“Here. Make it bigger.”
Lyra’s voice was sharp andmanding, like a gavel striking wood. Her fingertip tapped firmly against the screen.
The staff jumped to obey. The image shifted. A license te appeared, hazy but still clear enough to read.
“I’ll send the te to Zane. He’ll contact the Krigan officials in my name and track it down.”
Finn raised his phone, his hand steady as stone.
Tess pressed her lips together and stayed silent.
She knew calling the police would waste too much time. Finn was the only path that made sense.
She despised relying on him, but there was no choice.
Half of the time she had bargained with the press was already gone. Every second mattered now more than ever.
“Thank you.”
Her words came quietly, her lips parting to reveal a faint glimpse of teeth.
Finn’s fingers froze against the phone for an instant. Then his grip tightened.
“It’s nothing.”
His eyes lowered, his tone smooth and calm as a quiet tide.
“What do you mean nothing, Mr. Lock?”
Zane’s voice rang out from the phone, careless and unaware.
Finn’s eyes turned sharp, cold fire flickering in the dark.
<i>What </i><i>are </i><i>you</i><i>, </i><i>blind</i><i>? </i><i>Is </i><i>working </i><i>with </i>me too <i>cushy </i>for <i>you</i><i>? </i>
Zane faltered at the silence, his confusion in.
Then Finn’s voice slid through the line, colder than steel.
“I wasn’t talking to you. I sent you the te. Track it now. Move faster than you ever have in your life.”
“Yes sir, right awa-”
The call cut off with a t tone.
“In ten minutes, we’ll have a lead.”
Finn slipped his phone away. His gaze locked on Tess, burning, unwavering.
“Fine.”
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Tess answered fast.
She knew that rushing in panic would solve nothing. Her body sank into the chair, though her chest was far from steady.
The man on the footage had gone straight to Ken’s door. That was no coincidence,
He had a n. He had a reason. But what was it?
Her head ached. She pressed her fingers against her forehead.
Then cool fingertips touched her skin. They massaged her temples gently.
Her head snapped up in surprise. L was there beside her, his gaze gentle, almost glowing. He looked like something out of a story, like a spirit sent to soften pain.
“You don’t look well. Do you feel a little better now?<i>” </i>
His eyes were ocean blue. They pulled her in like water. Not to drown, but to hold her above the surface.
“Thank you.” Tess’s voice was faint. She meant to push his hands away. But his touch slid down, pressing against her shoulder. His fingers kneaded in a steady rhythm, firm yet careful.
Lyra watched them. Her heart twisted. The man she had idolized as an artist seemed to crumble in front of her. Yet if it was for Tess, maybe it was not shameful after all.
Tess felt the pressure of his hands sinking into her stiff shoulders. Her muscles locked tight beneath his palms.
“Rx,” L leaned close, his breath brushing against her ear. “You’ve been carrying too much weight these past days.”
His voice was clear, like the sound of a mountain stream. But the heat of it scattered her thoughts.
Finn’s eyes narrowed from across the room. His stare fixed on them with a cold edge.
L raised his head at the same time. His gaze was direct, unhidden, almost daring.
Their eyes collided in the air.
No sound, but it was a duel, fierce and endless.
Finally, L smiled. His lips curved in a teasing arc, and his brows lifted in challenge. The look stabbed straight into Finn’s pride. Jealousy surged inside him, breaking down his walls.
The ten minutes dragged by like torture.
Then a shrill ring shattered the silence.
“Why so slow? Have you learned nothing about efficiency in all these years at mypany?”
Finn’s voice thundered the moment Zane picked up.
Zane’s gut turned cold. His heart sank. But his mouth rushed to make excuses.
“Mr. Lock, we found it. I sent the live location to your phone. I also sent it to Ms. Tess.”
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Tess tapped lightly against L’s hand, telling him to stop. She pulled her phone out and scanned her messages.
The map glowed bright. A red dot pulsed across the screen, moving fast.
“The car is headed straight for Aetheris.”
Zane’s voice echoed loud through the monitoring room.
Tess pinched the screen and zoomed out. Her brows drew tight as she studied it.
The vehicle had already passed Krigan’s border. It sped along the highway that ran parallel with Bradington.
Beyond Bradington waited Aetheris.
Aetheris.
Her heart mmed hard against her chest.
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Ken’s abduction was no random crime. The purpose was clear. They wanted Ken. Or they wanted to cut her off from the truth she was chasing. Aetheris was the key.
Her fingers twisted together in thought. Who in Aetheris sent that man?
<i>Henry</i><i>? </i>
Her steps in Krigan had been hidden. She had told no one outside her circle.
Henry should be basking in his victory, savoring her downfall. Why would he waste energy tracking her now?
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<strong>Sara Lili</strong> is a daring romance writer who turns icyndscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of d’s breathtaking cold.