HELL IS EMPTY

AND ALL THE DEVILS

ARE HERE

~ William Shakespeare

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ALPHA VINCENZO'S P.O.V.

I rounded the corner heading directly to the meeting room, which conveniently was across my office. No wolf seemed to be in sight, considering the meeting room was situated in the Alpha's level.

Yes, I had an entire level to myself, which included my office, the meeting room, kitchen and bedroom.

The foyer, though slightly empty one wolf was in sight the moment our eyes locked he quickly bowed in submission, "Alpha", he addressed.

Grunting in response, I passed the part-timer and continued my walk, the ceiling was littered with several delicate chandeliers which hung high. The crystals sparkled under the lighted beams, leaving patterned shadows against the grey walls.

My feet softly bouncing back up, as the red carpet underneath sprung to life with each step I took. Finally reaching the end of the foyer I turned towards the large wooden doors, as I opened the door eight pairs of eyes immediately met mine.

I nodded, "You're all here... great", my voice sounding slightly strained as I maintained eye contact with the Alpha who'd not long-ago barge into my domains.

"Wow... and hello to you as well Asshole", I whipped my head to the pesky little Alpha who had spoken, glaring at him.

Alpha Leo Kai Hunter was a fairly new Alpha apart of the Blood Stone Pack whose packs had only 800 wolves. He was the youngest out of all the Alpha's, meaning his tongue acquired the ability to spit cocky remarks most of the time.

"Watch yourself, Leo", I growled back his in my territory now, I will not take any disrespect from anyone.

Leo huffed in response, directing his mischievous eyes towards the picture frames which hung against the wall. The frames were of my family and myself at the initiation ceremony, for when I was given the role of Alpha.

Reaching the seat which was situated at the head of the table, I sat down depositing all the reports and contracts onto the table.

I looked back up scanning my surroundings, the meeting room much like my office was composed of a dark theme; sporting a dark shade of brown for large table which sat in the middle of the room.

While a large LCD screen hung on one of the walls, which faced directly towards the table for all occupants to view with ease.

The most significant detail within this room were the walls, they may seem like boring grey walls, however, they were all soundproof. So, any confidential information shared, will remain in this room, for only the occupant's ears.

That is why I use this meeting room for all my important meetings. I happen to have another meeting room, but it was situated within the warrior's headquarters not a place which was, ideal for exclusive meetings.

"Well welcome to all of y-".

"Like we had a choice Kawan, you've got to fucken stop abusing your abilities", I rolled my eyes at the suggestive remark I may have only influenced their odds in attending today.

Alpha Czar Dakota Jameson belonged to Shadow pack which was the third largest pack housing 2,000 wolves in its vicinity. Czar growled back at my response, someone got up on the wrong side of the bed.

"Look we all needed to be here, so I simply made it happen. Rather then continuing to be a dick I suggest you shut the fuck up and listen".

That did it Alpha Czar jolted right out of his seat, jumping onto the large table and running towards me. I pinched the bridge of my nose, could we not have a simple meeting rather then one that resembled animals out of a zoo.

I could see Alpha Drake tense, readying himself for the impact of the wild bull who ran across the table. The table began to shake, not able to hold the weight of the Czar who was a rather large Alpha.

"Don't worry he won't make it, its going to split", I looked back up to face Alpha Tyr Duke Achak, the Alpha of the Midnight Pack which had 1,000 wolves making it the fourth largest pack.

I responded with a tight smile; All the Alpha's present here today were blessed by the Goddess, we were the first generation of blessed Alpha's. We all had varying abilities and Tyr was closest to the Goddess as he was able to foresee the near future and receive visions from the Goddess.

Suddenly a loud crack echoed through the room, instantly all Alpha's rolled back using the wheels on their chairs.

Just in time as a bull-headed Czar fell through the wooden table, instantly specks of wood flew around the room. Dust fleeing from the carpet, as the table split apart a large zig zag crack clearly visible atop the table... well the remnants of what used to be a table.

Now, that was the final straw.

I quickly got up before the bull had a chance to retreat, growling I pounced onto him grabbing his collar between my fists.

"WHAT THE FUCK DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING".

I immediately extended my right hook, which quickly contacted the surface of his cheek. A strangled welp, left Czar's lips as his eyes grew wide at force of the punch. I began to walk, backwards with him between my fists.

I threw him harshly onto the table, that he had seemed to enjoy walking on earlier, though from the look he was giving he really wanted to sit back onto his chair.

Before I could take another step, Alpha Drake interjected "that's enough Kawan, you've made your point, no disrespect will be tolerated". Drake was a wise cunning Alpha, he was the leader of 2,500 wolves his pack Snow Moon becoming the second largest pack, after mine.

Huffing I attempted to walk back towards my chair, though a crunch sound quickly filled my ears, looking down I cursed, as I crushed a block of wood. Growling I looked back up my eyes instantly falling to czar's face, as he smiled gleefully.

"Karma's a bitch Kawan", he said while inspecting his fingers like they were the most important thing in the world.

Sighing I remained rooted to my position, sensing some movement Alpha Czar began to get up most likely to retreat to his chair.

"Act like a pup, you will be treated like a pup Czar, don't you get off that fucken table you're going to sit right in the middle".

Czar's coffee eyes glared back into mine, huffing he crossed his arms and remained on the table, though he squirmed around causing the table to creak from the pressure.

