I don't think I got much sleep. But the lovely aroma emanating from the guard's tray indicated that the dinner promised by Adenos had arrived. At the very least, they are looking after me well. Because I didn't know how long this would go on, I reached for the tray in the guard's hand, seized it from him, and sat down on the ground.
My stomach grumbled.
'I'm very hungry, I haven't eaten since morning,' I said shyly to the guard.
'Is Beta Adenos on the way? 'Do you know?'
'I was not informed in this manner. The guard responded dryly, 'I was only told to give you food.'
'Understood.' I said. This time they gave me meat and potato puree, it looked delicious too. Since I was not sure when I would be able to eat again, I decided to fill my stomach as soon as possible. I would need my strength.
'Are you still sleeping, Demus, you giant old man?' I was met with tremendous quiet when I called out to my wolf in my mind. I concentrated on eating and decided to ignore it.
Two hours ago…
Adenos thought about what he should do after leaving the dungeon. He had known Aida when she came here. Mike, who had served as Ernest's Beta until Ernest's retirement is the father of Adenos. When Aida became Alpha 5 years ago, he wasn't too surprised when she offered him to be her Beta. He gladly accepted the offer. He was 2 years older than Aida and was honoured to serve her. Aida had earned the respect of the whole Pack and herself with the decisions she took in the last 5 years.
Aida was a good leader, as well as a skilled warrior and strategist. But she also had a very introverted character. When confronted with an issue, she would listen to all suggestions but would not reveal her decision until the last possible moment. At such times, she would have a difficult personality. No one, including Adenos, could have been successful in reaching her. Even if this bothered Adenos from time to time, he had learned not to question her by accepting her as his leader. After all, no matter what decision Aida makes, this was enough for Adenos to serve her faithfully, as her top priority was always the safety of the Pack.
Aida didn't want Adenos to get entangled in whatever secret she was keeping this time. That would account for her avoiding him all day. Adenos has decided to postpone his meeting with Aida until Aida can appease Ernest. By then he has decided to go back to his office.
He was at the office when Cornelia informed him via mind link that she wanted to see him.
'Come to my office!' he said to Cornelia.
Cornelia and Emily had a close relationship. They had known each other since childhood. As a result, finding someone who understood the family's secrets better than Cornelia was tough. Now, Cornelia has wanted to see him. He had the impression that this conversation was about Adrian's presence.
While he was thinking this, the office door was tapped lightly.
Adenos 'Come in, Cornelia!' he invited her in.
'Hey, how are you doing?'
'You guess, how I can be? Something is going on but I don't know what. It's like everyone is hiding something from me. I was in the dungeon just now, with the young man who came. While I was there, Ernest and Aida had an argument and went inside. Ernest wanted to kill the boy we brought with a silver knife in his hand. Aida intervened. That kid is only 14 years old and yes she is hiding something. But what I don't understand is why Ernest hated him so much.'
Something is going on but I don't know what. It's like everyone is hiding something from me. I was in the dungeon just now, with the young man who we brought. While I was there, Ernest and Aida had an argument and went inside. Ernest wanted to kill the boy with a silver knife in his hand. Aida intervened. That kid is only 14 years old and yes he is hiding something. But what I don't understand is why Ernest hated him so much. Besides, she looked sad in Aida.
In short, I don't understand what happened. I hope you have an explanation for these. Otherwise, I'm going to be furious.' I said.