The Alpha's Exchanged Mate
The Alpha’s Exchanged Mate – Chapter 184

Alexander’s POV…

Now, I am getting really confused. I understand there is a lot of tension flying around, but shouldn’t announcing to Edwina that we are soon-to-be parents be good news to her? I hope it isn’t what I am thinking, probably she doesn’t want to carry a child of mine, or probably it isn’t mine.

I was going to lose my mind at this point if she didn’t clarify my assumptions with a solid reason as to why she reacted that way.

“I just said you are pregnant.” This time I answered with a rigid stare.

I saw what seemed like an uncomfortable movement in her throat. She stared wide-eyed at me. “I am pregnant?”

She asked again, holding onto her belly. The look on my face was a tell-it-all; I was confused about what she meant.

“Xander, I am going to have a baby?” Her expression still wasn’t clear enough. And her eyes were heavy with tears.

Just when I expected her to say something more meaningful than her utterances, Edwina got off the bed and headed straight for the bathroom. To my utmost shock, she got dressed and left the room, still not sparing me a glance.

My whole day has just got ruined. More reason why I need to find John and wring the f*****g hell out of his neck.

***

“She isn’t happy with the pregnancy, I assure you of that.” I lamented to Caleb, pacing around the office with my wheelchair in annoyance.

The moment Caleb had picked me up from the packhouse, I had been whining all through the ride. My head ached; I had waited a long time, hoping Edwina would return. However, she had me on hold and never returned to the room, to my surprise.

Caleb appeared disinterested; he had been trying to tell me about the information gathered overnight about John. However, the only thing I want to listen to now is Edwina giving me a good reason why she thought it right to walk out on me during such a sensitive discussion.

“Why do I feel like you are only seeking an excuse to reject this pregnancy?” Caleb mused, looking exhausted.

“Did you sleep all night at all?” I inquired, really sincerely. He had bags under his eyes.

He shook his head, “I only got to the warmth of my bed in the early hours of this morning. All night we were out trying to find John. It’s certain now that he has left the night howlers pack. I have contacted Carlos to let me know if he can get any information on John entering into the sizzlers pack. I have a strong hunch that he went there.”

“We are raiding the sizzlers pack in the next twenty-four hours,” I told him, staying put.

“I thought we still had about two days to that.” Caleb looked unsettled.

“Look at it this way Caleb, if we don’t act on now. The possibility of not just Ben escaping but also John is imminent. I can’t let this bastard keep playing with my pack and my family.”

Whatever made me decide on us attacking the sizzlers earlier than expected had only just come to mind a few seconds ago. Having John on the run and thinking he can escape my men is the wrongest move he would ever make.

“I get you. We are ready whenever you are.” Said Caleb.

“Call Carlos and Jason over. Just so you know, none of us will be leaving until all this is sorted!”

He snorted, “like we don’t know that already. Now, back to our discussion. Xander, you need to understand that this is the wrongest time for Edwina to hear this sort of news. She needs you more than ever, Xander.”

“I really don’t want to talk to her right now!” I insisted adamantly, folding my arms against my chest.

“You really won’t listen, right?” He inquired, pulling out his phone. “I already texted Carlos, and he just texted me that they are on the premises.”

Caleb had only just stopped talking when the door clicked open.

“Good day, alpha.” Carlos and Jason chorused. They nodded at Caleb too.

“Heard about what happened yesterday, alpha. He has escaped us and from the information gathered, he slipped into sizzlers pack yesterday despite the tight security. Someone is definitely helping him out.” Carlos said.

“He is definitely being helped by Ben,” I noted.

Whenever I am forced to mention Ben’s name, it makes me feel extremely angry, and I can’t wait to have him sprawled in front of me, begging for mercy. Maybe not exactly mercy; he is a renowned proud bastard and wouldn’t beg anyone, not even when his life is at stake.

“What is the next step to take now?” Jason asked, looking worried.

“How is the tunnel clearing?” I asked.

“All done. Was about to report back last night but got countered with the John Sinclair search.” Carlos informed.

“In the next twenty-four hours, we are going to raid the sizzlers pack, and I want all hands to be on deck. I need you, Caleb, to work with Carlos and Jason to gather our men. And don’t forget the equipment in need. It might get really bloody.” I mused.

Jason sighed, dipping himself into the available chair. “Is it okay If I admit to being fagged out?”

“No, man, I feel just the same way!” Caleb added.

Watching them closely, I envied how easy it was for them to admit how they were feeling. It would be wrong for someone like myself to make such admittance. I should really reconsider this alpha position.

“I know how hard it is, guys. I promise it’s just for the meantime. We are really close to victory.” I tried to sound encouraging, even though a part of me doubted the whole process. But I intend to trust the intensity of my instincts that insists on us acting now. I must admit John’s killing of Sonia had put my emotions at a crossroad.

They all stood up with a promise to get back to me before evening. Caleb had gotten to the door and was heading out after Jason when he turned around to look at me.

“Call her!” He mouthed at me with a vicious glare.

I rolled my eyes at him in response.

After all of this is over, my hands would surely find their way to wring Caleb’s neck. I really don’t like seeing his face.