Chapter 504

Alpha Kanen’s POV

I couldn’t shake Jacklin’s words. Even though my mind was consumed with thoughts of Rose, the idea of a surprise waiting for me at my pack disturbed me.

What could Jacklin be planning? What kind of twisted game was he playing?

But every time my mind wandered to Jacklin’s surprise, it was pulled back to Rose.

The fear for her safety outweighed everything else. I just hoped that wherever she was, she was safe.

That she hadn’t been caught. That she was still free.

I leaned against the wall, staring up at the ceiling. I was trapped, powerless, and all he could do was pray.

“Please,” I whispered, one last time, his voice barely audible. “Please let her be safe.” I kept on praying till I got tired.

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Rose’s POV

The forest was darkening around us as the sun dipped below the sky, leaving shadows dancing between the trees.

Joe had been quiet for a while, setting up his trap