Page 37 of The Alpha's Mates

“I have a new Alpha with us. He has a situation,” Rapier said. “Go on, kid.”

Christoph wiped his brow. “I have been betrothed. The girl is sixteen, and if I don’t follow through, she will be beaten. My father is using my son—Isaac—someone I didn’t know existed until late last night as a pawn in his game. If I don’t do as he says, he’ll kill my son. I fear Isaac’s mother is already dead as well.”

“What do you need from me, Rapier?” the man asked. “I can have all of our resources made available as soon as you give the word.”

“I need a place to hide her. If I can get her out of there, will you offer her sanctuary in Window Rock?” Rapier asked. “As for the boy, he’ll be going to Jasmine. Only seems appropriate. My grandson stays with us.”

Surprise filled Christoph. “Thank you.”

Rapier raised his hand. “Don’t even mention it.”

“Yes.” Kalkin didn’t hesitate. “I’ll do a little digging on Daddy Dearest, including yours too, son.”

“His name is Reyku Makino,” Christoph supplied. “Mine is Michel St. John.

“The Osaka Alpha?” Kalkin hedged. “Interesting.”

“Yes,” he replied.

“Shit,” Kalkin grumbled. “I’ll see what I can come up with. Do you have a timetable for their arrival, so I can have something set up for her?”

Rapier glanced at Christoph.

“I can have her ready to go by Monday,” he answered. “But this has to be done fast. Only the four of us can know.”

“I agree,” Rapier added. “We can’t risk her.”

“Kee and Dani will have space for her at the orphanage. We’ll make sure she gets lost. Name change. Everything,” Kalkin supplied. “Do you have everything for the boy, Christoph?”

“I have nothing,” he answered honestly.

“Don’t worry, we’ll have that waiting for you too,” Kalkin added.

“We have a situation, bro,” another man said, interrupting their conversation.

“Duty calls, guys. Keep me in the loop.”

“We will. Thanks.” Rapier hung up the phone, and they continued working.

“When are you going to tell Bell?” Osirus smacked the concrete with the hammer.

“As soon as possible. Jackson too. I have to make another phone call and meet with Aislinn again. Until I can get her out of there, she is the priority.” He grabbed another chunk of the pool and tossed it over the edge. “All three should know the truth.”

“You should tell them now. I am sure Isaac being in the house will raise a few eyebrows.” Rapier grabbed the cement out of his hand. “She should be inside with Jackson. Unless she left to grab lunch for us.”

Well, he had to make a phone call. “I will talk to them. But I really need to let Aislinn know the plan. She isn’t safe where she is.”

“No, she’s not. I will have Saber and Wy escort her to Window Rock.” He threw the rock out of the pool. “Go, tell your mates. We’ll meet later and make our plans.”

Christoph climbed out of the pool. “Thank you.”

“Don’t thank us yet, kid. Save it for when your son and Aislinn are free and in Window Rock.”

7

“Thankyou for going with me. I don’t think I could carry twelve pizzas home.” Bell laughed as they got out of her Jeep. “I missed you yesterday.”

“I’m sorry. I really wanted to hear about your date night and meeting Christoph’s parents.” Hayden joined her on the sidewalk, then followed her into the University Pub. “How did it go?”

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