Chasing His Scentless Mate Chapter 168 Desperate Hours

Caroline’s POV

Shortly after Alpha Arthur left,Draven also continued searching for Liam’s whereabouts.

Kyle entered carrying a tray of food which she placed on my lap.

"You need to eat sothing," she said gently. "I know it’s the last thing you want to do, but you have to think about the little one inside you too."

I nodded numbly, forcing myself to take small bites though everything tasted like ash. Kyle sat beside , her usual playful deanor replaced by serious concern.

"The human police have started investigating too," she inford . "They’re checking traffic caras and have put out an AMBER Alert for Liam. And Draven..." she lowered her voice, "I’ve never seen him like this. He’s contacted every Alpha within five hundred miles. If those traitors try to cross into another territory with Liam, they’ll be caught."

Draven returned to the office, his expression thunderous. He knelt before , taking my hands in his.

"I’ve had Howard’s movents traced for the past week," he said, his voice tight with controlled fury. "He’s been eting with several pack Elders, including so from neighboring territories. We’re checking all their communications."

"Why can’t you just bring him in and force him to talk?" I asked desperately. "You’re the Alpha!"

Draven’s jaw clenched. "Believe , I want nothing more than to tear the truth from him. But pack law requires evidence before an Elder can be formally accused. Even an Alpha can’t ignore that without risking rebellion from other Elders."

"But our son is missing!" I cried, my voice breaking.

"I know, my love." His eyes flashed violet. "Alaric is barely under control. He wants blood. But if we move against Howard without proof and he’s not involved, we’ll waste precious ti and resources that could be used to find Liam."

Ryan entered, his expression grim. "The abandoned car has been found at the edge of our territory. It appears they switched vehicles there. We’re checking for scents, but everything was wiped clean."

I felt my body begin to tremble uncontrollably. Draven pulled into his arms, his warmth enveloping .

"We will find him," he promised fiercely. "I swear on my life, we will bring our son ho."

My eyes drifted to the window where Eleanor stood motionless, staring out at the darkening sky. Her slender fra was rigid with tension, her reflection in the glass showing tear tracks on her cheeks.

I suddenly realized how selfish my grief had been. Eleanor was Liam’s godmother; he adored her, and she loved him as her own. She must be suffering terribly too.

I gently extracted myself from Draven’s embrace and went to her, placing my hand on her shoulder. She turned, her eyes filled with unshed tears.

"I should have been there," she whispered. "I could have protected him."

"This isn’t your fault," I said, pulling her into a hug. "None of us could have predicted this."

"He’s my godson.Just last night he asked to buy him delicious ice cream and building blocks to visit him at his new house." she sobbed against my shoulder. "I promised to always protect him and I failed."

"No, you didn’t," I insisted, holding her tight. "You’re here now, and that’s what matters. Liam loves you so much, Eleanor. He’s going to need his Auntie Elle when we bring him ho."

She pulled back slightly, wiping her tears. "I’ve asked Sebastian to send our best trackers. They’re already on their way. We’ll find him, Caroline and we’ll bring him ho."

Rose entered with Carlos, both their faces etched with worry. Carlos bowed his head respectfully.

"Alpha, we’ve prepared the pack house as you requested. The command center is set up in the main hall."

Draven nodded. "Good. We’ll move operations there imdiately."

"Girls, if you’re going to the pack house to wait for news about Liam, you need to rest," Kyle ordered. "Eleanor and Ruby, your boss gave you a week off, so you’ll be staying with us. I don’t need to tell you that Joseph has transferred you here until this is resolved."

"Girls, you don’t have to stay," I said, trying not to disrupt their lives.

"There’s nowhere else I’d rather be," Ruby said to with a smile.

"None of us are leaving until Liam is back," Eleanor said.

"It’s no different, Caroline. Co on, lie down for a while." Kyle helped stand up, but I needed to go to the bathroom.

Shortly after, Dr. Molina returned, his expression concerned as he noted my trembling hands and Eleanor’s tear-streaked face.

"I need to give you both sothing to help you rest," he said firmly. "This level of stress is dangerous, especially for you, Caroline. The baby needs you to stay as calm as possible."

"I can’t sleep while Liam is missing," I protested weakly.

"You won’t help him by collapsing," the doctor replied gently. "The dication won’t knock you out completely,it will just help you rest. Draven will wake you the mont there’s news."

Draven cupped my face in his hands. "Please, my love. For our baby. Just a few hours of rest. I’ll be working with the search teams the entire ti."

After much persuasion, I finally agreed. Dr. Molina gave both Eleanor and a mild sedative, and we were escorted to the pack house. In one of the guest bedrooms, Eleanor and I lay side by side on a large bed, holding hands like children seeking comfort from each other.

She whispered as the dication began to take effect."The Moon Goddess will protect him until we do."

I closed my eyes, tears leaking from beneath my lids as Rory whimpered inside . My last conscious thought before the dication pulled under was a desperate prayer to the Moon Goddess to keep my precious son safe until we could bring him ho.