“I am not your most ardent supporter; you are aware of this.” Luke acknowledged with a nod. “However, I can perceive the depth of your desire for her and your affection towards her. I will assist you. This does not imply that I will cease to be a source of annoyance for you, ever.
“I will consistently remind you to treat my sister with the respect and affection she merits.” He then departed.
Luke also remained largely silent. They were unlikely to coexist harmoniously. It was evident that after years of his affection for Bellay and his efforts to ensure her happiness, her brother might eventually reconcile. There was no assurance. However, that constituted the most extended dialogue he had engaged in with the individual during the past six years.
It may have been an initiation.
He saw as Mia retrieved a phone and anticipated unfavourable consequences, mentally communicating with Bella: “Whatever you hear, Bella, is merely what Luke must convey to ascertain our location; do not trust a single word of it.”
She turned and gazed directly at him. Not a word was spoken; he reinforced his awareness that this call would be unpleasant for Bella, especially considering Mia’s prior remarks. He had witnessed several strategies employed to recover stolen she-wolves over the years, even before to Luke’s leadership.
Today, he recognised that Luke’s acting abilities would be scrutinised and ought to merit an Oscar. Macky understood the difficulty Luke would have, just as Bella would struggle to comprehend. Benzy would likely oversee planned reactions to manage the tempers of both Luke and Maddis. He had to maintain composure regardless of Mia’s demands.
He understood that he would need to attentively listen for the coded language that Benzy and Luke would attempt to convey to him during the talk. It would be in the content of his statements rather than their delivery, or left for him to infer the underlying meaning. Perhaps what he omitted to express. He was unaware of the outcome until the conversation commenced.
“Darling,” Mia purred upon answering the call, “it is delightful to hear your voice once more.” I have missed you immensely. Have you missed my presence?“
He observed Bella closing her eyes upon hearing.
Luke’s response, “I have missed you, Soph,” conveyed through the line, was sweet and kind, suggesting genuine concern and longing. Not a message she would wish to receive.
“Breathe, Bella; he must cooperate and respond favourably,” Macky sent through the mind-link.
“What is the condition of the prisoner?” I trust you have not caused her any harm?
“What is your concern?”Mia retorted, her words laced with hate as she glared at Bella through the bars.
“I do not coddle, but that man she is approaching may.”
“Oh, he will not be concerned,” Mia said, waving her hand dismissively. “He is likely to assault her himself regardless.” Circulate her and regard her as the promiscuous individual she embodies.
“Please maintain her in excellent condition; the trade will be more favourable if she remains aesthetically pleasing for him, would you not agree?”Luke enquired of her.
Macky observed Mia gazing directly at Bella. I do not find her really attractive. I am considerably more attractive, would you not agree?“She enquired of him.”
“Certainly, I am aware… What about her condition, dear?””
“She is satisfactory, at least for the time being.”
“I have a small favour to request of you, dear.””
“What?””
“Allow me to approach you; I desire her to witness my assertion of you once again.” Allow you to witness her anguish when I also rebuff her.
“Bella, it is merely a falsehood.” Macky communicated telepathically, “Infer the underlying meaning; he has enquired about your well-being, is attempting to ascertain if you are injured, and has requested her to ensure your health.” Luke is endeavouring to safeguard you from damage!
He informed her.
He was aware that she was an attorney and that she possessed the ability to discern implicit meanings. She now had to place her trust in Luke, believing that he was competent and aware of his actions. to retrieve her. However, he was aware that she would disapprove of both his remarks and the tone he employed while conversing with Mia.
“Oh, I would genuinely appreciate that.” He perceived Mia’s laughter, which remained distinctly cruel, as he observed.
“I anticipated you might, a slight retribution for that blow to your face,” Luke remarked, sounding somewhat amused himself. Even Macky had to dismiss that incident.
I love you, Luke. Do you reciprocate my feelings?Mia enquired with an excessively pleasant tone.
I cherish my divinely bestowed partner. How could I possibly refrain?Luke declared gently, “With all my heart, I shall never love another.”
