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Chapter 181: The Alpha’s Investigation
Chapter 181: The Alpha’s Investigation
(Connor’s POV)
After visiting my father at Harbor City Memorial Hospital, I returned to Riverdale that night. The weight of his condition pressed heavily on my shoulders as I drove through the familiar territory.
I had invited two leaders from the Northern Territory Werewolf Registry Office and Detective Thomas Harrison to Rivers Pack Headquarters. This meeting couldn’t wait any longer.
The formal meeting room felt cold despite the warm lighting. I sat at the head of the mahogany table, my ice–blue eyes reflecting the gravity of the situation.
The three men entered with the deference due to a new Alpha. Their postures were respectful, acknowledging
my recent ascension to pack leadership.
“Alpha Rivers,” the first registry official said, bowing slightly. “Thank you for meeting with us during this
difficult time p>
I gestured for them to sit. “Please, take your seats. We have much to discuss p>
Detective Thomas Harrison, a stern–faced man in his forties, introduced himself first. “I’m Detective Harrison, lead investigator on your father’s case. I’ve handled supernatural cases for over a decade p>
The registry officials followed with their introductions. Their experience with werewolf law would be crucial
for this investigation.
“What progress have you made?” I asked, leaning forward with intense focus.
Detective Harrison opened his file. “Based on Katherine Rivers‘ statement, Vanessa Reed is our prime
suspect p>
He continued methodically. “We’ve learned that Miss Reed often prepared healing broths and moonlight herb supplements for Alpha Rivers p>
“She also had access to his morning routine,” Harrison added. “Your father drank black coffee with
wolfsbane–neutralizing herbs every morning p>
I nodded grimly. Vanessa’s access to my father’s food and drink made her the perfect suspect.
“What evidence do you have?” I pressed, my wolf demanding answers.
Detective Harrison presented two forensic reports. “One is the testing report of the pot used for healing broth. The other is the cup used for coffee p>
He slid the documents across the table. “The pot contained the same wolfsbane derivatives found in your
father’s bloodstream p>
My hands clenched into fists. The systematic poisoning had been happening right under our noses.
“The healing broth was systematically poisoned,” Harrison confirmed. “The wolfsbane compounds seeped into the pot’s material even after thorough cleaning p>
“What about the coffee cup?” I asked, though I suspected the answer.
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“We traces of toxins.” Harrison replied. “But the pack servants confirmed that Vanessa Reed personally prepared the morning coffee every day”
The betrayal cut deep Vanessa had used her position as foster daughter to slowly murder my father.
“What did Vanessa shy during interrogation? I demanded, my Alpha authority blooding into my voice.
Detective Harrison’s expression darkened. “She remained completely silent invoked her right to remain quiet until pack council proceedings
“Frederick Warner also refused to cooperate with human authorities, he added. “But we believe he’s directly
involved in the poisoning conspiracy p>
I wasn’t surprised. Frederick’s revenge plot ran deeper than we had initially realized.
“Have you reviewed security surveillance footage?” I asked, hoping for visual evidence
Harrison nodded. “We examined all available recordings. Unfortunately, the footage doesn’t reveal anything
conclusive p>
He explained further. “The surveillance showed Vanessa preparing the healing broth, but she strategically positioned herself to block the camera’s view p>
“If she poisoned the coffee, she did it in the kitchen’s blind spot,” Harrison concluded.
My jaw tightened with frustration. Vanessa had been careful to avoid detection.
Detective Harrison hesitated before continuing. “Katherine Rivers suggested you might know the true motives
behind Frederick Warner and Vanessa Reed’s actions p>
He paused respectfully. “She felt it was inappropriate to elaborate on pack family matters to human
authorities p>
I took a deep breath. The truth needed to come out, regardless of family shame.
“Frederick Warner is my father’s illegitimate son,” I revealed, watching their expressions change.
“His mother was Victoria Price, my father’s mistress over twenty years ago,” I continued. “She was sent abroad when she became pregnant p>
The registry officials exchanged meaningful glances. Illegitimate offspring often caused pack complications.
“Frederick grew up with resentment toward the Rivers pack,” I explained. “His revenge plot included using Vanessa Reed as his accomplice p>
“I believe Vanessa systematically poisoned my father under Frederick’s direction,” I concluded. “This was part of their coordinated attack on our pack p>
Detective Harrison nodded grimly. “That provides clear motive for both suspects p>
“We’ll pursue this angle in our investigation,” he assured me.
“The human authorities will do our best to investigate within legal boundaries,” Harrison promised.
My ice–blue eyes grew heavy with grief and determination. “I need you to uncover the complete truth p>
“My father deserves to know who betrayed his trust and slowly murdered him,” I said, my voice thick with
emotion.
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The officers acknowledged my request solemnly. “We’ll pursue all available leads, Alpha Rivers p>
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“I’ll deploy pack investigators to cooperate with the human Investigation,” I added. “We’ll respect territorial law enforcement protocols p>
The meeting concluded with plans for coordinated efforts between human and werewolf authorities p>
Three days later, after coordinating additional pack resources for the investigation, I received news that lifted my spirits.
Olivia had finally awakened from her recovery rest. My heart raced with desperate hope as I drove to the hospital.
But when I arrived at Harbor City Memorial Hospital, Richard Winters blocked my path. His ice–blue eyes held
firm resolve.
“Connor,” he said respectfully but firmly. “Olivia needs more time to heal before receiving visitors p>
My wolf whimpered with disappointment. I needed to see her, to know she was truly safe.
“Please, just for a moment,” I pleaded, my Alpha pride cracking.
Richard’s expression remained unmoved. “She’s still recovering from the trauma. Give her space p>
I could only leave reluctantly, my heart heavy with unfulfilled longing. As I departed, heated voices echoed
from my father’s hospital room.
Katherine’s voice rose with desperate pleading. “William, you have to fight this p>
My father’s voice was hoarse from wolfsbane damage to his throat. “What’s the use of fighting it p>
“The pack healer said I have at most one month left,” William’s voice rose slightly, rough and pained. “The wolfsbane has spread too far through my system. I’m going to die anyway p>
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