AllFreeNovel
Share Us
"No, why do you ask?"
"Because it really feels like someone is out to get us. First, they attack me and then they take Pierre. Why?"
"I'd like to know that as well," Alessandro said as he stepped out onto the veranda. "Why is someone going after your family so suddenly?"
My father stiffened before turning to glare at Alessandro. "Maybe you should be asking yourself the very same question. We were fine until you came into our lives."
"Oh, believe me, I am. It seems too coincidental that I find my true mate and suddenly his family is being targeted."
Well, that took the wind out of my father's sails.
"You think this is connected with you mating my son?" my father asked.
"I'm starting to."
I frowned as I looked at the grim look on my mate's face. "Alessandro?"
He held out his hand. When I took it, he drew me to his side and then reached up and brushed the hair along the side of my head with his hand.
"Do you remember me telling you that sometimes my job can be dangerous and you might be in danger because you are my mate?"
I nodded.
"It's the only thing I can think of,gattino. You weren't even on anyone's radar until I came along."
"But we haven't told anyone yet," I insisted. "Hell, when I was attacked, I hadn't even claimed you yet."
"No, but I had claimed you."
My head snapped back. "How could that make a difference?"
"I think someone found out somehow and I think they plan to use that information to get something out of me. I just don't know what that something is."
"Why would they take Pierre then?" my father asked. "He has nothing to do with your mating."
"Doesn't he? A lot of people saw me take him from that restaurant. Some might know I found my mate, but they may not know who that mate is."
My father inhaled a shaky breath. "You mean they might think Pierre is your mate and that's why they took him?"
"I think it's possible."
"We have to find him." My father looked desperate. There were even tears in his eyes. "Please."
"We'll find him," Alessandro assured my father. "I've already got people working on it, my best people."
"Luca?" I asked.
Alessandro nodded. "He's the best man for the job."
"Luca?" my father asked. "Who is Luca?"
"Luca is my investigator," Alessandro explained. "I usually send him in when I need to find information on a situation or need him to figure out when something is going on. He's very good at his job, I promise."
"Do you really think he can find Pierre?"
"If he can't, Pierre can't be found."
I wasn't sure that was a good thing to say to my grieving and frightened father. He was the alpha of my birth clan and was a fierce and powerful warrior, but when those he loved were in danger, he crumbled.
