Chapter 165 - Gregory

“Bella!” I say the second she picks up the phone.

“Gregory? What’s going on? It’s 4 o’clock in the morning! What’s wrong?” Bella’s voice is worried. Rushed.

“We were attacked. We’ve got a casualty and a couple wounded, two critically. We need to get medical help. Is there anyone around us that can help?” I say, as I pack up Jamal and my shit into our bags.

“Are you and Jamal ok?” Bella’s voice is harsh, full of anxiety.

Even with everything that’s going on, the fear, the violence, the anxiety, the grief…even with all that ripping at my senses and my heart, I smile. Because she cares. Because my mate, whom I’ve never met, never even laid eyes on, cares.

“Yes, Bella. We’re ok.” I can’t fight the warmth in my tone, the hitch in my breath, the speed of my heartbeat.

“Thank Hecate!” She is so relieved by that news that she nearly sobs. But she quickly gathers herself, speaking fast, barely breathing. “Ok, you’re in Hodges State Park. There’s a Maiden coven about fiv