must be vigilant when you leave the compound. Travel in groups or at least in pairs. Report anyone you see that’s suspicious.”
“We haven’t gone out since Trina went missing.” Elena pointed to herself and her best friend, Isabel.
“I would prefer all our women stayed home. Though, I know that’s not possible for those with jobs outside the compound. Travel in pairs, and you should be fine. No one goes out alone until we find out who is doing this and stop them.”
“Are we still having the pack’s Halloween party?” Isabel peeked from the other side of Elena.
“Let’s just focus on finding our pack mates.” Xeon could not believe they were worried about the party. To be honest, if Trina were here, that’s where her mind would be too.
“What are you doing to find them?” Old man Harry asked from the back of the room.
“I’m working with the police, so we’ll be included if they find any leads. Meanwhile, I have a small team out searching for any trace of them, but without having a bonded mate, it’s nearly impossible.”
“Nearly?” Colby asked with a brow arched.
“We’re doing everything we can possibly do. I’m determined to find them. Just remember to travel in pairs, keep your eyes open, and watch each other’s back.” Xeon stood and looked at everyone in the room. “I know it’s been a long day, and many of you are tired after searching. I won’t keep you any longer. Meeting adjourned.”
One by one, everyone filed out of the room, except Kyro, his beta. He stayed behind with Xeon and propped his feet up on the table. Xeon plopped back into his chair.
“Way to keep it all serious.” Kyro interlaced his fingers, put them behind his head, and leaned back in his chair.
“It’s a serious matter. We can’t all be fun-loving and joke about everything.” Xeon narrowed his eyes at his beta. Kyro was the largest man in the pack, with a frame like a bodybuilder, which was why he was the beta. He was also a guy that loved to have a good time. That was fine. He wasn’t raised with the responsibilities that Xeon had since birth.
“It’s not good to be serious all the time. You need a little fun in your life.”
“It’s not the time for fun. I need to find Trina. I’m supposed to protect her. I’m supposed to protect all of them.” Xeon ran his hands through his short hair. “I failed the pack.”
“How could you have failed them when you weren’t there?” Kyro sat up and rested his hands on his knees. “You can’t keep blaming yourself for her disappearance. We’ll get her back, along with the rest of them.”
“You’re right. It’s getting late. Get some rest. I want to get started early tomorrow.”
“You’re the boss.” Kyro stood and made his way around the table to the door.
As Kyro walked out, Xeon’s phone rang. It was too late for this to be a courtesy call. He looked at the number on his screen but didn’t recognize it. Kyro had stopped and stepped back inside when he answered the phone.
“Xeon here.” He expected it to be one of the Officers on the case.
“Is this Mr. Pearse, Alpha of the Lumberton Pack?” a quiet voice said on the other end.
“I am, and you are?” He looked up at Kyro headed back to the table.
“I’m Dr. Mara Maxwell.” Her voice hushed, just barely over a whisper. “I have information on your missing pack members. Can you meet me at seven in the morning at Mel’s Diner on Burlington Street?”
He jumped up, ready to bolt out the door the second she told him a location. “Of course I can meet you. Why can’t you talk now?”
“Because my battery...” Before she finished her sentence, the line went dead.
Xeon tried to call the number back. It went straight to voicemail. There were no hushed voices on the voicemail message. She had a strong and confident tone he could listen to all day.
“What was that about?” Kyro asked.
“A woman claimed to have information on our pack mates. She wants to meet in the morning.” He looked at the time on his phone. “Well, she wants to meet in a few hours.”
“That’s all she said? She wanted to meet. Not where they were or how she knew about them?” Kyro arched a brow.
“That’s all she said. The battery on her phone might have died.”
“I don’t know, Xeon. It could be a trap. I’ll ride with you,” Kyro told him.
“You should go