Chapter 10

Jax walked through the forest, feeling the cool breeze brush against his fur as he transformed into his wolf form. He felt powerful and free, his senses heightened as he made his way deeper into the woods.

Once he was far enough away from the town, he let out a loud, piercing howl, calling for a gathering of all pack members. It was time to find out who the traitor was and put an end to their dangerous games.

As he waited for the pack to arrive, Jax noticed a large, ancient tree that stood tall in the center of the clearing. It was known to the pack as the Tree of Wisdom, a landmark that had been passed down through generations.

Jax approached the tree, feeling a sense of reverence as he gazed up at its towering branches. He closed his eyes, letting his senses expand to the surrounding forest, listening for the approaching footsteps of his pack members.

Soon enough, Jax could hear the rustling of leaves and twigs as his pack arrived, one by one, to gather around the Tree of Wisdom. There were enforcers, healers, hunters, and other members of the pack, all ready to help protect their own.

"Thank you for coming," Jax said, his voice deep and commanding. "As you all know, there has been a breach in our pack. We have reason to believe that there is a traitor among us, and we need to find out who it is before they cause any more harm."

The pack members murmured in agreement, their eyes focused on Jax as he continued to speak. "We will start investigating immediately. I want everyone to keep their eyes and ears open, and report anything suspicious to me or any of the enforcers. We need to act fast before anyone else gets hurt."

There was a moment of silence as Jax let his words sink in. Then, one of the pack members spoke up. "What about Ava? Is she safe?"

Jax felt a surge of protectiveness wash over him at the mention of Ava's name. "She is safe for now," he replied firmly. "But we can't take any chances. I have sent some enforcers to keep an eye on her and her father at the hospital."

The pack members nodded in agreement, their expressions serious. They knew that their pack was in danger, and they were ready to do whatever it took to protect their own.

Jax took a deep breath, feeling a sense of unity and purpose wash over him. "We will get through this together," he said. "And we will make sure that our pack remains strong and safe."

With those words, Jax and the pack members dispersed, a female member of the pack approached him. Her name was Fiona she was one of the hunters of the pack, and had known Jax for years.

Fiona approached Jax, her sleek, muscular body moving with a seductive grace that caught his attention. Her curves were accentuated by her tight-fitting clothes, and Jax couldn't help but notice the way her scent mixed with his own, filling his nostrils and making his heart race.

"Fiona," he said, trying to keep his tone neutral. "What can I do for you?"

Fiona stepped closer, her eyes flickering with a mix of desire and frustration. "Jax, I don't know what you see in Ava," she said, her voice low. "when you could have me instead."

Jax's heart sank. He had suspected that Fiona still had feelings for him, but he had hoped that they could work together as pack members without any romantic complications.

"I'm sorry, Fiona," Jax said firmly. "I care about you as a friend and a pack member, but my heart belongs to Ava. I can't betray her trust."

Fiona's expression hardened, and for a moment, Jax feared that she would lash out at him. But then she took a deep breath and forced a smile.

"I understand," she said, her voice tight with emotion. "I just had to tell you how I feel. Maybe someday things will be different."

Jax nodded, relieved that Fiona seemed to accept his decision. But as she walked away, he couldn't shake the feeling that their conversation was far from over. He knew that Fiona was fiercely protective of her pack, and he couldn't help but wonder if her possessiveness would lead to trouble down the line.