Pregnant And Rejected

Chapter 78 Just in Time

Drake’s POV

I could kill Martin where he stands.

Behind me I can hear Bastien’s Betas’ frantic mutterings, reminding the other Alpha that the scum kneeling before me is trying to distract us, to turn us against each other. They beg him to stay calm, not to react, but I barely notice.

I don’t care that Martin told Bastien I kissed his mate, though in fact I failed. I care that he took Selene and Lila, and I especially care that he’s been abusing his sister. If you’d asked me this morning who I cared about more, I would have unequivocally chosen Selene but that was before: Before I heard what this monster did to the sweet wolf I grew up with, before I realized how oblivious I must have been to overlook his cruelty.

No one deserves to be hurt by someone responsible for taking care of them, especially Sophie. She’s bright and warm, she loves and is beloved by everyone she meets. I had no idea she had feelings for me, and I’ve never looked at her as anything other than a friend but knowing she’s in danger has changed everything.

It’s a strange thing, not realizing how important someone is to you until they might get taken away. Yet that’s exactly what’s happening now. I don’t think I’ve gone more than a week without seeing Sophie since was little, and the thought of never seeing her again makes me want to tear the world in two.

I would give anything to slaughter Martin like the pig he is, but I can’t. Not until Selene and Lila are found, and not until Sophie is safe.

“Where is she?”

Bastien’s POV

Aiden and Donavon are still muttering in my ear when Drake begins snarling at Martin, demanding to know his sister’s whereabouts.

More than anything else, seeing how upset he is about the other she-wolf calms my temper. When this is all over, I intend on having words with both him and my mate about the incident, but now is not the time.

“I’ll tell you once I’m safely out of the territory,” Martin suggests.

“You’ll tell me now.” Drake commands, more powerfully than I’ve ever witnessed before.

“It’s Sophie or the Volanas.” Martin counters maliciously. “You choose who comes first.”

rage and desperation, and I try to send him a silent message using eye contact alone. I need him to trust me, not to interfere. I don’t want an innocent wolf starving to death, and I would never abandon her thus. Drake has to understand that for my

circle the prone kidnapper and lunge forward, closing

you alive. As soon as you’re dead I can follow her scent and have her back within minutes. The only reason you aren’t already lying in pieces is because of him.” I jerk

run. Keep quiet, and I’ll simply snap your weak neck now and avoid the hassle of chasing you. It’s no loss

“That wasn’t the deal!” He objects, catching on and playing

answer savagely, “this has gone

prepare for the snap, and the vile wolf breaks like a twig. “She’s in a cabin in the central valley!” He exclaims, rattling off an address. Drake’s Beta imme diately jumps back in his car and takes off, no doubt headed for

I press, keeping up the stark pressure on his bones.

take over as I move towards the car. I can hear Mar tin trying to crawl away in the dirt, then unmistakable cries of outrage when Aiden stomps

inside to gather up the sleeping bundles inside. They’ve been bound and gagged, even though both are unconscious. I’m already counting

enjoy killing Martin almost as much as

both, carrying them back to Drake’s car and set tling into the back seat. As I try to revive them, Aiden follows my mental instructions and continues interro gating Martin. “What did you give

“Nothing!” Martin insists desperately.

Lila’s pulse is very slow and her skin is pallid. I don’t like the look of

clearly been drugged.” Aiden persists, “Tell us what

nothing,” Martin groans, clearly in pain. “Just

suddenly panicked, ‘You gave them

the continent prescribes it as a sedative. Nonetheless, another glance at Lila makes my heart plunge below my navel. She’s at least two shades paler than Selene, and a sheen of

equally confused. ‘They’ll wake

The other Alpha’s voice is sharp as a knife. I jerk my head up, pausing my attentions. “Lila is allergic to

I can already

He answers gravely, “We need to get her to a hospital right

pulling the car door

got there.” Drake nods, turning the key in the ignition. “Martin

As we pull out of the trailhead,