Chapter 316: A Stern Warning

Hayley’s POV:

Hearing the mocking tone on the other end, I said coldly, “Enough talk. I’ve brought what you wanted. Where’s my man?”

The menacing voice replied, “Don’t rush. This is a deal—money for goods. Get out of the car now, no weapons, and don’t break the rules of our underground world. Don’t shift into your wolf form and come in alone.”

I clenched my fist, but with my other hand, discreetly tucked a weapon into my pants.

“I’ll go in alone, but I must see the person I came for. If I don’t leave with him today, you’ll all suffer the consequences,” I warned sternly.

An arrogant laugh echoed through the receiver. “Hahaha… We’ll see if you have what it takes to make that happen.”

“Even if you’re the boss of Drakon Claw, it doesn’t matter. Don’t forget, you’re dealing with people from our underground world now. Get out of the car and come in, now.”

The person completely dismissed my threat.

I opened the car door, staring at the manor before me. Without a second thought, I stepped out and strode toward it.

Just as I reached the door, the yard lights suddenly lit up.

“Walk straight ahead. After 100 steps, turn right. Then, walk 30 steps and turn left. You’ll find a rockery; enter through the cave, and we’ll be waiting for you inside.”

I followed his instructions, then spoke up. “I’m here. Don’t you think it’s time I heard the voice of the person I came for?”

“What’s the matter? Afraid we won’t keep our word?”

I sneered. “I just need to know if he’s safe, don’t I?”

“Don’t worry, he’s safe.” The man on the other end handed the phone to Thomas. “Talk.”

Thomas clenched his jaw, biting his lip, and remained silent.

The man kicked Thomas in the stomach with force.

Thomas, enraged, cursed loudly, “F*ck! You’d better remember this—one day, I’ll kill you!”

The man ignored him and spoke into the phone. “Well, he still looks pretty lively, doesn’t he?”

Hayley’s POV:

Hearing Thomas’s voice, I felt a bit more at ease—it meant he was still alive. As long as he was alive, I knew I could find a way to get him out.

Even if it meant breaking the underground world’s rules or revealing myself as the Alpha of Shadow Pack, I would do whatever it took—even shifting into my wolf form.

“According to the rules—money for the goods,” I shouted toward them.

The reply came quickly, “A straightforward person! We like dealing with someone like you.”

I hung up the phone and strode inside. As soon as I entered the cave, the sunlight dimmed, and the surroundings grew dark.

Even without shifting into Hera, my Alpha vision adapted to the darkness quickly. I carefully scanned my surroundings.

After walking a few dozen yards, the area suddenly lit up.

“Hahaha, how’s it going? This game’s pretty fun, don’t you think?” The voice still oozed arrogance, as if they were deliberately teasing me.

I raised my eyes, locking eyes with a muscular man, a deep scar running across his left cheek. Hera quickly alerted me. He was a dangerous, inherently outlaw wolf, and his combat skills were just as formidable as Thomas’.

I looked at him dismissively and said, “I’m here. Time to honor your end of the deal.”

The scarred man lunged at me, clearly trying to intimidate me. But I stood my ground, unflinching and fearless, not budging an inch.

He studied me with a curious look. “I’ve always wondered what kind of person the leader of Drakon Claw is—someone capable of building such a powerful underground organization in just three years. But today, I’m surprised. The boss of Drakon Claw is actually a woman. I wonder what kind of stunning face lies behind that mask.”

My fist tightened gradually as I realized—he wasn’t just after money. But for now, I hadn’t seen Thomas yet, so I couldn’t afford to act recklessly.

“The underground world values credibility the most. If you break your promise today, don’t you fear that Drakon Claw will wipe this place off the map?”

I used my Alpha authority, pressing him with an intense, domineering force. My powerful presence made him tremble. He looked at me with much more respect in his eyes.

“Don’t worry, I’m just curious. I will definitely let him go.”

Then he gave a look to his subordinate next to him. Moments later, Thomas was dragged into the room.

Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate