KYLIE My mind was still racing, scrambling for something to do, something to say, anything to stop him from calling Kayden. I watched helplessly as he tapped on Kayden’s contact. His hand hovered over the dial button. His finger started to descend… About to press— “Ryan!” A voice sliced through the air. “Ricard? Ross? What are you guys doing there?” Our heads whipped toward the voice at the exact same moment. Alpha Taggart was striding toward us, curiosity practically oozing off him. “What is the meaning of this?” he asked, eyes narrowing as he got closer. “Since you didn't found your mates in the allocated time, Didn’t we agree that you’ll accept the Werner girls?” Ryan locked his phone and dropped it into his pocket as he turned to his father. I remained still, hoping that I cou

