CHAPTER 47 - Break Up

Ryan I twirled in my office chair, thoughts centered on one thing and one thing only. Could Lyra really have killed Jacques to cover her tracks? But why would she when what he told me affects her more than anyone else? It just didn't add up. As I pondered the possibilities, a sudden mind-link from Conner interrupted my thoughts. "Alpha, I'm okay, but I need to stay a few more days to investigate something I've learned." From the way he was talking, it was clear that he was on to something important. No matter, I had discovered the truth already. There was no need to keep him in enemy lands. "No, Conner. Come home. The Wolfsong prisoner we caught told me everything. We need to discuss this in person." There was a brief pause before Conner replied, "Understood, Alpha. I'll leave tonight and be back as soon as I can." I ended the mind-link and slumped into my chair, rubbing my temples. For the first time since becoming Alpha, I felt lost, unsure of what steps to take next. Every