Chapter 7:
Fear ran through my veins and , although I may be the strongest shifter out here , I felt helpless .
Kataleya .
She was all I could fucking think of .
Remembering the way , the wolf’s teeth were mped around her tiny body .
The blood dripping from his mouth , her blood and the terror in her eyes as they got further and further
away .
I’d give my fucking life for her safety .
Then Kiara’s pain , the way she pushed me away ripped at my heart .
I knew she was i n pain , a mother’s reaction after all .
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She was the perfect mother to our child , not like my own fucking mother , who yed dead for years
and then came back with her psychotic ns to destroy the world over eight years ago .
She sure fucking didn’t care if any of us went down with her But Kiara , she was firm , fair and
affectionate .
She loved her pups unconditionally and even then , made time for me her family , our pack and her
friends , as well as for a certain fucker I couldn’t stand .
She cared for everyone and did her best to be there for us all /I sped up , the wind rushing through my
fur .
There was no way I was going to be able to track Kataleya , so instead , we were trying to follow the
tracks of the wolves , or hoping for any speck of blood that left a trail .
Many of my men were nowhere assisting , but it was fucking futile .
The ground near the river where the fight had urred was now just a field of ash , not even a body or
a drop of blood remained , that just made things fucking harder .
Alpha Rayhan is here to help .
"Rayhan ? Kiara must have told them , and I’m guessing his spitfire of a mate must have teleported
them here .A reminder that I wasn’t alone .We will find her …
‘ Fill him in on everything , I’m still trying t o scour the entire north side .There’s no fucking paw prints or
anything .‘
‘ Understood , Alpha .‘
Fourteen hours had passed but there was still no answer nor clue .I was not going to fucking let them
get away with it .
The fear that so many fucking hours had passed and what may have happened to her consumed me
like fucking poison .I didn’t feel the link break , so she was still alive … that was all I had to fucking hold
on to .
The exhaustion was catching up to me , but there was still no sign of her , so I couldn’t stop .
I had alerted the Alpha’s of the packs that I truly trusted to send their men out , but at the same time , I
also didn’t want to put Kataleya in more harm than she already was by telling everyone that my
daughter was taken .
‘ Alpha … there’s nothing .They are gone without a trace .‘
Darien , my Beta’s voice came through the link .
‘ I can’t stop looking .‘ I whispered back , trying to control the agony in my voice .
‘ Alejandro … look , let’s let everyone know – Put a prize out there for her.
Let the word out that you’re willing to give anything to the kidnappers .
Surely there must be a reason for this and they must want something .
We can contact our business partners in the human world too and make it clear that your daughter is
taken .
Someone may have seen her .
We will find her … The voice of reason that stuck by me even on my darkest days long ago … He was
a friend that had been by my side from the fucking start .
But I can’t stop searching when she’s out there . Not yet .
“Al … please .
Kiara needs youDante and Luna Delsanra are still unconscious .
‘ I froze in my tracks , my heart thundering , what ? ‘
What the fuck do you mean ?
Kiara wasn’t able to heal Dante ?
‘ The Hybrid Luna tried to cast a spell to fix whatever was ailing Dante but whatever it was , has spread
to her .
We told Alpha Rayhan and he did return to check on her before continuing on finding Kataleya .
We need to regroup ; I’ll have new men out here scouring the woods .
Alpha Liam also wishes to speak to you .
He is currently with his sister at the vi .
‘ Turn my back on her again … Fuck .I tried not to imagine the worst as I closed my eyes .Darien was
right , I needed to reach out and have another n in ce rather than just searching blindly .
‘ I’ming back .‘ I reached the vi , my heart sinking with every step , I was returning to my queen
without our pup .
How was I going to face her ? Darien gave me a bottle of water and some pants , but I refused the
water , simply taking the pants .
I don’t think I fucking deserve water … I should have fucking listened … I should never have gone so
fucking far out .I should have paid attention to what Kia was saying , but it was a tad too fuckingte
right now .
Her scent enveloped me .I closed my eyes , grasping onto it .I would never fucking let on , but I was
doing my best not to unravelpletely .I needed her ; herfort , her embrace , her fucking
presence .
Rayhan’s and Liam’s scents came from the room upstairs , along with Scarlett’s .
I adjusted my pants that I had just pulled o n , before I pushed open the door to the room , seeing Kiara
sitting on the bed whilst Delsanra and Dantey upon it .
Both looked as grey as death , red veins creeping along their entire bodies .
Rayhan sat on the opposite side , holding Delsanra’s hand , his hair shielding his face and I felt another
storm of guilt .
Because of my fucking mistake , there was another casualty .
Scarlett was rocking a sleeping Sk in her arms gently , whilst Liam stood behind Kiara , arms
crossed and a deep frown on his face .
They all turned to me when I stepped inside , but my eyes were o n’Kiara’s red puffy ones .
She had cried a lot … I’m fucking sorry , Amore … "
Alejandro .
"
Liam said , frowning as he gave me a small nod .
Kiara stood up , her eyes filled with fresh tears as she looked at me before closing them .
I had failed her .
"Nothing ? "
She whispered , her voice trembling .
I shook my head as Darien stepped into the room .
She came towards me , her hand pressed to her chest .
I pulled her against my chest , wrapping my arms around her tightly as she broke into stifled sobs .
I rested my head on top of hers , closing my eyes as I inhaled her hazelnut chocte scent that calmed
me .
Scarlett sighed , frowning as she looked at me .
"We will find her , Elijah is out there and w e will continue to search , but we need to let every pack
know .If this is the doing of another pack or some sort of uprising , then we will surely find an answer ."
"I’m going to do that , I’ll be putting the word out to the humans too .Even if they just see her , I’ll put
out a reward ."I said , my voice hoarse due to theck of fucking water .
