Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 766

Cole smirked. "What's with this Len-a? All I know is you've got me down here feeling"

God, he was disgusting. But the way he said it? Yeah, he had no clue where Lena was,

So if it wasn't him, then who?

Wayne?

Same trash, different can. If it wasn't Cole pulling the strings, it had to be Wayne.

I leaned into the threat, my voice cold. "Cole, last warning-stay away from my people, or you will regret it."

He let out a scoff, his curses coming rapid-fire. "You forget who you're talking to, Keira? You think I'm scared of you?"

"Don't care if it's you or one of your goons," I snapped back. "The message better be clear. Lena gets home safe, or you'll wish you were scared."

Without waiting for a reply, I hung up, cutting him off mid-scoff.

Sure, my words would probably stick with Cole, but the unease still clawed at me.

lean on. Hayden? Gone. Steve? Checked out of this mess ages

the weight of helplessness pressing down until I could barely

toward Mrs. Drago's room. If Cole was lying, I could take it to Mrs. Drago.

everything murky, and the panic rising chest wasn't helping. It burned hotter than when I

ever admitted,

raked my hands through my hair, forcing my thoughts to settle. And

it was

the coat

sh. told a

you," I said, keeping my tone

he asked, skipping the

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it

missing." My voice shook-whether from the biting cold or the fear clawing at me, I couldn't

He reached out, his hand steady on my shoulder. "Come

head, and

With a slight nod, he let his hand drop and turned back into

made the call. I couldn't catch who he was talking to, but his