Page 160 of Party Girl: How a Naughty Omega Finds Love
ChapterForty-Five
AVI
We’re sitting in a small conference room, waiting to meet with Lucas, the head of the Royal Council—or rather, the Council as they’re now calling themselves. They’ve yet to select low pack members to join them. Right now, all they’ve given us is a promise of change. I glance at Trev, but he’s glaring at the wall. Asher has his head on the table, and Hayden’s arms are crossed over his chest. He feels my attention and looks at me.
“I’m sure—” I cut off. I’m not sure of anything.
Whitney was gone when we got home, and Trev got the call to come to Council headquarters a few minutes later. We didn’t have to say it out loud to know what happened. They found her.
We’re fucked.
The door opens and Lucas comes in, wearing a fancy suit that costs more than my entire wardrobe. His eyes scrutinize me first before slipping over the rest of the pack. He sits at the other side of the table and drops a small stack of paper on top of it, drumming his fingers on the report.
“What I’ve read here is disturbing.” His voice isn’t loud, but it’s still full of authority.
None of us speak.
He sighs. “If my father were here, he’d want you all to be punished. Lucky for you, I’m nothing like him.” Lucas rests his forearms on the table, staring at Trev. “You knew the risk.”
“She doesn’t deserve whatever you’re going to do to her,” Trev growls.
“I agree.”
Asher’s head pops up from the table, and he scowls at the alpha across from him.
“Why?” I ask.
“The woman I love was auctioned off too.” Lucas slides his gaze toward me. “And as much as Camila badmouths her, Reagan is amazing. A brat, but she’s not as horrible and worthless as the head of the Omega Council wants everyone to think.”
Trev and I exchange a look.
“What are you saying?” Trev runs his hand along his jaw.
Lucas shakes his head. “I’m saying, you’re free to go.”
“Where is she?” Hayden demands.
“The Omega Council has her now.” Lucas studies the beta. “Word is she’ll be shipped out with the next batch of shunned omegas.” Growls sound around the room, and Lucas holds up his hands. “Again, I agree.”
We all fall quiet.
“How do we get her back?” Asher whispers the question, almost like he’s afraid to speak the words.
Lucas clears his throat and slides the stack of papers toward us. Trev grabs it, mouth turning down as he flips it over.
“Everything you need to know is in there. You’re cops, right?”
I nod. “Yeah.”
“Good. You’ll need gear.” Lucas glances at the door. “You have five days before they transport her.” He stands and stares at each of us. “If I were you, I wouldn’t waste any time. Camila is an animal.”
“And yet she’s still the head of the Omega Council.” Hayden scoffs.
“Not for long.” Lucas walks to the door. “Find somewhere to hide for a week or so. Come see me when it’s safe.”
“When will that be?” I ask, pinching my eyebrows together.
“As soon as the bitch is fired.”
