“That is, you, Bella, Macky communicated to her, ‘he is expressing his love for you.’ “He will never love another,” he stated as he observed her pull away from Mia entirely, distancing herself from him as well. He sensed pain in his contact with her, unable to determine if it sprang just from their present circumstances or if she harboured lingering reservations about Luke himself. Mia addressed all of Bella’s uncertainties.
“Attempt to breathe, Bella,” he said, but she disregarded him and retreated to the farthest corner of her cage. He felt compelled to intercede, “How could you, Luke?”He shouted, as it was his sole means of signalling his presence and attentiveness. “Permit the mother of your children to be confined in such a squalid, dim, and foul basement.” Anger permeated every word.
Mia shouted, “Shut it, Gamma,” directing her glare at him for disrupting her talk.
He needed to inform them of their location: a dark, foetid basement, indicating they were underground in a place that exuded a putrid odour, suggesting they should be searching for something subterranean, which they should have detected by the stench of decay reminiscent of death and decomposing corpses. This location emitted an odour more offensive than that of rogues, exuding a strong scent of desiccated and decaying flesh.
No wolf would overlook this location; it might scent it from miles away if the wind were favourable.
Mia averted her gaze from him and resumed her talk. “You are exceedingly kind to me, my dear.” I assure you we will have a robust heir. He is almost here now, just a few weeks away.
Following that statement, an utter quiet ensued, suggesting that the revelation was a profound shock to everyone there. They would be unable to formulate a response to that; even he would have struggled had he been on the receiving end of the conversation. His gaze shifted to Bella as he perceived her emotional withdrawal, seemingly attempting to suppress any feelings, he conjectured.
“Dear Soph, I eagerly anticipate our meeting…Now, my dear, where are you?” Thus, we can ultimately unite, as we were destined to do.
Macky observed Mia smiling directly at Bella, who, oblivious to the gesture, had positioned herself at the far end of her cage, reclining against the wall. She appeared markedly despondent to him. He attempted to contact her, only to discover that he was unable to. “Bella,” he muttered, “I’ll be all right,” he reassured her. “Talk to me.” It was all he could do to allow Luke and Maddis, or anyone on the other end of that queue, to hear her voice.
“No, it will not, Macky,” she stated gently. “I am frightened.” She gazed directly at him. “The outcome will not be favorable.”
He understood that in that single remark, she was attempting to convey to him, Luke, and all present, that she was starting to feel overwhelmed by the situation, or would be at some juncture.
“Do you recall the regulations I established in Sequoia National Park near Moro Rock?””
“I desire to be solely with you, Mia; I will come unaccompanied, and it will be exclusively you and me.”
“I do not wish for my associates to observe or hear anyone in your company,”
I will unequivocally eliminate her if I proceed.
“That is unnecessary at this time.” Is the man to whom you are trading her present?“
“He is en route, having expressed scepticism regarding my ability to acquire her.” He will likely arrive shortly, allowing for some enjoyment with her prior to your arrival.
“Soph, I do not desire that.”
“What is the reason for not proceeding?” Mia spat out angrily, “She is merely your prostitute.”
“I am currently bonded to her, recall.” Both Maddis and I will experience it. Do you remember the most recent occurrence of that event?”
“Indeed, but his anger will be directed at her, not at me,” she asserted unequivocally.
I cannot assure that, as your possession of her may be perceived by him as an attempt to inflict harm. His unpredictability is well-known. The anger he possesses.
“Fine,” she retorted, “but I cannot prevent him from mistreating her, or allowing his associates to do so.” Each individual possesses distinct demands that she must fulfil, with some exhibiting a preference for striking and biting. The Alpha, indeed, possesses Alpha-blooded cravings that require fulfilment.
“I am en route; please provide me with the precise address.”
“I am not foolish; I will return your call when you are nearby, as it is a pleasant three and a half hour drive.” He observed her terminate the call.
Observed her gaze directed at Bella, accompanied by a smile. “As I indicated, he has affection for me.” I am his divinely appointed mate, and he eagerly anticipates the birth of our son. Your new companion is malevolent and unpleasant; upon his arrival, he will abduct you, subjecting you to the same torment I endured at his hands.
