Semua Bab The Red Tailed Fox: Bab 21 - Bab 30

Steve walked to his black car and opened the door, still lost in thought. As soon as he sat down, he took a deep breath and reached for his phone. He scrolled through his contacts and called Stooper.“Hey man,” Steve said in a low voice.“Steve? What’s up, man?” Stooper answered sensing something was not right from his voice.“I need to see you now.” he said . " Where are you?" There was a short silence."I am at the mansion, just come over, I will be waiting for you," Stooper said.Steve hung up and drove straight to Stooper’s mansion. His mind was racing.When Steve arrived, Stooper was waiting outside. They walked straight into the house without saying a word.They sat down in the living room, and Steve didn’t waste time.“Simon my assistant is a rogue,” he said plainly.Stooper’s eyes widened. “What?”“Yes,you heard it right, he is one of us but he turned. He hid it all this time and I didn’t even know.”Stooper stood up and paced around the room. “No way. I mean… Simon? But he

A soft breeze passed through the curtains of Gabby’s bedroom window. She had turned off the lights and was now lying in bed, staring at the ceiling. Her mind was full of thoughts , mostly about what Steve had told her about werewolves. To her, it was all still hard to believe, but somehow, deep inside, it didn’t feel like a lie. She knew her big brother wouldn't lie to her, especially about something g like that . But why did he decide to tell her all that story about werewolves?She turned on her side and closed her eyes. Her heart was calm, but her body started feeling strange. There was a slight warmth in her chest, almost like a slow fire. She ignored it at first, thinking maybe she was just tired. But the heat grew stronger and stronger just within few seconds.Suddenly, her felt her whole body tensed. Her heartbeat increases and she felt like she was struggling to breath. Gabby sat up in bed, gasping for air. The heat inside her chest was now spreading and her hands started

He stirred the mixture slowly while muttering ancient words under his breath. Then he took the black stone, pressed it to his forehead, and closed his eyes. “Give me her full name,” Stooper said softly. “Gabriella Hawkins ” Steve replied without hesitation. “And the one she’s bonded to?” Stooper asked. “Simon,” Steve said, and his jaw tightened just from saying the name. Stooper whispered both names into the mixture. The bowl began to glow with a soft light. The contents inside started to swirl, forming shapes. First it was a tree, then a wolf, then two glowing lines. One line was bright and steady and the flickered like a weak flame in the wind. Stooper stared at the image for a moment, then looked up at Steve. “She is...or rather, she was...his mate.” The two glowing lines showed Simon and Gabby, they were conneted meaning what Simon said was true. Gabby was his mate. Steve sat still, his fists clenched. A bitter taste filled his mouth. Hearing it out loud twiste

Steve knew that if Simon had really escaped, then it could only mean one thing. He was coming to look for Gabby and he couldn’t let that happen. Not when he had just confirmed that Gabby was one of them, and when he had sworn to protect her with everything he had. Simon was dangerous now and he was no longer the man they once trusted. He had turned rogue, and rogues didn’t follow rules, they were unpredictable and wild.Without wasting another second, Steve rushed to the living room where Gabby was seated comfortably on the couch, watching a TV program. He walked up to her quickly and said in a firm but calm voice, "Gabby, come with me."Gabby looked up, confused. "What is wrong?""Nothing serious," Steve replied, forcing a smile. "I just need your help with something in the study."Gabby stood up and followed him without asking more questions. When they reached the study, Steve pulled out a few files and placed them on the desk. "Can you go through these documents for me? Just

He gave a small smile and reached out to touch her hand. “Listen, I believe you felt something. But sometimes, our minds play tricks on us, especially when we have gone through something traumatic.”Gabby looked into his eyes. “You really think it’s just my mind?”Steve hesitated for a moment before nodding. “Yes. But if it happens again, I want you to tell me right away, okay?”Gabby nodded. “Okay,” she said, but her voice was unsure. She was feeling a little confused but since her brother had assured her that everything will be okay, she had to stop worrying about it.He gave her hand a light squeeze. “Good girl. Now come here.”She moved closer and leaned into him, letting her head rest against his shoulder enjoying his warmth.Steve wrapped an arm around her and kissed the top of her head. He knew exactly what that feeling was Simon’s presence. The bond that had once connected Simon and Gabby must have tried to awaken inside her, even though it was now weak.It scared Steve that