Chapter 10 " Bang ! ' : The gunshot echoes loudly across the fight den , and a hush instantly falls over the den . The ongoing fight in the ring has been paused and all eyes are on me . Meanwhile , I'm sat , gun outstretched , with a trail of smoke rising from it . 52 55 vouchers Everything that follows happens in a slow motion , like some otherworldly being has reduced the playback speed . First , Marcus's wide grin slowly converts to a look of surprise , and then alarm , probably at sighting the gun . In the next second , his eyes move to his thigh where a dark red liquid spreads across the expensive material of his suit . And then , they move down to the blood pooling steadily at his feet . His eyes grow wide , followed closely by a howl of pain that echoes across the den . Marcus drops to the ground , clutching the wound with cries of pain as blood spills through his hands . What's even more amusing is how Marcus's subordinates only now realise that their Alpha has been hit . They probably thought I wouldn't dare fire the gun . Thorneville seems to have forgotten about Kael Blackwood . I intend to remind them . Only now does the world return to normal . Marcus's subordinates snarl furiously , lunging at me , eyes gleaming with rage and vengeance . But Blake and Caleb are faster , taking both pack wolves down in a few moves . I pick up my drink , taking a slow sip as I watch Marcus curl up , screaming like a new born . " You bastard !!!! How dare you shoot me ? !!! This is war !!! " He'd obviously never taken a hit before , living a life of luxury . Once , I might have been just like him . A sheltered Alpha with no knowledge of just how cruel the world is . But I'm not that Blackwood Heir anymore . There's nothing Kael Blackwood doesn't dare do . I chuckle quietly to myself . " War ? Blackwood Pack and Blue Howl Pack have been at war for as long as I remember What else is new ? " Karl Blackwood , you fucker ! I won't let you get away with this ! Shit ! " Marcus cursed , shaking in rage . ' Do I look like I need you to let me off ? " I ask , glancing around my fight den " Blackwood Pack may have reasons to keep the peace , but me ? I have no trouble wiping out your pack and taking over all your businesses " A pack without an Alpha I murmur , tapping the gun against my chin . It's up for the taking , yeah ? " I slowly rise to my feet , stalking Marcus . His eyes grow wide in alarm . ' Don't come closer ! Shit ! My father will 14:14 Sat , Oct 11 Chapter 10 make you pay !! You won't get away with this ! " 55 vouchers I scoff beneath my breath , " You're not the first Alpha I've shot , Marcus . And I've gotten away with it just fine " Stepping over the pool of blood , I crouch beside him . " Did your father not teach you , to respect women ? " His eyes widen as I press the gun into the side of his face . " If so , let me make this clear . If you ever in your miserable existence mention my woman again , you die . If you think of her , you die . If you see her or walk down the same street as she does , you die ." " Do you understand me , Marcus ? " I hiss lowly . Marcus nods slowly , his lips pursed to contain his rage . Not that I give a damn . I didn't return to make peace . " Good boy . " I rise to my feet , putting the gun back into its holster . " You've crossed into my territory quite a few times too , Marcus . And you must have thought you get away with it . But I'm back now ... " I turn to face him . " And you see , I do not believe in dialogue or negotiation . If your wolfs cross the line again , I'll make sure you never find their bodies ." would " Are we clear ? " I ask . Marcus doesn't respond . " Words Marcus . " My tone leaves no room for arguments . " I get it , alright ?! " Marcus hisses in pain as his movement jerks at his injury . I shrug casually . " That's left to be seen . And I hope you do try me ... so I can send you on your way . " I head over to my table , grabbing my drink , I down the last of it . Blake places a briefcase on the table , opening it up to reveal rows of dollar bills . I grab a few bundles and toss it at Marcus . " I hear surgeries are expensive these days ." Adjusting my jacket , I stride past him , pausing a few steps away . " By the way Marc , it's nice to see a familiar face again ? I don't wait to hear his response , and I don't care to pay attention to the dozens of eyes fixed on me . They'd all signed an NDA before getting into my fight den . Whatever happens in the den stays in the den . This is the ultimate rule . Anyone who breaks it will have more than just me to contend with After all , too many Alphas have done things in this fight den that would damn them if it sees the light of day . If someone begins tattling , they would be making enemies out of all those Alphas And every rogue here works for me . As for Marcus , he's a regular at Cascade and he's also bound by the NDA . He knows the laws as well as everyone else . He'll have to find some other explanation for why he has a gunshot wound to the thigh . 14:14 Sat , Oct 11 Chapter 10 ( 7 ) , 55 vouchers Stepping out of the den , we get into the elevator . When we finally step out of Cascade , I exhale a slow breath , glancing up at the sky . " So ... do we have to add " Do not mention Laila Blackwood , to den rules ? " Blake asks casually , coming to stand beside me while the varlet brings the car around . I throw him a dirty look and he raises both hands in a gesture of surrender . " No more gunshots today . " He gets the door and shuts it after I get in , going around to get into the driver's side , he pulls out into the highway . " Any luck getting it out of your system ? " He asks , glancing at me through the rearview mirror . I sink into the leather , inhaling deeply . It still smells of Laila ... she just won't let me off , will she ? AD