Alpha Loren novel Chapter 38

November 2nd

Leo's POV

The TV screen turned black and the room fell deadly silent.

"How has this happened?" I growled, my voice rumbling through the house.

Nobody spoke.

My sister's all sat close together and my Mom looked as if she could burst into tears any second. 

I don't like to do this to my family, but I'd returned to the pack with Lia only to find my mate missing and was now being greeted with a video from Haden that made my blood boil. 

I couldn't help but be angry.

He had my mate and that was all that mattered right now needed her back.

"Max and Ella went to the grocery store how long ago?" I asked.

"About six hours ago," My Mom replied quietly. 

"And when did he call?" I questioned.

"About an hour later."

"And he said she just...ran off?" 

"Yes," Rosa said with a nod.

I knew Ella and I still had our issues but I didn't think she'd run away again. Not now that she's pregnant.

Even Antonio looked doubtful and he hardly thought highly of her.

"One of Haden's men must have taken her," he concluded. 

"I have to get her back," I said hoarsely before slowly looking over to Lia. She looked paled and weak as Maria held her tightly.

"Leo, you can't sacrifice your sister like that-" Rosa began.

"I don't have a choice," I interrupted. "I'm sorry, Lia."

"No," Maria said firmly. "We could never see her again if you do this."

"And I will never see my mate again if I don't do this," I replied coming closer to Maria and Elena.

"Then find another way," Elena hissed stepping between me and Lia.

"There is no other way Elena! I am not risking my Luna's life!" I said pushing the kitchen table over in frustration.

"You need to calm down, Leonardo," My Mom said. 

"I will not calm down until I have her back in my arms!" I said before pausing and looking back to Lia.

Guilt coursed through me. Lia was my family but so was Ella and the baby and even if this did mean betraying my sister, it at least ensured that nobody dies.

 "Lia, get your bags," I said in a monotone voice. 

"But-" Lia started before I interrupted her.

"I said get your bags," I repeated in a deeper tone.