Read BirthDate (La Patron, the Alpha's Alpha) Online
Authors: Sydney Addae
Tags: #paranormal romance, #paranormal wolf romanance, #interracial shifter romance, #la patron series, #silas knight, #interracial family shifter romance, #wolf shifter romance
BirthDate (La Patron, the Alpha's Alpha) (21 page)
“Angus,” Silas called watching the wolf bound across the long walkway. There was no response. When no fight broke out between Angus and the stranger, Silas ground his teeth wishing he had time to deal with what appeared to be a heated discussion.
“You don’t know him, huh
?” Silas shot through the link.
“I will deal with him while you get Asia
,” Angus said.
“Fuck you. I will deal with him after I get my pack member. And you as well
,” Silas said pissed as he headed toward the gangplank. A human stepped forward with a small weapon aimed at him.
Silas’ anger over being duped by Angus was a tangible thing. He stepped back and sent a whirlwind to disable and remove the man. Once lifted and thrown to the far end of the cave, Silas stepped on board the first boat and inhaled. He smelled her, but it was distant. Exhaling, he retraced his steps to the dock and headed to the next boat. Her scent was stronger but still distant. Glancing over his shoulder, he watched as the head of one of the breeds flew into the water. Tyrese jumped down from a high ledge holding two men under his arm. The unnatural angles of the heads told the story of their condition as he threw them on a growing pile of bodies.
“Asia?” Silas called out as he walked on board.
“I am onboard the boat, where is she?”
“Go down one level.”
Silas searched for the door. “
How do I get down there? I don’t see a door.”
Guilt swamped him. “
According to the janitor the implant is a fake. He switched them and gave me the real one.”
He continued looking for a way below.
“Yes. He smelled as if he were telling the truth.”
“So did Mark
.”
He frowned at the reminder of his recent failure to detect a spy who stayed in the compound a number of days. It was only when Jasmine saw him attack Asia that she realized his duplicity and killed him. “
Was that necessary?”
“Or you can bring it through her skin. The hole will heal quickly
.” He eyed what could be an entry and pressed along the side. Moments later a panel opened. Inhaling, he smiled.
“I found her.”
Silas looked around at the stacked boxes, wondering at the contents. Stooping, he unsheathed a sharp nail and opened a box. It was filled with debris. He opened another box and found the same. Curious, he shook a few more boxes and based on the sound, he suspected they contained the same.
“Silas? Can I release her now
?”
“Yes, but I still don’t see her, are you sure she is on the boat?”
He searched the area for doors and compartments. Nothing.
“Her scent is faint, so she was here, but I am not sure she’s here now. Can she tell you anything?”
“Not until we have her back. If they do not see a chip, they will put another one inside her. I need you to safeguard her a little longer while I search for her.”
“Okay, will do.”
With one last look at the boxes he intensified his search, pulling up anything that looked like it might have been an access point for hiding someone. After tearing the place apart, he still came up empty. Frustrated, he stormed off the boat and headed to the first one. Her scent was absent from this vessel so he left the deck and looked around.
“Where could she be?” Outside, he searched for Angus and the stranger down the ramp. Seeing them standing together angered him. He sent a whipcord of energy to show his disapproval.
“That was not necessary, La Patron
,” Angus said. “
It is not what you think
.”
“I will explain… Asia?”
“She is missing, ask your friend if he knows where she is.” Silas snapped while scanning the area.
“He is upset that she is missing. He has been outside the entire time and has not seen her. I offer my services to join the search,” Angus said.
Silas snorted.
“I asked you if you knew him.”
“So you do know him, you are working with him.”
Silas’ energy boiled on behalf of his pack and formed in the atmosphere as it neared Angus. The need to destroy the threat overwhelmed him.
“No. It is complicated. It is not what you think. Oh shit
.” Angus said as he and the stranger were encased in a heavy cage of energy.
