Chapter 125
Chapter 125
~APOLLO~
We had been searching for hours to find Lana, and so far, we were coming up empty, which was driving me crazy. How could she just disappear like this? My father was never good at hiding people; it shouldn’t be this hard to track her down.
“You guys aren’t doing nearly enough,” I snap at a few of the pack members. “I want her found before the night is over. I already said that, I shouldn’t have to repeat myself.”
I knew they were trying but I was becoming impatient. I have never not known the whereabouts of my mate in the past. This was a first for me and I could safely say that I did not like it one bit. I was tempted to find my father once more and demand that he told me the truth.
However, I quickly pushed that thought aside. I did not want to stir up anymore trouble with my parents.
Time was slipping away, and with every tick of the clock, I felt worse for listening to my mother and leaving my mate behind.
“We know they headed north,” Jake informd me, shaking his head. “But as soon as they reached the intersection, we lost them.”
I didn’t want excusrd. I just wanted to hear that she had been found.
“I still can’t believe your father did this,” Adrian sighs. “Do they really think forcing you two apart will make you stop wanting each other? Do they even understand how the mate bond works?”
They were all too aware of the mate bond. That was what scared them. They knew that the connection between Lana and me couldn’t be so
easily dismissed; it would require immense force and heartbreak.
“They are only thinking of themselves.” Jade cuts in. “They are married and they’re already seeing the comments being posted about the family. The public wants to know the real relationship between Lana and our Alpha. It is driving everyone insane especially because of the
powerful, influencial families involved.”
I didn’t fucking care about the public’s opinion of our relationship.
Right now, the only opinion that really mattered to me was that of my mate. I didn’t want Lana to perceive me as weak or think I was incapable of finding her if she ever found herself in trouble. Even though I knew her mother would never put her in harm’s way, it still weighed heavily on my mind that I couldn’t reach her.
To make matters worse, it was a full moon tonight, and the beast inside me craved to be near his mate to soothe the hunger and desire
brewing within.
I splashed some water on my face, rummaging through my thoughts for places my father might consider hiding her. It had to be somewhere familiar–some place he had either been to before or had heard of. He wouldn’t just pick a random spot and hope for the best.
I resist the urge to smash my fist against the mirror in front of me.I gazed into the shiny object, taking in the shadows that lingered ben my eyes, a testament to the many hours spent searching and worrying.
I can see clearly the strain of anxiety creasing my forehead and tugging at the corners of my mouth.
It was hard to believe that only a few hours had passed since I last saw Lana, yet the gnawing uncertainty of her whereabouts felt like a heavy weight on my chest, amplifying my anger and making my heart pound with anxiety.
Each tick of the clock echoed in the silence, a reminder of my growing feelings for her. Soon enough, I wouldn’t even be able to bare the thought of not seeing her in a day.
“I’m sure we’ll find her soon,” Jake says, trying to calm me down as he notices the resentment I can’t quite conceal.
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I have no doubts; it’s just taking longer than I expected, and that’s driving me mad.
Just as I’m about to shift and join in on another search for my mate, Jason bursts into the pack house with a triumphant grin
I immediately sit up straighter. “Did you find something?”
He nods, excitement shining in his eyes. “Someone spotted your father’s truck pulling neighborhood not too far from here.”
into a driveway in North Hillside. It’s a quiet
Relief washes over me at his words. I step forward and gently tap him on the shoulder. “Great job, Jason.”
I can’t afford to waste another second.
“Give me all the details. I’m heading there now,” I tell them firmly.
“Wait!” Jake calls after me. “Don’t you want us to
with you?”
“No,” I reply without hesitation. “I can handle this by myself.”
I knew I didn’t want to alert my step–mother. The less people there, the smaller chance there was for her to catch someone lurking around. Since she wanted to keep me away from my mate, it was best that she didn’t know of my arrival.
“Call us if you need anything.” Adrian tells me as I head out the door.
I’m coming, mate.
Wait for me.
~LANA~
I quietly crack open the door to my mother’s room, trying my best to be silent. A wave of disappointment washes over me when I find the room empty. Glancing down the stairway, I spot her in the living room, engrossed in the television.
Great.
The front door is directly in front of her, and if I even think about making a run for it, she would undoubtedly catch me in the act.
Frustrated, I retreat back to my room and slam the door behind me. There had to be a way for me to sneak out of this house without raising any alarms.
often heard that emotions ran high during the full I couldn’t shake the feeling of anxiety creeping in. I knew it had to do with the full moon. I’d moon for those bound by the Havenville River. It was driving me crazy, and each passing second without my step–brother felt like I was losing my grip on reality.
chance for I’d been searching for my phone over an hour now only to realize that my mother had it on her lap the entire time. There w me to call Apollo or my sister to give them my location. This meant that it was totally up to me to find a way to escape and somehow contact my mate and let him know where to find me.
I walk over to the window and take a look down for a few seconds, contemplating if I could handle a fall from this height. I knew I had to take action. I was fed up with just being cooped up in this room and wallowing in misery while hoping Apollo would come for me.
After giving myself a much–needed pep talk, I felt an exhilarating surge of confidence coursing through me. Determined not to waste another moment, I flung open the window and was immediately swept up by the cool evening breeze, which tousled my hair all over my face.
I take a deep breath, staring at the ground from all the way up here on the second floor.
This was it–my moment of escape.
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