Chapter forty eight

"How did Laura take the news that you were leaving?" Jack said.

They were aboard Drew's private jet which would take them to Paris. Ever since Drew left the house, his thoughts had been on her and how much he missed her. Just before he left, he had already given strict instructions to his men to always keep an eye on her and the entire building. It wouldn't do him good if he comes back and meets his mate injured or worse dead.

He wouldn't make it easy for anyone who was supposed to watch her yet failed in that simple duty.

"She didn't want me to go but I had to convince her,'' Drew said.

"It's normal for every woman. My mate didn't even want me to go too.'' Jack said.

"How is she by the way?" Drew asked.

"She's okay. The baby is due any moment from now so we're just preparing.'' Jack said.

"I can't believe you're going to be a father man. I mean, you were the last to decide back in high school.'' Drew said.

"I know, things change. Now, I know the value of family and I wouldn't change my mind about it anyway,'' he said.

"Even though Laura and I haven't had a child yet, I perfectly understand what you're saying. There's this feeling you get knowing that someone is waiting and hoping you return safely, it's a good feeling man.'' Drew said.

Soon, the jet was airborne as it made its way towards Paris, the city of love. Drew wasn't going there for love, he was going there to fight and with luck on his side, he hoped to succeed.

"Did you brief Killian about everything he needs to take care of?'' Drew asked.

They had left Killian behind to take care of other matters and Drew knew he would do excellently well. Drew wasn't only good at cracking jokes and making the atmosphere lively, but he was also good at handling other important issues and Drew knew that beneath all the joy that Killian radiated, he had the heart of a gutter fighter.

"Yes, he's going to take care of everything as planned,'' Jack said.

"Good. How about the consignment, did the army chief like it?" Drew asked.

"Yes. He even requested more but I told him we don't have ammo on the ground until the next two months. By then, we should have gotten back what we lost in the hands of the rival pack.'' Jack said.

"Good thinking Jack, thank you. So is there anything pending we need to take care of?'' Drew said.

"None for now. All we need to do and look forward to is the pending battle between our pack and Jed's,'' Jack said.

"Why won't Je's pack rescind power. I don't understand what this fight is about.'' Drew said.

Deep down, Drew knew it had to do with Laura. Alpha Jed wanted her but Drew would rather die than let him have her. Laura was his and he was ready to fight till the end to keep her safe.

"Power is like a drug. It's not easy to give it up, especially when you have people who are solidly behind you.'' Jack said.

"But the people who are following Jed are fools. He isn't championing a good cause, just one that would no doubt cause havoc and chaos.'' Drew said.

The jet shook a bit as they passed through particularly disturbing turbulence. Drew gripped his seat, closing his eyes tightly as he eased the tension his wolf was currently facing.

"It's just turbulence, it will surely pass.'' Jack chuckled.

"It's not that man. I'm just scared especially since my father died, you, Killian, and my mate are the only people I can confess that to.'' Drew said.

"I know and I'm just assuring you that you have nothing to be scared of, we're solidly behind your back and if the enemies plan to attack, they have to pass through us before they get to you,'' Jack said.

"My mate wouldn't even allow me to die. We've made something like a vow, never to die without each other's permission.'' Drew chuckled.

"I can relate,'' Jack said.

Drew stared at him, not quite understanding what he was saying. There were some parts about him that he didn't understand. Those were Jack's dark past, a place he didn't want to visit.

"What do you mean Jack?'' Drew said.

Jack sighed, pulling open his seatbelt. He picked up his glass of wine beside him, taking a sip as he thought about how best he could relate what he was about to say to Jack.

"It's a long story,'' Jack said.

"Good thing we're on the road to another country, we have all the time Jack. Go on, I'm listening.

"So, you might not know this but I am a twin. I have a twin sister.'' Jack said.

Drew sat up, staring at him like he had grown two heads. This was the first time Jack would be sharing this information and Drew had a hard time processing it.

"You have a twin? What the hell man, this is the first time you will be sharing this information.'' Drew said.

