As we drove back to his pack grunds, I couldn’t shake the feeling that this meeting would change everything, for better or for worse. But one thing was certaink I would do whatever it took to bring Tessa and Erin home, safe and sound regardless of how many enemies I would have to make along the way.
The location was dull, foggy and cold. That was the only words I could use to describe the desolate place. The trees themselves were sparse, as though they too had the life sucked out of them.
It didn’t take long before we entered the pack territory, feeling a shift in energy to signify to any wolf that they had entered a new pack.
We drove by little chimney smoking cottages which I assume is where his pack members reside (far different from our pack) but who was I to judge?
We eventually reached a cobble stone mansion, like something from a vampire movie – holding great deals of history within its walls.
The cars came to a stop, as we exited and followed the Russian wolves inside – with Kion waiting for me at the foot of the stairs.
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“Get comfortable men! Alpha Kane if you would like to follow me we can go to my office.” He motions as I nod once and turn to see Seth and Anthony who I gesture to stay behind.
LH be fine without them…
Upon entering his office, Kion motioned for us to take a seat as he settled behind his desk, steepling his fingers thoughtfully as I slowly sank down in to the chair opposite him too.
“Now then, Alpha Kane,” he began, his tone serious but not unfriendly. “Tell me, what brings you and your men all the way to Russia?” He presses, as I shuffle to get more comfortable.
I took a deep breath, carefully gathering my thoughts before speaking. “We’ve come to find that two of our pack members were taken against their will,” I explained, my voice steady despite the turmoil raging inside me. “Their names are Tessa and Erin, one in which was also soon to be my mate and bearer of my children!” I state, unable to hide the fury that flashes behind my eyes.
Kion’s expression softened slightly at the mention of their names, a flicker of sympathy crossing his features.
“I see,” he said quietly. “And what makes you believe they are here in Russia?” He questions, furrowing his brows probably wondering why of all places they had landed up here.
“Two Russian males took them illegally from under our noses. The jet they left on was also headed back here and I plan to find them no matter what it takes.” I inform him, as he listens to what have to say intently.
I recounted everything we knew so far, from the intercepted communications to the information we had gathered about the Russian packs and their practices. Kion listened attentively, his expression thoughtful as he processed the information.
“You see, that’s why I had ruled out your pack.” I conclude, as Kion chuckles slightly.
“Well I’m glad! You seem quite the fiery type!” Kion comments, lightening the tone as I remain tense.
understand your concerns, Alpha Kane,” he said finally, his tone grave. “And I assure you, that my pack definitely had no part in the abduction of your mate. But I am willing to offer my assistance in locating them and ensuring their safe return.” Kion offered, grabbing some papers and finding a pen.
“For which price? I know that you aren’t just doing this for free? You are no fool.” I argue, knowing that for his help, there would
need to be a catch.
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“Ah yes! Correct! In return, I would like for assistance with rebuilding my pack. Designing it to be more modern and fitting for my loyal members. I had your pack looked in to when you had first called and I must say, you all live quite the lavish lifestyle don’t you?” Kion swivels slightly in Bis chair, seeming intrigued.
Is that it? He wants our help in designing his new homes? That’s easy… there has to be more!
“That’s not all you want, is it?” I push on further, as he holds his hands up in the air.
“Guilty as charged!” He chuckles, his accent prominent yet his English fluent.
“State your price?” I question, prepared to pay millions if it meant getting Tessa back.
“I want you to kill Dimitri… Tor I can’t!” Kion suddenly turns serious his tone growing icy as he allows himself to step in to his Alpha title fully for the first time.
He wants me to kill Dimitri? I had already planned on… but why?
“Why haven’t you killed him yet yourself?” I cock my head curiously knowing there was more to this story than what he was letting
- on.
“He is my brother.” He states bluntly, catching me off guard, as my eyes widen and I straighten up.
Fuck..
“Your brother is Dimitri?!” I fume, as Kion waves me off nonchalantly.
“Don’t get upset! We hate each other! I can’t kill him because our father will never let me forget it! Dimitri has also tried to have me killed already, but it didn’t work.” Kion shrugs, as I shake my head in disbelief.
He’s Dimitri’s damn brother! Luckily they don’t get along it seems or I would have been screwed the second we stepped off the jet!
I felt a surge of relief at his words, a glimmer of hope breaking through the darkness that had clouded my mind since their disappearance.
“Deal. Where do I sign?” I announce, causing a wide spread grin to form across his face at my words.
With that, I took the pen to paper and made the first key step in getting Tessa back…
It was only a matter of time now.
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