Marked By The Alpha's Cursed Blue Moon
Chapter 70. Elijah Simons

Chapter 70: 70. Elijah Simons

Mr. Frederick was silent for a moment, deep in thought. Then he turned slowly and looked directly at Raymond, his gaze sharp and calculating.

"What are the possible scenarios surrounding the likely execution of Elijah Simons?" he asked, his voice calm but laced with quiet authority.

Raymond didn’t flinch. He spoke with confidence, clearly prepared.

"Sir, from the information we’ve gathered, what Beta Gilbert and Bernard are planning makes it almost impossible for Elijah Simons to escape execution. I also suspect Maria will be used as a weapon against him before the elders of the Blue Moon Pack."

Mr. Frederick’s expression shifted slightly. Concern softened his features as he slowly shook his head. "I don’t want Elijah Simons to die... not yet."

Raymond blinked, surprised. He looked at his boss, confusion on his face. "Forgive my curiosity, sir, but we both know Elijah Simons is not a good man. Why would you want to keep him alive?"

Mr. Frederick nodded slightly. "You’re right. He isn’t. But winning him over is a gamble worth taking. He’s nearly as strong-willed as Beta Gilbert. If we save him, he’ll owe us—and a man like that could become a powerful ally."

Raymond slowly nodded in understanding. "So, what do you suggest we do, boss?"

"You’ll find out the exact day they plan to take him for trial at their packhouse. Once we have that detail, I’ll know what our next move will be," Mr. Frederick replied firmly.

Raymond stood and left the office without another word.

Left alone, Mr. Frederick leaned back in his chair, his thoughts racing. What we need now are strong allies—people who can help protect Maria. We cannot let an opportunity of this magnitude pass us by.

"I will do everything within my power to ensure our plans succeed," he murmured to himself, a dangerous glint in his eyes. "And whoever stands in my way... I’ll crush without hesitation."

***

Maria remained quietly in the shadows of the dungeon, watching Elijah Simons sit in chains, facing both Bernard and Beta Gilbert. The air was thick with tension, but Elijah looked far from broken.

"You see now that you’re doomed," Beta Gilbert said coldly. "Your blood will cleanse the innocent lives you’ve taken. It’ll be a purification for the Blue Moon Pack."

Elijah didn’t cower. He smirked. "Gilbert, you never fail to underestimate me. You should know—it’s not the start of the battle that counts, but the end. And I’ll walk out of this with both feet intact."

Beta Gilbert let out a bitter laugh. "Elijah, stop bluffing. It’s not working on me."

Elijah’s voice rang out strong. "I may fall today, but I’ll rise again tomorrow, like the morning sun. And when I do... you’ll be at my mercy."

Bernard, who had been quiet, stepped forward. His voice echoed loudly.

"I don’t care what your backup plan is. Look into my eyes—I’m not here to trade words. In two days, you will be executed. I say this as the Alpha of the Blue Moon Pack, and that is final!"

With that, Bernard turned and stormed out of the dungeon. Maria followed, along with the others, leaving Elijah behind with the guards.

Back in the living room, everyone settled on the couches and resumed their discussions.

"Maria," Beta Gilbert said, turning to her. "Now you see that Elijah Simons deserves no mercy."

Maria nodded. "Yes. I saw it all. He feels no remorse for what he did. Not even a bit."

Bernard leaned forward, his voice serious. "But we shouldn’t dismiss everything he said as empty threats. We need to prepare and boost our security."

"I agree," Maria said. "He wasn’t scared. He spoke with confidence. I think he’s planning something big. We need to be ready."

"Yes," Victoria added. "Elijah is a warlord. He always has a Plan B. Ignoring his words would be foolish."

Beta Gilbert adjusted his seat before speaking. "Here’s what we’ll do. Maria, you’ll stay indoors. Bernard, go to the college tomorrow. Listen carefully for any talk about the shootout or Maria’s attack, but don’t draw attention to yourself. My wife and I will handle the rest."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"Maria," Gilbert said kindly, "you’re not strong enough yet. Please, just focus on staying safe."

When the meeting ended, Maria went to her room. As soon as she stepped inside, she noticed something was wrong. Items had been moved. Everything except the bed looked disturbed.

She locked the door and checked her belongings. Nothing was missing, but anger bubbled up inside her.

Why would anyone enter my room without telling me?

She almost stormed out to confront someone but stopped herself. Instead, she sat on the bed, thinking deeply.

Maybe it’s better to pretend I didn’t notice. If they think I’m clueless, it might give me an edge. I’ll wait. If someone mentions it, I’ll know how to respond.

"I need to be extra careful now," she whispered. "Even here, I don’t feel safe."

Lying back carefully, mindful of the bullet wound still throbbing in her side, she closed her eyes and tried to rest...

---

Mr. Frederick was seated in his office, flipping through documents, when the phone rang.

"Yes?" he answered.

"Sir, Raymond is here to see you. Should I let him in?" his secretary asked.

"Yes, let him in."

Moments later, Raymond entered and was offered a seat.

"I hope you have the information I need," Mr. Frederick said, not looking up.

"Yes, sir. I do. Elijah Simons will be paraded before the elders tomorrow evening at the Blue Moon Packhouse," Raymond reported, looking uneasy.

"Are you sure?" Mr. Frederick asked, lifting his head to fix Raymond with a piercing look.

"One hundred percent, sir. We need to move fast."

Mr. Frederick narrowed his eyes. "How did you get this information?"

Raymond nodded, ready with his explanation. "Sam and I were about two streets from Gilbert’s mansion when we saw Maria get out of a black car with tinted windows."

**Flashback**

"Sam, I’m tired," Raymond had complained. "How can we get information from Gilbert or Bernard about Maria? This task is impossible."

They were seated on a wooden bench when the car pulled up and a young woman stepped out.

Raymond’s eyes lit up. "It’s Maria!"

He jumped up and followed her.

"Hello, pretty! Can you help me with something?" he asked.

Maria turned, suspicious. "Good morning. How may I assist you?"

"We’re new here," Raymond said smoothly. "Looking for a good restaurant. Didn’t like the hotel food."

She gave him directions, and as they shook hands, Raymond slipped a magnetic chip into her jacket.

**Back to Present**

"That chip gave us access to all their conversations. She hasn’t removed the blazer since she entered. That’s how we got everything, boss," Raymond explained.

Mr. Frederick leaned back, impressed. "Now I know your intel is solid," he said, voice filled with resolve. "It’s time to prepare and counter their plans. Let’s move fast."

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