The Alpha's Mysterious Mate ( The Fate Series Book 1)

Chapter 19: The Disappearance Of Teenagers 

Peter's POV:

That evening, I took Serena to the dining hall.

When we got there, it seemed that everyone had been waiting for us.

"Oh no, I'm sorry that we kept you all waiting!" Serena bowed her head apologetically.

"Serena, it's not a problem at all! Come, sit next to me. " Mom patted the seats next to her, gesturing us to sit there.While eating, we all chatted happily like a reunited family.

My parents profusely expressed their gratitude to Serena for saving me many years ago.

Patricia's jaw dropped when she, too, discovered that it was Serena who brought me out of the forest that day.

"That's amazing! Peter, when will you hold your Mate Ceremony?"Patricia asked excitedly.

Everyone at the table turned towards me and Serena.

"Oh, well, Serena's only been here for a day.She might need some time to get used to this place first...We mustn't rush her."

"But you're already twenty-three.You're not getting any younger! I even think you should start planning for a child as soon as possible already.I want a niece or nephew! Oh, no.Wait.I want both a nephew and a niece! First, a baby boy.And then, a baby girl after! The boy could take care of his younger sister and protect her in the future.Just like Peter does with me!"

I rolled my eyes at Patricia's enthusiasm and looked at Serena with an awkward smile.

"Alright, now.Serena's probably very tired from today.Let's just all have a good rest after dinner, shall we?"

"Peter's right.Everyone, just please finish your meal and rest up.We should let Peter and his girlfriend have more time to rest,"

Alvin nodded his head and echoed.Understanding what Alvin implied, everyone exchanged glances and smiled.

"Okay.Seems like my brother has his plans.I think I will have a niece or nephew soon,"

Patricia said to me, smiling from ear to ear.

Serena still hadn't said a word and I noticed that her face was blushing red.

Under the table, I squeezed her hand for comfort.

"Don't mind my family's words, Serena.They are just joking and probably too excited,"

I whispered to her.

My family had been so concerned about finding my mate, because I was the future Alpha.I had been looking for my mate actively and had several girlfriends in the past.Unfortunately, none of them were my mate.

But now I had found her, and I was indeed so eager to go back to our room to finally have some alone time with her.

Behind us, our huge TV was turned on, broadcasting news.

No one was actually watching it when all of a sudden, Patricia, who was sitting opposite the TV, pointed at the screen.

"Wait a minute, isn't that Carl?" All heads turned toward the TV.

It turned out that a lot of teenagers had been missing lately.

On the screen, pictures of the missing teenagers were broadcasted.

I recognized one cute boy among the pictures.

It was Carl.

He was the son of Steven, from a neighboring pack.

Patricia and I both knew him.

One after another, a photo of each missing teenager was shown, and my heart sank to the ground.

From what I could tell, several of the teenagers were werewolves.

"Wait.Half of those teenagers are werewolves.The other half seem to be vampires!"

A shocked expression was written across my father's face.

As the Alpha, he had more connections and therefore knew more people than I did.

At a single glance, he recognized each teenager.

"So, this kidnapper seems to only take teenagers of werewolves and vampires.What does he or she want from them?" I was filled with concern.

Werewolves and vampires were known to be each other's enemies, but who would be against both kinds? Furthermore, teenagers of werewolves and vampires were not easily kidnapped.

But since this criminal managed to take away a lot of them, he or she did not seem simple at all.

This sparked the curiosity of everyone.

We all tried to discuss amongst each other, but to no avail.

"An investigation on this must be conducted immediately.There are no missing teenagers from the Red Maple Pack, but we must be vigilant and take preventive measures as early as now to protect them," I suggested.

Dad looked at me and nodded in agreement.

"You're right.We can also offer investigative help to other packs that might need it.Peter, as the future Alpha, I'm taking you with this investigation."

I accepted the task and immediately ordered Alvin to contact the Alphas of the packs with missing teenagers.

That way, we could collect some preliminary information first.The heavy atmosphere made it difficult to carry on happily with dinner.

Instead, everyone just hurried to finish their meals and went off to bed.

Serena also didn't speak much and mostly observed.

When we got to the elevator, I noticed that her face looked pale and worried.

"I feel like something's wrong, Peter.Like something terrible is about to happen..."

I understood why she was feeling this way.

Being a hybrid between a werewolf and a vampire, she must have been engulfed with fear.

I reached for Serena and wrapped her in an embrace, hoping to comfort her.

"Don't be afraid, Serena.You have me now.We're going to find out the truth.Trust me."

Serena nodded somberly and sighed, burying her head into my chest as I held her tighter.

When we walked out of the elevator, Serena suddenly stopped in her tracks.

"Peter, where would I be sleeping tonight? Anita never showed me my room."

"What do you mean? That's your room." I pointed at my room.

Was this naughty little devil trying to flirt with me? "But...that's your room."

A confused expression appeared on Serena's face as she cocked her head to one side.

"What a coincidence, right? We happen to have the same room!" I scooped her up in my arms.

Serena squealed with delight, but didn't resist.

"Have you ever taken your ex-girlfriends to your room?"

"Why don't you guess for yourself?"

"Peter, just tell me!"

Serena laughed and pinched my nipple through my clothes.

That was one of my most sensitive body parts! How did she know? I went limp and almost dropped her, but soon enough the excitement turned into an erection.

"Alright, I'll tell you.No, honey.I've never brought any other woman into my room."

I carried Serena all the way to the bedroom and gently laid her down on my bed before plopping myself beside her.

We lay on our sides, facing each other and enjoying the feeling of being so close.