Chapter 129: Theo

I was at the top of the rock pile, wedged against the ceiling with Pierce across from me. We were strategically moving stones and had

produced an opening small enough to let some light in. I was getting hopeful when I heard a muffled voice from above us.

I motioned Pierce to freeze.

We waited a few seconds and the voice sounded again. It carried through our opening enough for me to recognize it as Harry’s. Kieran jumped to the front of my mind, bringing rage with him. I pushed him. back. We couldn’t get to Harry yet, and he wasn’t helping.

I heard crunching footsteps and a sliver of light beamed through our little space. We tucked ourselves against the ceiling as best we could to stay out of sight. The light went away but I didn’t hear Harry leave. It felt like an eternity until he finally walked away.

I started to move again but Pierce stopped me.

“Not yet,” he mouthed. “Too close.”

If we moved a stone and caused a slide, he’d be able to hear it. I suppressed a huff but remained still, not waiting another second after I felt he was far enough away.

I’d like to say we made quick work, but nothing felt quick enough. When the opening was finally big enough for us to fit through, I almost left Pierce behind. But I needed him to help me keep a level head. As long as he was here, I remembered Briggs was with Kingston. And I needed to keep tabs on Kingston, too.

I pulled Pierce out of the hole and onto his feet.

“He went this way,” I pointed out. “Come on.”

Luckily, there weren’t many options. We emerged in what used to be a hallway, with only one accessible door in the direction we were

hallways, but I was getting increasingly frustrated.

getting nowhere,” I finally said, resisting the urge to punch a hole in the nearest

what this place looked like, I wouldn’t know how to find

my hair, forcing

Kin

out the window. “This isn’t the front where we came in, and there were off–shoots on either

offices or

a reason,” I said. “There’s some kind of meaning here. Whatever it is, he wouldn’t set up in just any room. He would take Ayla somewhere specific.”

Hall,” Pierce

had a Receiving Hall. It was where the pack leaders were formally recognized during any event or occasion where the pack would address them directly. If Harry

I said. “We need to look for a way back down to the main floor.”

Briggs‘ voice came through the link. “There

***

Briggs

making heads or tails of

your family,” I spoke, breaking the silence we had been walking in.

had known and loved was ripped away from

and a feeling of unease had been growing in

you sure you remember the way?” I asked

“My father taught me how to navigate these tunnels. As the Beta, he was in charge of protecting the

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255