The guys were still in route and would arrive later, around 4 AM, potentially later if there was a headwind. He was aware that they were all proceeding immediately to the hotel from the airstrip, and that it would require an hour for them to assemble the men, depart for his private airstrip, and take off. The duration of the flight was 5 hours, which is considerable.
It was shortly after 1 AM when the phone rang, resting on the coffee table before Benzy, as Luke paced restlessly throughout the suite, mirroring Maddis’s agitated presence within his head. Their ignorance of her whereabouts and the inability to sense her presence, coupled with the anguish in his chest from her absence, was palpable.
This likely indicated that she was not too distant, perhaps a few hours’ drive at most. She was probably still unconscious, yet near enough to evoke the pain in his chest that illustrated her distance from him. Fortunately, it remains unscathed. They would perceive that irrespective of her state of unconsciousness.
Anyone who touched her would face death. He understood that he would never cease his pursuit, even upon her return; if one scoundrel escaped, he would track them to the ends of the globe to exact vengeance, showing no mercy to anyone who harmed his mate. Taking her from him was unequivocally a death sentence in both his and Maddis’s perspective.
He ceased his pacing as Benzy extended his hand and pressed the green glowing accept button, “Speak.” He and Maddis growled into the room, unable to suppress their fury over the loss of their Mate to this individual, and they aimed to convey their anger clearly.
“Do not snarl at us, or we may terminate the call and prolong your wait.” A saccharine female voice purred with evident enjoyment over the line.
He observed Benzy’s eyes shift directly towards him, as they both acknowledged that voice. “Mia?” he enquired, thoroughly astonished
“That is a significantly more favourable tone for me, and who else could it pertain to, darling?” I have successfully captured her; I can now eliminate her with ease as punishment.
“Do not touch her, Mia,” he said harshly.
“Please be agreeable and provide me with precisely what I desire.”
Luke fixed his gaze intently on the phone. Bella was not promiscuous; if anyone deserved that label, it was Mia herself. How did the individual succeed in acquiring Bella and Macky? She lacked intelligence, merely a mercenary woman resembling a she-wolf, one he had not encountered or heard about in years. Exhibited no concern for either.
He inhaled deeply to maintain his composure and refrain from shouting at her over the phone, “What do you want?”He ultimately succeeded in articulating his thoughts.
I desire your return, dear. My alpha is prepared to exchange me for her, enabling our reunion as intended by the Goddess, although he seeks a substitute for my position.
You do not require a selected paramour merely because she bore offspring for you and subsequently usurped my position.
Benzy swiftly approached, utilising his wolf-like speed to cover his mouth firmly, establishing a mental connection, ‘Do not shout at her.’ She possesses Bella and Macky; she may eliminate them. You must participate cooperatively. Until we ascertain their location, restrain your anger and heed my words; you both recognise my correctness. We are compelled to engage in a perilous game, despite its lethal nature.
It was a challenging endeavour to restrain his beast or himself; neither desired any association with their ex, now or in the future, and were indifferent to her well-being following her departure from the pack that day. She probably returned to her home pack and resumed her father’s guardianship.
“Mia,” Benzy called. “It is pleasing to hear your voice, my Luna; our pack has longed for your presence.” His tone was smooth, devoid of wrath or hostility, and conveyed a sense of affection. Luke comprehended.
“Identify yourself.”Mia’s tone shifted, revealing irritation as she addressed another individual.
“I apologise for failing to introduce myself; I am Benzy, your Beta, my Luna.”
“Then cease your utterances, Beta; I have no desire to converse with you.” I solely wish to converse with my companion.
Luke observed Benzy scowl at the phone before directing a sharp gaze towards him. Luke recognised the expression; it conveyed a message to restrain oneself and control one’s primal instincts. Subsequently, he released him.
“A transaction, you assert?”“Luke enquired cautiously.”
“Indeed, a Luna for a prostitute; he will regard her as she deserves, administering daily punishment for her transgressions against us, I assure you.”
“Where is Mia?”“I will come and retrieve you.”
“Indeed?” In that manner. What guarantee do I have that you will greet me with a smile? You were angry with me during our last encounter.
