35. Don't Fire Until...

Dario’s POV

As I exited my mansion, the voice of the general caught my ear.

“Your Highness!” He said. “I thought we would deliver the news about—“

“This is not the time, Jonas! Isla is missing.” I said, turning his way. His eyes dropped.

“When did this happen?”

“I found out about it now, and I’m going to look for me. Focus on the mission you have been attending to. I will handle this!”

“I don’t feel like that is the right thing to do now!” He said, taking steps forward.

“General.” I was about to say, but he beat me to it.

“Dario! You appointed me as the general because you saw my capabilities. You knew I could handle any mission. Let me come with you and find Isla.” He said in a convincing tone. “Remember, I’m also your Beta.”

There was no time to stop him from coming. I didn’t want to waste any time. I needed to find Isla quickly.

“Okay, you can come along.” I agreed, and he looked pleased.

“The first thing we need to do is check surveillance. Remember when that woman’s cub went mi