Chasing His Scentless Mate (Caroline) novel Chapter 172

Chapter 172: Chapter 172 The Mother’s Sacrifice

Caroline’s POV

I was sitting next to my mother when Ryan came in. The moment I saw his face, I knew something had happened. My heart sank as he told us everything—about the call from that deranged woman, my son crying for me, the impossible demands she’d made. With each word, tears streamed down my face, my wolf Rory whimpering in shared agony.

After Ryan left, Eleanor’s mother explained to my mom who Ella Howard was. I’d already told them about her obsession with Draven, but hearing the detailed history of her unstable behavior made my blood run cold.The room felt too small, too suffocating with all this information.

My phone rang unexpectedly, and I quickly answered without checking the caller ID, desperate for any news about Liam.

"Don’t say anything," came Dennis’s voice, sending a chill down my spine. "If there’s anyone near you, leave and only let me know when you’re alone."

I felt my wolf bristle with suspicion, but the thought that he might have information about Liam overrode everything else. I lowered the phone and started moving away from the room. When I reached the door, Eleanor called out to me.

"Carrie, what’s wrong?"

"I’m going to see Draven, Elle. I need to spend some time with him," I lied.

When I reached the corridor between the elevators and the room, I put the phone back to my ear.

"Where’s my son? Why did you do this?" I demanded, keeping my voice low.

"Calm down, beautiful," Dennis said in a cold, scary voice."Your son is still breathing, but let’s make things clearer, because your Alpha mate won’t accept the conditions Ella set. So, you’re going to do everything I tell you without talking to anyone, and then you can see your son again."

"Why should I trust you?" I whispered harshly.

"Because you don’t have a choice," he replied coldly.

Suddenly, I heard Liam’s terrified voice in the background. "Mommy, I miss you! It’s cold and dark here. Mommy, help me!"

My heart shattered. "Liam! Baby, I’m coming! Mommy’s coming!"

"Want to save your pup?" Dennis’s voice returned, taunting. "Then you better follow my instructions. Otherwise, I might have to send you a little gift... perhaps one of your son’s tiny fingers?"

Liam’s piercing scream filled the line, and I nearly collapsed against the wall.

"Stop! Please stop!" I begged, tears streaming down my face. "Don’t hurt him! Do whatever you want to me, just leave him alone!"

"That’s more like it," Dennis said smugly. "First, get out of the pack house without being seen. Your mate has his warriors everywhere, so be careful. Meet me outside the bistro where you had lunch yesterday. Keep the line open, and don’t talk to anyone."

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