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 questions,

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

was fine when I last saw her...

her! I care where

going on with

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

a word, Mr. Lane

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

Instant

Lena," I said, sitting up

Silence.

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

voice came back heavy, edged with panic.

she's asleep?" I offered, but even as I said It, I

was the lightest sleeper I'd ever met. She always kept her phone by her bed, ready for emergencies. A single buzz could wake her, so this? This wasn't

looking," Mr. Lane said, his voice tight. "Keira, if you think of