Chapter 263

I’m debating whether to call our security company and find out whether this property is registered with them, and if they might be able to give me remote access, when one of those ATV four–wheeler vehicles comes from the other direction.

The two guys sitting in it are wearing security uniforms, but I recognize them as Roberts pack.

“Luna Leah,” one of them says in surprise as he walks closer to the gate. “We weren’t expecting you.”

“Well,” I say, crossing my arms and gathering all my formidable Alpha power now that I’ve got it back again. “Considering both my father and my brother are dead, you had to assume I was going to become aware of this little project at some point, didn’t you?”

The two men share a quick, concerned look, clearly unsure what they’re meant to do.

Is it possible that my father or Liam left strict instructions that

I was not to know about this place, let alone come here?

But why?

“How can we help you, Luna?” one of them finally asks me.

“You can start by opening this gate.”

They share a look again, this time one of resignation.

It’s not like they can defy me. I’m pack Luna and an Alpha as

well.

But it seriously makes me worried about what on earth my father and Liam were either doing or keeping here.

While the two men open the gate, James and I get back into

the SUV.

is totally weird, right?” I say to James as

for the gate to slide closed behind

we follow the

but the perfectly maintained–if

not it.

we pull up in the driveway,

SUV, I

bars on them.

just any bars.

Silver bars.

this, but my heart is skipping in my chest, and I can’t think of a single

the

was keeping

But who?

And why?

looking just as confused and concerned as I feel, as we

barred door

walking up the short. stairs to join us, looking even more worried and resigned.

this door!” I tell them, underlying

lotta Alpha command.

of them starts, though he does so timidly, as if knowing it’s not a good idea to question me, but still struggling with whatever standing orders my father or

words are a threatening growl, and the two men scramble to

door and inner door are unlocked–and it takes some moments because there are a ridiculous number of locks on both of them–they step back and aside, avoiding

my gaze.

open the door, James

interior is nicely decorated and homey.

the windows and all the doors are

it’s all very

though whoever lives here isn’t allowed to truly be

makes sense, given

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