Bedmates Soulmates
CHAPTER 291

Gwen Needs You

Luca was sitting next to Austyn in the police van. 'It's going to be fine. Don't worry."

His men had triangulated the call just now

Sean Santoro was in the warehouse at the moment.

Austyn nodded.

He'd heard Kira's voice on the phone, which was the purpose of the call

She sounded okay, for the time being

"She said there're at least twenty men inside, Austyn said. 'Asked me not to go there

'Attagirl,' he added in his heart.

"She's got cojones, Luca concurred. 'Which is good news. She can take care of herself."

But she shouldn't have to, Austyn thought.

He was the one who was supposed to take care of her.

Do you know why the Santoro man has it in for you?' Loca asked.

Austyn had never met Sean Santora in

person

'Could Cane be behind this? Luca was thinking out loud,

Austyn didn't reply, but deep down, he was having the same doubts.

Martin's phone beeped urgently the moment Owen activated the tracker,

His face changed once he saw the blinking red dot on the screen

"Young Master." He showed the phone to Gideon. "The signal comes from Miss Gwen's tracker,"

Gideon took the phone.

The dot was overlaying a map of Stamford.

Its location was on the outskirts of the city

"She must have activated the tracker. She was taught to do that if she's in danger. Youty; Master, we should set off right now.'

They were on their way back to the Emerald House.

Martin suggested Miss Gwen might have felt unwell and gone home,

'Could this be the work of those back in Ourhiana? Martin speculated our loud. 'They know you're here and Miss Gwen's here. They could be using her to get to you"

Gideon ruled the Garner family with an iron fist after he took over.

He quashed any dissent from the ranks with a

a ruthlessness that scared even Martin

Plenty of the family members held a grudge.

They backed down for now but were just waiting for the right time to strike

"Pull over."

Martin stopped the car on the road shoulder.

Gideon tapped a finger against the phone screen, dithering.

"Young Master." Martin fidgeted. I know you're concerned for Miss Hewitt, but she's probably fine. Maybe she just left the party early. But Miss Gwen is clearly in danger now. She's alone in the city and has no one else to count on exceptus." Martin had tried Gwen's number a dozen times but her phone was switched off.

She would never just drop off the grid like that.

"The place is at least half an hour's drive away,' Martin added anxiously. If we don't set off soon, whoever has her could move her to a different location. Gideon pursed his lips.

He'd planned to call Austyn for help as soon as he reached the house and confirmed Gwen was there

He wanted to keep looking for Kira

Owen Needs You'

He didn't want to be parted from her again.

But Gwen...

"Young Master, Miss Gwen has been with you for over two years. She's going to be heartbroken if you won't help her."

Gideon glanced out the window into the darkness.

Gwen was taken in the Garner family when she was just a kid.

Her loyalty to Gideon was unwavering, especially after she became his woman.

Even if she wasn't, she'd still be his subordinate

Gideon said in a hoarse voice, 'Go!

"To the house or to Miss Gaven? Martin asked carefully.

'To Gwen."

"Yes, Young Master! Martin started the car.

Kira no longer cared about the men's lascivious gazes.

All her mind was occupied by the thought of Austyn.

Her heart was thumping wildly.

Did Austyn hear her warning?

Was he still coming?

Knowing how beadstrong the man was, Kira thought the answer was probably yes.

Would be bring help?

"Please don't let him come alone, Kira put both palms together and prayed to whichever deity would hear her plea 'Please don't let anything happen to him.' Her eyes were red-rimmed.

"You weren't crying when you were almost raped,' Gwen said. "Why are you crying now

Kira's vision was blurred by tears.

She wiped them away with the back of her hand. "What?"

She hadn't heard Gwen's question.

"I said, why are you crying now? Is it because of the phone call?!

Kira nodded.

"The man who's coming-he's important to you."

'Yes." Kira sniffled.

'Your husband."

"You love him?

Kira's mouth was open but no sound came out,

Did she?

Her mind was whirling.

She was so confused and anxious right now.

Anxious for Austyn.

She wanted to leave this warehouse and those inicious-looking men, but she didn't want Austyn to risk his safety by coming here.

Would she feel this way if she didn't love him?

But she couldn't afford to love the man.

Kira couldn't fall for a man whom she was going to leave eventually.

She didn't dare.

Gwen smiled. 'You love him.'

She said it as a

as a statement, not a question,

Kira was annoyed by her confident tone. "That's none of your business. And this isn't the time or place to talk about stuff like that.'

Gwen shrugged. 'I'm just saying "

She eyed the fragments of her pearl earring on the floor. Looks like you went through all that trouble for nothing. Without the tracker, someone's coming to your rescue anyway.

She added, 'At the risk of his own life!

"Will you please shot up!' Kira snapped at her.

Gwen just smiled

Kira ignored her and fixed her gaze on the warehouse de

"Please don't come,' she prayed silently. "Please, Austyn. Don't come! I don't want you to die!'