Chapter 0217 , “Really? What did he say?” Jai asks. , “Let’s discuss that when you return,” Sebastian says. , I nod “Alright then, let’s head out now, it’s almost time.” I say, glancing at my watch. , “Take care of yourself,” Sebastian says. I nod as he bends down, kissing my cheek fleetingly before he steps back. , Our eyes meet and I give him a smile, wondering when did I become so clingy again? , “Stop here,” I say to Jai. , “Right, this place is anything but safe,” Jai mutters. , “We’re prepared. My men are staked all around. I had a feeling they’d watch your pack, so I had mine put in place.” Atticus says, as he fixes his jacket and I see the glint of a gun. , “Smart move,” Jai says. , “I don’t know if it’s a smart move.” I frown. , “Might have been partially Sebastian’s idea.” He admits reluctantly, making me shake my head. , “Well, remember, no violence,” I warn them. , Atticus looks over at me as I’m sitting in the back. “I’ll follow your command.” He winks. , “Right let’s get out,” Jai mutters. “You sure they won’t ** up the car?”, “I don’t think so, but it doesn’t matter. We aren’t returning in this one.” I , murmur as he , opens the door. , “Sebastian’s idea?” Jai says. , “Mine actually, since he was being so paranoid,” I say as we get out, lock the car doors and head to the same spot where I had met Olivan and the other two wolves , last time. , There’s silence all around but I’m paying attention, honing in on everything , 25 BONOS , around me, trying to feel and hear for any change in the vibrations beneath us or our surroundings. , I can smell others around. They aren’t close, but people are nearby… , I give the boys a small nod as we step into the clearing and stand back–to–back. , “Alpha Olivan?!” I call out. , There’s silence for a few moments before I hear a rustle in the trees, and we all turn as Olivan steps out of the trees with two men who I am certain were the two wolves from last time. , They don’t look impressed, their eyes sharp as they assess us. , –, “Alpha Zaia, what a surprise I had thought perhaps you would change your mind.” He smiles, but there’s a distrusting glint in his eyes as he looks at Jai and Atticus. “I didn’t know you were bringing company.” , “Oh, I have brought Alpha Atticus, who is also part of the Sublime Triquetra and my Beta, Jai, in hopes that you understand what I am trying to do. So together we can discuss our views and what we want for this potential alliance.” I say. , “If we want an alliance,” Olivan says, taking me by surprise, but I keep my emotions hidden. , “Well, as I , exchanged, potential alliance. I told you before, that I am willing to do an , exchange.” I remind him firmly. , “Of course, let’s go somewhere a little private so we can discuss the terms and what benefits it would bring for both parties,” he says, motioning for me to , follow. , “Well, I would like to request if we…” I trail off, knowing that if I did just that…it would do nothing but cause more hostility between us. , “Yes?” Olivan asks, almost as if expecting me to refuse. , “Say it.” Jai murmurs. , “I would like to request we move quickly. There’s plenty to discuss.” I say instead. with a small smile. , Atticus looks down at me, frowning, clearly not happy with the decision I’ve made., “Red…” , “Then let’s go.” Olivan smiles as he motions me over. , 25 BONOS , I follow him, and we step into the thick trees. The moonlight disappears, and we are blanketed by darkness, but it doesn’t bother me. , Not anymore. I can see perfectly, and I can sense the people who are hidden out of sight. , “I am placing my faith in you, Alpha Olivan. We are even entering your forest alone, yet you have men stationed at every corner…” I say with a smile, my eyes glimmering as I let my aura out., Search the website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.