47. Another Nonsense

Ivy

"I will help, but you will have to let me out of these chains and out of this dungeon," Alexei demands.

Ryder grunts disapprovingly, but I smile. "Yes, of course. You can't help us confined like this."

Ryder hesitates for a moment, his eyes narrowing with caution. "You're lucky I'm willing to give you this chance," Ryder grumbles but proceeds to unlock the chains.

Alexei rubs his wrists, his gratitude mixed with a hint of defiance. "I won't let you down. I'll do whatever it takes to find Alice and bring justice to Esther's memory."

"Where do we start?" I ask.

"Alice was resourceful. If she's hiding within another pack, she's likely using an alias. I know some contacts who might have information about her whereabouts. We can start there," Alexei suggests.

Ryder eyes Alexei cautiously but remains silent, acknowledging that we need him.

"Lead the way," I say, my gaze steady as I look at Alexei. "We're counting on you to help us find Alice."

Alexei nods. "I know a few contacts who m