Sold as the Alpha King’s Breeder

Chapter 766

Chapter 111 : Bait

*Soren*

Fists clenched, I stomped toward Thomas, glaring at him. Mila and I finally had some alone time and now this…

I was angry, frustrated, and more than a little wound up.

Thomas arched an eyebrow at me as I approached.

“Something wrong?"

“This better be urgent," I snarled.

Thomas smirked and shook his head. “I didn't interrupt something, did I?"

Scoffing, I threw my head back. “Tell me why you called me here."

Thomas had hit the nail on the head, but I wasn't going to give him the satisfaction. He would just tease me anyway, and we had more pressing matters, according to him.

“Patrol reported a breach on the southeast side of the packland. Mila's maze was breached," he told me.

“How?" I asked, creasing my brow.

Thomas shrugged. “We haven't figured that out yet. All we can tell is that at least one intruder got inside and has been sneaking through the packlands for about 30 minutes or so."

“Do we know who they are or what they want?" I crossed my arms, my annoyance quickly dissipating as the safety of these people became my only concern.

“No," Thomas shook his head. “We couldn't identify the intruder. Soren, if this is one of the king's men… we've been exposed."

I held up a hand to keep Thomas from working himself up more.

“I doubt that the king would send one lonely soldier to warn us he was coming. Right now, focus on the Norwind survivors. Check for any injuries, fatalities, or damages."

“Already done. No one was injured, definitely no fatalities, and no damage. This intruder slipped in. It was like they didn't want to be found, like a spy."

“Hmm."

“They were cunning and didn't leave a trace. Our patrols couldn't track them down. You still think the king isn't involved?"

I shook my head, not sure of anything. “Were there any pack members that could identify the intruder? Any witnesses?"

Pretty much everyone was at the party, other than you and Mila. no one spotted the strangers."

I stroked my chin.

“You're wrong, Thomas, not everyone was at the party…"

“Ashley!"

I nodded. With silent consent, Thomas and I headed to Ashley's place. It was a temporary house that was set up for the warriors who were coming and going with supplies. Ashley had claimed a single room for herself.

Her room was empty.

I sighed and bowed my head.

“Eros," I muttered.

“It had to be," Thomas agreed.


“s**t! Eros was a trick to lure me away. I left Mila and the baby…!"

I bolted from Ashley's room, heart racing. Without looking back, I tore across pack territory toward the cabin.

Thomas was hot on my heels but I wasn't listening to anything he was saying.

How could I let myself fall for such a simple trick!? It was so obvious!

Just before I got to the cabin, I saw two figures limping out of the woods. One of them was Payne. He had Ashley supported on his arm and he was half dragging her.

I stopped dead and raked my eyes over her. She wasn't physically injured, and I didn't smell blood.

Her face was pale and she seemed to be having trouble walking on her own. I thought her face looked red and puffy, like she'd been crying, but it was hard to tell in the low lighting.

“What's wrong?" I asked, nodding to Ashley.

Payne growled. “Eros came."

“So, it was him," Thomas grumbled. “No wonder he could get through Mila's maze. The matebond… It probably made the spell think that Eros was a friend, allowing him to get through."

Ashley scoffed and shook her head. “Well, he won't be able to do that ever again…"

She sighed and leaned against Payne, her eyes glistening.

With how much emotional pain she was in, it was like she'd had her heart broken. But the only way for Eros not to use the matebond again…

I frowned. “You rejected him?"

Ashley nodded. “I made sure he was gone. He's left the territory, and hopefully, now the spell will keep him out. We're not connected…"

I glanced at Thomas. He shrugged. What did one say to someone who voluntarily rejected their mate?

Payne broke the silence, thankfully.

“Where were you rushing off to? Were you going somewhere?"

“I was worried about Mila. I thought Eros lured me away so he could get to her. I was on my way to find her."

Ashley shook her head. “Mila? She wasn't with Eros. He didn't get close to her, I promise."

I wanted to ask Ashley why Eros had come there. She seemed to know more about it. Fresh tears streaked her face. It wasn't the time to bother her with questions about the man she was grieving for.

He hadn't kidnapped Mila and it didn't sound like she was in danger. I could leave the rest unanswered for now.

Sighing, I nodded gratefully. My heart stopped racing and I unclenched my fists.

“Thank you, Ashley. Why don't you take the next couple of days off? If you need anything…"

Ashley sighed heavily and smiled weakly. “Thanks."

“I'm sorry you had to go through this."

Ashley snorted. “No, it was necessary. Now, I can move on."

“That is very wise. I think you are incredibly strong."

Ashley's smile widened slightly.

“I'm going to get her to bed," Payne said.

I nodded as the two of them left.

Thomas touched my shoulder. “Since Mila's safe, I'm going to go strengthen the weak spots in the perimeter."

“Good idea."

“Besides, I don't want to be the third wheel," he said, winking.

I chuckled and waved to Thomas. “Fine, I'll see you tomorrow.

When I got to the cabin, I burst through the front door. “Mila!"

Silence.

My heart sank like a stone. I ran around the inside of the cabin and then went outside, looking around, trying to catch her scent. There were several scent trails leading in different directions.

Where had she gone?

I didn't smell Eros at all, so I knew he hadn't taken her. If her fear was strong enough, I would have felt it, wouldn't I?

I looped around the cabin again, looking for any clue. Back in the cabin, I plopped down on the couch. Something under the cushion crinkled.

Creasing my brow, I reached underneath and found a note written in Mila's handwriting.

***

Thomas, Payne, and I headed to the palace.

We'd made sure there were plenty of warriors to guard Pomeni and then arranged to leave. Despite my protests, as well as Payne's, Ashley insisted on coming with us.

She was still recovering from the matebond but she seemed to do better when she was with us, her closest friends. And when she had something to focus on, like going after Mila.

“I'm coming with you, Soren. It is my fault. I should have killed Eros right then and there. Maybe then, Mila wouldn't have gone missing," she insisted.

“It isn't your fault, Ashley," Thomas assured.

“It is! I was weak and I believed his lies!"

“No, you believed your mate. And there is no shame in that."

“I don't blame you, Ashley." I patted the note I kept in my pocket. Whether Eros had been there to hurt Mila or not, I knew she hadn't left because of him.
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