Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter 765

Glancing at his watch, Nate realized it was nearing midnight. His fingers hovered for a moment before he dialed Keira's number. "Keira, is Lena with you?"

"No... why?" Keira's voice was thick with sleep, but her tone sharpened. "What's going on? You can't find Lena?"

"I just finished up, but I can't reach her. Maybe she's home," Nate replied, keeping his voice steady before quickly ending the call. Next, he dialed Lena's dad.

He and Mr. Lane had exchanged numbers during a previous visit, so he knew it was worth a shot.

"Nate, what's up?" Mr. Lane's voice answered, groggy.

"Has Lena come home?" Nate kept his tone light.

"No, she hasn't been home in a while. Why? Did something happen? You two fight?" Mr. Lane sounded casual.

"No, no fight. I just got back today," Nate said quickly, but Mr. Lane wasn't fooled. He could tell Nat

wouldn't have called unless he was desperate.

pointed questions,

happened to my daughter, how could you

was fine when I last saw

last saw her! I care where she is NOW!" Mr.

going on with Lena?" she asked, her voice

turned to his wife, grim. "She's not at the hospital, not home, and we can't reach her." "Keira," Mrs. Lane said quickly. "They're close. Maybe she went

word, Mr. Lane dialed Keira's

reason, I'd been extra tired tonight. Nate's call barely registered-I just rolled over and went back to sleep. But when Mr. Lane called, the grogginess disappeared

Instant

Lena," I said, sitting up

Silence.

twisting, "What's going

with panic.

even as I said

her bed, ready for emergencies. A single buzz could wake

if you think of anyone she