Revenge of the Cat Men: A Shifter Romance (The Pride Book 1) by Amie Heights Page B

were right to do so," Gerald said and put his clawed hand on William's arm to show his appreciation for the younger man respecting his commands.
    Whatever happened next he would need William at his side.
    "It was as I feared, we need to go inside, to explore this building," William said.  This time Gerald agreed.  One way or the other Samuel was coming home tonight.  Whatever secrets were out he could do nothing about now and the only thing her had left was his pride of brothers.  All of them.
    "We go inside, but first we call the others and let them know what we have found," Gerald said.
    He tilted his hear back and let out a sub vocal whine.  Inaudible to humans the call would carry to the pride and let them know to come.  Each member had a specific frequency that they were most attuned to, it was how William had called him earlier, but this was the signal to all.  He knew that the other four would be here soon and if Samuel was inside he would know help was coming.
    William joined him in the whine so twice the intensity it emanated from them, an urgent plea to be joined by the pride.  In a few minutes he saw a figure pulling himself over the ledge to the roof.  It was Jacob.  Next came Mathew.  Jean Luc and Davidson arrived together to complete the circle.
    "You have news?" asked Mathew.  Solemnly Gerald nodded.
    "William had found evidence that our missing brother is inside this building.  We would not be able to breech it in the form of man during the day so we are going to break in tonight."  He flexed his claws so the razor sharp nails came out. 
    "What would you have us do to help?" asked Jean Luc.
    "William and I are going to go in together, just us two," he said and noticed the instant annoyance in the others, they wanted to participate.  "You will wait here, and guard our exit, we will need to be able to leave in a rush if we have to."
    Without waiting for a response William grabbed the access door on the roof and in a spasmodic jerk ripped it from its hinges.  He gently set in aside so it wouldn’t make any more noise than necessary and leap into the dark hole he had made, followed a second later by Gerald.
    Keeping themselves in the dark the two cat men made their way deeper into the building.  They passed down a corridor lined with doors but didn't check inside any of them.  Their senses would let them know when they were close and so far they hadn't picked up anything.  It wasn't a good sign but there was still a lot of area to cover before they would lose hope.
    Gerald found the entrance to the elevator and rather than pushing the button he pulled the door open and fell down the shaft, his claw catching the cable to slow his descent so he swung down to the doors of the floor below.  Shoving a claw in the gape he pulled those doors open and slid inside.  William was right behind him. 
    The two went methodically, floor by floor, deeper into the building until Gerald finally sensed something.
    This floor felt different.  It was better lit and the two creatures sensed something that could only have been a member of the pride. 
    Crouching low and spreading his arms Gerald allowed his senses to expand out from him.  Every noise, vibration, and smell capable of being sensed washed over him.  He closed his eyes and touched the wall.  He could feel Samuel was close.
    "Down two rooms, on the left," he whispered.  William took the lead and carefully slinked down the hallway until he got to the door.  It was locked but he inserted a claw and twisted until the lock was a ruined mess.  Gerald pushed it open gently and they looked inside.  The room was clearly a laboratory with medical machines lining the walls.  In the middle of the room was a cage with straw on the floor as if for an animal.
    Locked in a cage was Samuel.
    Growling fiercely Gerald leapt in a single bound to the door of the cage and clawed it.  Deep scratches showed on the metal lock plate but it was too strongly built to be