The Alpha and The Vigilante novel Chapter 83

Of course, he didn't know about my suicide plan. He would have tried stopping me, which would have only ended in me hurting him. There was no changing my mind. Without Ares, I have no purpose. I used to think the pack was the most important thing to me, but I couldn't have been more wrong.

My wolf was in agreement that death was the only option for us.

Gwen's voice interrupted my depressed line of thought. "She's here, Alpha."

I continued to sit in my office chair, looking up at the widow. She was a mess when she felt Jax's bond sever. Since he was a Beta, the loss of her mate was felt extremely strongly by her as well. Her skin was pale, and the circles of grey bore under her eyes.

"Bring her in here," I said emotionlessly. Gwen nodded and went to retrieve her sister.

Gwen was originally from Iron Claw, only moving to Blood Lake when Jax went to their territory with me one time, and discovered that they were mates. Her younger sister still resided in Iron Claw, since she had not found her mate yet. Gwen claimed that her sister may be able to help find out who killed our mates. I was skeptical, but I could turn down any possibility of finding my mates killer. The sooner I avenged Ares, the sooner I could end my suffering.

Gwendolyn returned with a miniature version of herself, likely only about 17 years old or so. Her hair was also a fiery red, and red curls swirled haphazardly around her face. Her green eyes were aglow with curiosity. Besides Ares, she was the only female who did not look fearful upon meeting me.

"Alpha," The girl said, and did a mock bow.

"I don't have time for games, child," I harshly reprimanded her. What the hell was Gwen playing at?

The girl raised an eyebrow, and cocked her head to the side. "Oh? Then I suppose I don't have time to help find your mate's killer. That would be a shame, since I know you're desperate to put a wolfsbane dagger in your heart."

My breathing caught in my chest. How could she possibly know about my suicide plan?

"Gwen, leave us," I commanded, the girl now having my undivided attention. Gwen hesitated, looking at her sister, who smiled mischievously and nodded at her. At the girl's reassurance, Gwen left.

"Not that you asked, Alpha, but my name is Katrina. You should really work on your manners," she scolded me, making me growl at her. She was exactly like her sister, but with even more attitude.

Katrina wagged her finger at me, pissing me off. "Ah, ah, ah, Cain. That's no way to speak to someone trying to help find your mate's murderer."

I ground my teeth. This female was impossible. I felt sorry for her mate, if she ever finds him. At least Ares would have just tried slicing my fingers off, not scolding me like I was a child.

"If I hold something that she owned, I may be able to get visions related to her. It's a long shot, but it's worth a try. I hear this pack is blessed by the Moon Goddess. That should help my Gift work more efficiently." She suggested, her green eyes radiating mystery.

"I know what to give you," I whispered, getting out of my chair. "Stay here. I'll retrieve it."

Katrina nodded, and sat in my chair. The balls on this pup were impressive, I'll give her that.

I ran upstairs into the room that I used to share with Ares. I haven't slept in there since her death, unable to handle her scent that subtly infiltrated the room. Tears pooled in my eyes as I searched the room for the object I knew Katrina needed. Ares thought she was clever in hiding it, but I always knew where it was. Her scent was ingrained in it from years of owning it, I could smell it from a mile away.