Chapter 86: The Rescue

Vincent

Following the coordinates led us to a desolate bunker-like building in the middle of nowhere. After swiftly taking out the guards, we navigated through a labyrinth of hallways. The sound of crying echoed through the corridors, a sound that pierced my heart - I knew it was Alexis. Bursting into the room, we found Hunter cradling her, trying to comfort her as tears streamed down her face.

"Where is she?" I demanded, my voice filled with urgency.

Hunter looked up, startled by our sudden appearance. "He has her," he replied, his eyes filled with determination.

Without hesitation, Quinn took charge, assigning tasks to each of us. His leadership was commendable, and his dedication to my family was unwavering. I made a mental note to express my gratitude to him once this ordeal was over. Silently, I made my way through the dimly lit halls, the cries growing louder as I approached. As I listened, I heard a familiar voice taunting Alexis. "Are you ready to rebel?" Peter's mocking tone sent a shiver down my spine.

My rage takes over. I burst through the door and saw him over Nelly’s naked body. Her mouth gagged. Her body has bite marks on her breasts, her hips, and her neck. Her face is tear-stained. I lunge at him and throw him into the wall. “You fucker! You think you can touch my wife! My mate!” I grab his neck and slowly start crushing it. I can hear the bones breaking. I slam his head into the wall as I tighten my grip. His eyes went wide. Finally, his body goes limp. I grab his neck and rip his head from his body. He turns to ash. I turn my attention back to Nelly. I pull the gag out of her mouth and uncuff her. I wrap the sheet around her as she holds onto me, crying.

"Alexis?" She asks, her voice trembling with fear.

"She's okay. Hunter has her. Did he..." I hesitate, unsure of how to phrase my question, but I need to know so I can support her.

"No. He was about to, when you came in. Thank God, thank God," she replies, relief evident in her voice.

"I'm sorry I wasn't here sooner." I gently carry her out through the maze outside, where Hunter is holding Alexis. "Where are Quinn and Alec?"

Hunter's expression is troubled. "They haven't come out yet."

I meet Hunter's gaze. "Stay with them. I'm going to find them."

"No! Please don't leave me. Please," Nelly pleads desperately.

"I need to find them. I'll be back. Alexis needs you."

"Okay...please be careful," she whispers, her voice filled with concern. I reassure her with a nod before heading back inside. I strain my ears, listening for any sound that might lead me to Quinn and Alec. Suddenly, a loud crashing noise echoes from the left. I follow the sound to a small lab, where I see Alec and Quinn bravely facing off against Stephen. This fucking asshole was going to pay, and I couldn't wait to be the one to make him die for his crimes.

Quinn

Alec and I took out everyone as we tried to find Stephen. We went into this lab where he was hovering over two humans. I heard Vincent find Nelly just before we found the lab. Thank fucking god she is okay. I love her even if she's a fucking vampire. Now it is time to make Stephen suffer before I kill him. My vampy girls are not fucking guinea pigs!

I shift into my wolf and attack the researchers as Alec goes after Stephen. I make quick work of the humans before I go to assist Akec. We take the offense, and I can quickly tell that Stephen isn't used to fighting against multiple opponents, but I am, and so is Alec. We make a decent team. Stephen starts to retreat because he can't connect anything more than a glancing blow. We are relentless. We get several good hits in, and my teeth sink into Stephen. He tastes foul.

I am going to need to wash my mouth out with bleach after this. As Stephen keeps retreating, we push him towards the cells. Finally, we got him into one. “Alec, well done. Thank you.”

“Man, none needed,” he replied. I decided that I want to bind Alec, Vincent, Nelly, and Alexis to my pack. The huge question is, will Nelly let me?