“Luke, send a message to Killian and Cain. Have them meet me here.” I said “tell the we have something”“Josh” I turned to him “find Carlton and him give me the number of how many men we can spare” I instructed.“Cole. I'll need you to hand over some of your work duties to someone else.” I said “I'll have Luke stay behind, while you come with me” “No man. I'm not letting you walk into a possible trap alone” Luke protested immediately.“It's not a trap if we already plan for it” I retorted. “But we can discuss that later. Let's get to it.” I nodded at everyone. “Thanks Cole”He single handedly fueled the hope that was burning out already. I was getting desperate and it wouldn't be long until I did something desperate. I couldn't lose her too.They all left and got to work on what I asked while I came up with possible strategies. ***I had to open my dad's old mini conference room he had built in so he could talk to all the important persons around the pac
Cole, Josh, Carlton and I gathered in my office for the final preparations before the others get here tomorrow. “The strongest entrance will be the one within the mountains and it could also be the easiest” Cole began, pointing out the drawn map his insider got his hands on. “it is heavily defended, but the guards could get lax”“They don't believe someone could come from there” Josh pointed out.“We'll exploit that weakness,” Carlton declared. He was confident he could do it. “We'll just need to coordinate with some Jade wolf pack guys to pull it off”“Okay.” I agreed with him “Josh, you'll lead your group from the second entry. Find the person helping him and get rid of her” I pointed it on the map. “And Cole you're with me. We are using the first entry point” I said.He nodded without protest. Cole might be spending more time at the office, but he always kept up with his training. His strength was almost, if not equal to that of Carlton.“Once you're in, I'll need you to find Ares
Ares Pov“I've told you. I don't know,'' I said tiredly. We officially graduated from electric shock to wolfsbane injection for every answer. I was weaker than I was when I came, but I managed to convince him not to bring my parents.It's three days until the full moon. Two days and some hours if we are really counting. Two and half days to my death if I don't do something about it. The thought of Jason and little Adriana is the only thing giving me strength each time I feel like giving up.“And I've told you, you can end this. I'm not a monster Ares” Maverick said “if you Cooperate with me, all of this will end”“Too bad I'm not a willing participant” I retorted“I've been lenient enough not to actually hit you. Don't you want to know why?” He tilted his head in question“Not really, but I'm sure you'd enlighten me”“You know that phrase? 'careful with the merchandise'” he asked “I don't want to end up killing you by mistake before I get what I want”He moved closer and grabbed my ja
The door opened and a man and a woman walked out. They were bickering, but I could see the love they had for each other. The man had dark brown hair that stopped at his shoulders and familiar blue eyes while the lady had beautiful black hair that flowed down to her waist. They haven't noticed us yet, but I felt content just watching them.Selene had to clear her throat to get their attention.“Selene—” she stopped as she saw me. The man looked up too to see what got her attention.“bella?” He whispered.“I doubt she goes by that” the lady whispered right back. I recognised the voice. I know that bickering. Tears gathered in my eyes as I watched them.“Mum?”“Hi baby,” she opened her arms and I ran into them. Her hands were the warmest I had ever been. She stroked my back and my hair and everywhere else she could touch before letting me go.“Princess” my dad called and I went into his arms. I felt so safe like nothing could ever hurt me. “Daddy” I mumbled his chest and he hugged me ti
I woke up startled. I felt more rested than I did before. It must be Selene's gift to me. It was morning already which means the dream lasted all through the night. Which also means I have less than a few hours if I don't break out of here. Jason!. “Jason… Jason” I called into the bond. “Ares? I've been trying to talk to you for so long” I could feel all of his worries and angst. “I'm coming to get you. Just, just hang on a little longer, okay?” he asked. “Jason” I whispered as tears gathered in my eyes. It felt like years since I've heard his voice. What I dreamt couldn't compare to the real thing. “It's okay baby. Save your strength.” He said “I'm coming to get you” it was a promise. One I knew he was going to keep, but I had to warn him first. “No! Wait” I said quickly “he knows you're coming. You have to be careful.” I warned “Even if he knows I'm coming, I'm still gonna beat him at his game” he replied. “And the girl, she's not working alone and neither is she working for M
Maverick's Pov“Alright butterfly” I smiled at Ares as Deaton undo her chains “time to go”The moon was almost at its highest peak. The little seer said it's almost time. I know her silly mate is coming and I plan to lead him on a little wild goose chase until I'm done with her.“Where are you taking me?” she asked in fake bravado.I like her confidence. She was afraid, but she refused to show anything other than that confidence to me. She has grown into herself. We could have gotten along in another life.“Remember when I said you were gonna do something for me?” I asked sarcastically “well, now's the time. It's supposed to be a quid pro quo, but you kinda owe me”She shakes her head so fast in refusal “But, it's not yet time” she said as calmly as she could manage. She's really trying to hide her panic, but I can practically smell it on her.“Are you worried about your little mate coming to find you?” She draws in a quick breath. It was silent, but I've been studying her the last fe
Jason's PovWe were already outside the Crescent pack. All we are waiting for is the night to act as a cover for us.The moon would be at his peak by twelve at midnight and we should be in by ten. Ares' warning might have been a timely convention, but there's not much I can change when I'm already at the devil's door.Hours passed and night came. We all got up and moved to our respective groups “Alright guys” I turned to everyone “remember the plan? Get in, watch out for each other and get out. He knows we are coming so be extra careful”They all nodded silently. I could smell their readiness and nervousness for what we were about to do. “Carlton?” He nodded at me “Josh?” He did the same “Alright. Let's do this”“I'm coming for you baby” I said into the mate link even though I knew she couldn't hear it.Everyone dispersed and went to their respective entry points. The moon casted a silvery glow over the forest as Cole and I led the rest of the pack to the entry point. Some had already
“Isabelle,” I called, she looked at me, “now” She nodded and immediately left to search for Ares.“Do you think you can take out the other guy while I shut him up for life?” I asked Cole without breaking off eye contact. He simply nodded.“Hold up on your violence.” Maverick said “I'm sure your hands are itching to punch me, but if it's any consolation, she was mine first before she became yours”I let out a growl “she was never yours”“Temper, temper.” He said “how do you feel about a little chase, let me show you the extent of how prepared I was for you” he said.“I'm not interested in playing hide and seek with you. Let's settle this here and now.” I said, as Cole and I stepped closer in his direction “I've been waiting a long time for this too”“Too bad” Maverick said “I enjoy the games” he said before he and his companion ran in the direction of the pack.Cole and I quickly went after them. Anger and fury igniting my speed. We slowly come to a halt when we see the chaos around us