Page 54 of Wolf Sacrificed

“I know how important it is that we don’t let them get to Sloane or Lincoln or away at all, for that matter,” I said. “Fiona can wait a few more days.”

It sounded like Dad was grinding his teeth. “Yes, you are correct. Fiona can wait. I don’t want these fools to go to your brother or that bitch.”

I balled my hand up to my side. “So do you want me to leave tonight, then? I can pack a bag for a day or two and track them down. You trained me and Mikey together. There’s no reason that I can’t fulfill his duties now. I can catch up with the other team. Continue on my own. Whichever you think is best.”

If I was on my own and I got to them first, I could make sure they got to Sloane and Lincoln. I might even get to see them for real and not under dire circumstances like we had the last few times. That would be the best thing that could happen. I’d give just about anything for an hour alone with Sloane and Lincoln.

Dad sighed into the phone, making it crackle. “Do that. Get a bag packed and leave immediately. I want you to report in tomorrow morning.”

I fist-bumped the air and shot to my feet, and then I grabbed my duffel from the closet and shoved a few sets of clothes into it. Maybe if I played my cards right, I wouldn’t even come back.

I looked around the room and grabbed a few things I wouldn’t want to live without. I must’ve missed something that my father said because he growled at me, his voice low and venomous.

“Are you listening to me, boy?”

My heart stuttered, and I froze with a picture of my mom and sister clasped tightly in my hand. “Sorry, you must’ve cut in and out. The connection hasn’t been that great.”

His voice sounded low and threatening. “Don’t let me down, Sawyer. In fact, if you catch them heading to your brother, let me know. We might have something in store for them after all.”

I lifted a brow and gave my father my full attention. “Another attack against them? So soon?”

Dad cackled. “No, not yet. I’m thinking if we pin them down when you find them, they’ll call for help. Maybe we can take out some of your brother’s men. Maybe if we’re real lucky, he and that girl will come too.”

If Sloane and Lincoln knew that Alpha Denning’s men were being chased, they would come and try to protect them to bring them into the pack. I would have to find a way to warn them.

It would be tough to connect with them, though. I would be driving. I couldn’t exactly zone out and talk to them at the same time, but I’d figure it out.

I fumbled under my mattress, digging until I found the small burner cell phone and charger that Lincoln had given me forever ago. It was so old I wasn’t even sure it would work anymore. But it’d be worth a shot. I could call them with it and talk to them for real.

I shoved the phone and car charger in my back pocket. “I’ll let you know, and I’ll communicate with the team so we can work on boxing them.”

It sounded like Dad beat his hand against the steering wheel. “Good. Good plan. We’ll talk soon.”

The phone clicked off.

I made sure my shirt covered my back pocket with the burner phone inside, then I finished grabbing the last of my things I would absolutely need and shut them in the bag.

I took one last glance around the room. Was this it? Was now the best time to leave? I wasn’t sure. I wasn’t going to commit to anything yet, but at least I could get my important things to my brother and Sloane so they’d be there when I was ready. I could have the debate about whether to come back or not with myself later.

I walked back down to my car in a daze and didn’t even realize that I’d gotten in it until I stuck the key in the ignition and put it in reverse.

Fiona came running out onto the front porch, waving at me with both hands. She yelled something, but I couldn’t understand it.

She jogged to the car and smacked both palms on the window. Sighing, I put the car in park.

I grumbled under my breath as I lowered the window for her and plastered on a smile. “I’ll be back soon. A few days at the most.”

She propped her hip against the side of the car and pushed her boobs up and out at me like that would make me change my mind. “I was looking forward to getting to spend some time with you, Sawyer.”

She reached out and put her pointer finger on my lips. “I almost feel like you’re purposely avoiding me.”

Bile crept up my throat, but I fought the urge to move away and continued to grin. “I’m sorry. I’ve just been super busy. Being the alpha’s son has a lot of duties, and I have to go. I promise I won’t be gone long.”

I took her hand in mine. Her rotted stench flooded my senses, making me want to barf. “As soon as I get back, we’ll spend time together.”

She batted her lashes at me and then pulled away. “Until then, I’ll be looking forward to it.”

She made a show of backing up and then swinging her hips wildly as she walked back toward the house.

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