"I know, I just didn't see the importance especially since we can't save her anymore,'' he said.

"What! Don't tell me she's dead.'' Drew said.

Jack sighed, sipping once again hid glass of wine. Drew could tell that it was a bit hard for him to share the information he just shared and the only reason he shared it was because Drew was his best friend.

"No but I wish she was,'' he said.

There was a confused expression in Drew's eyes now as he tried to understand what he was saying. Jack wasn't making any sense as his words weren't easy to understand.

"Why? Make me understand man.'' Drew said.

"She was captured by Jed the moment we were born,'' he said.

"That's a long time ago. No offense man but do you think she's still alive.'' Drew said.

"I have no idea but I know she is, I can feel it through our mind link,'' he said.

"Not to worry man, we're going to put a stop to her captivity the minute we land in Paris,'' Drew said.

"No, don't do anything rash Drew. Erica has been living there all these years and I've been living fine. If we're to attack Jed’s lair, we have to get prepared. And besides, that's not in our plans right now. We have to finish up what's on our menu first before moving on to another one.'' he said.

"But it's your sister we're talking about here man, aren't you worried about her?'' Drew said.

"Of course I am, no sane person wouldn't be. But Drew, I've come to realize one thing and that is one thing has to die before another thing can rise,'' he said.

"So does that mean you want your sister to die?" Drew said.

"Of course not. All I'm saying is we deal with what's on our table now before we move to other ones.'' Jack said.

"I promise you, man, I'll help free your sister. It might only take a matter of time, but I'll get it done.'' Drew vowed.

"Thank you,'' Jack said, quietly.

Drew nodded, that was just an additional task to his overflowing mission against Wilfred and he knew that there was still more to come.

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"We're in Paris.'' the pilot announced.

Drew nodded, removing his seatbelt. Jack was fast asleep, the wine knocking him out almost immediately. Ever since he had informed Jack about his sister's predicament, Drew had been thinking of ways he could help him rescue his sister. He wasn't comfortable learning that she was still there.

"Jack, we're here?" Drew said, tapping him.

Jack woke up with a start, his hands going over to his side pocket immediately to retrieve his gun but when he saw it was only Drew and the pilot, he relaxed.

"I was out cold, damn. I'm never drinking again,'' he murmured.

"Shut it, man, it was only two glasses. I'm sure you were so tired and badly in need of a rest.'' Drew said.

They climbed out of the plane together. Drew breathed in the cool air of Paris and wished his mate was there with him. He hated traveling alone but in this case, he had to as his mission here this time around was far too deadly.

"We'll take some rest at the hotel then move by midnight. Rally round the boys and tell them to prepare for this night's battle, we leave no stone unturned.'' Drew said.

"Got it, boss,'' Jack said.

They made their way towards a parked car at the far corner of the airport. Just before they got in, Jack went around the car with a metal detector to check whether it was laced with a bomb.

"All clear?" Drew asked.

"All clear,'' Jack confirmed.

They got in as soon as Jack drove away with Drew taking a shotgun. He sent a quick text to Laura to announce that he had gotten to Paris. He promised to call her later that day after he was well-rested.

"All done, I just sent a message to the commander about the attack tomorrow and he assured me his men were ready,'' Jack said, tapping on his phone.

"Good, thank you. So, just to be sure, how many of these buildings does Jed own?" Drew asked.

"Close to a hundred and they all deal with one shady business or the other. It's no wonder Jed makes his money so much,'' he said.

"But for crying out loud, who is giving them the land to plan these nefarious activities.'' Drew seethed.

"Boss the thing is Jed doesn't ask, he snatches and anyone who tries to challenge him dies. That's how horrible he can be. That's why he's the demon alpha, he has no feelings whatsoever in his mind.''Jack said.

"Well, I'm here to put a stop to it. Even though I won't be able to destroy his entire building, I'll make do with the ones I can.'' Drew said.

This was a promise he knew he would fulfill.