My heart skipped a beat when my phone buzzed, and I stared at the screen. It felt like weeks had passed since I’d last heard from Petal, but it had only been a couple of days. My shoulders slumped when I saw the unfamiliar number flash, but then panic set in.
Could this be related to her? It’s rare for me to get an unknown number. I answered it, my voice laced with anxiety.
“Hello!?” My voice quivered with apprehension.
“Is this Jake, Parker’s brother?” a deep voice rumbled, panic evident.
“Yes, is she okay? What have you f*****g done with her!? I swear to God if you have hurt her.” Panic morphed into rage as I bellowed. I had no idea who was on the other end of the line. I assumed it was Alpha Beau, but I didn’t really care. It had been two days since I last heard from my sister, and
