Fated to the Triplet Alphas-Chapter 70: Kael’s Worry

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Chapter 71

~Author’s POV~

Silvie almost flinched when she heard Isadora’s voice behind her, but she masked it quickly. By the time she turned around, her expression had softened into something sweet and harmless.

"Oh, nothing," Silvie said lightly. "I was just talking to my mum about my dad’s birthday. I want to plan something special for him. A surprise."

Isadora’s eyes lit up immediately. "Really? That’s so cute. If you need help with the party, you can ask me. I’d be happy to help."

Silvie smiled warmly, reaching for her coffee. "Of course, my dear. I will definitely need your help in every way you can offer."

The words sounded sincere, and Isadora did not hesitate to believe them.

She handed Silvie her brown cup of coffee. "Come on. Let’s go before we get late for school."

Taking her coffee, Silvie nodded. "Yes, we should. I’d hate to break your spotless record for a cup of expensive coffee."

The two girls burst into laughter, walked side by side towards the road, chatting casually, but while Isadora talked about assignments and weekend plans, Silvie’s mind was elsewhere. She was already thinking several steps ahead.

If Jade trusted Isadora, then Isadora would become the easiest doorway into her life. And once she stepped inside, she would not leave quietly.

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Across town, Kael was pacing inside Jade’s house.

His jaw was tight, and frustration rolled off him in waves.

He had waited at school the previous day for the student who was supposed to connect him to the drug suppliers and eventually to the men running the entire operation. Even after saying goodbye to Jade, he stayed behind for over an hour, expecting the boy to show up.

No one came.

He had tried calling him several times, but the calls went unanswered. Eventually, the line went straight to switch off.

Kael’s brows creased as he pulled out his phone again. He opened his messaging app, ready to send a direct message, but before he could search the boy’s name, a notification popped up from an unknown number.

Kael exhaled slowly. "It’s about time you responded," he muttered to himself as he clicked on the message.

The chat opened to a message containing a video file.

He tapped it open and waited for the screen to load for a second. And as soon as it did, he pressed play. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

His eyes went wide, his chest tightening as his entire body went rigid. "Jade."

The name left his lips in disbelief.

The video showed her unconscious in the back seat of a car. Her head tilted to the side, her hair falling over her face. She looked unharmed, but she was clearly not awake.

Kael did not think.

He rushed outside and into his car, starting the engine in one smooth movement. As soon as he pulled out of the driveway, another message came in.

"We know who you are. You cannot interfere with our operation. You should never have tampered with the Wolf Gang. If you want to see her alive again, do as you are told."

Kael’s hand slammed against the steering wheel. "Damn it," he cursed.

Instead of slowing down as the message suggested, he pressed harder on the accelerator. If they thought he would sit back and wait, they did not know him at all.

On his way, traffic suddenly slowed ahead. There was an accident scene blocking part of the road.

Kael stepped out of his car, his senses on high alert. The moment he moved closer, his nostrils flared at the recognition of Jade’s scent.

The smell of her blood still lingered faintly in the air. His heart dropped.

He quickly scanned the area, checking the damaged vehicles, looking for any sign of her, but there was nothing. Nobody. No trace except the fading scent.

His jaw tightened.

He hurried back to his car and drove home immediately through a different path. But when he reached the house, Jade was still not there.

The silence inside felt wrong. Kael wanted to act, to chase after the men, but he had no location or much to go on with. He contacted his pack’s alpha and requested access to their resources to quietly track her location.

As soon as the call ended, his phone screen lit up, followed by his phone vibrating in his hand.

Jade’s name flashed across the screen. His heart skipped as he answered instantly. "Jade. Oh goodness, you scared me."

"I’m fine," she said quickly.

He listened carefully to her breathing. It sounded steady.

"Are you hurt?" he asked. "Did anyone touch you? I was surprised you weren’t home when I came."

"I’m fine," she repeated calmly. "Nothing happened."

He exhaled slowly, though something still felt off. "Where are you?"

"I’m at a friend’s place," she replied. "I needed some space, so I decided to sleep over here. I’ll come back soon."

Kael frowned slightly. He knew she was not telling him everything, but he also knew pressing her would only make her defensive and also reveal that his operation put her in danger.

"You recall why your mum asked me to stay right?"

"Yes. It’s just for one night."

Kael inhaled and let out his breath slowly. "Alright," he said carefully. "This stays between us. I’ll see you when you return. Just promise you will not stay too long."

"I’ll be fine. You should rest while I’m away."

Kael let out a soft chuckle. "I’ll try." Then he ended the call.

That had been yesterday. And since then, sixteen hours had passed. She still had not returned.

As if that was not enough, her mother had sent him a message earlier that morning. She had managed to secure leave and would be returning home on Wednesday.

Kael shoved his phone into his pocket just as another call came in.

Alpha Raze Rael.

Wasting no time, Kael answered immediately. "Sir."

"You have been exposed," Alpha Raze said without preamble. "Aidan informed me when I returned from my meeting yesterday. Your mission is compromised. You either hide out or return home while we restructure and destroy the organisation properly."

Kael’s jaw tightened. "I can track them. I just need the right resources and time. Allow me to..."

"No, we do not know the extent of their operation, Kael," Alpha Raze cut in. "You are to return."

"Understood, sir," he replied firmly, his hands balling into fists at his side. "But I may need to extend my stay. My friend’s daughter has been dragged into this. Her safety has already been compromised."

There was a pause on the other end of the line.

Kael stood still, waiting for his Alpha’s response, knowing fully well that whatever was decided next would change everything.

"I thought you said she was fine?"

"She is, but I owe it to them to keep her safe. Until I’m sure they wouldn’t pose a threat to her again."

Another beat of silence followed. "Fine. One more week."

"Two," Kael bargained.

"Kael, you may be my better, but I have a duty to your wife to ensure your safety as well," Alpha Raze argued.

"I know. Then you can have Aidan come join me. I bet your Gamma would love some vacation."

Alpha Raze chuckled lightly. "Fine, two weeks, and no, Aidan stays put."