His Reluctant Luna novel Chapter 104

Lucian

'This is crazy! I should have never listened to her.' I chided myself, but it was of no use. She was gone.

"Alpha, we lost the chopper," Damon said somberly.

I could feel my nails digging into my palms, I was gripping my hands so tightly. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.

"Do whatever you can. Follow all the clues and find her." I managed to mutter.

"Alpha, we have a request."

I raised my head to find Kyle and the guards bowing their heads in submission. My wolf growled. He wanted to rip their heads off, for failing to protect my mate.

"What is it?" I asked impatiently.

"We....we....don't deserve to live. Please forfeit our lives." Kyle fumbled.

I wanted to do that, but these were some of the best betas and warriors. Killing them now would achieve nothing.

"I don't have time for dramatics. Get out!"

"Alpha..." They whimpered.

"GET OUT! " I yelled, that sent them running out of my office.

My wolf went into a rage and destroyed the table in seconds. I then went around the room trying to find out what had happened. I picked up Alice's phone and watched the video of Max. So, this is how they forced her to leave.

Alice was too kind to let anyone die because of her.

I called Rick and Daniel and told them the situation, not just for their help, but to keep myself calm.

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Alice

I woke up lying on a bed. Which was an improvement over my previous two kidnappings. This time I was on a bed. I was thankful for that because my head throbbed, and I wasn't certain if I could stand being on a hard stone floor. I was still dressed, which brought another rush of relief. From what I had heard from those rescued women, these rogues were not kind and didn't waste any time in violating them.

Since I wasn't tied. I mustered the courage to stand up and try to take in where I was.

It was just a room with almost nothing in it apart from the bed. The air smelled musty, mixed with the scent of several rogues. It looked like I was underground, which explained why I couldn't contact Lucian.

"Well Hello there!"

I jumped and scrambled back. The sight and the smell of that man were so repulsive, they could have sent even the most hardened wolves running.

"Who the hell are you and what do you want?" I yelled.

He stepped further, and I was on my knees, ready to attack.

"You look just like her," he said wistfully.

I narrowed my eyes, so this was that psycho Stuart. Lucian had told me all about his obsession with that Alpha girl. If I played my cards right, maybe I could escape this place or at least alert Lucian.

"What do you what?" I asked.

His face was so disfigured, it was hard to keep looking at him. Perhaps, he was aware of his predicament; hence he was dressed in a long flowy robe with an attached hood which kept most of his body concealed.

"What could any man want from a woman like you?" He mocked, his face twisted into what, I assumed, was an attempted smile.

"So all this while you were after me?"

"Not initially," he seemed to relax a little," you see I am a scientist. I have dedicated years to trying to perfect the genetic makeup of humans and werewolves. You asked what I want? I want world peace. With all species living together in harmony under me."

I snorted. " You must be expecting a Nobel Prize as well?"

He looked annoyed but ignored my jibe.

"So, I experimented....a lot. But then I realized I would need something more. An Alpha blood."

"When we grew up, I was looking forward to mating with her and turning. But her father didn't approve of our match, even Lana turned distant. It's a pity that you people hide away and don't share your gift with us. It's very selfish."

'Because you were not her mate, stupid.' I thought.

"To cut the long story short, I was driven away. But I had planned my revenge. I did a master's in biotechnology, aiming to turn myself into a wolf. I came back for Lana, but she spurned me. All I wanted to do was be with her. I didn't want to kill her, but I had no choice." He said casually.

I was seething with anger now.

"So, did you manage to turn?" I asked.

"Oh yes, and I am so much better than you all. I can take on even the strongest of Alphas. Though I had to compromise in the looks department." He said thoughtfully.

"Interesting!" I commented. "I would like to know how you achieved that? Can you specify the details?"

"Really? You want to listen to all of it?"

"All of it!" I said, giving him my brightest smile, while I prayed for Lucian to reply to my call.

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Olivia

"Please don't cry, Olivia," Zaiden stroked my hair as I cried into the pillow.

"I can't imagine what horrors madam Luna might be going through. They are monsters." I sobbed.

Zaiden didn't reply, but his hand stopped.

"Everyone is looking for her. I am sure we'll find her soon. Alpha Lucian has been combing every lead. Madam Luna is a strong wolf. We'll find her soon."

My mind kept replaying those terrible days I had spent under their captivity. I clasped my hands on my ear to dispel those memories, but how could I remove something which was already embedded in my mind?

"Your vision was right, Olivia, that man you saw in your dream. It was Max, her assistant. They captured him to abduct Alice." Zaiden whispered.

My eyes shot open," it's all my fault! I should have warned her." I sat up, restless.

"What are you talking about?"

"Back there, I had heard a conversation between that monster and a man. He was talking about capturing an Alpha female. She was special with some power. I didn't understand those terms, but now I can relate. They were talking about Alice. They had been planning to capture her for a long time. I could have stopped them. It should have warned madam. It's all my fault." A fresh spate of tears fells from my eyes.

"Olivia, it's not your fault. How could you have known that they were talking about Alice, come on, get some rest? I can't go on a raid if you remain this miserable." He hugged me and I tried to get rid of my guilt.

If my visions were correct, I prayed to Luna, to show me something that would lead to Alice.

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