155 Anxious Reunion


    ~Sylvester~


    The journey to Lund felt like an eternity, filled with worry and apprehension. Each of us concealed


    our concerns behind a brave facade, but deep down, our hearts were heavy.


    Before boarding the flight, I repeatedly tried calling Tamia''s number and my office line, desperate to


    ensure everything was alright. The thought of something going wrong was unbearable.


    Looking around the aircraft, I saw the sombre expressions on Leo, Marcel, Devin, and David''s


    faces, their unease palpable.


    Alexei and y appeared nervous as well. Our worries were centred on the safety of our beloved


    women. Fortunately, a helicopter awaited us at Lund airport, ready to swiftly transport us to the


    estate. It was the fastest way to reach our destination.


    I found sce in the hope that Vino, Theodore, Dominic, and Andrew would be fine and join us up


    north tomorrow, unharmed. They had given their all, making the best of a dire situation. I fervently


    prayed that we wouldn''t have to go through something like this again.


    As the ne touched down, relieved to have neutralised the threat, there was no need for secrecy


    or immigration procedures. We hurriedly disembarked, assisting Yuri, who was in a wheelchair due


    to his leg injury. It would take a few days for his crushed bones to heal, not that I cared much about


    his suffering. He hadn''t been given any pain medication, so I knew he was enduring a great deal.


    Although, his suffering wasn''t nearly enough.


    We boarded the waiting helicopter without dy, ready to face whatever awaited us at the estate.


    Breaking the silence and snapping everyone out of their deep thoughts, I urged mypanions,


    "No matter what happens at the estate, we must remainposed and sane."


    Leo reassured us, saying, "Don''t worry. Those bastards will meet their match up north. Our women


    are incredibly resilient. I''m confident they''ll outsmart and ovee their adversaries. Those women


    cling to life like glue." His words elicitedughter from all of us because they rang true.


    Considering everything they had survived, it was usible that they would emerge victorious. They


    relied not only on strength but on wisdom, which is the most vital asset in any battle. Leo''s words


    filled us with hope and uplifted our spirits. I felt optimistic about whaty ahead.


    After a fifteen-minute helicopter ride, wended on the estate grounds. Stepping off the aircraft, I


    instinctively tried to link with Tamia, but my abilities vanished. I knew the rash was about to


    manifest. ncing at Leo, who wasughing almost maniacally, I could see the relief on his face.


    He had sessfully linked with his mate.


    "So, don''t keep it to yourself," I urged him, and he looked at me and nodded.


    "They''re alright," he managed to say, and at that moment, I took the time to survey my


    surroundings. My men were clearing away the corpses littering the grounds. I wondered how the


    battle had unfolded, knowing that some of my men had also lost their lives. It must have been a


    gruelling fight, but I was grateful that our mates had made it through unscathed.


    Wilson and Levi approached us, taking charge of Yuri. They would secure him in the dungeon,


    following my order not to treat his wounds. Since he was immune to silver, holding him without


    inflicting pain on his legs would be pointless.


    As we made our way toward the building, Tamia and the others approached us. I could see the


    relief wash over her face.


    "Where is Theodore?" I heard Linda''s anxious voice. She was clearly worried and scared.


    Anticipating the concern that would arise, I quickly raised my hand to reassure her.


    "He''s fine. They''ll join us tomorrow. They were injured and are currently receiving treatment in Gad.


    We would have waited and returned together, but Yuri had boasted about the attack on the estate,


    so we decided to rush down and see if we could help. But clearly, all of you had it under control," I


    exined. A glimmer of relief appeared in her eyes.


    "Do you know when they''ll arrive tomorrow?" she asked, and I shook my head but promised her


    they would be with us by tomorrow.


    "Where''s Susan?" Devin chimed in, sounding concerned.


    "She was injured, but she''s okay now. She had been feeling a bit unwell but kept it from everyone.


    I''ll leave it to her to tell you everything," Tamia responded with a smile, and I didn''t need to guess


    what Tamia was leaving for Susan to reveal.


    David and Nicole headed inside the building just as Marcel inquired about Avery. Tamia assured him


    that she was safe with the others in the bunker. Marcel hurried towards the building, eager to


    reunite with his mates. It was a natural reaction. If Tamia hadn''te to meet me outside, I would


    have done the same.


    The rest of us entered the estate, and I dreaded exining to udia why Vino wasn''t with us. She


    would likely be the one most deeply affected. Alexei and y went ahead of us, visibly exhausted.


    Unlike the rest of us, Alexei''s mate was safe in Mountain, while y had everyone he cared about


    ounted for within the estate.


    Upon entering the estate, I spotted Erik with Gezel in the hallway, sharingughter over something.


    It seemed they had followed the women but opted not to approach and give us our space.


    "Long live the king! I see you full of energy and triumphant!" Erik eximed, approached me and


    extended a handshake, but I couldn''t help but warmly embrace him.


