Chapter 39

About ten minutes later, he returned with a bright smile.

“They’re already at a nearby restaurant. It’s quiet there, easier to

talk.”

I nodded and excused myself from the room. The moment I

stepped outside, the cool island breeze hit me. I followed the

directions John had given, walking down a side street toward

the restaurant. It wasn’t far.

But before I could turn the corner, I felt a sharp sting at the back

of my neck.

Something cold, something fast.

My vision swam.

I stumbled forward, disoriented.

The world tilted.

And everything went black.

Alexander’s POV

The summit dinner had run longer than expected. It was nearly

eight when I returned to the hotel, loosening my tie, preparing

Chapter 30

for a video conference with the European board.

Before I could even connect, Gai burst in.

“She hasn’t returned,” he said. His breathing was uneven, his composure frayed–something I rarely saw from him.

I turned from the window. “Who?”

“Olivia.”

My expression hardened. “Where was she last?”

“She left for the factory around one in the afternoon. Was

to return by three.” He checked his phone.

now. Her number’s

my desk and shut the

the factory,”

the security feeds and questioning

At least his instincts weren’t

as we were stepping into the elevator, Jess appeared at

her coat.

I’m coming with you.”

didn’t argue. Not now.

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hotel into the cool Washington night. Just

car door, a voice cut through

“Alpha Alexander!”

I paused.

group

Alpha

feet from

“Where is my wife?”

regarded him with the same calm I

uninvited noise. “She’s missing.”

fists clenched. “What the hell do

launch into his usual tantrum,

to inspect the factory. She hasn’t

back since.”

I added flatly.

on my behalf.”

Ethan visibly. His jaw tightened. My

him–this

call herhis.

is searching now. We’ll

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accept it.

I

His headlights followed us.

way to the factory,

before–about ghost

mismatches, potential corruption.

internal fraud,” he added. “She

Said she’d go

turned to him, cold fury simmering

wasn’t I told sooner?”

a petty matter,

“Also, she thought she could handle

snapped. “She’s my PS. If

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