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Severin didn’t question how she knew. If she said it, he believed it. “Where is she?”

The pinched look on her face relaxed. “What did you do?”

“I eased your discomfort.” He brushed his lips over her forehead, down to her nose.

“Marianna’s voice is screaming for help inside my head. She’s been taken again by the male she called Cop, along with an Asian-looking woman. Obviously that doesn’t mean the female is Mai—” Thana went quiet.

“I don’t believe in coincidences, leanabh-nighean. It has to be them. Can you sense where they’ve taken her?” He wouldn’t invade her mind and find out for himself. Fuck, patience wasn’t his finest virtue.

Thana twisted, her neck side to side, placed a hand on Severin’s cheek, and smiled at him. “You’re learning. Thank you for showing such restraint. Let me look.”

Part of him wanted to demand she let him look with her. The newly bonded male kept him locked in place and out of her mind, waiting like a good mate. Was that him being whipped? Maybe so, but he honestly couldn’t bring himself to be upset. Growth after thousands of years had to be a good thing, right?

“Your face is going through so many emotions, my love. I’d give a penny for your thoughts.” Thana opened her eyes and spoke softly.

“Inflation, leanabh nighean, makes my thoughts cost much more than a penny.” Severin stroked two fingers down the column of her throat, along the swell of her breasts.

“Mmm, that sounds expensive indeed. How much would it cost me then?” she asked, breathless.

“We’ll settle up after we find the female. Tell me what you found?” His jaw ached as he fought the urge to take instead of waiting for her response.

“She’s still here in New York. Looks like they’ve got her in an underground area in one of the tunnel networks. I see the number 770. Holy shit. They’re near the synagogue, which has been a bone in Savage’s side for a long time.” Thana bit her lip.

“Give me more information on this synagogue shit. Is it a threat to you?” He’d crush anyone, anything who dared touch her.

“The synagogue has been the subject of a dispute between the Agudas Chasidei Chabad. They’re the umbrella organization for the worldwide Chabad-Lubavitch movement and the Gabbaim. They are also associated with Chabad messianism and control the synagogue's day-to-day operations. We’ve long suspected they’re not mere humans, but we haven’t been able to get close enough to figure out exactly what they are. Since they’ve never bothered any of the Mafia Families here in New York or the East Coast, for that matter, we’ve had a truce of sorts,” Thana said, pinching her nose.

“Have they ever approached the club? Do you know of any members that are part of this organization?” he added.

She shook her head.

“Okay. We’ve gone in blind to situations before. I’d like to contact Savage and fill him in on the situation.” This was the other male’s territory, and his brother’s home. Mai and her shit brought him here, and the trouble, which meant he’d effectively brought the issue to their doorstep. Yeah, that was his excuse for making contact, not that he wanted to see or speak with Scepter.

“I can facilitate the meeting if you want. I mean...I know you can just pop in without permission, but it would go smoother...”

Severin closed his mouth over hers, silencing her the best way he knew how. When he came up for air, they were both breathing hard.

“Do it.”

Thana’s lips curved into a beautiful smile. “Savage said to pop in now. We can go to the outer office.”

Severin reached for her hand and took her smaller one. “Lead the way.”

The office she popped them into resembled a gothic luxury version of what Severin imagined Satan’s Gate would be. The sleek black walls and chrome fixtures with touches of red looked expensive. All the leather furniture was black and large, and looked comfortable.

“Welcome, Severin, Thana.” Savage nodded at him. The male sat in a large leather chair next to a matching leather sectional.

The door burst open. “Thana, what the fuck is going on?”

“Godsven, why are you raging like a lunatic?” Savage asked, lifting a hand to halt everyone’s movement.

“Hold up, Savage. He’s just protecting your territory. Let him stay.” Severin admired the male for charging in hard and fast regardless of his own safety.

“You got balls, Severin, I’ll give you that,” Godsven growled.

“True,” Severin agreed.

Thana hid a laugh behind a slight cough. Her male truly did have no shame. “Godsven, we’re here with Savage’s permission. Now sit down, or stay standing. Either way, shut up.”