"Rogues, Rogues and more Rogues. One of my warriors spotted a small pack bordering too closely to the border for my liking. Of course, it was dealt with just as quickly, I saved one for questioning, before ensuring his heart no longer beat".

That seemed to peak all their interests, considering the rumours which were circulating of an underground Rogue pack.

"I already looked through all the Rogue reports, it seems that there is a new reckless gang that is rising, they go by the name 'Zanton' and they have no inkling of humanity within them", I finally looked up after I placed the ticking bomb in front of the others.

They all seemed to be in deep thought, none of them attempting to speak... after the cards I delt.

The silence continued for a few moments longer before it was broken by Alpha Jameson, as he let out a whistle, "I heard rumours circulating about some underground Rogue pack, but I didn't expect them to be truthful".

I moved forward crossing my arms in front of me "Well they are, and I'm going to put a stop to it. I despise those vulgar creatures. They think their powerful just because they are not tied to a pack."

I paused letting my words sink in before I continued, "they have lingered enough on this earth, I will not stand any other filthy rogue coming near my pack again, so be it if they want a war, then they'll get one... so who is going to have my back?".

My voice echoed through the meeting room I felt my eyes momentarily flicker to my wolf before I was in control again.

"We can't just go to war without knowing more about this so-called Zanton pack, besides, they've seemed to attack you and not others so how harmful could they really be?".

Alpha Drake spoke up, ah the man of reason he was always thinking of the most appropriate course of action.

Though that course may sometimes, deviate from the initial intention of attack he would try to first avoid the conflict if he could.

Growling I slowly trekked towards Drake, glaring at him I screamed, "how dare you! the fact that they came to attack me is the biggest indicator of them plotting against us all! No one messes with my wolves, with my pack and gets away with it."

"I am the Alpha blessed with the gift of power and I will not allow anyone to take what is mine".

I was breathing heavily now, my knuckles clenching at my sides oh I was seeing red, despite my eyes being consumed by midnight black.

I turned my focus to the other Alphas Czar, Tyr and Leo daring them to speak, they seemed to be a bit uncomfortable, as they shifted under the scrutiny. But when I turned to glare at Alpha Drake, he seemed unfazed by my reaction and simply waved me off.

"Calm the fuck down Kawan, we get it you hate them we all do" he turned around gesturing towards the other Alphas, who nodded eagerly.

"Hopefully it won't come to that, but if needed I'll be by your side, at the war front" Drake declared automatically.

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I looked over to Tyr he was quiet for a moment, then spoke up coolly, "we're going to war", he said tapping his index finger against his head, emphasising his abilities.

Nodding in recognition, I turned to Czar knowing he was probably going to bail or be difficult.

Putting his hands up in the air in an exasperated manner he huffed "you won't be able to make it alive without me... so um yeah ill join".

I snorted at his response such a Czar response, though I didn't argue this time. Finally, I turned to Leo and raised my brow in question "Tyr can answer the pending question".

We all turned around and stared at the Alpha, he sat quietly his brows furrowed in deep concentration. After several minutes he blew out a breath, "He said yes".

I smiled for the first time during the meeting, okay this could work all of us together, combining our abilities and strengths we could win this war.

The first ever war, with a front complete with the most lethal Alpha's.

"Great well I'll need you all to sign the contracts that Jameson's ass is sitting on".

Jameson growled in response, clearly irritated with the remark.

All Alpha's soon began to get up, Alpha Leo shoving Jameson to the side to reach for the papers. The look Jameson gave was priceless, as he tried his best to squirm out of there reach.

"Oh, and Czar expect an invoice within the-".

I was suddenly cut off as the door to the meeting room burst open. All heads snapped instantly to the door. I glared at the man who stood in between the doorway, I hated being interrupted during meetings everyone knew it.

I had set ground rules for everyone to obey and one important one was to never interrupt the Alpha in meetings even if it was my warrior.

He noticed my glaring eyes and quickly bowed in submission before rambling "Alpha Vincenzo, we have a problem" he rushed out, he shifted from one foot to the other, as he noticed all the curious glares he was receiving.

"What is it, Kieran?" I demanded noticing his unease.

"A-Alpha its Malin he--"

"What the fuck happened now?!", hearing his name ticked me off so much it reminded me of his reckless behaviour.

"He's gone I searched everywhere with Draco and Austin but there's not a single trace of him in the pack."

Shit. Shit. Shit.

"HOW THE FUCK, DID YOU THREE MANAGE TO LOSE A GROWN ASS MAN?!", now Ezekiel began to growl at the warriors, pathetic they cannot even do their jobs!

Instead of answering he remained silent. Wise choice knowing whatever he would have said next would have irritated Ezekiel more.

I took a deep breath running my fingers through my hair. I shifted my eyes to the shelves, until it settled on a familiar frame, I scrunched up my nose in disgust and rushed over to it.

I could feel everyone's eyes on my back watching curiously, it only took a split second for the next thing to happen.

I grabbed the frame, my fingers tightening fiercely along its rectangular shape, I pulled my arm back and launched it at the wall. The frame shattered as it contacted the wall, the glass split in pieces covering the floorboards with shiny specs. I stormed over grabbing the picture that it once held, I stared back at the carefree men that were looking back at me.

I immediately tore into it, releasing my pent-up anger.

I clenched my fist before, littering the floor with the scattered memories.

I looked one last time, before turning around to face the bittersweet reality I was in.

He was, a little conniving devil.

"Il diavolo deve morire", I whispered.

(the devil must die)

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