Maverick's PovI wasn't expecting her to come through. If she hadn't brought her out after the three days mark we agreed, I had planned to storm in and take her myself. Now that I graciously knew where she was hiding.Whoever was hiding her did not account for internal betrayal. Amateur. So, Imagine my surprise when she dragged a very unconscious Ares to me.Now, I have this little butterfly in my possession. After running away for so long, she's back in my hands.“Pack up faster!. They know where we are. I'm sure someone would be coming for her!” I yell across the field at them.It's only been a few hours since I've had her. I have to keep pumping her full of wolfsbane to keep her sedated. The seer is finally being useful. She made something that can break off her connection to her mate. Whosoever the dick was.“Wait! You have to take me with you” a loud voice yelled. Ugh She's back.“I thought you said you didn't care what happened to her as long as you were not here?” I turned in h

I've been mulling over telling the main psychopath that his partner was another contender at my throat or waiting to see who'll rip who out first before I have my chance with the last man standing.After she graciously shared her plans with me, she forced something into my mouth and made me swallow it. She said it won't kill me. It was to help survive Maverick's incoming wrath. I lost consciousness after that.I have no idea what day it is. My sense of time has already been misplaced since Allison knocked me out. I'm not sure if it's been two days or more.After last night, I've been getting injected with wolfsbane every four hours. I was weak, both mentally and physically. No matter how hard I try to contact Jason, I just can't seem to reach him. It's like there's a fog between our connections. I also can't reach Athena. I can feel at the back of my mind, but she felt so out of reach.I don't even remember the last time I ate. Coupled with the wolfsbane, I doubt my body can take anym

“Luke, send a message to Killian and Cain. Have them meet me here.” I said “tell the we have something”“Josh” I turned to him “find Carlton and him give me the number of how many men we can spare” I instructed.“Cole. I'll need you to hand over some of your work duties to someone else.” I said “I'll have Luke stay behind, while you come with me” “No man. I'm not letting you walk into a possible trap alone” Luke protested immediately.“It's not a trap if we already plan for it” I retorted. “But we can discuss that later. Let's get to it.” I nodded at everyone. “Thanks Cole”He single handedly fueled the hope that was burning out already. I was getting desperate and it wouldn't be long until I did something desperate. I couldn't lose her too.They all left and got to work on what I asked while I came up with possible strategies. ***I had to open my dad's old mini conference room he had built in so he could talk to all the important persons around the pac

Ares Pov“I've told you. I don't know,'' I said tiredly. We officially graduated from electric shock to wolfsbane injection for every answer. I was weaker than I was when I came, but I managed to convince him not to bring my parents.It's three days until the full moon. Two days and some hours if we are really counting. Two and half days to my death if I don't do something about it. The thought of Jason and little Adriana is the only thing giving me strength each time I feel like giving up.“And I've told you, you can end this. I'm not a monster Ares” Maverick said “if you Cooperate with me, all of this will end”“Too bad I'm not a willing participant” I retorted“I've been lenient enough not to actually hit you. Don't you want to know why?” He tilted his head in question“Not really, but I'm sure you'd enlighten me”“You know that phrase? 'careful with the merchandise'” he asked “I don't want to end up killing you by mistake before I get what I want”He moved closer and grabbed my ja

I woke up startled. I felt more rested than I did before. It must be Selene's gift to me. It was morning already which means the dream lasted all through the night. Which also means I have less than a few hours if I don't break out of here. Jason!. “Jason… Jason” I called into the bond. “Ares? I've been trying to talk to you for so long” I could feel all of his worries and angst. “I'm coming to get you. Just, just hang on a little longer, okay?” he asked. “Jason” I whispered as tears gathered in my eyes. It felt like years since I've heard his voice. What I dreamt couldn't compare to the real thing. “It's okay baby. Save your strength.” He said “I'm coming to get you” it was a promise. One I knew he was going to keep, but I had to warn him first. “No! Wait” I said quickly “he knows you're coming. You have to be careful.” I warned “Even if he knows I'm coming, I'm still gonna beat him at his game” he replied. “And the girl, she's not working alone and neither is she working for M