My Omega Queen Chapter 37: Finding the Traitor

POV: Emily

Edward listens intently to my detailed summary of the previous days, nodding along as I go through every decision made. After a long while of only me talking, he puts his hand on my shoulder and says with a smile:

“Everything you did while I was away was impeccable. I’m really proud of what you managed to accomplish in such a short amount of time. Thank you for protecting the pack and for gathering information about the attack. You can rest for now, I’ll take over from here and we can discuss more in the evening.”

Edward is proud of how I carried my duties, but in my opinion, they are not over. Thus, I reply:

st further in finding the person who did all of this. Take me with you, this concerns me as well.”

roudly at my respons

riefing about our negociations with Frostcrest. Afterwards, we shall head for the dungeons, just so that I can cover more bases of investigation. We also need to set a date for the execution of the rogues, of course. Let us meet in half an hour, give everyone some ti

ard’s office. I still have not told him about my suspicion of Andrew and Lance, but I’m thinking of doing so as soon as he also questions the captive rogues.

to end his speech:

we only need to sign some paperwork and decide a schedule for the escorts.”

aken as a sign of unanimous understanding and complete

ers. That is all.”

etty fast, after which Edward tries to g

ealing with?”

is is my time to explain everything that I

eper into the history of what happened with this pack, because I am currently suspicious of both Andrew and Lance. They seemed to try and dissuade you from executing Cole, maybe because they were also part of his plan of overtaking you. I apologize if I’m completely misunderstanding here, but that’s what has been on my mind lately.”

saddened look:

makes sense. We will move forward with that as the main possibility, but keep an open mind. So far, there has been nothing to fully confirm or deny their involvement, so I’ll keep my senses perked up. Thank you for your analysis, let’s head to the dungeon

f the way, Edward goes alone to see the prisoners. It takes him a couple of minutes, but eventually he comes back with a disappointed look and says:

stake.”

t quickly, but have no information. Despite this, I have an idea, which might be a long shot. Well, doesn’

to take me so that they might complete their mission. Maybe there is still some trace of the mysterious figure at that location? Is this w

ng, then says with a sigh:

while running out into the hallway and back to the rogues. Returning in just a few minutes, he shares the new information:

he says dryly, then leaves in a fast pace. Edward continues:

Do you think they’re still worth keeping alive?”

yself a grace period for additional inquiry, I reply:

them afterwards.”

ll we do while we wait for Michael? I’

me unfinished business, so I tell him as such:

e pack. Please keep me updated if you or Michael come up with anything.”

then hugs me and whispers into m

fter you finish your history study.”, then he kisses me softly on the

e. He’s so attractive I could jump his bones right now. But, I need to focus and finish my research. Finally, I manage to re

ff.

on it. The war kept going, so the Midnight pack got involved, even though it doesn’t specify exactly why. One grim day, enemies managed to infiltrate the village and killed Lyra, the Queen, while Caesar was away on the front lines. Edward spoke about this, but it seems the elders began investigating who was responsible for the assassination. As I turn the page, Edward mind-links me with his

track a smell, but it doesn’t seem to be from our pack. To add onto that, Andrew and Lance had legitimate reactions at hearing about the rogues’ plan, hence I doubt they had anything to do with it. I’m going to be doing some more paperwor

lright, time to see what the elders found out!

t falling onto the pages of the book. It feels like I got the last piece of the puzzle when I figur

my parents and my childhood.

I’m go