Facade of Love

Chapter 248 We Have a Long Future Ahead of Us

He froze for a second, then let go quickly, his eyes full of worry. “What’s wrong? Are you hurting somewhere?”

I looked at him, all these feelings welling up, and shook my head. “No, it’s just… you were squeezing me too tight, that’s all.”

His voice was rough when he finally spoke, hesitating before he said, “Sorry.”

His behavior was unusual and not at all characteristic, and it threw me off.

I looked away, taking in the mountains and trees around us. The only thing different was the scorched black trees where the fire had been put out.

I scanned the area, trying to spot the black car that had been my prison; however, it was like it had vanished into thin air.

Idris caught me searching and asked, “Looking for something?”

“Where are we? How did you even find me?” I had been sure I was a goner.

still looked pretty shaken as he told me, “We’re still up in the mountains. Charles woke up and called me after you were taken. We called the cops, and it was a stroke of luck they had a black van, so it was easy to spot. We tracked it to the base of the mountain, then saw the fire and came running. The vehicle blew up, but thank goodness…

I knew this whole mess had hit him hard.

at him, I could not resist reaching out to gently touch the patch of hair on his forehead that had been scorched away. I knew without

I managed to say, “Looks

me a reassuring smile, “No worries. I’m good–looking. I can totally rock the bald look.”

though I felt a twinge in my nose and my heart melted

me a clean bill of health, except for my lungs, which had taken in a

had talked me into staying for observation, there was a knock

ever. He glanced at me and

up? Just say it.” Ensio nodded. “Mr. Young, we have gotten the report from the scene. The car did not just catch fire–it was torched on purpose. It appears they tried to spread the fire

quiet for a moment.

248 We Have a Long

calm. “Any leads on who did it?” Ensio gave a nod but hesitated, stealing a glance my way. Idris caught the cue and stood up,

to being a goner. The least you can do is tell me

for a heartbeat before sinking back into his chair, giving a small nod.