Chapter One Hundred Thirty-One

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Chapter One Hundred Thirty-One

Alpha Blake

My meetings were finally over and now I was waiting in my office with Walter. He wanted to stay the week to help Ryley get things ready for our wedding this weekend.

I was relieved when she mindlinked me during my last meeting, telling me she missed me. These last few days have been rough. I know she felt guilty for what happened to Aiden but that’s his job. And I’m not sorry for protecting my Luna. Ryley should understand this growing up with a Luna mother. I know her father would have done anything to protect his Luna and I’m no different. I’m not losing another mate no

matter the cost.

“Did Ryley say she would be here soon?” Walter asked, pulling me from my thoughts.

“It’s been about an hour,” I replied, looking at my phone.

“Maybe she found another dress to try on,” he shrugged.

“Maybe,” I sighed.

“Now, did you two talk about anything wedding-related?” I pushed my l i p s into a line because the truth is we haven’t really spoken since the party.

“I’m going to take that face as a no.” He chuckled.

“Honestly, the most she has spoken to me since the party was an hour ago when she linked me. And I’m not going to

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apologize for trying to keep her safe.” I grumbled.

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you can apologize for how your actions made her feel. And she’s pregnant. Her emotions are going to cloud her judgment. Her reaction may be irrational to you but seems

little out of practice when it comes to being

the same,” he

“I’m working on it.”

the east exit checkpoint,” Luca mindlinked

won’t pick up the damn phone,” Channing

to handle it, I need to find Ryley,” I answered him before closing the link. I tried to open one with Ryley but I couldn’t find her. My heart raced as I picked

“Blake, it’s Ryley.”

don’t remember how I got into my truck, all I know is the boys and Walter were with me as I sped to the east exit checkpoint. My mind was racing with scenarios.

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pulled up just beyond the borders on the east checkpoint. My lungs constricted painfully as Ryley’s

wrong? Where’s mom?” Aspen asked me from the back seat. I struggled to

vehicle, smelling a scent I didn’t want to smell. Blood.

anything. I’m getting a team down here to gather forensics.”

f*ck was happening. I just spoke to her. We had

let out a murderous growl causing everyone to stop

their tracks.

contain my anger any longer. And someone better

direction of his voice. He was standing behind Walter and

know who took her.” I

because if anything happens to my mate and pup, I won’t be responsible for what Gunner unleashes,” I growled, my jaw aching under the pressure. I heard gasps all

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needs to understand the severity of the situation. I’m not

right now, but we are doing everything we can to find Ryley. When was the last time you heard from her?” Luca questioned. I looked at him, seeing concern in my best friend’s face. We have been friends for so long, that I sometimes

over an hour ago,” I

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