"Offer them a reward they can’t refuse .The Rossi Empire has funds that you are wee to take ."
Rayhan replied quietly a s he looked up at me .
Being the son of the eldest Rossi , he held the majority of the empire .
I refused to take more than needed , not to mention he was the main heir to his mother’s entire side of
wealth as well .
Our eyes met , and I saw the pain in his stormy grey ones .
"I’m sorry that Del got caught up in this shit ." I murmured quietly .
He gave a small shake of his head , kissing his mate’s hand .
"We are family , and I don’t think she’d have been able to sit back and do nothing .” He replied , trying
to hide the emotions i n his voice .
"Don’t beat yourself up over it ."
But it was my fucking fault .
Kiara pulled away , taking the water bottle from Darien , unscrewing it and holding it out to me ..
"You need to drink something , and Darien , get him some food ."
She said quietly , her lips trembling .
"Forget food , set up the video call to all members of the council , I’m going to do this shit now ."
Not now , Amore Mio , I’m not wasting any more time .
It’s been fucking hours since she was taken , I can’t afford to lose any more time .
I said quietly .
Darien hesitated , looking between me and Kiara .
"That was a fucking order by your damn king , move ."
I growled viciously , my aura rolling off me and forcing Darien to submit .I saw Kiara frown , but she
said nothing .I walked over to the bed , looking down at the two on it .
"What’s wrong with them ? “ Some sort of curse .
Liam replied quietly .
"I felt something else in the room when she was thrown against the wall .Those vein – like things
travelled from Dante to her .I think anyone who tries to sabotage i t will get affected ." Kiara whispered .
So not only did I need to find Kataleya ,I needed to find a cure .
"Raihana , I don’t want her to attempt the same shit , but do you think she’ll be able t o find some
answers ? " I asked quietly .
"Or the witches ? They fucking owe us anyway .Tell her to contact them .”
Rayhan nodded , taking his phone out , and I turned to Liam .
"Anything ? Does your intuition tell you anything ? " I asked .
He and Kiara both had a gift of knowing things .
One I had tantly ignored from Kiara … "Nothing ."
He replied frowning , his eyes , that were always zing the colour of his wolf , met mine .
"But I’m going to go back out there and keep looking for her ."
"The letters ."
Kiara whispered .
"There were two ."
“What did they say ? " I asked her sharply .
She opened her mouth , frowning as she struggled .
A few moments passed , and she looked at us hopelessly .
"Kiara … Don’t tell me you’re unable to voice it ."
Liam replied , his eyes narrowing .
Kiara nodded , her eyes pooling with tears .
I closed my eyes .
Fuck .
I stepped closer to her , cupping her face , the sparks of the bond rippling through us as I caressed her
cheeks with the pads of my thumbs , brushing away the tears that streamed down her cheeks .
"We are going to figure this shit out , ok ? "
I promised with determination , because I fucking swear , anyone fucking involved is going to burn .
She nodded and I pulled her close , my lips crashing against hers in a deep , passionate kiss .
My arms tightened around her , one hand tangling into her hair as I held her close , needing her ,
needing this .
‘ I will bring her back to you ." I kissed her cheeks , the taste of her salty tears mixing with the sweet
taste of her mouth that lingered in mine ..
‘ Alpha , everything is ready for you ."
Darien’s voice came through the link .
I turned away , not saying anything , and left the room , unable to ignore the pain I felt from Kiara but I
had to do this .
For Kiara , for Kataleya , for Dante and for Delsanra .
I washed my face before grabbing a shirt and then walked into the living room where Darien had set
theptop up for me
The Alpha’s and elders who were part of the council were on the screen , as were two of the high
witches of the fucking coven .
This may be some shit they could help with .
"King Alejandro ."
Allen , the eldest member of the council , greeted .
"I won’t fucking waste time with greetings .Kataleya , my youngest pup was taken today , precisely
fifteen hours ago .
My queen has received two letters , yet she is unable to speak of what she’s fucking read .
My son has some sort of curse that even Delsanra Silver , the Luna of the ck Storm pack , was
unable to counter .
I’m calling a fucking code red , I want every single pack searching for her .
Those that are in your area , I expect you to pass the message to those packs as well .
I want everyone to find my daughter .
I will send a n outline of what exactly went down as soon as this call is fucking over .
Put the word out that if my daughter is found , the pack responsible will be given a huge fucking reward
.
As for the coven , I would hope that someone cane to the location we are at to see if they can give
any more insight on what is happening .
"The Alphas nodded , I could see they knew the seriousness of the situation ."
Very well , I personally wille , and I will get in touch with Janaina .
Magdalene , the high witch of the coven , said emotionlessly .
I gave a curt nod .
It wasn’t like me to ask for help , but right now I needed to pull out ? all the fucking stops I had at my
disposal .
The witches and werewolves were at peace , we did not like each other much but as the years passed ,
we began to blend and tolerate one another .
I ended the video call and began typing *** the email , pulling up an image of Kataleya I had always
kept my pups out of the public eye … This was the first time the entire fucking country was going to see
Kataleya Tamia Rossi ...
I looked at her picture .
This one was taken a few weeks ago .
Herrge innocent eyes stared back at me and I felt that suffocating guilt crush me once again .
I should have been able to protect her … Did I do the wrong thing by not going after her ? Did I fucking
lose the only chance I had ? Fuck .
"That notice is good , get some rest , I’ll attach her picture and send it off ." Darien said softly .
"I’m fucking doing it ." I replied icily .
"Al … "
Go make yourself fucking useful and leave me the fuck alone .
I growled dangerously , my eyes shing red .He simply sighed and nodded , leaving the room and
shutting the door behind him .I was not going to fucking rest until I have found her , and I would , even
if I had to fucking destroy the entire fucking i n the process , I would .