41 Strategy

"Alphas are a sign of respect in the packs and you deserve our respect" Eliza appears out of nowhere and say those words.

"You're our alpha" all the ghosts that were near the people I met appeared today are in front of me, filling the space I was confined in "and our abilities are yours" they all bow. Respect, pride, and trust in their gazes once their heads rise.

Did I just... did I just create a pack of werewolves' ghosts?... is that even possible? What the hell?

I feel a headache just thinking about it.

That's when it finally clicks... the reason he started to ask me something when he never talked normally to me before "was this a test? A test to determine whether or not I deserved to be your alpha?"

I take a deep breath holding it in and clasp my hands in front of me.

"I don't want to be your alpha or whatever, I'm not a werewolf, I'm not fit to be your alpha".

They all look at each other, the place is so full, there are even ghosts floating in the cabin and ghosts outside, many, many ghosts, I've never seen so many ghosts together in a single place.

"So, you don't want to be our alpha?" an old-looking ghost says disappointed, and I nod so hard my neck hurts. Are these people obsessed with having someone bossing them around? Even in death? Seriously?

"Then you're our ruler from now on" one of the youngest-looking ones says proudly and they all wooow, clapping at his idea.

I just facepalm. I don't think they're understanding what I mean.

Ruler? Seriously? What am I? an underworld ruler? A mafia boss? You know what? I'm done, I give up.

"Fine" I say in defeat while pinching the bridge of my nose.

I guess 'Ruler' is better than 'Alpha'. At least that title is something I can relate to as a human. They all cheer.

Let's see this from a positive point of view. I start looking around, this time assessing all of them.

I noticed 4 of them that are strong enough to move things around, just like Sean. "You, you, you and you" I point to each of those ghosts.

They all look at me expectantly. "Yes?" one of them asks.

"Go with Ben" I instruct, and they nod. "Ben, teach them how to move things around, just like I did with you, just be careful, they're not as strong so they can only move small objects". Ben nods.

"Now leave us alone" I only need Ben here, so many ghosts here make the place feel crowded.

The ghosts go and Ben stays.

I sigh. "You crazy motherfucker" I say in my monotonic voice. "You had to go and create more trouble for me".

He snickers "We're already dead, it's not like us following you is going to cause trouble" I look at him with pity.

"Following me means I will end up forcing you to pass..." I say sadly.

"We know and we all agree to follow you no matter what" I sigh at his reply.

Alright, I'm so done... I will have to use my ultimate weapon! The best strategy! 'The ignore everything' approach.

I take a deep breath and slowly let it out. I nod once I decide. Let's just ignore everything and continue my mischief.

"My cellphone" I extend my hand and he places the device in it, the first order I ever gave him was to always have that cellphone with him, normally Blacky is the one holding it for me but he's not here for the moment...

Blacky... I miss him, I need my friend.

I start texting Wesley, giving him the instructions he needs to follow, and telling him about the documents I'm about to send him, the phone starts to ring.

Doesn't he get the hint that I just text and not talk? I sigh and pick up the phone.

"Yes?" I ask calmly.

"What.the.actual.fuck?" I hear Wesley's annoyed and troubled voice through the cell phone. It seems he's angry about the instructions I gave.

"Helping the Red River? Are you serious? So basically, your plan is to make the Red River so powerful that they can destroy the Silver Dagger and the Blue Lake at once? I refuse! I'm not going to help those assholes!"

I sigh annoyed but let him continue. Apparently, people have a horrible feeling toward the Red River, though being honest I was expecting much worse.

"Wesley" I start talking once he's done.

"You better have a good reason" he says annoyed, and I chuckle.

"I do, I want to show Nick his nightmares, I want to show him despair" I say calmly, and he scoffs.

"So much that you would make one of the most dangerous packs, strong enough to do whatever they want?"

"Wesley, you're smarter than this" I say calmly. "Read the documents I will send you and then decide, just one thing, the head warrior is the true Beta of your pack, him and his men, be careful around them" I say calmly, and he stays silent.

He stays quiet for a long time, so I have to check the caller ID to ensure I'm still on the call.

"I got the documents..." he says slightly breathless, I guess he's still processing the contents.

I look at Ben slightly surprised.

"I used to be an alpha" he says while smiling. "I have pride in my efficiency".

I must admit, that was fast.

"They're working together..." Wesley says in surprise "...the silver dagger and the red river... they're working together" he says with desperation and sadness latched onto his voice.

"So, you're going to use us both? Just to kill Nick?" he says slightly breathless, I can feel disappointment and betrayal in his voice "You're just using us for the sake of revenge, and then let us go?"

"Yes and no, Nick deserves what's coming his way but the other two idiots? The other two alpha's stupid enough to get in our way? Once I'm done with Nick, it's their turn" I pause for a moment. Taking a deep breath.

"Wesley, you will get revenge against the man that killed your mate. I will help you and Ben kill Joseph" I reply with a calm venomous voice.

There's a moment of silence, filled only by the sound of the crickets outside.

Soon enough, a burst of laughter erups on the other side of the line.

"...HA! HA HA HA HA HA HA" a wicked angry laughter coming from a man that almost reached despair. "Finally!" he says full of expectation. "I will finally kill him! HA HA HA HA HA!"

I hear him take a deep breath "I will follow you to the pits of hell then" he adds wickedly, and I smile.

Like I said, why destroy them one by one when I can do everything at once?

We're going to get them strong enough so that they can fight at the level of Nick's pack.

"We will have them fighting against each other" I start laughing.

"...you sound like a demon" I hear Ben say with a scared voice, but I just ignore him and enjoy the moment.