I stood up wrapped him in my arms to pull him close. I couldn't sense any spells on him. He didn't smell like he'd ingested anything other than whiskey.
"Did you get the spells?" I asked in a whisper.
"Yes, Madam, but she won't come with me. She says I'm nice, but she has responsibilities. I placed the device. We have to follow her," he said sounding heartbroken.
Lucas and I made our way out of the club. Once we were in the van, Lucas started to talk to Joel via the wire. He begged my mate to let him keep the girl. She was his mate, he was sure, he could feel it.
"I beg you not to hurt her," he said, "I will suffer as she suffers. Please, do not destroy my mate. I know you heard her. She said the money is to help feed her brothers. She doesn't want to sell the potions."
I pulled the t
