Defy The Alpha(s) novel Chapter 485

Chapter 485: National Threat

"Alpha King Elijah! What’s your response to the explosion?!"

"Where is responsible for the attack?!"

"Alpha king Elijah over here!"

Security had already formed a barricade between the crowd of reporters and the entrance of the Lycanthrope Intelligence Agency. Their black uniforms and the sight of their rifles was enough to instil fear in them and keep the ruckus at bay.

Elijah was standing at the top of the steps, his towering frame rigid, commanding silence by presence alone. Christian, his beta, remained just to the side, his arms folded behind him while his eyes sweept the press for any threat. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

With the cameras rolling, Elijah began his speech.

"The incident that occurred last night was not an accident but a deliberate, calculated assault."

The commotion had stopped at this point. Flashbulbs continued to blink, but the reporters had fallen silent now, hanging onto every word he said.

"The target," he continued, "was not civilians, but the future of our pack. The Cardinal Alphas, four of the most promising heirs of the werewolf community. And though many fought bravely, one of ours paid the ultimate price."

He announced. "Alpha Henry Nightshade is dead."

There was a collective gasp as it came as a shock to them.

"Henry was at the scene at the time of the attack and fought to protect the younger generation. He held off the attackers long enough to ensure their survival, and for that, we all owe him a debt of honor."

For a minute, Elijah closed his eyes, a solemn nod as if paying him respect.

Then his voice turned cold as he said. "The perpetrator of this atrocity is not hidden and is none other than Doctor Patrick Vale."

Another murmuring came from the crowd. While some reporters recorded, the others were busy jotting down on their notebook as fast as they could.

"Yes," Elijah confirmed. "The same Patrick Vale who pretended to work for the betterment of students at Lunaris Academy. The same Patrick who pledged loyalty to both humans and shifters."

His lips curled in disgust.

"All while conducting illegal, inhumane experiments on werewolf students behind closed doors. He manipulated trust, corrupted science, and betrayed the sacred accord meant to keep our species at peace."

He let the silence stretch before adding, "His goal was not research. It was extinction. He sought to wipe out the backbone of our society by eliminating the Cardinal Alphas and destabilizing the balance of power. If his plan had succeeded, the future of the werewolf race would have crumbled. But the goddess has been faithful and his plans were uncovered."

Elijah increased not just his voice but the weight of his words. "You would think that after the Great War, we would have learned

that humans and shifters, both born of flesh and spirit, have come far enough to co-exist. We hurt like you. Feel like you. Bleed like you. We are not beasts in cages."

He scanned the sea of faces before him. "Racist acts like this," he said slowly, "cannot—will not—be tolerated. Not while the Accord stands. Not while I still draw breath."

He spoked directly into one of the cameras, eyes dark and daring. "So I’m calling on President Roy to step up. To remember the oath between humans and wolves. To do his job before this fire burns beyond anyone’s control."

"Alpha King Elijah! Where are the other Alphas? Why aren’t they in custody?"

"What does this mean for the Accord?!"

"Did you really not know about the experiments?!"

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