Chapter 43: Presence of a powerful she-wolf
The phone nearly slipped from her hand, but she held onto it tightly, refusing to let it fall. Only her shoulders and lips trembled. What has happened? She couldn’t believe it. Rose was a mess, but she controlled herself, holding back the tears that threatened to fall from her eyes. Then, she spoke to the person on the other end of the phone.
"Please... my son—where is he? If he has truly been taken, I’ll give you anything you want. Just let me have him back."
She would give them anything, whatever they wanted, just to get her son back. He couldn’t suffer the same fate as her. That was her biggest fear. She had been kidnapped once, and in the end, she had died. And Rolan... he hadn’t come to save her.
Rolan’s expression darkened with concern. His usual cocky smile had vanished. He watched Rose carefully—she looked as if she had just received shocking news. He tried to remain calm.
He asked, "Rose, what’s going on? Why do you look like that? Has something happened?"
His voice was serious, but there was hesitation, as if he was trying to help her out of her dilemma.
Rose wasn’t focused on Rolan. Her body was still shaking, and she was desperately trying to have a serious conversation with the person on the phone.
From where he sat, Rolan couldn’t hear the conversation, but he saw the cold, determined look in her eyes. She composed her voice, which was on the verge of breaking, and turned to him.
"Take me to my mother’s place. Now." Her voice was sharp and urgent. "Please, Rolan. This is no time for jokes. Please... don’t mess around. Don’t disappoint me."
Rolan stared into her eyes—eyes that seemed willing to do anything for him if only he granted her this request. He didn’t say a word. He simply nodded, his jaw clenching as he started the car. His cocky attitude faded completely as he focused on the road, driving towards Rose’s family mansion. It had been years since he last went there.
Rose took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down. She spoke into the phone again.