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Julian's POV

I dropped Stella to my parents' house and headed to the pack's prison. To pay a little visit to Robin - Stella's brother's best friend.

I'm going to make him talk.

' Yeah and if he doesn't, just let me do the talking ' Peter said and I nodded, not feeling like arguing with him.

I will have to find Raymond and Joey. They will cause problems if I don't deal with them soon. I just feel it.

I opened the cellar's door and entered to see more than 30 rogues, but I kept on looking for Robin.

2 minutes later, I spotted him sitting on a chair while staring at the sky through the chained window.

I almost didn't recognize him from his disfigured face. He received a lot of beating from my worries. When they knew that he tried to hurt their Luna, I only saw murder in their eyes. They were furious and agitated, but I didn't let them kill him. I can't let them do that, I still want to know where is Raymond and what's his next move.

I will protect Stella with all my might, even if I had to sacrifice my life for her.

She's my everything.

" So you finally decided to show up? " Robin's horse voice brought me back to reality.

I didn't answer him, I just closed the cellar's door and brought a chair then placed it in front of him. " Are you enjoying your stay? " I asked with a smirk.

He huffed. " Let me out of here " he said in a low tone.

" Tsk tsk tsk, no can do. " I crossed my arms and leaned back in the chair. " On second thought, you can get out of here... on one condition" I replied.

He shifted in his place and looked at me. " What's the condition? " he asked with narrowed eyes.

He's finding it difficult to believe me but I dropped the doubt in him.

" Tell me, where is Raymond and you may leave. For good." I cleared half honest and half lying.

' ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND?' Peter yelled in my head and I nodded.

' Yes and no' I replied then blocked him out.

Robin's eyes widened for a second, then he calmed down. " But I don't know where is he " he exclaimed.

I rolled my eyes at his obvious lie.

" Come on Robin, we both know that you're lying. Now spill before I use my fists to make you speak. " I threatened and the worry was evident on his face.

" You wouldn't... " he dared me and I snickered.

" Oh I will, now tell me. " I demanded in a more intimidating tone. I used the alpha's voice.

He sighed. " He's now living in a cottage near the river. In the south." he answered and I raised my eyebrows.

The river?

That river? It's the only river in that area. For some reason it's hard for me to believe him, but I'll go with him.

' Cody, take Alexander and another pack warrior and go to the south area, near the river. I want you to search for Raymond. Stella's brother, you remember him, right? ' I mind linked my beta and waited for his reply.

' Yes, alpha. Right away. ' he said and I turned back to Robin.

" Okay then, I'll set you free like I promised. Not now, tomorrow. " I announced then got out of the cellar before he could object to anything.

I know he's lying, but there is no harm with checking.

I got into my Jeep and headed to the woods. Me and Peter wanted to run for a bit. I parked the Jeep in my usual spot and grabbed some clothes with me, then I shifted and let Peter take control.

' Finally, I can run. ' Peter said and I smiled. ' I miss Stella. " he commented and I sighed.

' Me too buddy, me too.' I replied then he dashed through the woods.

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2 hours of running, Peter stopped to take a rest. ' I'm tired. ' Peter laid on his stomach and closed his eyes.

' You think? You've been running for 2 hours straight.' I said and he laughed.

A minute of silence had passed until Peter sudden jump, it surprised me.

' What happened?' I asked, feeling uneasy and anxious.

' Mate. Stella's in danger. Great danger' he said then started running without stop.

' Where?' I got angry and worried for her. No one will hurt her while we are alive. No one.

' Home ' he replied and I made him stop.

' Shift back, I'll wear my clothes. If the door was looked, I'll have to put on my fingerprint. ' I explained and Peter did as I said.

We dashed towards my home in my alpha's speed, and smelled Stella's scent and someone else's. I sniffed the air as I approached the house, I smelled him.

I smelled Joey.

He is dead now.

I opened the main door to see what made me livid and furious. I saw Stella pinned to the wall by Joey, his hands were on her neck. He was choking her.

" You f•cking bastard, let go of her. " I shouted at him then kicked him real hard. I kicked him in his back.

My hit caused him to back down and catch his breaths. " What a nice way to greet your cousin. Julian. " Joey said and I saw Stella fall on the floor, trying to catch her breaths. She was coughing too much. I bended down and cupped her cheeks.

" Stella, look at me. Are you okay? " I asked her, she shook her head unable to speak. Seconds later, she fainted.

I was so concentrated on her, that I didn't pay attention to Joey. He looked at me with a sly smirk.

" Too bad we didn't get the time to speak normally, but there is always a second time." With that he dashed outside to the woods.

Like he said there is always a second time.

And it won't be pretty for him.

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