Chasing His Scentless Mate (Caroline) novel Chapter 222

Chapter 222: Chapter 222 The Puppet Master

Howard’s POV

This musty apartment reeked of desperation and cheap air freshener. I hated being trapped in this pathetic excuse for a hideout, but since those damn Alpha Council investigators had tracked down my previous safe house, I had little choice but to accept whatever shelter I could find.

My inside contact at Thorne Enterprises had hastily arranged this dump—a far cry from the luxury I was accustomed to, but it would have to serve as my den while I regrouped and planned my revenge.

My wolf paced restlessly within me. "We should be hunting, not hiding like cowards."

"Patience," I whispered back. "Our revenge isn’t finished."

At least today brought some entertainment. Following that pathetic Luna Caroline had been exhilarating. She’d been so deliciously on edge, her pregnant body awkward and vulnerable. That IT guy’s idea to install spyware on company devices was proving invaluable. I could track my targets from this very couch, watching their movements like a wolf stalking prey.

The only annoyance was Caroline’s reluctance to leave that fortress they called home. Five months pregnant with quadruplets, she waddled around with that massive belly, rarely venturing outside where I could get to her.

"Evil One, brought your lunch!" Kai barged in without knocking, his irritating voice echoing through the small space. The kid was a nuisance, but I’d grown accustomed to his strange nickname for me.

I eyed the greasy paper bag with suspicion. "Is it edible today? Yesterday’s slop nearly made me sick."

"Only the best for the boss!" He tossed the bag toward me with a smirk. "Got it from that place you mentioned."

"Sit down." I motioned to the worn armchair across from me. "We need to talk strategy."

Kai flopped down, immediately propping his dirty boots on my coffee table. The disrespect was maddening, but I needed his connections. My wolf snarled inside me, wanting to teach this pup respect.

"What’s up?" Kai asked, picking at his teeth with a fingernail.

"I need someone to snatch a pup from the hospital nursery," I said, savoring the mental image of Draven and Caroline’s desperation. "That bitch will deliver her litter in about two months. Werewolf pregnancies are faster than humans, and she’s already showing like she’s about to pop. When those pups arrive, we’re taking one."

Kai’s eyes widened, a smile spreading across his face. "Damn, Evil One. Getting more twisted every day." He nodded slowly. "I can set that up. What kind of person you need?"

"A female who can pass as a nurse. Someone who won’t panic under pressure." I outlined my requirements, watching his reaction. "She grabs the pup and brings it to me. You’ll be my eyes in the hospital, blending with visitors, making sure everything goes according to plan."

"Got it! I know just the chick. Always broke, will do anything for cash." Kai always knew someone willing to do the dirty work.

"Perfect. Bring her to me, but don’t promise more than five thousand. Understand?" My financial resources were dwindling fast.

The only money I still had access to was from Linda’s account that I’d emptied and funneled through a patsy. Not even three hundred thousand, but it was all I had left after the police froze everything else. Between paying Kai and my informant at Thorne Enterprises, cash was tight.

My phone vibrated with a message from my spy at the company,

"They found the monitoring software. The spyware on phones and computers is gone."

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