Chapter 71

Nate's POV

Of course, I don’t believe that he does not know what I am talking about. In fact, I won’t believe him until I have a reason to.

"Don’t put up an act with me, where is she?"

Leon's eyes flickered with a mix of curiosity and caution. "Layla? She's not here. What makes you think she is?"

"She was last seen near your territory," I snapped, my patience wearing thin, I knew no one saw her near the territory but I needed something to throw him off track. "Don't play games with me, Leon. She’s, my mate."

A snarl tugged at Leon's lips, and for a moment, the mask of indifference slipped. "I have no reason to harm her. She left my pack willingly. Perhaps she found someone more suitable."

My eyes flared with anger. "You know that's not true. We're bonded. She would never leave willingly."

Leon sighed, his facade slipping for a moment. "I don't have your mate, Nate, I suggest you look elsewhere."

But I wasn't about to b