Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 422

Amidst the mix of scents, there was a faint, bitter trace of herbs. It was so subtle it was nearly buried by everything else.

Felicia’s eyes snapped open. She climbed back into the back seat and pointed ahead. “Tumleft, then make a right —‘

Before she could finish, the car door on the other side suddenly opened. A cool night breeze swept in as someone slipped into the passenger seat.

Felicia instinctively glanced up and saw a sharp, chiseled profile. His complexion was pale and cold, his features strikingly defined. She could even see his Adam’s apple shift when he spoke.

“Drive. I’m coming with you,” came the deep, resonant voice.

It was Stephan. Felicia hadn’t expected him to show up, hut considering the unusual bond between him and Mike, it wasn’t exactly shocking.

Stephan, now in the passenger seat, directed his words at Mike. He didn’t even seem to notice Felicia in the back.

hand on the wheel, glanced back and asked, “What’s next?” that

I’ll let

window, letting the wind toss her hair as she focused on the faint, lingering scent. Stephan caught her unusual behavior and shot her a

through the streets until it finally arrived

years. Wild grass had overgrown the area, and there were no streetlights—just the pale, eerie glow of the moon. The darkness inside was stifling. It was impossible to tell whether the windows had been completely boarded up or if the building was

Inhaled deeply, sensing the scent still hanging in the air. “This is

deadly intensity and headed straight for the factory’s large, misted

heavy lock hung on the door, but it didn’t stand a chance. After a few

The gate creaked open.

inside, Stephan tomed to Felicia. His tone was calm but left no room

couldn’t sit still she bent down, picked up a loose brick from the

spotlight suddenly nickered to life, nooding the area with harsh, unforgiving Light The sudden brightness was disorienting,

but the split–second pause gave his

caine swinging down toward