Chapter 40

Derick's POV

I couldn't believe it. Sophia was kidnapped by Blake and now he was using her as a bargaining chip to get to Mia. I called all of my followers to gather in the main hall, and I could feel the tension rising as soon as I entered the room.

"I have some news," I said, my voice low and dangerous. "Sophia has been kidnapped by Blake."

Lucas and Jessica looked around, but their faces remained stoic. I could tell that they didn't care about Sophia at all.

"Can't you see that she's not here with us?" I growled.

Lucas chuckled, "Oh, we noticed. Maybe her rejected mate wants to rekindle things with her, who knows?"

Jessica laughed along with him, and my blood boiled. How could they be so heartless?

I howled in anger and grabbed Lucas by the neck. "If you say one more word, you'll regret it."

I needed to stay focused. Sophia was out there, alone and in danger. I had to find her and bring her back to safety.

"Blake has demanded