    "Thank you, Erik. Thank you so much for everything you''ve done. You made this possible. Without


    you, we wouldn''t have ovee this man. Ighor deceived us, but Peter came through for us," I


    expressed, acknowledging the invaluable assistance we had received. I released Erik, who wore a


    broad grin on his face.


    "Well, as you can see, I didn''t miss out on too much action here. Yuri was arrogant and sent people


    to abduct the women. That''s when we realised they were aware of your impending arrival. I''m d


    you''re safe," he replied, and Gezelughed. I wondered what was so amusing.


    "We were in a panic, and Tamia leaked the event to the press, so you''ll probably hear it on the


    news. We thought the confrontation would still happen tomorrow at the meeting venue. Little did we


    know it had already taken ce," she shared, and I understood why she found it amusing. The


    meeting in Gad was originally scheduled for tomorrow night. However, if Yuri knew we wereing,


    he might have deliberately manipted the date to catch us off guard. Whatever the case, they had


    been defeated, and we had emerged victorious. It was as simple as that.


    "Did you bring me anyb rats?" Erik quipped, and I shook my head.


    "Sean and Joan will have to do for now. Unless we manage to obtain some Alphas from the South,"


    I responded, ncing at Leo, who shook his head. He was still unable to reach Max and Kyle. I


    didn''t want to entertain the worst-case scenario, but my mind couldn''t help but wander there.


    "I might have to head south," Leo dered, causing Amelia to tighten her grip on his shirt. She


    didn''t want him to go anywhere, evident in her behaviour.


    "We''ll go together. After all, it''s my territory they went to reim," Devin chimed in, and Leo nodded


    in agreement.


    Devin excused himself to go to the infirmary and check on Susan. I knew udia would likely be


    there as well. It was possible that no one had informed udia about our arrival, so I called out to


    Devin as he made his way.


    "Please make sure to give udia good news. I don''t want her to be traumatised," I hurriedly


    requested, and he nodded in understanding.


    "Indeed," Erik added, agreeing with me. We then proceeded toward the staircase.


    "udia''s on the verge of breaking down. I can sense that she''s been bottling up so much inside


    her, mostly fear. Vino had bettere home tomorrow," Erikmented, and I realised I was


    correct about udia''s fragile state of mind. I had tomend her for her strength. She was new to


    all of this, yet she had held her ground and acted with grace and resilience throughout the ordeal. It


    would be heartbreaking to witness her breaking down. I hoped it wouldn''te to that.


    While we ascended the stairs, Erik mentioned that he would send us allergy medication to prevent a


    severe rash. I was grateful for his quick thinking because I didn''t want to experience the difort I


    had enduredst time. It was a terrible and embarrassingly ufortable experience. If it weren''t


    for the more significant danger looming over us, I''m confident the memory of the rash would have


    haunted my dreams. I dreaded its return.


    "That rash is so ufortable. Susan was the only one who didn''t get it. I heard Gezel''s


    experience was particrly awful," Tamiamented, and I wondered why Susan had been


    spared.


    "Susan has more Stepanov genes than Leo. That''s the reason The Agk32 didn''t harm the baby. It


    was foolish of her not to get checked when she was feeling unwell. She took too many risks, you


    know. The child will undoubtedly resemble us now. Any chance of it being an Alpha is gone. I just


    hope she pays more attention next time," Erik exined, chuckling softly.


    "Come to think of it, Yuri desired the South for the Stepanovs. Now, Devin will bring one into the


    world," Erik remarked, and although it was a dark joke, I understood his perspective. Gezel caught


    on as well and joined in theughter.


    We parted ways at the top of the stairs. Amelia and Leo headed toward their wing, Erik and Gezel


    went toward theirs, while Tamia and I proceeded to our own. As we walked, Tamia giggled softly.


    "What''s so amusing?" I inquired, wrapping my arms around her waist, eager to bring her into our


    room.


    "Those two have been getting quite close and friendly with each other. I''m starting to suspect that


    Gezel has a type," she remarked, and I couldn''t help but join in theughter.


    Erik and Luis did seem alike in many ways. Both Stepanovs had the potential for greatness and


    power. Yet, they preferred a peaceful and private life away from the public eye. I imagined Luis must


    have been pretty humorous as well.


    I wondered where their friendship would lead. Perhaps I would witness a love story like my mother


    and Jake''s. After all, no one is ever too old for love, and Gezel is still in her forties. If they were


    willing, Gezel and Erik would make a splendid couple.


    While it would be a sight to behold, no one would force it. I was simply d that the grim and


    deste Gezel had vanished. I couldn''t forget her determination when she asked to join me in


    battle. I wondered what had changed in Mountain. I suppose I would eventually find out.


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    Finally reaching our room, I opened the door, revealing the familiar surroundings that felt like home.


    We stepped inside, locking the door behind us. The past few days'' events had left us both


    physically and emotionally drained. I longed for thefort of Tamia''s embrace and the sce of


    our shared love. Tomorrow would bring new challenges, but we could find peace and healing in


    each other''s arms for now.