After finding out from Prince Ivan regarding the possibility of Selene being alive.

Guilt and plenty of what if's invaded Chloe's mind.

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Making her way to the rooftop of the hospital.

To think …

To plan …

To clear her mind with all these questions bothering her.

All these years!

If only … she did not consume her entire time and focus in going after for her evil mother.

These thought running through mind.

Maybe she may have done something to confirm it for herself. If her best friend was truly alive and may have saved her in the process.

Standing on the rooftop where the blue sky was clear and vast.

"I guess you always have a thing with rooftops." Prince Alarick stated.

"How did you know I would be here?" Chloe asked.

"Umm … werewolf senses? And of course you are my mate …" Prince Alarick replied Chloe.

Chloe rolled her eyes upon realizing that it's easier for her mate to find her in a close proximity.

Prince Alarick followed her scent and using their mate bond.

"You cannot stop me, Alarick! I am leading the team which you will sent for an extraction mission." Chloe informed Prince Alarick regarding her decision.

Her mate sighed in defeat.

"I guess I have no choice about it, huh? Non-negotiable?" Prince Alarick reiterated the words of Chloe back in the VIP room.

"Yes!"

"But will you promise me …"

"Promise you what?"

"After you take Freddie, you go back to me! Safe and alive! Do you understand? Once you are harmed or if something happens to you …" Prince Alarick expressed his worry and concern for Chloe.

His tone made Chloe understand his feelings.

Immediately, she hugged him to ease his worry.

"Don't worry … I promise! The moment we find Freddie, we will take him and go back immediately." Chloe promised.

"No extended mission!" Prince Alarick was trying to make Chloe reassure him with her vigilance and priorities.

Chloe smiled.

"Why do you think that I would go for another mission?" Chloe wondered.

"Oh … I know you better than you think! Sometimes that head of yours go beyond. And you are a stubborn one!" Prince Alarick answered Chloe's query.

For a moment Chloe laughed and forgotten the thoughts she was worrying with.

Then silence followed through.

As it dawned to her the importance and deep connection she had with Selene.

Their friendship like no other.

"What's the problem? Why are you fidgeting? Frowning doesn't suit you."

"I am just wondering, why Selene has to go through a lot of suffering and misery? Ever since she was little … a lot of hurdles and heart aches she went through. As if it were not enough. And now this?" Chloe voiced out her questions regarding the fate of Selene.

She continued, "Why does this life and her fate … be this cruel to her?"

Prince Alarick could sense the increasing worry of Chloe.

"Because she is the next chosen one! The way I see things … she is being honed or trained through seeing different perspectives and experience a lot of tests in her life to make her ready for the future that awaits for her." He shared his thoughts.

Continuing … "That's the only explanation I can see to why she had to go through all these things. Plus, we have to be sure yet if it is really her!"

"My instinct tells me, it's her! I just need to know what happened and Freddie can lead us to the truth. TO HER!" Chloe emphasized her own assessment.

"Okay then … Assemble a team of 5 with you leading that team since you are confident about it. Do you have an idea who to bring?" Prince Alarick told and curiously asked his mate.

"Yes, I already have in mind. And I will be setting off tomorrow to fetch them!" Chloe answered.

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Day after …

Somewhere in the territory of the Golden Moon Pack.

[-In the main office of the mansion-]

Beta Garrett called for following individuals based on the request of Chloe.

"You mean Prince Ivan is awake already?" Beta Garrett was looking nervous because it only means trouble for the rogue brothers.

"Yes. And this extraction mission can eventually save Georgie from persecution of the royal siblings. Especially from the wrath of the Alpha King." Chloe explained the situation regarding the importance of Georgie's cooperation for this mission.

Before they could further talk.

The individuals requested by Beta Garrett arrived.

{– Georgie – Scarlett – Lance – Oliver –}

Lady Sonja led them to the main office while reassuring Georgie that he will not be taken into the custody of the royal siblings.

It was apparent in his expression, the nervousness and fear.

"Don't you worry! We are here for you." Lady Sonja whispered to Georgie.

Seeing Chloe shuts most of Georgie's worry.

A reassuring feeling to see Chloe since it was her idea for him to hide for a while and seek for Lady Sonja's help.

"W-why did you ask for us?" Georgie directly asked Beta Garrett.

"Chloe requested for all of you to be part of her team." Beta Garrett responded.

This time it was Scarlett who became curious, "For what kind of mission?"

"Extraction Mission!" Chloe enlightened Scarlett's curiosity.

"Extracting who? And why us?" Lance furthered.

But Oliver understood the situation completely regarding why they were chosen.

"Freddie, obviously! We are picked for Chloe's team because …"

"(1) Georgie can find his older brother better than us. He also rivals Jackson and Jane in terms of sharpness in senses. If you paid attention in profiling, Georgie has advanced sensory and tracking skills.

(2) Scarlett, because aside from Chloe. She has medical knowledge and skills to assist the team. Athena and Head Mistress Elaine taught Scarlett with some medical stuff. Plus, her evading skills is second to none.

(3) Lance, is a strong warrior and skilled in combat which rivals her older brother, Caleb!

With the volatile situation we have right now, both Jane and Caleb must remain here in the Golden Moon Pack to lead the patrolling units. Athena cannot join the team because of her condition.

(4) Which leaves to why me? So … out of all warriors. Chloe requires a strategist that can come up with different plans and scenarios for possible attacks and defense against any opponents.

"Am I right?" Oliver impressively cited all reasons.

Beta Garrett and Chloe smiled at the perfect assessment of Oliver.

"Yes." Beta Garrett confirmed.

"Which leaves us to the question … when are we leaving? And have we prepared enough for the extraction mission?" Oliver mentioned the real question that begs for an answer.

"We are leaving tomorrow and …" Before Chloe could finish her statement.

Prince Ivan arrived with Susan.

"I am joining your team!" Prince Ivan suddenly declared.

Surprising everyone.

Including Chloe.

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