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.He paced the hallway once he retrieved something with Connor’s scent.Waiting was the worst.It felt like his mind was fracturing by the time two men showed up, knocking on the manor door.“Where’s the menace?” a voice called out from above.Vaughn watched as Minsheng rolled his eyes when the two shifters walked down the steps.“I never thought I’d see the day you called for help.”Minsheng’s jaw tightened as he waved a hand at the two men.“I call for help and Zeus sends me Beavis and Butt-head?”“It’s Rave and Taz, get it right.I hear you’re a new papa.” Minsheng took a step back, blocking the entrance to his bedroom.“Go near my son and I’ll cut your balls off with a rusty knife.”“Can we focus on my mate?” Vaughn growled.“I can feel him slipping away, damn it!”“Sorry,” one of the men said as he stepped up to Vaughn.“Name’s Taz.Give me something with his scent on it.” Vaughn handed over the pillowcase Connor had used last night when he slept.Images of Connor lying there sated and peaceful tore at Vaughn as his chest throbbed with pain.“Find him, please.” He couldn’t imagine a world without Connor.It was just too painful.Taz nodded, clutching the pillowcase in his hand.“If he walked from here, we’ll find him.”It ate at Vaughn’s gut to stay behind and do nothing.Connor was his responsibility, and Vaughn couldn’t do a damn thing because the sun ruled him.He watched the two shifters leave, taking the pillowcase with them, and then headed into his bedroom to await any news the shifters could find.Minsheng came to Vaughn’s room a few hours later.Vaughn hadn’t slept.He couldn’t sleep with his mate missing from his side.He hadn’t realized how used to Connor being in his bed he’d become until his mate was no longer there.“They found him.”Vaughn rolled from the bed, on his feet in seconds as he waited for Minsheng to continue.“Some people found your mate unconscious and nearly beaten to death on the ground.They called an ambulance, and Connor was rushed to the hospital.He’s still in surgery.” Vaughn roared as his fist slammed into the wall.He was going to find out who had done this and tear them apart.Connor was sweet and kind.There was no reason for anyone to harm him.He couldn’t imagine anything Connor could do to warrant being beaten like that.“That’s all I know for now.I gave Taz your cell number and told him to call you with any updates.”Vaughn wiped the tears from his face as he nodded toward Minsheng.“Thank you.”Minsheng left, and Vaughn looked up at the clock.He had an hour before the sun would set, and then he would be at the hospital.If Connor was still in surgery, it must be bad.He slammed his fist into the wall once more, feeling helpless.“If there’s anything you need, just ask.” Vaughn nodded at Eli, who was standing in his doorway with Jimmy.“We’ll go to the hospital with you if you’d like.” Vaughn wasn’t sure what he wanted right now.His head was a mess as he felt his and Connor’s bond growing weaker.Walking into the bathroom, Vaughn showered and got ready for his departure.He wanted to see Connor, find out the severity of his injuries.And then Vaughn wanted to know who he had to kill.Chapter SevenConnor felt weighted down.His mind was fuzzy, and he wasn’t sure where he was.He could feel something in his throat, blocking his mouth.And he could also hear a sweet voice talking softly to him.“Te quiero, Connor.Por favor vuelve a mí.” Connor wasn’t sure what was being said to him, but it sounded nice.He just prayed he wasn’t hallucinating that deep and melodic voice.The memory of what happened to him was fresh in his mind, and Connor wasn’t sure if he had died or if he was in the hospital.He was voting for the hospital.As he slowly opened his eyes, he saw Vaughn hovering above him, smiling down at him.“Hi, baby.” He could see the bloodred tears shimmering in his lover’s cocoa-brown eyes.He tried to smile, but there was something in his damn mouth.“The doctor said you’ll pull through.He said I can take you home in about a week if your recovery goes well.” Connor could tell that Vaughn was looking for something to say.But there was no need.Just staring at his lover’s pretty mocha face was enough for Connor.He closed his eyes when Vaughn leaned forward, placing a gentle kiss on his forehead.“You have to get better, sweetheart [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]