Colt POV
“Come on. Let’s get in the SUV and see where the road leads us.” Carson turned and walked back to the vehicle.
My heart sank when I didn’t get a response from Penny. I knew it was a long shot but I needed something. Just the little bit of hope that she was okay. I knew she was alive since our bond was still in place but I had no idea what kind of situation she was in.
A firm hand gripped my shoulder. Turning, I saw Hank giving me a knowing look. “Come on. Let’s go find her.”
Without saying a word, I just turned around and got into the passenger’s seat. Carson started up the SUV and pressed on the gas. As we made our way down the hill, Nora suddenly popped between us.
“After the tracks, take a left… no a right! Left!” Nora’s face scrunched up in confusion.
Carson looked over at her for a second. “Did you turn and then go over the tracks?”
“Yeah. I-I…. um…” Nora bit her lip like she didn’t want to say what she was thinking,
“Whatever it is, we can handle it. Just say it.” Carson spoke up before I did.
“I tried to jump out of the car but failed. Only because they turned and I hit the wall instead of the door. Then we hit the tracks and I hit my head against the floor with each bump. That’s why I was handcuffed to the wall.”
Carson clenched his jaw as he turned right. The train tracks were just ahead. Slowing down, we crossed the train and came up on a gravel road that turned left.
“Hold it.” I said. Everything in me told me that going down this road wasn’t a good idea.
“What is it?” Hank asked.
“Carson, let’s go on foot. Hide the SUV and Nora stay here.”
“Is that really needed?” Nora asked.
Turning around, I narrowed my eyes at her. “Are you going to handle revisiting the place that you were tortured?” I knew my temper was raising but I was doing everything in my power to stay calm.
“He’s right. You stay here.” Carson backed up and pulled off the road and into the trees.
“I can be helpful!” Nora pleaded. She tried grabbing my shirt my shirt as I got out.
“Stay here and stay out of sight. Don’t ruin this.” My wolf’s eyes flashed, making her retreat in fear. I could feel it. This was something huge and I needed to figure it out.
Slamming the door shut, my anger was rising. I wanted Vin dead. I wanted to punch all his guards in the face and I just wanted Penny back. Carson walked in front of my face. Completely blocking my view.
“You need to focus.”
“I’m trying.” I growled back at him.
“Try harder!” Carson growled back.
“You don’t know what it’s like to have your pregnant mate kidnapped for your children! Don’t fucking tell me to calm down. I’m doing the fucking best I can!” As much as I wanted to punch him, I turned and used the tree as my punching bag. Only when my knuckles were blood did Carson put his hand on my shoulder and squeeze.
“Ready?”
“Let’s go.” My breathing was starting to slow down as we walked along the trees. “Hold up.” Grabbing Carson’s hurt, I pulled him behind a tree.
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