Once Alex heard the sound of gunshots, his heart raced with adrenaline. He jumped out of his carriage in defense. However, his bravery quickly dissipated as he realized that the gunshots weren't aimed at him. Instead, they were targeting Mia's carriage, causing Alex's protectiveness over his wife to kick into overdrive.As he rushed towards Mia's carriage, he noticed that the attackers had already fled the scene, leaving behind only an empty carriage. Alex felt a twinge of worry for his wife's safety, but was grateful that she wasn't there to face the danger.Despite his relief that Mia was okay, Alex couldn't shake the feeling of unease that still lingered. He felt an overwhelming urge to find out why anyone would want to harm Mia and decided to give chase after the attackers. However, before he could start running, he was suddenly stopped by Hendrix, who gripped his arm.Alex snatched his hand forcefully from Hendrix's."What was that for?!" Alex spun with flaring nostrils to stare

Alex HeartmanAfter alex followed Theo inside, Theo showed him an empty plate of Chex in the man's waste bin and Alex realized the man didn't die of hanging, but of poisoning.They looked at each other, sharing the same thoughts.In the kitchen's waste bin, there was an empty plate of Chex cereal. It was a small detail, but it set off alarm bells in Alex's head.Had the criminals wished to be somehow caught or were they just dumb? Alex could bet it was the former. He couldn't believe anyone would be so dumb to put such evidence carelessly except they hadn't expected them to search.Anyone who knew him, however, would have known he would ransack the house if necessary. Had they been in a rush or had they planned to use Mia as a distraction? He was sure they would have succeeded in that because if not for Hendrix, he would already be in his castle trying to make sure she was safe. He couldn't comprehend what they had actually meant by this mistake. Was it even a mistake to begin with

Adam HeartmanAlpha Heartman had finally had enough. It had been weeks since they had given him any food and he could only hope that Natalia wasn't going through the same fate. He couldn't take being held captive anymore. He had to get out of there and find out who was responsible for the kidnapping.They had kept him in a dirty room in a run down house with rodents running around freely. He waited for the perfect moment to strike, and when the brute on guard duty wasn't looking, he attacked him with all the strength he had left. The man who was in his prime and definitely more fit than the old Alpha was caught off guard, and Heartman was able to overpower him, leaving him unconscious on the ground.He quickly made his way to Natalia's room. His mindlink with her had grown weak, which could only show how weak she had become. It ached his heart as he unlocked the door only to find her lying on the ground, injured and unable to move. She looked different like she had aged over 10 years

Mia made her way into the library, looking behind her to make sure she hadn't been caught.As she stepped into the library, she could feel a sense of awe and wonder wash over her. The grandeur of the architecture, the smell of old books, and the hushed whispers of silence all combined to create an atmosphere. The library was a grand, archaic structure with ornate carvings and beautiful stonework that dated back to centuries. The entrance was a massive, wooden door that creaked with age, and as she stepped inside, her heart stopped with the sound as she hoped the guards wouldn't hear it and come running. The light inside was dim from flickering candles casting a warm glow across the space. The ceiling was high and vaulted with carved wooden beams and intricate designs painted in gold leaf, and she found herself lost in its beauty. The walls were lined with intricate frescoes, depicting scenes from ancient myths and legends, each one a masterpiece of artistry and skill.The shelves th

Adam HeartmanHeartman's eyes fluttered open, and for a moment, he was disoriented. He groaned and tried to sit up, but a sharp pain in his chest made him gasp and fall back to the bed. Panic set in as he tried to move, but his body felt heavy and weak.He blinked rapidly, trying to clear his vision, and get used to the brightness of the light rays coming in through the windows in the roomThe guard placed to keep watch on him noticed his movement, and walked swiftly to him in other to assist him.Alpha Heartman studied his environment and when he was sure he was in the right place,he held onto the guard that came to assist him."Where's Alex?" Heartman demanded; his voice was hoarse from disuse. "I need to speak to him."The guard hesitated for a moment, unsure of what to do. He didn't know if he was to leave the post, but then Alpha Alex stern warning came to his mind,"Don't leave your post unless the substitute is already present." But Heartman's intense stare made it clear tha