Chapter 0470

"We did good," Enzo corrected with a grin.

As Matt and Enzo chatted about their final victory together, I glanced over, distracted from the festivities, and my gaze settled on a familiar figure. Luke stood by himself, leaning against the dimly lit wall. His posture, though relaxed, belied the concerned expression on his face. Our eyes met, and he nodded slightly, beckoning me over.

Taking a deep breath, I weaved through the crowd, finally reaching him.

"Hey, Luke, what's going on?" I asked, trying to keep my voice light despite the heaviness that seemed to emanate from him.

He hesitated for a split second before speaking. "I was out on a scout mission in Riverford today, and I found something," he began, his voice barely above a whisper.

I frowned, trying to keep up. Riverford was a town close to Mountainview, only a thirty-minute drive away. My friends and I often visited the area to go shopping at the mall that was there.

"What is it?" I asked.

Without responding to my question, he pulled out his phone and handed it to me. On the screen was an image, and as the image came into focus, a chill ran down my spine.

It was Edward.

truck in the parking lot of a gas station, the rusted body and chipped paintwork of the vehicle evident even in the grainy photo. Edward looked different-a thick beard covered

recognition hit me like a punch to the gut. Memories of our past flooded back, and I felt

the words out.

I tried to stay on his trail, but he noticed. Before I could approach, he opened

idea where he might've gone?"

I can assume. But I won't

tried to regain my composure. "Thanks for letting

as he scrutinized my face.

alright. Edward had retumed, in disguise, just a stone's throw from me. Was he planning

I am," I lied. "Please, don't say anything to Enzo,

but after a beat, he relented.

exactly why I need to wait before telling him," I said. "I don't want this to get in the way of his

"But Nina..."

head and handing his phone back.

look, but said nothing. He nodded and slipped his phone back

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