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?

of helplessness pressing down until I could

I forced myself to move. I stepped out of my room, my gaze drifting toward Mrs. Drago's room. If Cole was lying, I could take it to Mrs. Drago. But without proof, bothering her

the panic rising chest wasn't helping. It burned hotter than when I lost Hayden-this was different. This

than I'd ever admitted, even

my hair, forcing my thoughts to settle. And then it clicked- there

his door, it

the coat draped

told a different

you," I said, keeping my

asked, skipping the pleasantries. He

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unless it

biting cold or the fear clawing at me, I couldn't

face went even whilter. He reached out, his hand steady on my shoulder. "Come inside.

head,

to catch on, reading my refusal to step in. With a slight nod,

call. I couldn't