Chapter 581
Raze froze, his dark gaze locked on the shard of glass in Caitlin’s hand.
This woman was even more unyielding than he’d expected.
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But what she didn’t seem to understand was that the harder she was to break, the more it stoked a
man’s desire to conquer her.
Sheldon stepped in quickly. “Don’t ruin the bigger plan over a woman. With your power, there’s no kind of woman in this world you can’t have. Why waste your time on one who’s already married and
borne children?”
“Hmph!”
Raze allowed himself to be swayed, shooting Caitlin one last murderous glare. “You’re right, she’s just a woman. Once I’ve crushed Sebastian, you’ll be a widow. Let’s see what you do then.”
He stormed out, and the door was locked again. Caitlin’s heart sank. She knew what would come next -Raze would use her to get to Sebastian. The thought filled her with dread.
Back in the council hall, Raze turned to Sheldon. “Since Caitlin is in my hands, contact Sebastian and tell him to come to the island and ransom her himself.”
He planned to lure Sebastian in, capture him, and avenge his brother.
Sheldon nodded but hesitated. “Boss, most of our main forces may have relocated here to Crescent Island, but many of our men’s families are still in the northern territories. If Sebastian uses their lives to force us to release her, what then?”
When they’d fled, only Raze, Sheldon, and a few others had managed to bring their families with them. Most had left loved ones behind, and the Obsidian Order had taken over the territory they
abandoned.
Even Raze’s elderly mother had stayed behind, refusing to leave her homeland. It was a real problem,
But Raze’s eyes were cold. “How do you know they’re still alive? For all you know, Sebastian has already slaughtered them all.”
Sheldon fell silent. It was a possibility too grim to dwell on, and one they could never confirm.
“You saw it yourself–the way he butchered our people without mercy. You know exactly how ruthless
he can be.”
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Sheldon finally nodded. “All right. I’ll contact the Obsidian Order.”
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Sebastian and Zeke were in a helicopter heading south over US territory when a transmission came in from the Obsidian Order headquarters. The latest update had arrived.
Black Wolf Fortress had sent a direct message: they had Caitlin, and they wanted to negotiate with
Sebastian himself.
“They have news of Caitlin!”
After four days of agony, hearing his wife’s name brought a hot sting to Sebastian’s eyes. His voice was rough with emotion.
“What did they say? Where is she?”
“They took her. She’s with Black Wolf Fortress. They want to negotiate–directly with me.”
Sebastian relayed the message to Zeke.
“Did they say where?” Zeke asked.
“They’re holed up on Crescent Island in the South Pacific. They want me to come alone.”
“They’re obviously trying to lure you in. Don’t rush into it–we need a plan.”
“I already have one,” Sebastian said flatly.
Knowing Caitlin’s location allowed him to think clearly again. He told the pilot, “Reply to headquarters. Tell Black Wolf Fortress I agree to the negotiation. And warn them–if they harm my wife, they’ll pay dearly.”
“Yes, sir.” The pilot relayed the message.
The helicopter continued for more than two hours before they landed to refuel.
During the stop, Sebastian contacted headquarters again, ordering men to assemble at the South Sea base.
Several hours later, they reached the base. As the head of the Obsidian Order, Sebastian secured clearance for their aircraft to land.
Dozens of hours later, fighter jets roared in from the clouds, descending on the base. The coastal defense forces provided full support, including long–range naval vessels for the Order’s use.
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Black Wolf Fortress received the Obsidian Order’s reply quickly.
Sheldon reported to Raze, “They answered. Sebastian agreed to negotiate–he’s already on his way.”
“Good. Tell everyone to be ready. I’m going to trap him like a dog and make sure he never leaves this island.”
Raze’s eyes glinted with malice. “I’ll make sure he begs for death before I’m done with him.”
Sheldon added, “Revenge is one thing, but we also need to take back the northern territories.”
“Of course. I won’t rot on this rock forever. I’ll return to the north, to my lands.”
“When will Sebastian arrive?”
“Based on their last transmission, they’re already in the Pacific, heading for Crescent Island.”
“It won’t be long now. Let’s go to the watchtower.”
Raze and Sheldon headed up to survey the seas.
On the fifth day after Caitlin’s abduction, Sebastian’s forces sailed for the South Pacific.
The sun blazed over the wide ocean, heat radiating from the deck. Sebastian stood at the rail, eyes scanning the endless horizon. His expression was calm, but his mind was a storm.
Had Caitlin been mistreated in these lost days? The thought made his chest ache.
He had sworn to protect her, to never let her be harmed again. Yet here she was, in danger because of him. The guilt was crushing.
Zeke walked up beside him. He had come along knowing the risks, determined to help bring Caitlin home.
“Drink some water. Try to rest. You won’t do her any good if you collapse before we even start talking,” Zeke said, offering a bottle.
Sebastian took a few swallows “I can’t sleep. Every time I close my eyes, I see her in danger. I’ll keep going until she’s safe.”
Zeke didn’t argue. He turned to face the waves with him.
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How much longer until they reached Crescent Island?
And what kind of shape would Caitlin be in when they got there?
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