Jase POV
“Hey, Maria? It’s me. How are you doing?” I asked.
“I’m good.” Her soft voice replied. “How are you? How’s dad?”
“Dad’s… busy.” I answered carefully. I still hadn’t told her that Bella was missing, and I hadn’t wanted to. I still didn’t want to.
“And Bella?” She persisted, and my heart sank.
I sat back in my chair, defeated.
“Bella… was kidnapped.” I finally admitted.
“I know.” She responded. “Have you made any progress in finding her?”
“Wait, you knew? How?” I asked, confused.
“Emeera. We know when something is wrong with anyone in our emerald pack.” She offered nonchalantly, and I ran my hand through my hair, exasperated.
“I wasn’t trying to hide it from you, I swear. I just wanted to give you time to settle with your new pack and be happy again before landin
