“Phantom wolf?” a deep voice boomed loudly through the phone speaker as soon as Hayden accepted the call. 

Beck jolted with surprise at the sudden use of Jared’s old army nickname.

He looked up, meeting Hayden’s eyes, which were narrowed with shock and suspicion. 

“I know you can hear me loud and clear,” the man said, his voice incredibly arrogant and authoritative. “Answer me, Lotto.”

Hayden’s mouth tightened with irritation at the arrogant man, frowning at the phone ...