Puppy Love – Chapter 26

~Liam~

We followed Justin as he guided us to the visitor’s room where the Gamma and Delta were waiting.

Walking beside Josephine, I found comfort in her proximity, realising that being apart from her was becoming increasingly difficult.

hey reciprocated the gesture by standing up and saluting back. Justin then asked us to take our seats so he could proceed with his inquiries.

caused all of you,” Justin began. “This arrangement is only temporary. Our grandparents reside here, and their safety has become a top priori

hat we are not here to take over your roles or positions.”

d forward with a smile on his face, seemingly reassured by the Alpha’s explanation.

nsure his girlfriend’s safety, so we understood the circumstances,” Gamma Lebedev replied.

hat I had with Josephine. I had to make things clear.

d I were together. I couldn’t let that misunderstanding continue to impact Josephine and me.

he former Alpha’s or Beta’s houses. It falls outside our assigned duties,” Justin explained with a sigh.

his attention to the Gamma, who nodded in response.

, as he believed one of us might be involved. I think he was right, and the culprit turned out to be Mike.

situated. So, Delta Miguel and I left to handle the security for the event while Alpha Thompson and Mike stayed at the docks to conduct the investigation,” the Gamma recounted

him. As they had driven there together in Mike’s car, he offered to drop Alpha at his house, and Alpha accepted the offer,

e made a sudden decision to commit the crime. It appears to have been an impulsive act, not premeditated.

d, and Justin nodded in acknowledgement of the information.

der supervision?”

with a nod.

e search. They have secured Thompson and Mike’s residences and offices to preserve the integrity of the evidence,” the Gamma explained, and Justin acknowledged the precautionary measures.

“Beyond the night of the incident, how would you describe Beta Mike?

lf. His behaviour could be disrespectful, and he displayed aggressiveness. He had a short temper and wasn’t always rational.

these traits, I believe he was a good guy,” the

’t help but feel sceptical. The information they shared indirectly pointed to the possibility of Mike being the culprit. I questioned if they truly function as a team, for in such situations, loyalty might deter them from speaking ill of a fellow member. Their willingness to expose Mike’s flaws and offer hints

g I might have overstepped my bounds.

o understand, and he didn’t a

rjected.

current title,” I said.

elf, seeming somewhat uneasy addressing me formally.

’re trying to discern are his motives,” the Delta explained, and I nodded, not wanting to engage in a contentious discussion with them.

nsion.

illing to assist you in any way possible,” he offered to Justin, who acknowledged his willi

’d appreciate the help,” Just

ckhouse, they remained our guests. Justin suggested that they be offered refreshments and gave us permission to engage in conversations with them

stayed, everyone stayed.

eper who was attacked in Lady Brighton’s home?” Josephine inquired, and the Gamma shook. his head.

isn’t much known about her.

ently unmated.

baffling that someone would target her,” the Gamma explained, providing what little they knew about the housekeeper.

er for our grandparents and attacked her when they realised our grandparents weren’t present?” she speculated, and her suggestion seemed plausible.

sing sensitive matters with the former officers.

until the culprits are apprehended, but rest assu

couldn’t resist making a sarcastic remark.

two should stick to helpi

ed, and Sebastien joined in the laughter.

s evident, prompting Josephine to give Noah a warning glance.

s, they’re better off elsewhere,” Noah stated, delivering the harsh truth.

se.

d in his capture, unless they were intentionally avoiding it to protect themselves and their family members, while also shielding their colleague. Perhaps they were deliberately slowing down the investigation to keep Mike safe, given their friendship and professional ties. It was either that, or they truly were inept, as Noah had suggested.

in the room.

However, Noah didn’t appear r

spective made sense. If that was indeed the case, I understood why he was so upset. The situation was becoming more complex, and tensions

ristian in making a breakthrough,” Marvin playfully remarked, addressing Noah and Sebastien, but it was evident O A TILLIC

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teasing o

uestioning, pressing the Gamma and Delta until they appeared visibly uncomfortable. I allowed them to proceed because their inquiries were indeed valid.

head to a dock for an investigation, and yet your Alpha w

leaving your Alpha and the suspected murderer alone,” Sebastien chimed in, directing his gaze towards me, hinting at the possibility of their involvement in the crime scene.

security pr

nd Marvin and they all shrugged.

answer but wanting me to confirm it.

ce our class had gifts for us,” I replied, and he nodded in unders

Delta Sokolov, how did you allocate your resources that night?” Oliver pressed, and the men hesitated to answer.

night, and we might have arrived late. We didn’t really keep tr

ther words, your team members were tardy in carrying out their duties? Regardless I am sure you would have known the party was over?” she questioned, and the men reluctantly agr

ity and why you sent your men there,” Josephine continued, her curiosity evident. Gamma Lebedev quickly interjected to respond.

l family was present,” the Gamma admitted, and Josephine’s nod confirmed that she had got

e left alone there, it implies that your presence was not required at the dock in the first place,” Josephine deduced, and Noah concurred.

n doesn’t add up, but regardless, it’s not our concern.

istian appoints a new Alpha to the position. While solving the Maguire case would be ideal, it’s not our responsibility,” Noah asserted, and Marvin agreed with his sentiment. I could see the officers relax a bit and what Noah had done was wise.

Delta nodded in response.

nd they assured us that it wasn’t offensive, although we couldn’t be entirely sure if they truly felt that way.

corted them out.

as and thoughts.

matter.

lberts displayed the same passion as their father, and Josephine matched their intensity. Charlotte was equally relentless, and Marvin and Oliver showcased their capabilities. We were a formidable team, and there was no doubt in my mind that together, we would unravel this mystery and find the truth.

her’s number and hastily opened it.

ething, the message read, prompting me to share it with everyone immediately.

Sophia’s well-being. The fact that she no longer had a phone left me worried and questioning her safety.