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.

few pointed

serious!" Mr. Lane's voice went razor-sharp. "If something's happened to my daughter,

was fine when I last saw her... at

don't care where you last saw her! I care where she is NOW!" Mr. Lane snapped,

stirred. "What's going on with Lena?" she

the hospital, not home,

word, Mr. Lane

Nate's call barely registered-I just rolled over and went back to sleep. But

Instant

seen Lena," I said, sitting

Silence.

twisting, "What's

back heavy, edged with panic. "We can't find her. Her

even

was the lightest sleeper I'd ever met. She always kept her phone by her bed, ready for emergencies.

tight. "Keira, if you think of