NovelEnglishChapter 766 Cole smirked. "What's with this Len-a? All I know is you've gotdown here feeling" God, he was disgusting. But the way he said it? Yeah, he had no clue where Lena was, So if it wasn't him, then who? Wayne? Strash, different can. If it wasn't Cole pulling the strings, it had to be Wayne.
I leaned into the threat, my voice cold. "Cole, last warning-stay away from my people, or you will regret it." He let out a scoff, his curses coming rapid-fire. "You forget who you're talking to, Keira? You think I'm scared of you?" "Don't care if it's you or one of your goons," I snapped back. "The message better be clear. Lena gets hsafe, or you'll wish you were scared." Without waiting for a reply, I hung up, cutting him off mid-scoff.
Sure, my words would probably stick with Cole, but the unease still clawed at me.
And let's be real-I had no one to lean on. Hayden? Gone. Steve? Checked out of this mess ages ago.
I sank into my chair, the weight of helplessness pressing down until I could barely breathe.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtFinally, I forced myself to move. I stepped out of my room, my gaze drifting toward Mrs. Drago's room. If Cole was lying, I could take it to Mrs. Drago. But without proof, bothering her felt wrong.
She was my last card to play, but Cole's denial left everything murky, and the panic rising chest wasn't helping. It burned hotter than when I lost Hayden-this was different. This was Lena. in my More important than I'd ever admitted, even to myself.
I raked my hands through my hair, forcing my thoughts to settle. And then it clicked- there was someone else nearby.
When Jace opened his door, it was fast-like he hadn't been sleeping.
Still, the coat draped over his sh. told a different story.
'Sorry to bother you," I said, keeping my tone calm.
"What's going on?" he asked, skipping the pleasantries. He knew I wouldn't knock this 1/2 Chapter 766 late unless it was serious.
"Lena's missing." My voice shook-whether from the biting cold or the fear clawing at me, I couldn't tell.
In the moonlight, Jace's pale face went even whilter. He reached out, his hand steady on my shoulder. "Cinside. Sit. I'll call someone right now." I shook my head, and he stopped.
He seemed to catch on, reading my refusal to step in. With a slight nod, he let his hand drop and turned back into his room.
From the doorway, I watched as he made the call. I couldn't catch who he was talking to, but his tone was sharp.
"Check my brother's side-and his people. Then dig into the Drago family. Find out if anyone took someone tonight. And move fast." The call was short, but the authority in his voice carried weight." For the first tall night, the tight grip on my chest eased just a little.
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"I'll walk with you for a bit while we wait," Jace said, tugging his coath tighter as he stepped into the ΕΠ.
hallway.
Earlier, he'd invitedinside, but I'd said no. He probably, thought was trying to avoid. Sending the wrong ER: signal. He wasn't wrong. It was my first instinct. Still, I knew it probably stung.
But we weren't the speople anymore. Now? Just... strangers with a history.
And yet, here I was, asking for his help. It felt messy. Hypocritical, even.
"There's no need. I'll wait in my room. Just callif you hear anything," I said, shutting it down.
Honestly, there wasn't much left to say between us. Anything morem would just get awkward. And the night air? Way too cold for small talk. Chapter 767 X
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