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?”

long moment. He removed his glasses, polishing them carefully before speaking. “I purchased

extremely rare. But at the time, he asked only a hundred thousand. I was concerned he might reconsider, so I wrote

pulse quickened. “Lewis? A professor?

so many pieces

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

is also a high–ranking werewolf,” I said,

“The man I dealt with was around my age.

gem was my pride and joy. It’s so precious to

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832 Finding Another

wavered, dimmed, then flickered back to life. At least I wasn’t leaving completely

Truly. On behalf of my family and those missing

me off. “This is for the greater good. As a member of the pack, it’s my duty to contribute to

me. We

Rufus’s retreating figure. “Now that we know the gem came from a scientist, your