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,

"If something's happened to my daughter, how could you

fine when I last saw

care where she

going on with Lena?" she asked, her voice

grim. "She's not at the

a word, Mr. Lane dialed Keira's

and went back to sleep.

Instant

said, sitting up fal "I'm at

Silence.

I pressed, my stomach twisting, "What's going on? Is

panic. "We

asleep?" I offered, but even as I

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

said, his voice tight. "Keira, if you think of anyone she