She declined as he approached the bars separating their cages. “They are not silver,” she cautioned him as he extended his hand towards it. “Your conjecture is as valid as mine; it was taken by someone.” I have not encountered anyone thus far.
She observed him tilt his head and scrutinise her with a frown; she understood his intent, detecting the terror accumulating within her. “How long have you been awake?”“He enquired shortly thereafter.”
“Approximately one hour; I am endeavouring to remain composed,” she reassured him.
He only nodded, stating, “We are not bound.” He glanced at his wrists, questioning, “Odd?””
“Concurred.”
“Regardless of their identity, they do not perceive us as a threat; otherwise, we would be.”
“Alternatively, they may enter with a dozen individuals to physically overpower us or sedate us if relocation is necessary.” She murmured, expressing her strong aversion to the notion.
“It would be unwise for them to confront you.”
“They possess no knowledge of my circumstances.” She exhaled deeply, gazing intently at him for an extended period, genuinely concerned about the potential consequences if she and Tyler lost all restraint. “It may be advantageous that you are in a separate cell,” she whispered.
“Luke will arrive for you, Bella.”
“I am confident he will.” She nodded, genuinely believing that, “but what if it is too late?””
“Do not dwell on that; focus on Bella.” He gazed directly at her, appearing apprehensive. You and Tyler may witness Maddis’s unrestrained fury upon their arrival. He will be partially transformed and in a complete frenzy, I would presume.
She gazed at him now. “Partially displaced?” I was unaware that he has such capability.
“He was unable to do so at that time.” The incident occurred on the day Mia betrayed him and Maddis. Maddis nearly killed her himself for that.
She merely nodded, stating, “I am not concerned about Maddis; frankly, he will never harm me or Tyler.”
“Agreed, I merely wish to inform you that it is not a commonplace occurrence.” His Alpha Aura will emanate from him, instilling fear in anyone nearby. Frankly, even the pack disapproves of witnessing it.
Instills fear in many of them.
“Has he ever inflicted harm upon any of them?”
“Only he, the one who engaged in s****l relations with Mia, killed that wolf immediately.”
“Thank you for the notification, I suppose.” What is your estimation of our duration of stay here? Or insensible?”
“Difficult to ascertain.” He surveyed their surroundings once more. “There are no windows here to observe daylight or darkness.” “It may take a few hours, a day, or longer.” He shook his head. “However, those stairs ascend and exit, so I would surmise that we are situated underground.”
“Do you still believe in the city?””
“Improbable.”
“It does not seem like a pack to either me or Tyler.”
“No, it is improbable; thus, it is likely that rogues have captured us.” “It will not end well for you, Bella,” he stated, gazing directly at her. “I will be unable to assist you, which I presume is their intention.”
“If they make contact with us, they will perish,” Tyler growled within her thoughts; Bella was certain that if they felt fear and perceived a threat, as she already recognised she did, anyone who endangered her would certainly trigger her fight-or-flight response, resulting in their demise, albeit they remained unaware of this fact. Needed to maintain composure to retain control.
Several hours elapsed before the door at the top of the stairs opened and the lights illuminated the area below. Subsequently, they heard footsteps descending from the far corner and observed a pregnant woman navigating the stairs, one hand on the railing and the other resting on her bulging abdomen. Bella contemplated that it appeared on the verge of bursting.
Macky vociferously cursed upon seeing the woman as she approached them from the bottom. Bella could not immediately recognise her until she was directly in front of her, gazing intently, “Well now, if it isn’t the harlot who took my partner from me?”She declared, directing a glare at Bella.
She had undergone significant transformation since Bella’s last encounter with her, “Mia.” Bella overheard Macky assert, “No one stole your Mate; you compromised your own Mate Bond.”
“Silence, Gamma; you belong to me, not to her.” “Comply with the instructions.” She gazed directly at Macky.
“I am not.” He retorted sharply.
Bella remained transfixed, having feared this woman for nearly six years, apprehensive that she would pursue her and her children to inflict damage. She took a step back, overwhelmed by terror as she recognised her identity.
Despite being extremely pregnant, she remained a potential threat to her. Bella scarcely recognised her; her hair was cut short, and she appeared older, suggesting that the years had not been benevolent. Additionally, Bella noticed silver filigree on her neck, indicating a mark from some beast.
