244 Chapter 235: Luka's instinct

"Amber, are you home?"

Jeayan shouted from outside, looking up at the dark house. She had just gotten back from Hamish's house a few minutes ago where Makena asked for a favour from her. Apparently, Amber had forgotten about the paperbacks that she wanted to borrow from Makena. Knowing that Amber was planning to read it that night since she had run out of books to read, Makena thought that she might be looking for the books.

The odd thing was that Jeayan could have sworn that Hamish and Makena had told her that Amber had left their house a couple of hours ago and should be home by now. Yet, looking at the darkened house, it seems like she hasn't arrived home. She probably went out somewhere, using her car, instead of going straight home.

She tried calling the other woman on her mobile phone but there wasn't any answer. That was another weird thing. She usually would answer her call. And Jeayan had tried calling more than once.

Jeayan tapped her chin with her forefinger, a thoughtful look on her face. "This is strange," she murmured to herself. "Where could she have gone to?"

She walked over to the window and tried to peer inside. She then stopped. 'Do I seem like a burglar if I do this?' she thought to herself. She inwardly shrugged. 'Whatever,' as she peeked inside.

Looking inside with her sharp eyesight, it seems like nothing was wrong. Everything seems normal.

She pulled back and started to walk back home. Since their houses were near each other, it was more convenient to walk, rather than using a car. She needs a walk, anyway.

A few minutes later, she finally reached her home. Apparently, Roel was already home and was in the kitchen, reading the restaurant monthly sales report while having a cup of coffee.

He looked up from the report when he heard Jeayan walked in through the front door. "Hello darling," he greeted warmly.

Jeayan burst into huge smiles when she heard her mate's voice. Without taking off her coat, she swiftly walked in the kitchen, placed the books on the table and gave Roel a back hug. She then gave him a kiss on his cheek. "Baby~!" she greeted back.

Roel placed a hand over her arms and then looked over at the books. He frowned, looking confused. "What are those?" he asked curiously.

Jeayan waved airly. "Ah, those," she said distractedly. "Those are the books Makena asked me to give to Amber but she isn't at home."

Roel looked up at the wall clock and said, "At this time?"

Jeayan, too, looked up at the clock. Her eyes widened in realization. "You're right…" she said slowly. "Where could she be?"

"You've tried calling her?"

Jeayan nodded. "I did. Many times," she answered. "But there were no answers."

Roel frowned, his mind already thinking of the possibilities. Unfortunately, most of them were bad.

Seeing the frown on her mate's face, Jeayan asked, "What's wrong, baby?"

Roel gently pulled her arm down and stood up. "Let's go check on Amber once more."

Jeayan just nodded, looking confused.

Soon after, the couple were in front of Erick and Amber's house. Like before, the house was still dark. It was as if no one had been home for hours. Roel looked over at Jeayan, who looked worried. He then walked to the front door and knocked.

It was then he remembered that Luka was home and decided to call out his name.

A few minutes later, there were growling sounds from the other side of the door. Roel called out his name once more before deciding to open the door by force. He concentrated most of his strength to his fist and punched the door, next to the door knob. After succeeding in creating a small hole, he reached his hand in and opened the door, using the knob.

Jeayan tsk-tsk from behind. "So easy to get in," she commented.

Roel rolled his eyes. "Who even has the guts to steal from shifters?" he said.

Jeayan nodded in agreement. "Good point."

Before Roel could enter the house, Luka had jumped out and was now on top of Roel. The latter, who had fallen from the impact, pushed Luka off of him and swiftly stood up. He then brushed the dust off his clothes and hunched in front of Luka.

"Hey, big boy," he greeted, rubbing Luka's head. "Where's your mistress?"

Luka growled menacingly as he turned his head towards the road.

Jeayan frowned as she hunched next to Roel. "Do you think he knows what happened to Amber?" she asked.

Roel shrugged. "Probably. He has good instincts," he commented. "And he should remember Amber's scent."

Jeayan was about to ask more when Luka continued to growl and bark. Pulling away from Roel's grasp, Luka ran out onto the road.

Both Roel and Jeayan's eyes widened in surprise. They quickly chased after the wolf.

While running, Jeayan turned to Roel, "Baby, do you think we should get the car?" she asked.

Roel blinked his eyes as realization dawned on him. He then said, "You go and get the car while I follow Luka."

Jeayan nodded. She smoothly turned around on her heels and continued to run in the opposite direction to get their car.

Roel resumed his chase after the wolf, who seemed determined to follow the scent.

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Amber blinked her eyes furiously as she recovered her consciousness. Her head was still a bit woozy and heavy. She did not remember what had happened. She closed her eyes, trying to suppress her throbbing temples. When she felt a bit better, she slowly opened her eyes a bit.

The last thing she remembers was that she was about to climb her car to drive home from the diner when suddenly someone came up from behind her and covered her mouth with a cloth, making her sleepy.

Making her… wait a minute!

She sat up straight, feeling wide awake now. She then looked around her and thought, 'Where the heck am I?'

She recalled a few years ago when she first met Makena. She too had been kidnapped before. She rubbed her face in consternation. Was she being kidnapped again? Was it that easy to abduct her?

However, she continued to study her surroundings. The weird thing was that… this does not seem like a typical room where one would lock their prisoners. It feels… homey? Strange. What is going on?

While she looked around her, feeling confused, she then heard voices from outside the door. She quietly tiptoed towards the door and placed her ear on the door, trying to eavesdrop on the conversation.

"You idiot! Why did you kidnap her like that?" Person A hissed angrily.

"What else was I supposed to do? Invite her for tea??" Person B replied back sarcastically.

"Well, you should have thought of another way to bring her here! Now, with your smart moves, you've just alerted the authorities! She isn't some ordinary woman! She's the ex-Police Chief's daughter-in-law!"

"They aren't married yet…"

"Who the feck cares! All I know is that Master Silas is going to be furious about this!"

Amber frowned. That Person A's voice sounds familiar. It was unfortunate that she could only eavesdrop through the door and their voices were kind of muffled. Before she could speculate more, there was another voice joining in.

"I'm more than furious."

There was a short silence until Person A and Person B both shouted at the same time, "Master Silas!"

Amber frowned deeper. Another familiar voice.

Again, before she could think further, she suddenly felt the door move and she nearly stumbled out. She swiftly managed to balance herself and quickly took a step back.

The door was opened from the outside, revealing three men.

When Amber looked up, her eyes widened in surprise.

"You--!!"