Chapter 9

Someplace close to the outskirts of Neonhaven.

Steffan puffed out hard and the air was filled with heavy fumes from my cigarette. This is the eighth stick and he intends to take more. Empty bottles of my favorite whiskey brand, Four Walls, were scattered everywhere.

He's a man known for his ruthless demeanor and cunning ways, sitting in his luxurious penthouse apartment,

His family background was steeped in power, riches, and a dark legacy. The Lyold family had been one of the most influential families in the city for generations, and Steffan was the current patriarch.

With sharp, icy blue eyes and a charismatic charm that hid his true intentions, Steffan was a master manipulator. He used his charm to keep his enemies closer in deceit.

Despite his dark pursuits, he is a ladies' man. His flirtatious nature made him a dangerous seducer. He had just left the couch to his designated chair after he discharged the lady he had sex with.

"Get me another bottle of Whiskey" he yelled at a young man standing behind him.

"Right away boss," the young man said and left.

"Argh!....No! Bullock is dead" Steffan exclaimed and released another smoke into the air.

Steffan threw the empty bottle in his hand at the door when it creaked open. But the young man that went for his drink was fortunate enough to dodge and the bottle met with the wall, and the floor was messy again.

"Just go, I don't want to see anyone right now" he barked.

Immediately the young man left after he dropped two bottles of Whiskey beside Steffan.

"I almost got what I wanted when the bastard showed up. And he was able to escape under my nose" he hit his fist hard on the shelf.

"Luka has to pay for this" he flipped the bottle open and gulped half of its content.

Steffan is a rogue and evil werewolf and he resented Luka so much. He has an average height with several marks on his face, wide and short. They were injuries sustained from past and recent fights.

He couldn't rescue Bullock and some of his trusted guys. Only a few could make it out but were injured.

The entire room suddenly turned red for about thirty seconds before it stopped and a red light started blinking in every corner the light was installed.

This could only mean one thing.

"What the fuck! What's the bridge?" he sounded alarmed.

"Boss, you need to see this" a guy named Brown rushed in with a MacBook.

"Show me" Steffan swivels around to face Brown who has now placed the MacBook on the shelf.

"Boss, this is from Luka's. He had our location locked down and can see us right now" Brown said with his hand pointed at the screen.

"How is this even possible?" he faced Brown angrily.

"I…I'm on it, boss"

"You better be"

"Trust me, boss, it won't be long till I find out their location, software development they used, and more details," Brown said while his fingers did the work.

"So?"

"How is that a solution to what is happening" Steffan too is now focused on the screen as if he understands what he saw.

"And…… enter" Brown clicked on the enter key and the screen displayed success.

The sound from the blinking light stopped instantly and Steffan hurriedly shifted the MacBook to himself and he nodded to what he saw on the screen.

"What does this mean?"

"Boss, it's done," Brown replied.

"Ok" He rested his back on the chair and raised his hands above his shoulders.

"Nothing to worry about boss, I already hacked into their database and disconnected, the puzzle is now solved," Brown said with a smile.

"Good boy," Steffan said and handed him a bottle of whiskey.

"One more thing boss, I already secured our location and we have theirs. I can show you if you want"

"Yes please show me" Steffan moved closer to see what Brown was about to show him.

"See this boss," he pointed to the screen.

"By now, I have caused a problem for them, and if they try to locate us it will surely lead them to a different location boss". He said.

"Brilliant Brown. You know I love games." Stefan laughed out loud.

"Thanks, boss". Brown bowed slightly

"Then it's showtime. Tell the rest to gather here.

Steffan's next move was crucial. He had failed to capture Diana again, she had slipped through his fingers, and he couldn't allow such a humiliation to go unpunished.

He leaned back in his leather chair, contemplating his chances. He had resources at his disposal that others could only dream of. He would not rest until Diana was in his grasp, and he would use every means at his disposal to achieve his goal.

But he needs to deal with Luka first.

He sipped on a glass of whiskey.

* * * *

Diana sat behind Dave on his bike as they sped along the city streets towards her office. The wind whipped through her hair. She couldn't get off with the feeling of unease that had settled in her chest.

Dave glanced at her through his rearview mirror, concern inscribed on his face. "You seem really worried girl. Is everything okay?"

She held onto Dave's waist tightly as she replied, "I just received a strange message, and I can't get in touch. I don't know what's going on."

Dave's expression grew serious "Don't worry, Dee. We'll get you to the office quickly, and you can find out what's happening."

Diana nodded, trying to calm her racing heart. She couldn't help but think that something was wrong, and she needed to get to the bottom of it.

"Please pick up" She placed the phone on her left ear and it started ringing and no one to pick up.

They are now at her office.

She moved nearer to the front of the building and she stopped at the spot where Luka held her hand and took her to his car. Diana met the compound empty, there were no dead bodies.

There were still blood stains on the floor and blood splashed on the building wall outside as well. I dialed again, and it started ringing again and this time I put it on speaker.

"What the heck happened here?" Dave stood shocked when he saw how messy the environment was.

He just came to meet me after he found a safe place to park his red bike.

"Diana, what happened?" he asked again and she did not answer.

She became worried and afraid as there was no one to pick up my calls. Dave just stood and watched in surprise as she began her drama, from stamping her feet severely on the ground to pacing forth and back.

"I don't know where they are Dave '' She quit pacing to face Dave.

"Who?" He asked

"The both of them"

"Calm down girl and talk to me. I'm getting confused and beginning to think otherwise" he held her hand and closed the gap between them.

Diana's head is facing Dave's chest.

"I have been calling and no one picked up, I shouldn't have left them, not Mr. Varane," she said with a weak voice.

Dave raised her head to meet his eyes, "Who are you talking about?"

"Mr. Varane and Meera," she said and left Dave to stand alone.

She took out her phone from her pocket and dialed the number once more. It started ringing just like it did earlier. Dave followed her as she walked towards the main entrance to the now-destroyed building.

"You haven't told me who Mr. Varane and Meera are," Dave asked, still trying to know why they came here at first and to know what happened after she closed at work today.

"Oh!" she placed her finger on his lips to make him stop talking. "I think I saw something just now"

"What again," Dave said with the lowest volume of his voice.

"Just follow me and let's find out", Diana gave him a sign to follow her.

They got to the corner that led to the back exit she and Mr. Varane took while they departed. She immediately rushed to the exit door and met it ajar.

Without hesitation, she made her way Into the building and made her way through the stairs when she suddenly stopped at the sight of something.