Lawrence’s POV

“Bella has been taken?" I said it again, my tone piercing the uncomfortable hush in the room. The weight of those words was like lead in my chest, and my mind was racing.My Beta gave a grim nod, clenching his jaw and folding his arms. "The message was very clear: either transfer leadership or Bella and her son will permanently vanish."I forced myself to maintain my composure by gritting my teeth.

I didn't prioritize Bella, but she wasn't the whole focus of this. This had to ...