Chapter 50 It was a tense drive from the Alpha's residence to the outskirts of town where the farmland was found. About an hour after leaving Alex, Naomi found herself seeing less of urban streets and developments and just open fields of wheat and tall grass. It always seemed so strange to her that they were so close to New York City but also so close to this farmland. "We're almost there" Theon said, his jaw tight with tension "we need a plan. We don't know what we are walking into" "Do we go in shifted and ready for a fight or try for a bit of stealth?" asked Naomi. "Yeah, your wolf will not be good for stealth" Theon said letting out a low chuckle. "Let's try sneaking up and doing some recon first shall we?" Naomi nodded in agreement, her interest perking up as she saw the red barn coming in her eye line. Theon turned off the car lights so they wouldn't be seen then took the turning towards the barn. Stopping the car at the top of the lane both of them quietly climbed out of the car, delicately shutting the doors behind them. They quietly walked down the lane to the barn. They could see light coming through gaps in the worn wood. Peeking through Theon could see two women with their backs to him stood next to a chair and on that chair was sat Lottie. Her ankles and wrists were both bound with rope and there was tape over her mouth but Lottie had a bored expression on her face, like this was just another chore on her day's to do list. Theon almost laughed out loud. He didn't know Lottie that well, but he was so grateful that Naomi and Alex had her. She was funny and smart and fiercely protective. Then was 100 % going to ask her to join the Halfmoon pack and move in with them in the packhouse. He just knew his mother and Lottie would get along like a house on fire. Theon ushered Naoim to stand next to him so they could both see and hear what was happening in the barn. The two women facing Lottie, had their backs to them, so were slightly muffled when they spoke but Theon could just make out one of them speaking to Lottie "Just tell us why the little Alphas' bitch is really here and we wont hurt you. We just want to know if she has a plan." One of the women said. Lottie made some muffled sounds until the other women removed the tape from her mouth "Finally." Said Lottie her tone dripping with sarcasm and disdain. "How did you think I was going to answer questions like that? Real geniuses, aren't you?" "If you're not going to answer the questions than shut your mouth bitch" shouted the woman who had just removed the tape, raising one of her arms as if she was about to strike Lottie. "I know you're trying very hard to sound intimidating ladies, but it just isn't working." Said Lottie grinning to herself. Although Naomi couldn't see the faces of the women, she could see them stiffening, their body language showing a clear stiffening with anger. One of them bent down and got inches from Lottie's face. "tell me what the hell Naomi's doing in town, or we shut that smart mouth of yours." "She'd hear for the autumn leaves." Lottie replied casually. "You just don't get them in LA" Finally one of the women had been pushed too far and this time she smacked Lottie in the face. Lottie laughed at her. "What was that?" At this point the woman who slapped her weas so infuriated she lunged for Lottie but the other woman held her back. "We aren't supposed to hurt her." She muttered "She's bait only remember" Theon and Naomi looked at each other. Theon whispered into Naomis ear "They're really not the brightest witches, are they?" Naomi wanted to agree but something felt off about this whole thing. It all felt too easy. She felt like finding Lottie, guarded by only two people who then admitted out loud that that was for a reason. It felt like it had been a trap. What if the dream Alex had hadn't come from Lottie at all? "What are you thinking?" Theon asked. "That we are supposed to see them hit her and then run in to rescue her sand run into a massive trap" Naomi said. "In fact I am not sure that's even Lottie and not a glamour spell. I can feel a strong spell being used, its making me on edge and I cant think what else spell would be going on unless there are more people in that room and it's a concealment spell" "Or both?" asked Theon