not already rebelled. Perhaps his request was not so far-fetched.

-We discovered our father's actions and we won't tolerate that anymore, not when our mother is the one in danger.

There was an uncomfortable silence and Hades leaned his elbows on his thighs, interested.

-Go on-

The boy raised his head but lowered it as soon as he realized that the alpha was questioning him with every pore of his body.

-We have discovered that our mother is alive and imprisoned in one of the subway dungeons. Our father has held her captive for a long time and has taken her place as the total alpha of the pack, using her body only for procreation--And you think I'm going to take you for a ride?

-And you think I'm going to believe something so crazy," the two boys now looked at him with their eyes wide open, as if hope was escaping from them. Hades ignored him, if they lied, sooner or later the truth would come out. -It is well known that his mother fell ill

It is well known that his mother fell ill after the first heir, and that after that she was confined until she died. That story that they are all siblings of the same mother is nonsense. Not after the alpha's multiple love affairs. -But we don't lie," the youngest shouted in desperation, receiving an arched eyebrow from the alpha.

-Really? Give me proof and maybe he'll think about your offer-if he wasn't mistaken, his mother was the only pureblood omega in the pack and for leagues around, this was serious.

The boys looked at each other uncomfortably, asking them for proof when they didn't have it was cruel. The older one bit his lower lip until it bled. He knew it had been a crazy idea to go to his father's greatest enemy for help, but no one else could stand up to him. Hades possessed a herd just as large and powerful as theirs. Besides, their lands adjoined, going to look for another alpha would have taken too much time, and time was something they didn't have. Alan did what he would never have done in any other situation. He lowered his head to almost touch the ground and pleaded.

-You are our only hope. Please recapture him.

His brother at his side copied his position, repeating the same words.

The alpha's silver eyes watched the scene with uncertainty. He smelled fear coming out of the cubs, but not a fear of lying, but the kind you know you can lose everything. -Guards," he called, "Take them away!

The two youngsters raised their heads with an expression of mingled terror and disappointment.

-Alpha," Alan tried again.

-Don't talk back to me, boy, wait like a good puppy, I can't take this decision so lightly," he said.

He could see how the boy's eyes sparkled, a hint of hope, though he, promised nothing.

Siran closed the door behind his back and sat down after his alpha did so behind his beautifully carved mahogany bureau.

-My faithful advisor, what do you think about what happened?

The wolf, barely 300 years old but looking no more than a human of 25, touched his brow as he always did every time he drew a conclusion.

-I think this is a good opportunity for you to get your hands on the Grey Pack, alpha.

-You are always so wise, my friend.