“I shall not depart voluntarily,” Bella declared from the rear of her cell.
“I am aware of that.” He will genuinely appreciate that; he is aroused by the struggle one exhibits, which intensifies his attraction.
“I am inclined to terminate your life, Mia, upon my release from this confinement.”
Macky understood that it was not a threat if anybody entered that cell and posed a genuine danger to Bella. Her fight reflex would be triggered, inundating her with adrenaline, compelling her to combat with ferocity. A wolf consumed by bloodlust, devoid of awareness regarding her surroundings. Mia would perish if she seemed as a threat to Bella in her current condition, regardless of her pregnancy. It would not resonate with Bella or Tyler.
He observed Mia laughing at her. “Best of luck with that; you are confined in a cell while I am outside.” What are your capabilities? Nothing is as it appears.
Upon Brent’s arrival, he will accompany his guys, and it is probable that they will all have a share of you in this cell thereafter. “You will be unaware of whose offspring you will possess, and you will have numerous ones,” she murmured before turning and departing across the room, ascending the stairs, and exiting.
He gazed at Bella and discovered her eyes fixed upon him. “I assert that this encapsulates her life succinctly.” She seeks an exit, and you are the means to do it.
“I would prefer death, Macky,” Bella lamented, shaking her head.
You will not. “Luke is approaching.” He communicated telepathically to her that he would not be arriving alone. Simply conceal the scent of those with him; he will arrive by car. The remainder will proceed on foot into the forest. You will be perfectly well.
“What is your perspective?”She enquired.
“You are my sole responsibility, Bella.” I am also your friend. I will take all necessary measures to ensure your survival.
She gazed directly at him, appearing not to be dejected. Perhaps Shed merely feigned distress for Mia’s sake, aiming to create the impression of being distraught and demoralised.
“You are situated over there!”
“I am,” he affirmed, “but I will contribute as much as I can from this location.”
I observed her merely nodding her head; do not exclude me, Bella, you and Tyler. I require constant awareness of your true emotions from this point forward.
Observed her eyes scanning the room. “You may find it unappealing,” she said.
“When they arrive, Bella, and they will, I need to understand your emotions; trust me on this.” I shall assist you.
She gazed at him in silence once again, however he sensed both her and Tyler abruptly and exhaled.
They were concerned about the present circumstances, not frightened at this juncture, yet he believed it would require little to transition her from concern to fear. Activate the affliction she experienced.
The more he permitted himself to experience her tense apprehension, the better he could ready himself for what lay ahead. He required preparedness to experience everything and to manage it alone.
As her Gamma, he ought to manage the situation when it arises, communicate with her throughout the ordeal, and soothe her after it concludes. He needed to ensure he was prepared to confront all that Darla had experienced, everything that the book had said would occur. He could not permit himself to be diminished and destroyed by it. Not at the time she required him.
Luke understood the significance of this conversation. He understood that not only was a successful outcome essential, but he also required Mia’s trust. Perceived Maddis dissipate from his consciousness to the distant recesses of his mind the instant the phone rung. He had to abandon Luke to manage the situation independently, as his own inner beast lacked the self-control to refrain from snarling and roaring at the woman, and could not trust himself to threaten to decapitate her, so jeopardising the plan.
He observed her father gaze directly at him and affirm, “You can accomplish this.” However, to be candid, even Luke was uncertain of his capability. He gazed at Benzy, inhaled deeply, and summoned all his years of Alpha training on negotiating with people he preferred to avoid, when essential for the protection of the pack.
He positioned himself opposite his Beta and fervently prayed to the Goddess, hoping that Bella comprehended the necessity of his words, and that Macky was present in the room with her, capable of perceiving and grasping the unfolding situation.
He maintained a buoyant tone and attempted to infuse a smile into his voice while conversing with Mia. Attempted to determine Bella’s present state and whether she had been injured in any manner. He had to exploit the aspect of Mia he understood most intimately: her desire to witness the punishment of individuals in her vicinity. She derived pleasure from inflicting harm and retribution for even the slightest transgressions.
