Lucian’s POV
An hour later, I returned downstairs, dressed in fresh clothes after settling Eira to sleep as she was exhausted.
Kaya was with Jason, calmly feeding from a bottle. She was a quiet child, rarely crying when her mother wasn’t around.
"Evan is coming to meet Eira and Kaya," Kael said as I entered. "Make sure the security is tight beyond our boundaries."
"Consider it done," I replied.
Eira would be happy to see her brother. I had already decided I would personally bring him in.
But by evening, everything changed. Before Evan could even reach our secured territory, his troop was attacked.
It was precise, planned, we had no chance to counter it, being far away from us.
"How the hell did this happen?" I snapped at my men. "You had no intel on this?"
"Apologies, Alpha," the security head said. "They weren’t operating within our monitored zones. And... it’s likely Alpha Evan’s side have a traitor who helped enemies."
I slammed my hand on the table. "They attacked a troop bearing the royal crest. They’re not even afraid of consequences anymore."
No one ever dared attack someone from the royal family, but Asher seems to be at edge to not care about anything.
The door opened.
Kael stepped in, already aware. "What’s the status? How’s Evan?"
"He’s alive," I said, my jaw tightening. "But he’s with them." I pushed back from the desk. "I’ll go myself. I’ll bring him back." My voice dropped, filled with rage. "And I won’t return without Asher’s head."
"Calm down," Kael said firmly.
"Not again, Kael," I said feeling frustrated, "You always hold me back, or trust me I would have finished him by now. Why do we have to be so patient."
"You know the reason," he said, still calm as if nothing could affect him. That’s how he was, calm even in the storm and plan carefully.
We had Eira and our kids to protect so we couldn’t be reckless as war would bring disasters on both sides and endanger the lives of the one we are trying to protect. We have to be well prepared for that day.
"He won’t harm Evan. Not yet. He needs something from us," Kael said again, "So don’t be in haste for bloodshed when we can find better way."
"He’s going to use Evan against us," I said. The frustration was burning through me. "He is Eira’s brother and in this situation because of us. Not an ideal situation."
Kael offered a nod as he understood what I mean and felt at the moment. "We wait. He’ll contact us. And we need to inform Eira about this."
"Can’t we wait?" I asked. "No point worrying her if we can resolve it quickly."
"She’ll be furious if we hide it," Kael said. "She deserves to know."
I exhaled sharply, then turned to the security head. "Track everything. Find Evan’s exact location."
"Yes, Alpha."
We told Eira. As expected, fear showed instantly in her eyes.
"Will they use Evan for his blood?" she asked. "He’s a pureblood too."
Kael held her hand, his tone calm. "Asher himself is a pureblood, but his blood isn’t enough. Evan’s won’t help them either."
They needed the blood of Eira’s, a rare pureblood’s kids, who were still young and their blood was more valuable. Kids’ blood was more potent and effective than the adult’s blood.
"Then why did they take him?" Eira asked, panic rising in her voice. "After me, are they going to harm my brother? He’s still so young."
"Asher wants to use him against us," Kael said. "He’s desperate enough to try anything."
"He wants my kids again?" she whispered, panic turning into fury. "I’ll kill that bastard before he gets anywhere near them."
"He wants blood," Kael said, explaining the offer Asher had made. "I refused, so now he’s trying to force us."
"They’re my children," she snapped. "Not food for vampires."
I stepped forward, gripping her shoulders firmly and making her look at me. "You’re right. They’re not. And I won’t let that happen."
My voice softened, but the resolve remained. "We will bring your brother back. Unharmed."
I guided her to the sofa. "Calm down. This isn’t good for you."
Jason handed her a glass of water. Roman sat beside her, pulling her into a gentle embrace. "We’ll bring him back," he said quietly. "Don’t worry."
Slowly, we managed to calm her.
We let her rest with Kaya, who needed feeding, and waited.

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