Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)

Chapter 345

“I’m starting to feel a bit beat. We should call it a night. It’s getting late, and isn’t it about time you hit the road, right?”

Elio paused momentarily, his face stiffening before he nodded, “Alright, just chill out here. If you need anything, let Nestor know, and he’ll get the word to me. I’ll do my best to meet your requests as long as you play ball.”

“I don’t really have any demands right now, just hoping if you hear anything about Leah, you could clue me in. After all, this whole situation isn’t just about Emmett, and it involves my two kids as well. I can’t just sit on my hands and do nothing!”

“Don’t worry, I’ve watched Alex grow up since he was a rugrat. I won’t let him walk into any danger. If push comes to shove, I’ll take him away. I won’t let Leah lay a finger on him.”

“The same goes for Aiden.” Clara quickly added, “If you can bring Alex to me, could you spring Aiden too?”

Elio nodded, “Sure thing, you’ve got my word.”

Clara stood still, watching Elio’s lonely figure disappear into the night.

weren’t for Leah’s high-handedness, Elia would still

hit the

to go find mom?”

eyes, a bit bewildered as

let’s make tracks, or we’ll miss our window! The next shift of guards will be taking over soon. Once they do, we’re

Alex quickly sat up and grabbed his clothes to put on.

rash! We can’t risk getting caught. If we do, everything we’ve done will be for nothing. Not only will we not find Mom,

“Okay, I’ll do whatever you say.”

“Alex, we’ve got to

“Yeah!”

small figures slipped out of the back door of the Melendez

their escape, several guards came

after 10 p.m., so Aiden chose to make

he could ensure that their grandparents were already asleep, and they could avoid the house staff since most of them would be off duty by