Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 2417

"How about now? Is Ms. Altman at home?' Alyssa asked urgently.

"She isn't," Clark replied. "She drove out the back gate alone around 11:00 pm. Our security personnel stopped her then, but she said she was just going out for some fresh air because she had trouble sleeping. She promised she wouldn't be long, but it's strange-she hasn't returned even now.

Alyssa's ears began to ring, her heart sinking like a stone.

When she ended the call, her nightgown clung to her skin, drenched in cold sweat. Her trembling hand gripped the phone tightly.

She thought of calling Jonah, but he was still searching for Julien in Mosgravia. He wouldn't be able to return in time.

Silas wasn't home tonight; he was likely with Rose. Besides, he was more of an academic than a fighter-not someone who could help in a crisis. Getting him out of bed in the middle of the night couldn't possibly solve any of their problems.

Axel had returned to his organization, leaving Cyrus as the only one accessible who might help.

window, Alyssa dialed Cyrus' number, but

threw a coat over

Rosie, a light sleeper. She hurried out

pale as a ghost, Rosie blurted out, "Madam, are you unwell? Where are you going? Let me come

Rosie... My sister-in-law is in trouble.

avoiding unnecessary worry for

Rosie asked, confused. Alyssa had several brothers, after

to go to her!" Alyssa started for the door, but

capable? One of them

uncertain, and missing person reports

went blank when

to do this myself." Alyssa's excessive understanding, caution, and consideration

still