Chapter 40.

The atmosphere became chaotic. Gregory didn't smell his mate because he was too severe and ignored his wolf, who was informing him of their mate walking into his workspace.

Valeray, Gregory's mate, was sobbing, and Gregory was trying to comfort her. Gabriel, their two-month-old kid, was placed on the couch beside me. Gabriel didn't cry; he just stared up at the ceiling silently.

Gregory's theory on why Eric kidnapped Lavanya shocked me. How would Lavanya react when she learns about Gregory's suspicions?

Lavanya's words last night crossed my mind. Lavanya forgot to ask where Gregory's mate was and wanted to know if his big brother had children. That means that before being kidnapped, Lavanya already knew Valeray.

If Gregory's conjecture is correct, that bastard is taking revenge by kidnapping Lavanya. Damn it. That man cannot live in peace in this world.

I clenched my fists, and my jaw tightened. Damn Eric, if he didn't accept his mate's decision to choose Gregory, he should be mad at