Chapter 92

Kage drove the fastest he's ever had to- beating uncountable traffic rules. He knew they'd be on his neck by morning, but he couldn't bring himself to care. Sylvie's pleas tormented him: "Please, you have to hurry. You have to get me out of here!" Remembering the panic in her voice fueled his anger even more.

His guards were following behind in a second car. They hadn't been quick enough to stop him before he slid into this car and took off.

He was in a meeting when Sylvie texted him a location. He excused himself to call her and had almost been crippled from the panic in her voice. Please, you have to hurry. You have to get me out of here!'

"Damn it!" He 'He cursed, hitting his han his hands on on the steering.

If only he could vanish and find himself at the doorstep. If anything happened to her...

Reaching the the location, he didn

he didn't bother parking properly. He jumped out towards the door.

of the car, leaving his front door open as he ran

It was a small apartment. It was obvious someone had abducted and brought her there. But how did it happen? Who could it possibly be?

He thought of all the horrible things he'd do to the suspect. If anyone had laid a finger on Sylvie....

He pushed the door open, his eyes scanning the room. It was dark inside, so he couldn't make out the features.

He knew he wasn't making the smartest decision. He shouldn't be going in alone knowing danger was waiting, but he

couldn't think straight knowing Sylvie was in here. Besides, his guards were behind him and would know what to do if he got caught up in the danger. the door when the

He had

I barely taken three steps

from the

turned on, and laughghts went

filled the room.

It took him a moment to

a big write-up of "Happy Birthday, Kage" hanging from the

Sylvie, and some

happily ran to him, holding

suspicious and not even come at all. It isn't easy dating a smart man, you know?" But Kage remained silent, his face hardly giving any reaction. Sylvie became worried. Had the prank been too expensive? To her relief, he pulled her into a hug, ignoring the box she held out to him. The people made lovely sounds from behind, but Kage ignored them. He

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away. "Don't ever use such methods on me, Sylvie. Never." His eyes still held

she flashed

hand, then chuckled. "How in God's name did

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yes! You haven't celebrated your birthday in years. And since I'm in your life, I decided there

to be brash, but you've been in my life longer than

She jabbed his chest.

present from her. "Thank you

forward, he claimed her

you know?"

filled the room, and the

the night-and Sylvie and Kage were home, he gave her a

but didn't think much on it. He had more important things to do than worry about a birthday that happened every year. To him,

his hands on her waist. "We'll have a grand

to stay

better," she said. Kage tilted back his head and laughed. "Well, I can do it for formalities sake, but I don't think it will change a thing. You'll accept my proposal either

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