Meeting in Cafe - Chapter 40

Belle – POV

"We stand with Flora," Mom stated firmly.

"What have you found in the files about Flora's parents, and his Dad— is he…" My voice trailed off, unable to finish the thought.

"I don't believe Wilson is dead, and I have a feeling Nia and Ethan aren't either," Mom replied, her voice edged with defiance.

"Nia and Ethan… they're Flora's parents, right?" I asked, and Mom nodded, confirming my suspicion. "But why do you think—" I began, but Mom interrupted me with a weary sigh.

"Don't believe everything you hear. I told Venica why I think Wilson is still alive. The Mate bond thread between Wilson and me is still active. If he had died, I would have known about it," Mom asserted. "So, I believe if Wilson is alive, there's a possibility that Nia and Ethan could be as well."

"According to the files, they were assigned to a Dead Pack mission meant to eliminate a threat to the White Wood Pack. The mission conditions were strict; if Wilson, Nia, and Ethan didn't return within the designa