Chapter 0527

Nina

The atmosphere in the room was still charged as we all retreated to the office, leaving the captive burglar alone but securely bound. Once the door was securely closed behind us, I felt the knot of apprehension in my stomach ease up ever so slightly.

"Okay," Enzo began, running his hand through his dark hair in exasperation. "What are our options here? Because beating the information out of him is off the table." As he spoke, his eyes flickered to me, and I saw that same look in his gaze.

I knew that he wanted to beat this intruder, but maybe not for the reasons he was letting on. Was it the protective fatherly instinct beginning to shine through, or was it lingering bitterness from the war on the Crescents? Maybe both?

"I'm glad you agree," I said, relieved yet still tense. "I don't want to resort to violence, but it's clear he was sent here for more than just a simple robbery.*

Luke, leaning against the bookshelf, chimed in. "For the record, I haven't seen any Crescent activity on my scouting missions lately. So, if that's what we're worried about-

sure?" I interjected, cutting him off. "It seemed that way

mine, a flicker of worry clouding his features. "Nina has a point. They were quiet before they

the Alpha King sent his men after the Crescents," Matt reasoned, pulling up a chair to join the circle

they want us to think," I mused. "Just because they're being quiet

"But we've got this guy tied up and he's not talking. So what's our next

said, his gaze

him, someone may come looking for him," Matt suggested. "That could give us

to take," Luke concluded.

as if weighing his words. "We'll have to move him. We can't keep him here, not in my home. Not with Nina..." He paused, looking at me. His eyes flickered to my belly, and I found

HQ in the tunnels should do," Matt said, almost as if reading

enough that even if he yells his head

the move. Keep him restrained and under watch at all times.

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