Forbidden Passion

Chapter 555 Donovan Fell Overboard and Is missing

The kiss was so hot it practically sizzled all the way home. The second Phoebe stepped inside, Theodore scooped her up like a hero in a rom-com and carried her straight to the bedroom. Ollie, their nosy cat, tried to sneak in but almost got his head squished by the door.

Phoebe was so buzzed from Theodore's kisses that when he tossed her onto the bed, her brain just went poof. Theodore was right behind her, not wasting a second.

Outside the bedroom, Phoebe's bag hit the floor, and her phone slid next to the coffee table.

Ollie, strutting back to the living room, noticed the phone screen light up. At first, it was like, "Whoa, what's that?" but then curiosity got the better of him.

After a bit of sniffing and pawing, Ollie somehow managed to hit a button, and bam, the call connected.

Donovan's freaked-out voice came through, "Phoebe, someone's out to get me. If I don't make it, you gotta avenge me."

A sudden, blood-curdling scream from the phone sent Ollie running for cover, eyeing the phone like it was a ticking time bomb.

Then there was a loud crash, and everything went dead silent. The screen went dark, but the recording light stayed on.

Scared out of his fur, Ollie bolted back to his cat house and curled up, refusing to budge.

In the master bedroom, Theodore held a sleeping Phoebe close, kissing her sweaty hair. Just as he was about to carry her to the bathroom for a cleanup, his phone started buzzing like crazy.

He didn't want to answer, but the thing wouldn't quit. With a sigh, he let go of Phoebe, grabbed his pants, fished out his phone, and threw on a robe before stepping out.

In the hallway, he lit a cigarette and answered the call.

something's

gripped the phone tight, his voice sharp,

but it doesn't look good," the voice on the other end said. Theodore staggered back until he hit the wall. Panic in his voice, he

hanging up, Theodore went back to the bedroom. He stood there, looking at the clueless

had set, but now Donovan

the walk-in closet, changed clothes in record time, and bolted

When Theodore got to the scene, police cars were everywhere, their lights flashing like a

face was stone cold.

Donovan's car. It's

to the cliff's edge. Below, the sea was a raging beast,

finding someone was a long shot, especially since the car blew

now?" Lawton asked, eyeing Theodore's grim face. Donovan had been knee-deep in a project for the

We need to find him, dead or alive," Theodore muttered, staring out at the dark, churning sea. The thought

had come up empty. They called off the search. The sea

working through the night, wrapped up their evidence collection and got

lead officer, walked over to Theodore. "Mr.

wind. He grabbed Craig by the collar, his

over to pull Theodore away, but Craig waved them off. "The coast guard only found the car wreckage. In this weather,

sighed, "I'm very

to keep it together, but his mind was a mess.

for a thorough investigation. Whether it was an accident or foul play, we'll let you know once we

on the cliff, the wind and snow finally easing up as the sun began to rise, casting a faint light