Just Three Words

*Maddox*

“Find everyone in the castle who is from Willow pack, now!” I shout at Beta Seth as I personally go to find Private Wylie. I have every one of my guards, the ones I trust, searching the castle, looking for clues as to where Isla might be. My mind is going crazy with the possibilities.

“What can I do, sir?” Poppy asks me.

I shake my head, wishing she hadn’t chased after me, but here she is. “Go check with the guards at the gate and see if any vehicles left the property in the timeframe when Isla first went missing.”

“Yes, sir, Alpha,” she says and takes off.

Ironically, I find Private Wylie exactly where I expect him to be… in front of Isla’s door. But something is off. I can tell by the way he is looking at me. He seems a bit disheveled as well. “Private,” I say, trying to keep my cool. For now.

“Yes, Alpha?” he says, his chin jutting out.

“Where is Private Parker?” I look to the vacant spot next to him.

“I don’t know, sir. I left my post to another guard and just got back on