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, Nate

something's happened

stammering, "She was fine when I last saw her... at

I care where she is NOW!" Mr. Lane

Lane stirred. "What's going on with Lena?" she asked, her

"She's not at the hospital, not home, and we can't reach her." "Keira," Mrs. Lane said

word, Mr. Lane

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

Instant

I haven't seen Lena," I said, sitting up fal "I'm at Cloudscape

Silence.

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

came back heavy, edged with panic. "We can't

even as I said

always kept her phone by her bed,

"Keira, if you think of