Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 832 Finding Another Mr Lewis.

Hayley’s POV:

I kept a serious tone as I said, “I’ll be direct with you. We’re currently investigating the disappearance of a scientist.

Pearls

“These past three years, brilliant minds from packs across the continent have vanished without a trace. We believe these unusually colored gems may be connected to those cases.

“The gem in your possession was among the first to surface. Its origin could be critical. For the safety of all our kind, I hope you can help us piece this together.”

Rufus studied me, surprised. “Are you with the authorities?”

“Not officially,” I admitted. “But my family and my partner have been deeply affected by these gems. I owe it to them to find the truth.”

He nodded slowly, expression turning thoughtful and noticeably softer.

I shifted my approach. “Perhaps you could simply tell us–did the gem originate locally, or was it acquired elsewhere?”

them carefully before speaking.

time, he asked only a hundred thousand. I

quickened. “Lewis? A professor? Was it

so many pieces would finally

gaze seriously. “I only knew his last name was Lewis, and that he was a high–ranking werewolf. How old is this Tom

also a high–ranking werewolf,”

“The man I dealt with was around my age. He was a high–ranking werewolf

added, “That gem was my pride and joy. It’s so precious to me. If I ever see that man

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Finding Another

back to life. At least I wasn’t leaving completely

my family and those missing scientists, I’m grateful for

for that!” He quickly waved me off. “This is for the greater good. As a member of the pack, it’s

over me. We exchanged contact

the gem came from a scientist, your investigation is heading in the right direction,” he said quietly, more to himself