𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐞 ⸙

2.59༊*·˚

Zayn didn't know what to do. He was stuck by a cave with Rogues, and with corrupt Shadow Pack members. Liam was close, but Zayn threatened it all by being close too. If he demanded to get inside the cave where they kept Liam, Mira would kill him.

Zayn couldn't ask for help from his Pack because they were stuck in the North with their own issues.

"We need a plan." He turned to Reena, the Omega who was excellent with her phone because she was always on it. Zayn had to hope that Mira didn't think Zayn could make friends in the North. After all, she and Jaiden had tried so hard to trash his name.

"Call every pack in the North. Tell them we know who the Southern Alpha is and that my mate's life is compromised. Tell them..." Zayn gritted his teeth. "Tell them that if they send as many Omegas as they can spare to the South, I'll  owe them."

His Omegas were stunned. Zayn didn't simply dish out favours. Zayn didn't help anyone, nor ask for help, but this wasn't the old Zayn Malik, not anymore.

"I need to figure out how to get into that cave without threatening Liam's life. Is there another way in?"

Leo nodded. "It's not really accessible when the tide's in as it covers the hole."

"Shit." Zayn clenched his fists, remembering to look behind him, making sure that Thea's  Beta wasn't listening. The tide was very far in and wouldn't be out for hours.

"Do you think I can give Thea's Beta a better offer?" Zayn asked his Omegas. "Or threaten her that we'll tell Thea about her betrayal. Maybe we should just push her into the fucking sea." Zayn peered down.

(Le my indecisive ass and my intrusive thoughts)

The choppy water rocked back and forth, slapping the rocks.

He moved as far from the cave as he could without running out of rock to stand on. He phoned the Shadow Pack himself, the pack in the North, the pack he felt was more trustworthy. Louis answered, and Zayn interrupted her quick rambling about what was going on.

"Phone Thea and tell her that her Beta is working with the Southern Alpha. Mira offered her Beta of the North, or whatever ridiculous power trip she wants."

Louis was silent for a moment. "Do you have Liam?"

"Not yet, but I know where he is."

"Ok."

"Okay, thank the moon. I'll phone mum and tell her to send wolves to you."

"How many?"

"As many as she can spare. And if you can, spare some of your wolves for Ethdellin Packhouse. I don't know what the fuck is going on up there."

"Okay. I'll check in on your mother too."

Zayn was often grateful for Louis, the one person in his family who had always greeted him as though he could do no wrong. "Thank you, I really appreciate it."

Louis paused, then stuttered, "I well-I know, I know you do. You'd do the same for me. Please be safe and keep me updated!"

"I will." Zayn hung up. He faced Leo, the trembling Rogue who was spilling important secrets. "What do you want out of this?"

Leo was surprised to be ask. "I um, I don't know."

Zayn frowned hard. "There's always something."

"Well, I want freedom."

"Not power? I thought that's why you choose to follow Mira."

Leo swallowed thickly. "N- Not all of us are Rogues."