Chapter 258

LIAM’S POV Janine’s voice crackled over the headset. “You want your precious mate back, Alpha?” she spoke. “Then listen carefully.” “How do I know you’re telling the truth?” “You’ll just have to trust me on this one.” “I can never trust you, Janine. You’ve broken my trust too many times.” “Keep her talking,” Zane whispered to me, “She might have some intel, for real.” Chloe nodded, “He’s right.” My jaw tightened. “Prove to me you’re not playing games, Janine.” She laughed lightly, “I swear it. On the Moon Goddess herself.” Jason, my wolf, snarled inside me. That oath was no small thing. The Moon Goddess did not tolerate lies sworn in her name. If Janine dared to swear falsely, she’d be punished. Still, I couldn’t bring myself to trust her completely. Janine was a serial and compulsive liar. Not only that, she was a trickster too. “You think that makes me believe you?” I growled. “It should,” she hissed. “Because Natalie is weak. He’s drained her, restrained her. She’s under constant wa