“A vampire can a sniff a werewolf that’s nearby. Hence the scent removal, how do you know about that Aidan?” Finn asked.
“I’ve been on earth long enough to know that” Aidan said.
Finn nodded, then called his pack. After hanging up, he handed me a necklace with a small pendant.
“This has a tracking device in it. Just in case. It’ll help if something goes wrong.”
I stared at the necklace, my hands shaking as I reached out to take it.
“Thank you.”
“We’ll keep you safe,” Finn promised, his eyes softening for just a moment. “I won’t let anything happen to you.”
I slipped on the necklace, its weight a reminder of the danger, but also a comfort knowing Finn and Aidan had my back.
“Let’s go now. We are running out of time, Zampalan is a thirty-minute drive from here. Amelia, you will drive with Finn, and I will follow you with my car.”
We got in the car. Finn drove with tense precision, his eyes never leaving the road ahead. Finn pulled the car over a little further than expected.
“We don’t want to raise suspicion,” he said, his voice tight. “Orson’s men might be watching.”
I nodded, fear rising. I hailed a taxi to Zampalan Park, heart pounding. As we approached, my phone rang again. I answered, desperate not to miss anything.
“Amelia,” the voice said, cold and calculating. “You see that van parked in front of you? Get in. Don’t cause a scene. Don’t raise any alarm. Just get in, or I swear, your friend will suffer for it.”
My stomach twisted, bile rising in my throat. I glanced at the van parked a little further down the road. It was unmarked, nondescript, and perfect for someone trying to hide their intentions.
“Please,” I whispered, the tremble in my voice betraying my calm exterior. “Please, don’t hurt Sienna…”
The voice cut off, and the van door opened. Despite my fear, I stepped inside, glancing back, trusting Finn and Aidan were watching. I took a deep breath and climbed in.
The van door slammed shut, and I was blindfolded, my heart racing in fear for Sienna.
“Where are you taking me?”
“Shut up!” One of the men said.
After what felt like forever, the van stopped. They dragged me into a dim room and ripped off my blindfold.
The first thing I saw was Sienna, tied to a chair, unconscious.
“Oh my …” tears welled in my eyes as I gasped.
"Sienna!" I cried out, struggling against the ropes that bound me to the chair. "Wake up! Please, wake up!"
I yanked at the ropes, my heart pounding. I kept calling her name, but she didn't answer. My chest tightened with panic and frustration.
“I kept my end of the deal!” I shouted, my voice breaking. “I came alone! You promised! You promised you wouldn’t hurt her!”
I cried, but Sienna remained still.
“Stop shouting!” A man stepped from the shadows, eyes cold, roaring his voice was cold, commanding.
My breath caught as I recognized him. The man who tried to kidnap me at the hospital.
“You...” I whispered hoarsely, realization crashing down on me like a wave. “You’re Orson.”
A cruel smile appeared on his face. He gestured for one of his men to pour water on Sienna. The man did, and instantly, Sienna’s eyes flickered open, her body jerking as she groaned.