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.

on the wheel, glanced back and asked, “What’s next?” that Stephan realized someone else

straight. I’ll let you know when to turn, Felicia

the faint, lingering scent. Stephan caught her unusual behavior and shot her a surprised look,

the car weaved through the streets until it finally arrived at an abandoned

been shut down for 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

still hanging in the air. “This is

out of the car with deadly intensity and headed

on the door, but it didn’t stand a chance. After a few brutal kicks, the metal twisted,

The gate creaked open.

calm but left no

sit still she bent down, picked up a loose brick from the ground, and tested its weight in her hand

and a blinding spotlight suddenly nickered to life, nooding the area with harsh, unforgiving Light

the split–second pause

pipe caine swinging down toward his head with