Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"Lauren isn't there?"

Jasper and Alyssa's hearts sank at Angelina's words.

"She's not here! I've combed the place, but there's no sign of her," Angelina choked out, her voice thick with emotion.

Alyssa maintained her composure, speaking gently to Angelina. "Angelina, it's okay. You did your best in a difficult situation. Now, tell me everything from the beginning. Who informed you about Lauren's kidnapping and directed you to the abandoned factory in the western suburbs?"

"Mr. Cyrus and I were hot on the kidnappers' trail, but we were intercepted by the man who previously abducted Lauren!" Angelina recounted.

"It's him again!" Alyssa's heart hammered against her ribs. Lauren's enigmatic portrait, a doppelganger for Damien, taunted her memory.

so Cyrus decided to stall the man while I went to rescue Lauren," Angelina continued, her tone filled

herself. After that, she provided me with Madam Lauren's location and urged me to save her. I thought she

that she could have a clear shot at Mr. Cyrus. I feel

we speak. Don't worry, and don't blame yourself," Jasper reassured her, his voice calm

prompting her to ask, "How

a deep impression on me." Angelina said firmly, "They looked

ours, but for her safety,

understood who the mystery woman was. A deep frown creased his forehead, a shadow of concern clouding his

couldn't I find Madam Lauren then?" Angelina's voice

everything, but I'm confident Lauren is nearby. The abandoned factory is isolated. There aren't any houses or buildings for miles. A