“I am uncertain if I can, Benzy,” he remarked as he settled into the couch. “Express the sentiments she desires to hear, restrain myself or Maddis, for that matter, to articulate them.”
“It will probably be the most challenging task you will ever undertake, yet you will accomplish it for Bella.” We must ensure our presence during the trade itself. That is the optimal strategy.
He stood again, unable to remain seated, compelled to be active or engaged in some task; he recognised this as a manifestation of Benzy’s Beta training, characteristic of the man.
Prepare for the worst-case situation; it is probable that his mind has been active throughout.
Upon hearing Mia’s voice
In due course, they were all aware of her cruelty and vindictiveness.
Had they been in the pack, Benzy would currently be surrounded by a complete team, all engaged in strategising an assault to reclaim what belonged to them.
It had to be Benzy; Maddis lacked the composure necessary to address threats to his pack, and he would undoubtedly be even less composed regarding a threat to his mate, which was precisely the situation at hand. They had listened to Mia’s words, inflicting punishment daily, treating her as the disreputable individual she was.
Maddis had become silent in his thoughts due to Benzy’s statements; he was not even traversing his mental landscape at that moment. His beast remained stationary, harbouring its thoughts privately. Probably not beneficial
“Maddis?”He enquired.
TIl kill her, any that dare to touch my Mates.’ His beast warned him, sounded incredibly calm to Luke, yet he recognised that it was not a threat, it was absolute assurance.
His beast was poised to emerge and annihilate anyone associated with the death of their Mate.
Can you maintain composure during the chat we must have?He enquired of Maddis, as Luke was uncertain whether he could accomplish it independently. He questioned whether his beast could, as they despised Mia. Adored Bella. He was aware that Mia would compel him to utter every repugnant term of endearment in her presence, with Bella within earshot to overhear his every word.
Tyler will recognise it as a scheme. For us to get to them, she is smart, knows I love her, that I will never give her up.’
Tyler possesses unwavering faith in you. However, Bella’s apprehensions stemming from our history, namely the manner in which we previously forsook her for Mia, undoubtedly persist within Maddis at a profound level. “Could rise up.” That was his genuine concern; she appeared to have pardoned him, yet he understood she would never forget. He had inflicted significant pain upon her, potentially reverting their relationship to its initial state. He did not desire that. However, she recognised that this may inflict similar devastation upon her, jeopardising them once more.
‘Trust our Mate’s.’ Maddis huffed
“It’s not her I don’t trust Maddis, it’s her fear I worry about.’
“Place your trust in her, as I do in Tyler.” They both care about us and will recognise that it is merely a strategy to regain their affection, nothing beyond that.
Luke was uncertain if that would occur. Years of apprehension regarding Mia’s potential to inflict damage onto herself and the children. Now it was Mia who had her, out there someplace drugged and locked up, wanting to exchange herself for Bella, to some Alpha, may well be Mia’s new Mate, likely found a mate that was as vicious as she was herself and this was her way out of that link, if he wasn’t prepared to cut ties with her.
She presumably observed the conflict between them, recognised that Bella bore his children, and concluded that he had selected her as a mate solely to reclaim his offspring. Believing she was his divinely bestowed goddess, Bella was part of the pack but not his Mate, leading him to assume he had selected her. It was the sole rationale he could conceive for her referring to Bella as his chosen mate.
“Luke?”Benzy disrupted his contemplation.
Maddis exhibits remarkable tranquilly.
“The tranquilly preceding the tempest.” Benzy exhaled, as they were all aware of the nature of his beast.
Luke concurred with the assertion; his beast had never appeared so tranquil, suggesting it was not truly peaceful. However, an ominous tranquilly. Survival against his beast was improbable, as his actions and reactions were unpredictable. He had undergone significant changes since being Mated to Tyler. She not only fully calmed him, but he also adored Bella herself. His beast equally cherished each of them; they were both his, in his view.
Luke sensed the arrival of his men well before they entered the hotel room. Lanky established a mind link with him immediately upon connection, stating, “Alpha, I possess a complete unit of ten elite warriors, meticulously selected by your father and Jodi.”