“I do not know. I would tell you if I did, her safety is paramount to me and our nation,”
Angus said.
Silas spun toward the stranger. “Who are you?”
“Brix,”
Angus said.
“Mélange is a woman and there is a large bounty on Asia’s head as well as bonuses. I guess she could not resist the allure,” he said in a low tone, but Silas heard the anger beneath.
“How do I find her and where would she take Asia for the reward?”
“I don’t sense her presence or Asia’s here any longer. To collect the bounty she has to take Asia to one of the main labs. There are two in the states. One within three or four hours of here. I would guess that is where she is headed.”
Silas ran his hand through his hair, glaring at Angus.
“Why are the two of you here?”
Silas ground out.
Silas laughed and it lacked all humor. “
You think I need to be the one to destroy you? You trespassed on my land, in my country. As you know, I have over fifty well trained Alphas with no black clan connection, any or all of them will gun for your traitorous ass. I can pull energy from every wolf in this god-damn country to fry you and your partner without ever touching you. There are things you do not understand.”
“
I see your point, Silas. And you are correct. I should have sought your permission prior to crossing into your territory. If you would calm for a moment I would explain the matter to you. But this cage is removing air and I am having trouble breathing.”
Angus sighed. “
What I tell you, must be kept in the strictest confidence.”
“Fuck off.
” Silas said not wanting to hear anymore. He would have his hands full dealing with his irate mate in a few moments. Jasmine would be pissed Asia had been taken beneath his nose. That made two of them.
“What is the name of this group?”
Silas asked watching the fighting die down in the distance. They needed to regroup and go after Asia. He hated being in this position.
Silas stilled at the name he had heard twice in a few hours and thought of the boxes he had found in the boat. Someone had gone through a lot of trouble to make it look like they had contraband when they did not. “Tell me another story,” he said aloud, including Brix in the conversation.
“It is the truth. Although it seems as if we will lose him.”
“I am not apologizing for anything. You should have told me what was going when we met in the forest or once we came down here.”
“I am not at liberty to discuss his situation. There are only two people who are aware of what he is doing. He was not supposed to be here, I thought he was in the middle east.”
“Middle East? How many labs does this group have?” He sent a message to Samuel to order his plane and have it ready to meet them within the hour.
“I have been sharing information with you and yet you are suffocating my wolf.”
Silas allowed the air to permeate the cage.
“Thank you. As for the number of labs, I am not sure. At least fifteen, including smaller satellite ones. This lab is one of the older ones. Most are cutting edge facilities.”
“Hmm. How many in the States?”
“Five I believe. Two large ones and three smaller ones. Are you preparing to go after Asia?”
“Why do you care?” Silas snapped.
“She is critical to our survival, an ultimate force who can change the tides of this war.”
“We take care of pack,
she is not your concern,” Silas said and walked off. They needed to make plans to go after Asia
.
“I don’t know. Somehow they were able to take her out of here.” He waved toward Angus and Brix. “He thinks she took Asia for the reward money to one of the labs. Claims it is about two hours from here.”
“Should I order the plane?” Tyrese said glancing at his watch.
“I had Samuel take care of that. Asia passed out, and Jasmine cannot talk her to get any information that will help us track her.”
“What did mom say? Is she pissed?”
Silas stretched before answering. “I have not told her Asia is missing yet. She has me muted and hasn’t picked up anything.”
Tyrese whistled. “She may blow. Will Asia be okay if mom does?”
“It’s not Asia we need to worry about. My mate will make all of our lives miserable if we do not save Asia quickly. I am concerned, she will do something that may damage the young bitch. Jasmine does not have the best control over her powers yet.”
“True. I’ll start clean up, then so we can leave,” Tyrese said moving away.
“Did you find the doctor?”
“He self-terminated when he saw Leon. Didn’t stop the big guy for stomping all over the man though.” He shrugged. “There is something… someone. Do you sense it?” Tyrese asked looking around.